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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Denzel Washington Receives A Surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur

“I'm very surprised, and I'm sorry if I'm a little emotional,” said Denzel Washington on Monday 19 May, 2025 in the Grand Theatre Lumiere in Cannes. There to present Spike Lee's new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', which was selected for the Out of Competition category at Cannes 2025, the 70-year-old actor was presented with a surprise Palme d'Or d'Honneur by Festival President Iris Knobloch and General Delegate Thierry Fremaux. Photo by FDC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market

STORY: China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG AIPING, CEO of Moja EV Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOY WANYONYI, Head of business development, Kenya's Associated Vehicle Assemblers 4. various of Neta electric vehicles STORYLINE: Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Zhou Jiang, the overseas business general manager at Neta, told journalists in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, that the firm will initially offer the Neta V model, which will retail for 4 million Kenyan shillings (about 31,000 U.S. dollars) and has a range of about 380 km on a full charge. Neta chose to establish a presence in Kenya because it is a regional economic hub and will serve as a gateway for exporting e-vehicles to the rest of the African c

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Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day

STORY: Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event (source: MRTV) STORYLINE: Myanmar authorities on Wednesday burnt seized narcotics in Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi and over 20 townships to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Information Team of the State Administration Council reported. A total of 77 kinds of narcotics and chemicals were burnt on the occasion, the report said. The burnt narcotics included 1,366 kg of opium, 2,178 kg of heroin, 239 million stimulant tablets, 23,393 kg of ICE, 1,775 kg of kratom powder, 1,257 kg of cannabis, 4,165 kg of ketamine and 12 kg of brown opium powder, it said. In his World Drug Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is facing challenges related to opium poppy cultivation, synthetic drug producti

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1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines

STORY: 1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINA FRASCO, Philippine Tourism Secretary 4. various of the forum 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: The First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific kicked off on Wednesday in the central Philippine city of Lapu-Lapu. The event, jointly organized by the UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the Philippine government, has gathered more than 500 participants from around the world. Secretary General of the UN Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili stressed the importance of gastronomy in tourism in his speech, saying the forum serves as a platform for participants to share their ideas. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor "Gastronomy pr

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Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte appointed as NATO secretary general

STORY: Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte appointed as NATO secretary general SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of NATO headquarters in Brussels 2. various of NATO exercise BALTOPS 2024 in Gotland, Sweden 3. various of NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise Ramstein Legacy in Romania STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Council decided to appoint outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO said in a statement Wednesday. The statement said Rutte will assume his duties as NATO's secretary general on Oct. 1, when Jens Stoltenberg's term expires after ten years at the helm of the alliance. On June 19, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis officially announced his withdrawal from the race for NATO's secretary general. Consequently, Rutte has gained the support of all 32 member countries. The Netherlands is a founding memb

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FMs of Asia Cooperation Dialogue members hold meeting in Iran

STORY: FMs of Asia Cooperation Dialogue members hold meeting in Iran SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) ministerial meeting STORYLINE: The 19th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) ministerial meeting was held in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday. The meeting was attended by 41 foreign delegations comprising Asian states' foreign ministers and representatives as well as secretaries-general of nine international organizations, said Iran's IRIB news agency. In a message to the meeting, Iran's Interim President Mohammad Mokhber said that the holding of the meeting would be another step towards further solidarity among the Asian states. He stressed that utilizing effective multilateral mechanisms and enhancing intra-group relations to drive Asia's development was of great importance, and had various strategic dimensions. Mokhber said Iran had always paid attentio

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Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024

STORY: Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:49 LOCATION: BYDGOSZCZ, Poland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHARON LEIGHTON, President of Inland Waterways International(IWI) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG HUIJUN, Deputy Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DENG QING, Honorary Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVID EDWARDS-MAY, Editor-in-chief of Inland Waterways International (IWI) STORYLINE: Over 200 global experts, scientists and entrepreneurs convened on Monday for World Canals Conference 2024 in the inland port city of Bydgoszcz, northern Poland. This event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the completion of Bydgoszcz Canal, Poland's oldest navigable inland waterway. The anniversary c

