Russian student pursues dream in China's tea-producing region

STORY: Russian student pursues dream in China's tea-producing region SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5-6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHARIPOVA ALINA, Student, Anhui Agricultural University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHARIPOVA ALINA, Student, Anhui Agricultural University "This is Anhui's Huangshan Maofeng green tea. This is Anhui's Huangjinya green tea. It's destiny. I started learning Chinese Kung Fu more than 10 years ago. While learning Kung Fu, I started drinking tea, and gradually became fond of it. As one of my Russian friends was studying tea science in Fuzhou, China, and I thought I could go there, too. Let me have a try. In 2019, I was admitted to Anhui Agricultural University, and I was very happy. There are different evaluation criteria for each kind of tea. Now, we can look at the color of the tea soup. Next, we can smell the aroma. Then, we can drink it. I usually have green tea when I get up in the morning,

Second Confucius Institute opens in Botswana

STORY: Second Confucius Institute opens in Botswana SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: PALAPYE, Botswana CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): OTLOGETSWE TOTOLO, Vice Chancellor of BIUST 3. various of the launching ceremony 4. various of BIUST STORYLINE: Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), in collaboration with Yanshan University (YSU) from China, launched a second Confucius Institute on Tuesday in Palapye in the country's Central District. Speaking at the ceremony, Otlogetswe Totolo, vice chancellor of BIUST, said that because China is advanced in science, engineering, and technology, knowing the Chinese language and culture will improve students' ability to pursue further education in China, giving them a competitive advantage in international companies. SOUNDBITE (English): OTLOGETSWE TOTOLO, Vice chancellor of BIUST "Today we are celebrating a happy moment where we are

Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science religious group, dies at 66

Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science religious group, dies at 66

Ryuho Okawa, founder of the Happy Science religious organization, delivers a speech in Sapporo, northern Japan, in June 2009, after launching the Happiness Realization Party to run in that year's House of Representatives election. Okawa died on March 2, 2023, aged 66 of undisclosed causes.

Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

LONDON, Britain - The Guinness World Records book has named the robotic seal Paro developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as the world's most soothing therapeutic robot. Paro can express emotions such as looking happy when patted on the head and showing anger when ignored.

Vlog: Chinese researchers gear up for tasks on Mt. Qomolangma

STORY: Vlog: Chinese researchers gear up for tasks on Mt. Qomolangma DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the research 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU MIN, Researcher of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: Another day at the Mount Qomolangma base camp. Some researchers are in a pretty good mood. How do they pack loads for yaks before another trip? Click to watch the vlog filmed by Xu Min, a member of the Chinese expedition team. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU MIN, Researcher of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences "It's the 16th day of our scientific expedition on Mt. Qomolangma. At 8 a.m., our fellow Wang and Mr. Gao have already started working. Gao is very happy today. Sing a song, Gao. It is a new day. They are going onto the mountain to do observation. We will get all stuff packed while waiting for the yaks. They are packing up the stuff

Vlog: On the way to Mt. Qomolangma base camp

STORY: Vlog: On the way to Mt. Qomolangma base camp DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese scientific researchers heading to Mt. Qomolangma base camp STORYLINE: Voice of XU MIN, Researcher of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences "After lunch, we are heading to Mt. Qomolangma base camp. We will stay there for a while to adapt to the environment. The closer we get to the peak, the harder it will be for us. Let's go. It is windy on the way to the checkpoint of Mt. Qomolangma. The road on the other side of the checkpoint is so bumpy. Now we are arriving at the Mt. Qomolangma base camp. These are the tents. This is the meeting room. Professor Xu, how do you like it here? We have sorted out the goods and it starts snowing. How do you feel in the sleeping bag? I'm so happy. These are single rooms for ladies. Check out our first meal at the base camp. Mr. Gao, how are you feeling now? I'm OK.

Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

LONDON, Britain - The Guinness World Records book has named the robotic seal Paro developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as the world's most soothing therapeutic robot. Paro can express emotions such as looking happy when patted on the head and showing anger when ignored.

Japan's therapeutic robot Paro (1)

Japan's therapeutic robot Paro (1)

TSUKUBA, Japan - A woman holds a robotic seal ''Paro'' developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology based in Tsukuba city, Ibaraki Prefecture. Paro is a therapeutic robot which can express emotions such as looking happy when patted on the head and showing anger when ignored. The photo was taken on Sept. 17, 2004. (Kyodo)