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FRANCE-PARIS-UNESCO-SYMPOSIUM-INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGES

(240416) -- PARIS, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jianchun (1st L), vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), delivers an opening speech during an international symposium on the concept of intercultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations held at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, April 15, 2024. The symposium, held at the headquarters of UNESCO, discussed the historical dimension of the cultural exchanges along the Silk Roads, as well as intercultural dialogue and mutual learning in the contemporary world. Some 200 people attended the symposium jointly hosted by China's State Council Information Office, UNESCO and China's National Commission for UNESCO. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-UNESCO-SYMPOSIUM-INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE-MUTUAL LEARNING

(240415) -- PARIS, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jianchun (1st L, Rear), vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), delivers his opening speech at an international symposium on the concept of intercultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France, on April 15, 2024. The international symposium on the concept of intercultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations was held Monday in the French capital. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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China-built light rail project commissioned in Nigeria

STORY: China-built light rail project commissioned in Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lagos city 2. various of Ikeja station of the Red Line rail corridor 3. various of the event 4. various of the project STORYLINE: The first phase of a China-built state-of-the-heart light rail project in Nigeria's southwestern state of Lagos was commissioned Thursday by President Bola Tinubu, opening a new chapter in addressing the challenges of traffic congestion and commuting delays that have long plagued the country's economic powerhouse. Undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in 2021, the transformative Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project is 26.5 km long, with eight stations. Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, said the Lagos light rail project demonstrated a people-centered initiative while calling for a stronger partnership between the two friendly nations to

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Temple fair held in Nigerian capital to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Temple fair held in Nigerian capital to celebrate Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTINS IFAENYI, Businessman STORYLINE: With the Year of the Dragon just around the corner, the Chinese community in Nigeria held a temple fair on Saturday. The event, organized by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the China Cultural Center in Abuja, witnessed a large turnout of merrymakers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria "If we really try to make a difference, this is a very important year not only for this new government and also for the long-term development of the two nations." It was the first of several events outlined for the celebration of what is also known as the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTINS IFAENYI, Bu

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China-Nigeria think tank forum pledges to promote common development

STORY: China-Nigeria think tank forum pledges to promote common development DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MoU being signed by representatives of China's Zhejiang Normal University and the Gusau Institute 2. various of the forum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU HONGWU, Director of the Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALIYU GUSAU MOHAMMED, Founder of the Gusau Institute STORYLINE: A China-Nigeria think tank forum on Thursday pledged to continue to promote common development and shared prosperity between the two countries. Tagged "The 2023 Abuja Forum", the conference brought together scholars from China's Zhejiang Normal University and the Gusau Institute, a research center in the most populous African nation, as well as prominent figures from academia, diplomatic corps, and government. It's a crucial platform for discussio

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8th Nicosia Book Fest further enhances China-Cyprus cultural exchanges

STORY: 8th Nicosia Book Fest further enhances China-Cyprus cultural exchanges DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th Nicosia Book Fest STORYLINE: The 8th Nicosia Book Fest, featuring China as the Country of Honor, concluded on Sunday, with visitors and exhibitors alike deeply impressed. When addressing the opening ceremony, Zhang Jianchun, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, underscored the notable strides in China-Cyprus relations. Noting the cultural bonds between the two ancient civilizations, Zhang stressed the importance of cultural exchanges and mutual understanding in the rapidly evolving world. Cypriot Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou expressed her pleasure for having China as the country of honor at the fest. She also highlighted the significance of the event's role in promoting literature, knowledge, and love for reading across all age groups in

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8th Nicosia Book Fest opens with China as country of honor

STORY: 8th Nicosia Book Fest opens with China as country of honor DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fest STORYLINE: The 8th Nicosia Book Fest, featuring China as the Country of Honor, was inaugurated on Friday. When addressing the opening ceremony, Zhang Jianchun, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, underscored the notable strides in China-Cyprus relations. Noting the cultural bonds between the two ancient civilizations, Zhang stressed the importance of cultural exchanges and mutual understanding in the rapidly evolving world. Cypriot Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou expressed her pleasure for having China as the country of honor at the fest. She highlighted the enduring diplomatic and cultural ties between Cyprus and China that span over five decades, and underscored the significance of the event's role in promoting literature, knowledge, a

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Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage

STORY: Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cyprus University 2. various of the speech by Zhang Jianchun, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China 3. various of the speech by Annita Demetriou, speaker of the Cypriot House of Parliament 4. various of the unveiling ceremony and visitors visiting exhibitions STORYLINE: Annita Demetriou, speaker of the Cypriot House of Parliament, lauded the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings exhibition on Thursday as a testament to China's rich heritage. The exhibition was opened on the sideline of the Nicosia Book Fest, one of Cyprus' largest cultural events organized by the Prometheus Research Institute. Demetriou said that this exhibition showcases China's rich heritage, emphasizing humanity and drawing inspiration from nature. The exhibition displays a colle

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-ANCIENT CHINESE PAINTINGS-EXHIBITION

(231006) -- NICOSIA, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Annita Demetriou (2nd, R, front), speaker of the Cypriot House of Parliament, and Zhang Jianchun (1st, R), vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, visit the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings exhibition in Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage" (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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China's Jiangxi Province holds cultural exchanges event in Bulgaria