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Zambian student association hails Chinese support for education sector

STORY: Zambian student association hails Chinese support for education sector SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zambia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KINGSLEY KALUSHA, President of the Zambia China Old Students Association 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (England): NELLY KABUYA, Deputy secretary-general of Zambia China Old Students Association STORYLINE: China's contributions to the education sector in Zambia have significantly boosted skill development and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit among students, according to the Zambia China Old Students Association (ZACOSA). Kingsley Kalusha, president of ZACOSA, said that Chinese support has greatly impacted Zambia's education system. He highlighted scholarship programs that have given Zambians the chance to study in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KINGSLEY KALUSHA, President of the Zambia China Old Students Association "Zambia has benefited greatly through the scholarships, and now if

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China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation

STORY: China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation SHOOTING TIME: March-June, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Co-chair of Europe-Asia Center, Former UN under-secretary-general 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED AL-HUSSEINI, Researcher at the Faculty of African Studies of Cairo University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of foreign news at The Guardian, Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: First introduced in 2023, "new quality productive forces" is a term that has grabbed the spotlight in China's pursuit of high-quality development. New quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity, setting the direction for the transformation and upgrading of the world's second-largest economy. These forces are freed from traditional economic

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Young manager from China's Xinjiang hopes to bring humanoid tech to hometown

STORY: Young manager from China's Xinjiang hopes to bring humanoid tech to hometown SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of young manager from China's Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHIRELI, General manager of western region, DS Technology Co., Ltd. 3. various of young manager from China's Xinjiang 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHIRELI, General manager of western region, DS Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A young manager from China's Xinjiang is hoping to bring advanced technologies, including humanoid robots, back to his hometown. After graduating from college in the coastal city of Dalian, Shireli chose to stay in the city and became an engineer at a humanoid robot research and development company. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHIRELI, General manager of western region, DS Technology Co., Ltd. "It never occurred to me before that I would one day work as a research and development engineer of humanoid robots. I

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Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition

STORY: Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL BURROWS, Secretary General of WAITRO (The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER, Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Bochum, Germany 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VIOLETA BULC, Former EU Commissioner for Transport and vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center STORYLINE: In a move towards a sustainable future, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are contributing to Europe's green transformation, as revealed in a groundbreaking new report. Titled "Greening Europe -- Report on the Development of Chinese NEV Manufacturers

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7 countries sign UN convention on judicial sale of ships in Malta

STORY: 7 countries sign UN convention on judicial sale of ships in Malta SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:51 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: Malta and six other countries on Wednesday signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, also known as the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships. During a ceremony presided over by Malta's President Myriam Spiteri Debono, the document was signed by Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, Spain, Cote d'Ivoire, and Antigua and Barbuda. The document, adopted in 2022 by the UN General Assembly, is aimed at solving cross-border recognition of judicial sale of ships, which helps protect the incentives of financial institutions in ship financing and promote the development of international shipping and trade. The first signing ceremony of the convention was held in September 2023 in Beijing, when 15 countries and re

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Nanchuan Ancient Street, a new cultural landmark along China's Grand Canal

STORY: Nanchuan Ancient Street, a new cultural landmark along China's Grand Canal SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of the Grand Canal 2. various of the Nanchuan Ancient Street 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIA JINGJING, Visitor at Nanchuan Ancient Street 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LUO JINGYA, General manager, Cangzhou Grand Canal Operation and Management Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Nanchuan Ancient Street in north China's Cangzhou City has evolved into a new cultural landmark along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. Bathed in rich history and culture along the Grand Canal, the street has been revitalized with a blend of traditional architecture and modern commercial industries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIA JINGJING, Visitor at Nanchuan Ancient Street "I often come here with my friends and

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China modernizes with Chinese characteristics: analyst

