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China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species

STORY: China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Qinghai Lake 2. various of the naked carp 3. various of the Qinghai Lake 4. various of birds at the Qinghai Lake STORYLINE: Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, has seen a positive growth of a rare fish species thanks to ecological protection. The naked carp, known as "Huangyu" in China, is endemic to Qinghai Lake. The fish is not only critical to the existence of local bird species, but also to the ecological balance of the highland lake. Due to overfishing and environmental deterioration, the population of naked carp declined sharply in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2002, Qinghai Lake only had 2,592 tonnes of naked carp. In order to protect the species and restore the environment, the province banned naked carp fishing in Qinghai Lake and nearby rivers in 2003. Qinghai has also closed the lake six

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Football: Brazil training during 2002 World Cup

ULSAN, South Korea, Aug. 5 Kyodo - Brazil football coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (C) gives instructions to his players, including Ronaldo (far R), during training in Ulsan, South Korea, on June 2, 2002, for a World Cup group-stage match against Turkey.

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UN expert urges U.S. to apologize for inhuman treatment at Guantanamo Bay

STORY: UN expert urges U.S. to apologize for inhuman treatment at Guantanamo Bay DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of press briefing room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FIONNUALA NI AOLAIN, UN special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism 3. various of journalists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FIONNUALA NI AOLAIN, UN special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism STORYLINE: A UN expert on Monday called on the U.S. government to apologize for the inhuman treatment at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, which was established by former U.S. President George W. Bush's administration in 2002 following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The UN special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ni Aolain, said the 30 men that are s

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Timorese doctor hails Chinese medical team's work

STORY: Timorese doctor hails Chinese medical team's work DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Dili CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Timor-Leste 2. various of the Chinese medical team 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CLAUDIA, Doctor, Guido Valadares National Hospital in Timor-Leste STORYLINE: Officially independent in 2002, Timor-Leste is one of the youngest countries in the world and also one of the least developed countries. With a total population of 1.34 million, the country suffers a serious shortage of medical resources. In 2004, China sent its first medical team to support Timor-Leste. Up to now, China has sent nine medical teams with a total of 111 personnel, which have treated more than 300,000 local patients in addition to regular donations of medical equipment. Besides medical support, China has also helped the country cultivate its own medical resources. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CLAUDIA, Doctor, Guido Valadares National Hospital in Timor-Leste "I'm Dr. Claudia. I'm a cardiologist. I

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Chinese Bridge competition ignites craze for Chinese language in Ghana

STORY: Chinese Bridge competition ignites craze for Chinese language in Ghana DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:16 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of contestants participating the competition 2. various of the performance 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG JIMIN, Confucius Institute at University of Ghana 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANA ABA APPIAH AMFO, Vice chancellor, University of Ghana 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JULIA DUNCAN, Champion of this year's competition STORYLINE: The Chinese Bridge competition in Ghana concluded in Accra Thursday with 12 Ghanaian contestants competing for the championship. During the competition, the contestants not only recounted their love and passion for the Chinese language in their speeches but also put on a variety of talent shows to demonstrate their comprehension of Chinese culture including cross talk and Peking Opera. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG JIMIN, Director, Confucius Institute at University of Ghana "Since its launch in 2002, this annua

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Football legends join tournament ahead of Champions League final in Istanbul

STORY: Football legends join tournament ahead of Champions League final in Istanbul DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at the tournament 2. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Football legends joined a tournament on Friday ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul. Kaka, Clarence Seedorf and Luis Figo were among the former stars who joined the four-team tournament. The Champions League final will take place at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Opened in 2002 with a capacity of over 75,000, the stadium is located in the Basaksehir neighborhood of the city. Organizers have wrapped up preparations, including transportation, roads and parking lots. Istanbul will allocate 500 buses for access to the stadium. Football fans with tickets will be able to benefit from public transport free of charge. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye

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A visit to Tibetan antelopes' rescue center in China's Hoh Xil