STORY: China's Jiangxi Province holds cultural exchange event in Bulgaria DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese opera performances at the event 2. various of the event 3. various of the exhibition at the event STORYLINE: A presentation about east China's Jiangxi Province was held at the China Cultural Center in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on Wednesday. The event attracted representatives of Bulgarian media circles, tourism businesses, and other professionals. Ye Jianchun, governor of Jiangxi Province, said he sincerely hoped that the event provided a new opportunity and a new starting point to bring exchanges and cooperation to a new level. According to Ye, bilateral exchanges and cooperation have continued to expand and the friendship between people continued to deepen especially since Jiangxi and Sofia District officially established twinning relations in December 2020. Julian Lekov, governor of Sofia District, said that he and Ye

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-CHINA-WIPO-COOPERATION-50TH ANNIVERSARY

(230707) -- GENEVA, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jianchun, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, speaks during an activity marking the 50th anniversary of cooperation between China and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 6, 2023. A series of activities marking the 50th anniversary of cooperation between China and the WIPO was held Thursday in Geneva. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR-CHINA-GUEST OF HONOR

(230528) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C), deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Zhang Jianchun (2nd L) and Malaysian Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek (2nd R) attend the opening ceremony for a series of events by China as the guest of honor on the 40th Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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"Year of Rabbit" celebration enriches China-Nigeria cultural exchanges

STORY: "Year of Rabbit" celebration enriches China-Nigeria cultural exchanges DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARYJUDE AYODELE, Businesswoman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LYDIA SHEHU JAFIYA, Nigeria's permanent secretary of information & culture STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Nigeria held a celebration Saturday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 22 this year. The annual celebration is a way for the Chinese community to maintain their cultural traditions and identity, while also sharing their culture with their Nigerian neighbors and friends. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARYJUDE AYODELE, Businesswoman "It is good to have experience of China in Nigeria and for us to get to know their culture, their food, and what they represent." The celebration reached its peak with a dragon dance, a traditional Chinese

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China hands over agriculture demonstration center to Nigeria

STORY: China hands over agriculture demonstration center to Nigeria DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of handover ceremony of Nigeria Agricultural Demonstration Center project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UDO DANIEL, Nigerian agricultural official speaking on behalf of minister of state for agriculture and rural development 3. various of Nigeria Agricultural Demonstration Center project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria STORYLINE: China on Tuesday handed over an agricultural demonstration center project to Nigeria, as part of efforts to scale up agricultural productivity and development in the most populous African country. The China-aided Nigeria Agricultural Demonstration Center project is located in Bwari, a town on the outskirts of Abuja, the Nigerian capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UDO DANIEL, Nigerian agricultural official speaking on behalf of minister of state for agriculture and rural development "It ma

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-ECOWAS HEADQUARTERS-CONSTRUCTION

(221206) -- ABUJA, Dec. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Cui Jianchun speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony of the China-aided project of the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 4, 2022. The China-aided construction of the permanent ECOWAS headquarters began on Sunday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, to consolidate the regional bloc's operations in one complex -- a departure from operating at three different locations in Abuja. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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China-aided ECOWAS headquarters begins construction

STORY: China-aided ECOWAS headquarters begins construction DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the groundbreaking ceremony 2. various of officials 3. various of project description 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OMAR ALIEU TOURAY, President of ECOWAS Commission STORYLINE: The China-aided project of the permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States began construction on Sunday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. The new headquarters building will enable the regional bloc to operate in one complex instead of three locations. Officials from the Chinese embassy in Nigeria, state leaders from Nigeria, Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone, as well as president of the ECOWAS Commission attended the groundbreaking ceremony. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria "To sponsor a

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, speaks at the handing over ceremony of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 31, 2022. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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Chinese company hands over Nigeria's first deep sea port

STORY: Chinese company hands over Nigeria's first deep sea port DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: LAGOS, Nigeria CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of handing-over ceremony 2. various of Cui Jianchun 3. various of deep sea port 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State 5. various of deep sea port STORYLINE: China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. At the handing-over ceremony, Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, said as a commercial project of tripartite cooperation between China, France and Nigeria, Lekki port is of great significance for promoting the Belt and Road cooperation in Africa. Constructed by the CHEC, the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the largest seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa. The construction of the port commenced in June 2020, and is designed to hand

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China's role in reversing Nigeria's infrastructure deficit won't be forgotten: presidential spokesman

STORY: China's role in reversing Nigeria's infrastructure deficit won't be forgotten: presidential spokesman DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of the meetingSOUNDBITE 1 (English): FEMI ADESINA, Nigerian president's special adviser on media and publicityvarious of Chinese-assisted projectsSOUNDBITE 2 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria STORYLINE: A spokesman for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the role of China in reversing Nigeria's infrastructure deficit will not be forgotten. Femi Adesina, who serves as Buhari's special adviser on media and publicity, said in a meeting with Cui Jianchun, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, that China has continued to sustain its role in the West African nation's infrastructure development in several areas, including power, rail, and aviation, among others. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FEMI ADESINA, Nigerian president's special adviser on media and publicity "President Buhari

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Nigerian think tank inks deal with Chinese partner to co-publish, distribute magazine

STORY: Nigerian think tank inks deal with Chinese partner to co-publish, distribute magazine DATELINE: July 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Nigerian officials signing Memorandum of Understanding 2. various of Memorandum of Understanding 3. various of officials taking group photos 4. various of officials exchanging gifts 5. various of journalists at the event 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BAKUT TSWAH BAKUT, Director of Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria STORYLINE: A Nigerian official think tank on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-publish and distribute the Contemporary World Magazine, a Chinese periodical publication circulated across the world. With the signing of the agreement at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, the Nigeria edition of the bilingual magazine will be launched in September, according to Bakut Tswah Baku