STORY: China modernizes with Chinese characteristics: analyst SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views of Chinese cities 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Co-chair of Europe-Asia Center, Former UN under-secretary-general STORYLINE: No nation has modernized as quickly and determinedly as China, which has also retained its own characteristics, said an analyst in an interview with Xinhua in Brussels. SOUNDBITE (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Co-chair of Europe-Asia Center, Former UN under-secretary-general "I say China is strongly rooted in its 5,000 years of history, strongly rooted in its own values. But very modern. No nation has modernized as fast as and as determinedly as China, but still kept Chinese characteristics. When I came (to China) the first time, there was poverty all around. Now it's a vast middle class. And if you go to the Chinese cities, you see hundreds of thousands of young people with the m

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China-ASEAN Future Relations Forum held in Indonesia

STORY: China-ASEAN Future Relations Forum held in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-ASEAN Future Relations Forum held in Indonesia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HOU YANQI, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-general of ASEAN 4. various of the China-ASEAN Future Relations Forum held in Indonesia STORYLINE: The China-ASEAN Future Relations Forum was held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday. Participants called for enhancing China-ASEAN relations and promoting the construction of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HOU YANQI, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN "As a friendly neighbor and a trustworthy long-term comprehensive strategic partner, China is ready to forge greater synergy with ASEAN in development strategies, firmly support its community building and the ASEAN-centered regional architect

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Malawian vice president buried at home village

STORY: Malawian vice president buried at home village SHOOTING TIME: June 16-17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: NTCHEU, Malawi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chilima's funeral procession 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICIA KALIATI, Secretary general of United Transformation Movement 3. various of Chilima's burial 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLLEEN ZAMBA, Secretary to president and cabinet 5. various of President Chakera and others at the burial 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chichewa): KENNETH KACHEPATSONGA, Chilima's follower 7. various of Mary Chilima, wife of the late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, paying her last respect to her husband in Ntcheu STORYLINE: The body of Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, who died on June 10 in a plane crash, was buried at his home village Monday in Ntcheu district, about 165km south of the capital, Lilongwe. The burial ceremony was witnessed by Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, former presidents, including Bakili Muluzi and Peter Mut

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Russia's Pacific Fleet starts military exercises

STORY: Russia's Pacific Fleet starts military exercises SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the deployments for military exercises (courtesy of the Russian Defense Ministry) STORYLINE: Russia's Pacific Fleet began deploying its forces as part of the exercises scheduled to take place from June 18 to 28, local media reported on Tuesday. "The Pacific Fleet forces have initiated the deployment from their base locations to designated areas within the planned bilateral exercise, which will take place on June 18-28 in the Pacific Ocean, in seas of Japan and Okhotsk under the general management of the Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina," the fleet's press service was quoted by TASS news agency as saying. The drills will involve around 40 ships and vessels. Some 20 aircraft and helicopters of naval aviation, including Tu-142M3, Il-38, and Il-38N aircraft, Ka-29, and Ka-27 helicopters, will be pa

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Former Thai PM Thaksin granted bail after indictment in royal insult case

STORY: Former Thai PM Thaksin granted bail after indictment in royal insult case SHOOTING TIME: June 18/Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing of the Thai attorney-general's office 2. various of a car carrying Thaksin leaving a police hospital on Feb. 18, 2024 STORYLINE: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted bail on Tuesday, the country's criminal court said, following a formal indictment on his charge of royal insult. Thaksin has been released during trial on bail of 500,000 baht (about 13,600 U.S. dollars) under the condition that he is prohibited from leaving the kingdom unless permitted, a court statement said. According to the Thai Attorney-General, Thaksin is alleged to have defamed the monarchy during an interview with foreign media in 2015, which violated lese majeste and computer crime laws. The 74-year-old former prime minister returned to Thailand from self-exile last yea

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Industry insiders, experts criticize EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs

STORY: Industry insiders, experts criticize EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUAN YIZHONG, General Manager, Corporate Communications Department of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DING CHUN, Director of the Centre for European Studies at Fudan University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JORG MOSOLF, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Mosolf Group STORYLINE: The European Commission has recently revealed a list of protectionist duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China. Industry insiders and experts have voiced concerns regarding the decision, emphasizing the importance of fair trade and competition. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUAN YIZHONG, General Manager, Corporate Communications Department of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited "We have noticed the recent announcement by the European Commission. We are de

