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22nd China ASEAN Expo in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 - ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 22nd China ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi, China on September 17, 2025.

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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025

Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), arrives at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center for a welcoming banquet in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025. Photo by Ding Haitao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, pose for a group photo with Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Xi and Peng on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025. Photo by Huang Jingwen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 6

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas experienced large hail on Sunday evening, March 23, as strong storms swept through the city and surrounding areas.

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US: Heavy Snowfall And Icy Conditions Grip New England Amid Widespread Storm

A widespread storm swept across the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to parts of New England on Sunday, February 16. This video shows heavy snow falling in Hinesburg, Vermont.

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South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

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France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

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CHINA-BEIJING-XINHUA-FU HUA-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING (CN)

(240704) -- BEIJING, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in Beijing, capital of China, July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Tao)

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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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ASEAN secretary general in Tokyo

Kisaburo Tokai (R), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Kao Kim Hourn, secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on May 24, 2024.

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ASEAN secretary general in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (R) and Kao Kim Hourn, secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, pose for a photo prior to their talks in Tokyo on May 23, 2024.

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ASEAN secretary general in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (far R) holds talks with Kao Kim Hourn, secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in Tokyo on May 23, 2024.

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240328) -- BOAO, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Asia: Building an Epicentrum of Growth" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 5

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

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ASEAN secretary-general speaks highly of China's economy

STORY: ASEAN secretary-general speaks highly of China's economy SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of ASEAN 3. various of ports in China 4. various of tourists STORYLINE: China's economy is important to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the world, said ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, referring to China's economic achievements in 2023. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of ASEAN "China's economy is important for the region such as ASEAN, but also it's important for the global economy. So we hope China will continue to do well with economic growth. Last year, as you say, this (China's growth) is still quite positive, and particularly with the global economy as it is. So we have to put things in perspective how it's all compared globally. So we will continue, because I think between ASEAN a

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ASEAN Secretary General Kao in Tokyo

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) shakes hands with Kao Kim Hourn, secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, during his courtesy call at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2023.

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

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How China-ASEAN synergy contributes to global economic growth

STORY: How China-ASEAN synergy contributes to global economic growth DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-general of ASEAN 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU SHENGHUI, Agent, Vietnam Trung Nguyen coffee 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI ZHUHUAN, Deputy general manager, Marketing Department of Guangxi Beibu Gulf Logistics Co., LTD STORYLINE: The 20th China-ASEAN Expo is being held in China's Nanning, with nearly 2,000 enterprises attending. The participation figure marks an 18.2-percent rise from last year's expo. Connected by both land and sea, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have enjoyed ever-growing trade ties over the years. Official data show that the bilateral trade volume between China and ASEAN had increased from about 100 billion U.S. dollars in 2004 to more than 975 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. China has been ASEAN's largest trading par

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China-ASEAN Expo a major achievement in ongoing cooperation: ASEAN chief

STORY: China-ASEAN Expo a major achievement in ongoing cooperation: ASEAN chief DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nanning City and the 20th China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) STORYLINE: Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn said that the China-ASEAN Expo is a major achievement in terms of the ongoing cooperation. The 20th China-ASEAN Expo opened on Saturday in China's Nanning, with nearly 2,000 enterprises attending. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) "The China-ASEAN Expo has been a very import

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Deepening ASEAN-China cooperation to benefit people: ASEAN Secretary-General

STORY: Deepening ASEAN-China cooperation to benefit people: ASEAN Secretary-General DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ASEAN Summit venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of ASEAN STORYLINE: The 43rd ASEAN Summit concluded on Thursday in Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua, Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn expected a deepening ASEAN-China cooperation that will bring benefits to people on both sides. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of ASEAN "ASEAN and China have been working together through many different mechanisms set on all levels and through the various sector, areas of cooperation. The cooperation moving forward remains strong. We will continue together particularly in focus on economic cooperation and economic integration. We need to continue to increase our trade. We hope this continues also in areas of connectivity, tourism, also in other

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-ASEAN SECRETARY-GENERAL-INTERVIEW

(230907) -- JAKARTA, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn speaks in an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: China-ASEAN cooperation to stay strong, benefit people, says ASEAN chief" (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri)

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China Mobile holds conference on digital economy in Indonesia

STORY: China Mobile holds conference on digital economy in Indonesia DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:55 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: China Mobile, China's leading telecommunications company, held a conference in Jakarta on Friday to explore development trends for the digital economy in Southeast Asia. The 2023 Southeast Asia Regional Cooperation Conference brought together government officials and businesses from China and Southeast Asian countries to foster collaboration to accelerate digital transformation, and promote sustainable and inclusive development in the region. Gao Tongqing, executive vice president of China Mobile Communications Group, told the conference that his company saw the event as an opportune time to move forward with its partners to accelerate collaboration between the digital economies of China and Southeast Asia. Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn, who delive

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Forum held in China's Anhui to enhance cooperation among RCEP members

STORY: Forum held in China's Anhui to enhance cooperation among RCEP members DATELINE: June 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Secretary-General of ASEAN 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN JUN, Deputy general manager of Chacha Food Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent "We are now in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The 2023 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) local governments and friendship cities cooperation (Huangshan) forum was held here from June 9 to 10. About 500 Chinese and foreign guests gathered together to discuss new opportunities for RCEP economic and trade cooperation." The RCEP agreement entered into force for China and nine other countries on the first day of 2022, creating the world's largest trade bloc. The agreement is now in effect for all its 15 members as the pact came into force for the Phili

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Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (far R) and Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Kao Kim Hourn (front L) hold talks in Tokyo on June 5, 2023.

