Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition

STORY: Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAZIM AL-MASRI, First-place winner STORYLINE: Jordan's 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. The competition was co-organized by the Amman Chinese Cultural Center and by Philadelphia University, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Jordan. Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong highlighted the growing popularity of Chinese language learning in Jordan, noting that there are over 1,000 students enrolled in Jordan's two Confucius Institutes and seven Chinese language programs. Ten contestants from the University of Jordan, Philadelphia University, Yarmouk University, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute competed in the finals, showcasing

Jordanian expert hopes to enhance China-Jordan cooperation in all fields

STORY: Jordanian expert hopes to enhance China-Jordan cooperation in all fields SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and his office 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH, Chairman of Jordan-based Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Jordan-based Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG) for professional services and education, expressed his hope to enhance the cooperation between Jordan and China in all fields. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TALAL ABU-GHAZALEH, Chairman of Jordan-based Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization "I hope that a joint team will be established between Jordan and China to discuss how to develop our relations in all fields, in the field of industry, in the field of bilateral trade, in the field of innovation, in the field of education, in the field of health, and initiatives. What currently exists is very mo

Arab League reiterates importance of Palestinian cultural heritage protection

STORY: Arab League reiterates importance of Palestinian cultural heritage protection SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League assistant secretary general 3. various of meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHANNAD AL-AKLOUK, Permanent representative of Palestine to the Arab League STORYLINE: The Arab League Secretariat General on Monday reiterated the importance of preservation and revitalization of Palestinian cultural heritage during its celebration of the Arab Cultural Heritage Day which falls on February 27. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League assistant secretary general "The importance of the Palestinian heritage is that it is the identity that distinguishes the people of Palestine. It distinguishes the land as well and gives it the real value as to civilization and thought of the history of nations and their future. Stealing or fals

Cultural event held in Jordan to mark Chinese New Year

STORY: Cultural event held in Jordan to mark Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYA MURAD, Teacher at Mashrek International School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NADER HAMDALLAH, Student at Mashrek International School STORYLINE: A cultural event was held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event, which featured artistic performances, heritage shows, Chinese calligraphy writing, traditional games, Chinese tea-tasting, was organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute in Jordan. Shi Wei, the cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy in Jordan, said the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, offers an opportunity to strengthen the traditional friendship between Chinese and Jordanians. More than 130 students and te

Humanitarian aid provided by AL to Gaza exceeds half million dollars: Arab League

STORY: Humanitarian aid provided by AL to Gaza exceeds half million dollars: Arab League DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League 2. various of a press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League Assistant Secretary General STORYLINE: Arab League Assistant Secretary General Haifa Abu Ghazaleh said on Sunday that the amount of aid provided by the Arab League to Gaza exceeded half a million dollars. She added, in a press conference, that 20 trucks of humanitarian aid entering Gaza are only enough for a few days, explaining that the Arab League is seeking to increase that number in light of the difficult conditions that the residents of the Strip are experiencing at the moment. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League Assistant Secretary General "The general secretariat of the Arab League is closely following up, through the Department of Health and Humanitarian Aid, the humanitarian situation in c

Jordanian students experience Chinese traditions to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

STORY: Jordanian students experience Chinese traditions to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG SONGFANG, Chinese director of TAG Confucius Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SARA YOUSEF, Student at TAG Confucius Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): BAI YANG, Student at TAG Confucius Institute STORYLINE: A group of Jordanian students learned about the culture and traditions of China's Dragon Boat Festival on Tuesday during a celebration of the festival held by the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute. The students also participated in activities including making Zongzi, a traditional Chinese delicacy enjoyed during the holiday, and weaving Chinese knots. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG SONGFANG, Chinese director of TAG Confucius Institute "The TAG Confucius Institute holds dozens of language and cultural exchange activities every year, including traditional Chi

"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TALAL ABU GHAZALEH, TAG chairman 4. various of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SARA YOUSEF, Student at TAG Confucius Institute and winner of the competition 6. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Jordanian college students concluded on Monday in the capital Amman, with 10 students from universities and institutions contesting the championship. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Jordan, the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute, and the China Cultural Center in Amman, featured the competition of Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes and talent shows. Besides delivering speeches themed "One World, One Family,"

Arab League, UNODC signs regional framework to address social challenges

STORY: Arab League, UNODC signs regional framework to address social challenges DATELINE: March 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League Assistant Secretary-General for Social Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NEVINE EL-QABBAJ, Minister of Social Solidarity of Egypt STORYLINE: The League of Arab States (LAS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed the Regional Framework for the Arab States (2023-2028) on Sunday at the LAS Headquarters in Cairo. It frames how UNODC will strengthen, prioritize, customize, and deliver support to the Arab region in an effective response to some of the most pressing challenges faced by these countries and in connection with UNODC's mandates and specialties. According to the UN website, the regional framework articulates six focus areas for guiding UNODC-implemented programming at the regional and national levels. Furthermore, it app