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Demonstrators across France protest against far-right

STORY: Demonstrators across France protest against far-right SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration in Lyon, France STORYLINE: A total of 250,000 people went to the streets in France on Saturday, including 75,000 in Paris, to protest against the far-right, according to the police. The CGT (General Confederation of Labor) counted 640,000 people in 150 gatherings throughout the country, including 250,000 in Paris. Nine people were arrested on the sidelines of the procession in Paris, and three police officers were slightly injured, according to the police. The outgoing head of La France Insoumise (LFI) group in the National Assembly Mathilde Panot called on voters to mobilize in the legislative elections, on the sidelines of the Parisian demonstration. Former French President Francois Hollande said that he would run for the legislative elections as a candidate in Correze. French President E

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Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China

STORY: Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: CHUMPHON, Thailand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event and durian plants 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province 3. various of the event STORYLINE: A durian festival celebration was held on Saturday in Chumphon province, an important durian producing area in southern Thailand, aiming to promote Thailand's durian and help more fruit enter the Chinese market. Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Wu Dongmei, some Chinese logistics companies and fruit dealers such as SF Express were invited to the event. During the event, Governor of Chumphon province Wisah Poolsirirat cut a durian with a knife, marking the start of the 2024 Chumphon durian harvest season. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province "We hold this event to let Thai and Chinese people know that after June 15, durians i

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CPEC hydropower project's 1st unit starts wet testing in NW Pakistan

STORY: CPEC hydropower project's 1st unit starts wet testing in NW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wet testing ceremony 2. various of the Suki Kinari Hydropower project 3. various of the wet testing ceremony STORYLINE: The first unit of the China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was started up and formally entered the wet testing phase on Sunday. It marks that the project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stepped into the final sprint stage and is one big step closer to operation and power generation. Cheng Dan, general manager of China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Company Ltd., which invests in and implements the project, told Xinhua that the first unit successfully passed a series of tests after starting up with a smoothly running state, and met the design requirements. He said that the unit will pass through dozens of tests

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ECRL mega rail project to bring rapid development for Malaysia

STORY: ECRL mega rail project to bring rapid development for Malaysia SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ECRL project 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG YINLONG, Deputy general manager at Section 10 of ECRL project STORYLINE: The ECRL, a Malaysia's mega rail project with a total planned length of over 600 km, is being built by the China Communications Construction Company. The rail link is expected to greatly enhance connectivity and bring more balanced growth to the country by linking its less-developed region on the east coast to the economic heartland on the west coast. As of mid-April, the project has seen 65 percent completed, with 13 stations along the route already under construction. Currently, there are about 23,000 staff working on the project. Since the track-laying work of the ECRL officially started last December, more than 180 kilometers of tracks have been installed. SOUNDBITE (Chine

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Xinhua president meets UN global communications chief, UNICEF deputy executive director

STORY: Xinhua president meets UN global communications chief, UNICEF deputy executive director SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of UN Headquarters 2. various of meetings STORYLINE: On Thursday, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met in New York with Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, and Kitty van der Heijden, deputy executive director for partnerships of UNICEF. Fu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with each of them. During the meeting with Fleming, Fu emphasized Xinhua's commitment to focusing on the UN themes of peace and development, saying that Xinhua strives to spread the voice of the UN across the globe through Xinhua's global network. While meeting with van der Heijden, Fu said that Xinhua has maintained long-standing friendly cooperation with UNICEF, and he hoped that the two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation in news reporti

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In closer partnerships, Chinese and foreign enterprises share opportunities in China's NEV industry

STORY: In closer partnerships, Chinese and foreign enterprises share opportunities in China's NEV SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry in China 2. various of Ralf Lorenz 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALF LORENZ, CPO of Gotion High-tech 4. various of cooperation between Volkswagen and Gotion High-tech 5. various of Chery's new NEV 6. various of German automotive company Continental Tire AG 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAO MIN, Head of operations at Continental Tires (China) Co., Ltd. 8. various of cooperation between JAC Group and Cummins Inc. 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI LONGCHAO, Deputy general manager of Anhui Cummins Power Co., Ltd. 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): RICK BAI, General manager of Anhui Cummins Power Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: An increasing number of foreign companies in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry are seeking closer partnerships with China. Ralf Lorenz is appoi