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING (CN)

(230328) -- BEIJING, March 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-QIN GANG-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING (CN)

(230328) -- BEIJING, March 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang meets with Kao Kim Hourn, the secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-FM-ASEAN-SECRETARY-GENERAL-MEETING

(230222) -- JAKARTA, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (L) shakes hands with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn during their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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Pooling Asian wisdom for better global governance

STORY: Pooling Asian wisdom for better global governance DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of G20 and APEC-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to prime minister of Cambodia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PELAGIA KARPATHIOTAKI, Greek scholar 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LESLIE SOEMEDI, CEO of Master Steel, Indonesia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHERDCHAI CHAIVAIVID, Director-general, Department of International Economic Affairs, Thailand's Foreign Ministry 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: Amid the unprecedented difficulties unseen in many decades, the 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Bali and the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok grouped global leaders and w

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G20, APEC summits good opportunity to address key challenges: Cambodian gov't official

STORY: G20, APEC summits good opportunity to address key challenges: Cambodian gov't official DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesia's resort island of Bali 2. various of views in the Thai capital of Bangkok 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to prime minister of Cambodia 4. various of the development of China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to prime minister of Cambodia STORYLINE: A Cambodian government official said that the Group of 20 (G20) Summit and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting this year will be a good opportunity for the world to discuss solutions to regional and global challenges. Kao Kim Hourn, a minister attached to the prime minister of Cambodia, said that the world is facing many challenges now. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to prime minister of Cambodia "I think it's very important to continue to

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ASEAN-China Summit to inject fresh vitality into regional ties: Cambodian official

STORY: ASEAN-China Summit to inject fresh vitality into regional ties: Cambodian official DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to prime minister of Cambodia 2. aerial view of Phnom Penh 3. various of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 4. aerial view of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway and river bridge 5. various of Cambodian agricultural products STORYLINE: A Cambodian government official has said that the upcoming 25th ASEAN-China Summit will inject fresh vitality into China's ties with Cambodia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at large. Kao Kim Hourn, a minister attached to the prime minister of Cambodia, said ASEAN and China have elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, last year, which will enhance regional cooperation. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to prime minister of Cambodia "For the upcoming ASEAN-China Summit, thi

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Post-pandemic recovery, security, inflation expected to top agendas in upcoming ASEAN summits

STORY: Post-pandemic recovery, security, inflation expected to top agendas in upcoming ASEAN summits DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:21 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Minister attached to the prime minister of Cambodia 2. various of the Independence Monument, the Royal Palace, the Wat Phnom historic site, the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh 3. Various of the flags of ASEAN member states 4. Various of Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, where the summits will be held 5. aerial view of Phnom Penh 6. aerial view of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port 7. various of a market in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, security issues, and rising global inflation are expected to be high on the agenda during the forthcoming 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related summits, a Cambodian government official has said. The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related summits are due to be held from Nov. 11 to 13 in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. Kao Kim Hour

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RCEP all about win-win cooperation, not zero-sum game: Cambodian official

STORY: RCEP all about win-win cooperation, not zero-sum game: Cambodian official DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister STORYLINE: A Cambodian government official has said the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's biggest free trade deal, is all about win-win cooperation, not a zero-sum game. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister "In our region, we believe in free trade, believe in multilateralism, so we have seen since COVID era the trend moving toward what we call protectionism, anti-globalization, so that's important for ASEAN and China to work together, for example, to maintain multilateralism and also to support the World Trade Organization, meaning that yes, tr

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BRI projects help deepen Cambodia-China cooperation, benefit world: Cambodian official, expert

STORY: BRI projects help deepen Cambodia-China cooperation, benefit world: Cambodian official, expert DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Phnom Phen CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister 3. various of the construction of Siem Reap International Airport 4. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University, Phnom Penh 6. various of a hydropower station in Cambodia 7. various of a river bridge in Cambodia 8. various of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port 9. various of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 10. various of Phnom Penh International Airport 11. various of the National Stadium in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects have played an important role in deepening pragmatic cooperation between Cambodia and China, Cambodian officials and expe

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China increasingly playing important role on global stage: Cambodian official

STORY: China increasingly playing important role on global stage: Cambodian official DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister STORYLINE: A Cambodian government official has said that China is increasingly playing a very important role on the global stage and hopes China continues to support peace, stability, and security in the world. SOUNDBITE (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister "China is a big country. It has gone through a lot of transformation. And China is increasingly playing a very important role on the global stage. We hope that China will continue to make a positive contribution to the world economy, world peace, and of course, stability. We want to see that China continues to support peace, stability, and security in the world. I think that China can play a positive role in that regard