STORY: A visit to Tibetan antelopes' rescue center in China's Hoh Xil DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HOH XIL, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JINJIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Tibetan antelopes 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TSEWEN DORJE, Patroller of Sonam Dargye protection station 4. various of Tibetan antelopes 5. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG JINJIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JINJIN, Xinhua correspondent "This year's annual migration of Tibetan antelopes is underway. Today we are visiting a 'kindergarten' of baby Tibetan antelopes in Hoh Xil, northwestern China's Qinghai Province." Hoh Xil is a world heritage site sitting at an average altitude of over 4,600 meters in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It's an ideal habitat for Tibetan antelopes. To better protect wildlife, a rescue center was set up at the Hoh Xil Sonam Dargye protection station in 2002. Patrolling and monitoring have also been stepped up

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Makino scores as Urawa thrash Grampus in Nabisco Cup

SAITAMA, Japan - Tomoaki Makino of Urawa Reds celebrates with Genki Haraguchi (L) after scoring in the second half of a Nabisco Cup game against Nagoya Grampus on June 1, 2014, leading Urawa, who had already clinched a quarterfinal spot, to a 5-2 win at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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Berlin-bound Haraguchi responds to fans

SAITAMA, Japan - Former Japanese international Genki Haraguchi of Urawa Reds acknowledges the cheers of fans by waving at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 1, 2014, following Urawa's 5-2 win over Nagoya Grampus in a Nabisco Cup first-round match. Haraguchi will move to German Bundesliga first-division club Hertha Berlin.

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Ronaldo announces retirement

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the final against Germany in the 2002 World Cup in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, on June 30, 2002, which Brazil won 2-0. The 34-year-old announced his retirement from professional football Feb. 14, 2011, due to weight control problems stemming from a thyroid disease.

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Tokyo Electric also had reactor troubles

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture. (File photo, taken in August 2002). Tokyo Electric says March 20 that it has unreported problems with reactor control rods at its Fukushima No. 2 nuclear power plant in Fukushima in June 1993 and at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in April 2000 during regular checkups. Three other regional electric power companies have also reported similar nuclear power plant control problems and prompted a government investigation.

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Tokyo Electric also had reactor troubles

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s No. 2 Fukushima nulear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture. (File photo, taken in September 2002). Tokyo Electric says March 20 that it has unreported problems with reactor control rods at its Fukushima No. 2 nuclear power plant in Fukushima in June 1993 and at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in April 2000 during regular checkups. Three other regional electric power companies have also reported similar nuclear power plant control problems and prompted a government investigation.

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Blast at SPring 8 facility injures 2 researchers

OSAKA, Japan - An explosion occurred July 2 at the SPring 8 synchrotron radiation facility in Mikazuki, Hyogo Prefecture (file photo taken in June, 2002), slightly injuring two researchers, who are from China and France.

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S. Korea World Cup players join parade

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of South Korea national soccer team and coach Guus Hiddink (C, front) join a parade in Seoul on July 2 after the World Cup finals. South Korea ended fourth in the May 31-June 30 sport event. (World Cup 2002)

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(29)Brazil vs Germany

TOKYO, Japan - Germany supporters in Tokyo agonize over their team's 2-0 defeat by Brazil in the World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(28)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil supporters rejoice at Brazil's 2-0 victory over Germany in the World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(24)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil players celebrate their 2-0 World Cup final victory over Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(21)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn contemplates defeat after Brazil beat Germany 2-0 in the World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(20)Brazil vs Germany

OIZUMI, Japan - Japanese Brazilians rejoice in Oizumi, Gunma Prefecture, on June 30 after Brazil won the World Cup final against Germany 2-0 at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Goalscorer Ronaldo holds up the World Cup after Brazil beat Germany 2-0 to win the World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil players hold up the World Cup after beating Germany 2-0 in the final at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(15)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil's Ronaldo is congratulated by teammates and staff after scoring the second goal in the 79th minute in the World Cup final against Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. Brazil won 2-0. (World Cup 2002)