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Cambodia burns down multi-million USD worth of seized narcotics, precursor chemicals

STORY: Cambodia burns down multi-million USD worth of seized narcotics, precursor chemicals SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of military police guards during drug-burning 2. various of illicit drug piles 3. various of officials burning drugs 4. various of drugs on fire STORYLINE: Cambodia on Friday destroyed multi-million U.S. dollars worth of narcotics and precursor chemicals seized from across the Southeast Asian country, officials said. Meas Vyrith, secretary-general of the National Authority for Combating Drugs, set fire to the illicit drugs and precursor chemicals at a ceremony held at an incinerator on the northern outskirts of the capital Phnom Penh. He said the drug destruction was made to celebrate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed annually on June 26. "A total of 4.1 tons of illicit drugs, with a trafficking market value of about 22.7 mill

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Hungary will not participate in NATO efforts in Ukraine: PM Orban

STORY: Hungary will not participate in NATO efforts in Ukraine: PM Orban SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): VIKTOR ORBAN, Hungarian Prime Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENS STOLTENBERG, NATO Secretary General 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JENS STOLTENBERG, NATO Secretary General 4. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Hungary will not participate in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts in Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in Budapest on Wednesday. The Hungarian government has received guarantees that in the case of the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict, Hungary would not have to participate in military actions outside NATO's territory, Orban said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): VIKTOR ORBAN, Hungarian Prime Minister "Hungary will neither contribute money, nor send people to this war, nor w

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English Version of 2023 China Yearbook Published

STORY: English Version of 2023 China Yearbook Published SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 China Yearbook 2. various of the content of 2023 China Yearbook 3. various of the 2023 China Yearbook STORYLINE: The Xinhua Publishing House has recently published the English version of the 2023 China Yearbook, the only comprehensive national yearbook of China. With about one million words and over 100 pictures on 852 pages, the yearbook is divided into nine sections, including Summary of National Conditions, China's Political Party System, State Institutions, China Today, Annual Special Edition, 2022-2023 Years of Pictures, Chronicle of Major Events, Appendix, and General Index. The yearbook series has been published since 1981, documenting the fundamental aspects of China on an annual basis. With its authoritative content, informative data, and professional editing, it stands as an esteemed publication for p

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Global Development Initiative conducive to achieving SDGs: UNCTAD chief

STORY: Global Development Initiative conducive to achieving SDGs: UNCTAD chief SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, Secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 3. shot of the interview 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, Secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) STORYLINE: Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) in a recent interview with Xinhua. Grynspan underscored that GDI is conducive to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, Secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) "I think that (GDI) is an excellent framewo

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American youth delegation visits China's Chongqing

STORY: American youth delegation visits China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the American youth delegation visiting Chongqing 2. various of the American youth delegation experiencing Chinese culture 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER KRUSE, Student of Northern Arizona University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHANE ARTURO OLFF, General Manager of Shane Olff Cultural Technology Limited Company STORYLINE: A delegation of 23 young Americans visited southwest China's Chongqing from June 7 to 11, as part of the "Bridge of the Future" China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program. During their 5-day visit, these delegates, averaging 24 years old, explored local enterprises and factories to experience China's cutting-edge technology. They also visited the Chongqing Stilwell Museum to learn about the history of China-U.S. exchanges and experienced traditional Dragon Boat Festival customs in Songji ancient town.

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China's leading role in EV industry results from forward-looking investments: expert

STORY: China's leading role in EV industry results from forward-looking investments: expert SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electric vehicle production in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL BURROWS, Secretary General of WAITRO (The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations) STORYLINE: A European industrial expert has said that China's leading role in the electric vehicle (EV) industry results from its forward-looking investments in creating a market. In such a market, he adds, companies compete with each other to produce the next generation of technology. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL BURROWS, Secretary General of WAITRO (The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations) "I do feel that the Chinese EVs are a generation ahead of anything that I've seen coming out of Europe in terms of their extra functionality. It's one area of technology where China r

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UNESCO highlights key role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable future

STORY: UNESCO highlights key role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable future SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIELA RAMOS, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences STORYLINE: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday underscored that intercultural dialogue is key to the sustainable future on the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, recently established by a UN resolution. Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences, made the remarks in a video message. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIELA RAMOS, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences "The world is at the crossroads. At the time when global challenges such as climate change, pandemic, conflict and growing social and economic inequalities demand cooperative solutions, we also see record level

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Behind-the-scenes "adventure" with French killer whale trainer | Sunny's Spotlight @World Oceans Day

STORY: Behind-the-scenes "adventure" with French killer whale trainer | Sunny's Spotlight @World Oceans Day SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of killer whales STANDUP 1 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 2 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JULIEN FORESTIER, Assistant general manager of Chimelong Spaceship, Killer whale trainer SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JULIEN FORESTIER, Assistant general manager of Chimelong Spaceship, Killer whale trainer SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JULIEN FORESTIER, Assistant general manager of Chimelong Spaceship, Killer whale trainer SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JULIEN FORESTIER, Assistant general manager of Chimelong Spaceship, Killer whale trainer SOUNDBITE 7 (English): JULIEN FORESTIER, Assistant general manager of Chimelong Spaceship,

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Lao primary school receives basketball court from Chinese company

STORY: Lao primary school receives basketball court from Chinese company SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. various of the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School STORYLINE: The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) has handed over a newly-built "Friendship Road" basketball court to the China-Laos Friendship Nongping Primary School in the Lao capital Vientiane. In a handover ceremony held on Wednesday, Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong said the delivery of the basketball court is a move to further deepen the construction of a China-Laos community with a shared future. He hopes that the school will make good use of sports facilities and equipment to train students to become pillars of the country and successors to the Laos-China friendship. Also speaking at the event, Liu Hong, general manager of the LCRC, said the basketball court is one of the key proje

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China accelerating development of deep-sea and far-sea mariculture

STORY: China accelerating development of deep-sea and far-sea mariculture SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU/FUZHOU/SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Haiwei-2" platform 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGGE, General manager of Guangdong Haiwei Agricultural Group Co., Ltd. 3. various of the fishery in Liaoning Province 4. various of the fishery in Fujian Province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YOU WEIDE, Chairman of Fujian Sanduao Food Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: China has accelerated the development of deep-sea and far-sea mariculture for the country's food security. The "Haiwei-2" is an intelligent semi-submersible aquaculture platform in south China's Guangdong Province. It boasts a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters of water for aquaculture. Equipped with solar electricity system, the platform is self-sufficient in green energy, which enables unmanned operation and real-time remote monitoring. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGGE, Gener

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Sudanese army chief vows to fight paramilitary forces "till the end"

Story: Sudanese army chief vows to fight paramilitary forces "till the end" SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. broad shot of Al-Burhan shaking hands with military commanders (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 2. general shot of Al-Burhan among army soldiers (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 3. broad shot of Al-Burhan inspecting injured soldiers (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH Al-BURHAN, Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) 5. broad shot of Al-Burhan inspecting injured army soldiers in a hospital (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 6. broad shot of Al-Burhan among soldiers (Courtesy of the official website of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council) 7.