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(14)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil players rejoice after beating Germany 2-0 in the World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil's Ronaldo (R) scores his second goal in the 79th minute in the World Cup final against Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. Brazil won 2-0. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Brazil vs Germany

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Brazil's Ronaldo (L) celebrates with Ronaldinho after scoring the opening goal in the 67th minute in the World Cup final against Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. Brazil won 2-0. (World Cup 2002)

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(19)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkish players and team staff celebrate their 3-2 victory over South Korea in the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. (World Cup 2002)

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(20)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkish players and team staff pose for photos at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after winning their third-place playoff against South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(18)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkish players wave to the fans during the award ceremony at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. They came third by defeating South Korea 3-2 in the third-place playoff. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea and Turkey players wave together to supporters at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after their World Cup third-place playoff. Turkey beat South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung (R) and Turkey midfielder Tugay Kerimoglu shake hands at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after their World Cup third-place playoff. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(15)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber holds up a South Korean flag at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29 after the World Cup third-place playoff against South Korea. Turkey beat South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(14)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea and Turkey players mingle at the end of their World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea and Turkey players celebrate together after the end of their World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. From left, South Korea's Park Ji Sung, Turkey's Alpay Ozalan, his teammate Umit Davala, South Korea's Song Chong Gug, and Turkey's Hakan Sukur. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea midfielder Lee Eul Yong (R) scores his team's first goal from a free-kick in the ninth minute of the World Cup third-place playoff against Turkey at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. South Korea lost Turkey 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea midfielder Park Jin Sung (L) and Turkey's Alpay Ozalan compete for the ball during the first half of their World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey beat South Korea 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber saves during the first half of the World Cup third-place playoff against South Korea at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - Turkey forward Ilhan Mansiz scores his team's third, and his second, goal past South Korean goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae (1) in the 32nd minute of the World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Supporters in Oizumi

OIZUMI, Japan - Brazil supporters in Oizumi, Gumma Prefecture, celebrate their team's 2-1 victory over England in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Japanese-Brazilians account for 10% of the town's population. (World Cup 2002)

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(8)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - Two England supporters look despondent following their team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Supporters in Fukuroi

FUKUROI, Japan - England supporters put up a ''Thank you Japan'' banner after their team lost 2-1 to Brazil in their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Ronaldo (9) shakes hands with England captain David Beckham at the end of their quarterfinal match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - England captain David Beckham (C) and teammates applaud their supporters before leaving the field at the end of their quarterfinal match against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos (R) consoles England captain David Beckham at the end of their quarterfinal match against Brazil at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. Brazil won 2-1. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Ronaldinho celebrates after putting Brazil 2-1 ahead with a floated free kick from the righthand touchline in the 50th minute of the quarterfinal against England at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

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(22)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - South Korean team players savor the moment of history after South Korea beat Italy 2-1 win at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18 to advance for the first time ever to the quarterfinals in the World Cup. (World Cup 2002)

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(20)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - South Korean team players savor the moment of history after South Korea beat Italy 2-1 win at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18 to advance for the first time ever to the quarterfinals in the World Cup. (World Cup 2002)

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(21)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - South Korea coach Guus Hiddink rejoices after South Korea beat Italy 2-1 win with a golden goal in the 117th minute at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18 to advance for the first time ever to the World Cup quarterfinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(19)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - South Korean team members pour into the pitch after South Korea beat Italy 2-1 with a golden goal in the 117th minute in the World Cup match at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18. South Korea will play Spain in the quarterfinals on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(18)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - Ahn Jung Hwan (R) heads in the golden goal in the 117th minute to lead South Korea to a 2-1 win over Italy in the World Cup match at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18. South Korea will play Spain in the quarterfinals on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - Ahn Jung Hwan celebrates after scoring the golden goal in the 117th minute to lead South Korea to a 2-1 win over Italy in the World Cup match at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18. South Korea will play Spain in the quarterfinals on June 22. (World Cup 2002)