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German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo

STORY: German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: STUTTGART, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU ZHENGPING, Deputy director general of China International Import Expo Bureau 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TOBIAS WAHL, Board Chairman for Hawk, a Karcher Group brand 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WALTER DORING, Chairman of Academy of German Hidden Champions STORYLINE: On Wednesday, officials and business leaders from China and Germany highlighted the importance of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a key gateway to the Chinese market. Seventy-five German companies have already signed up for the seventh CIIE, which will be held in Shanghai in November this year. At a CIIE promotion event in Stuttgart, attendees urged German enterprises to actively engage and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the CIIE. The promotion event attrac

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China's cargo-focused airport sees increasing handling capacity

STORY: China's cargo-focused airport sees increasing handling capacity SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: EZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU YULONG, General manager assistant, Hubei Int'l Logistics Airport Co., Ltd. 4. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 5. STANDUP 2 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 7. STANDUP 3 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Ezhou Huahu Airport Hubei Province, C China STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent "I am now at the control tower. One cargo plane departing from Taiyuan has just arrived. Located adjacent to the Yangtze River's golden waterway in central China's Hubei Province, the airport commenced operations in July 2022. This is China's first cargo-focused hub airport and stands as a significant milestone in the country's logistics

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AL chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: AL chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Arab League (file) STORYLINE: Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (AL) Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a broad operation to assist the people of the enclave who are living "on the brink of famine." Aboul-Gheit made the remarks during his meeting with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in the Egyptian capital Cairo, the pan-Arab organization said in a statement. The AL chief praised the efforts of Cyprus in sending aid shipments via a new maritime corridor to the Gaza Strip since the Israeli army took control of the Palestinian side of the currently closed Rafah border crossing, which used to be a major lifeline for sending aid trucks from Egypt to the conflict-stricken enclave. However, he said, shipping humanitarian aid via the sea to Gaza is n

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73rd UNGA president highlights China's pivotal role in global peace, development

STORY: 73rd UNGA president highlights China's pivotal role in global peace, development SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. mid shot of president of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces in interview 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARIA FERNANDA ESPINOSA GARCES, President of 73rd session of UNGA 3. various of Espinosa in interview STORYLINE: Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, president of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has underscored China's significant impact on global peace and sustainable development. Espinosa emphasized the "crucial" contributions of China to the international landscape, particularly in addressing contemporary global challenges and fostering multilateral cooperation. The former UNGA president made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Xinhua during her recent trip to the UN headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE (English): MARIA F

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Modi-led ruling alliance wins general elections in India: election commission

STORY: Modi-led ruling alliance wins general elections in India: election commission SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India gate 2. various of the ruling party winning celebration 3. various of the parliament building 4. various of the ruling party winning celebration STORYLINE: India's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority of the seats in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament), winning the 2024 Indian general elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the official data on its website early Wednesday, suggesting that the NDA is all set to form the next government. Modi claimed victory for the NDA on Tuesday in a speech at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade

STORY: CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade SHOOTING DATE: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of TIR 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, General manager of analytics, NLC 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NASIR ZIA, Chief operations officer, NLC STORYLINE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facilitating and boosting trade and connectivity in Pakistan and the surrounding region via the TIR system of trade. Experts shared their thoughts with Xinhua's Ali Jaswal at a freight station at Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC). STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This trade activity under the ambit of global transit system TIR demonstrates how (the) CPEC has enhanced regional trade and connectivity while promoting the core values of the BRI - that is, shared prosperity and win-win cooperation." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, Gener

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Counting of votes begins in India, results expected by evening

STORY: Counting of votes begins in India, results expected by evening SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vote counting STORYLINE: Counting of votes began in India on Tuesday after polling for the general elections was held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, confirmed an official with the Election Commission of India (ECI). Final results are expected to be announced late Tuesday or on Wednesday. The winners will become members of the Indian Parliament's lower house "Lok Sabha," or the House of People. The counting of votes began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0230 GMT), according to the ECI. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Tanzania enhances collaboration with China in technical, vocational education

STORY: Tanzania enhances collaboration with China in technical, vocational education SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MDOE, Deputy permanent secretary of Tanzania's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 3. various of the seminar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GONG ZHIWU, Director general of China-Africa Vocational Education Alliance 5. various of a signing ceremony STORYLINE: Tanzania on Monday pledged to enhance collaboration with China in developing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to meet local and international standards for graduates. Speaking at the China-Africa Second TVET Academic Exchange Seminar in the port city of Dar es Salaam, James Mdoe, deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said Tanzania will benefit from establishing collaborations with Chinese TVET colleges to impr