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FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT) THE RENE DUMONT TROPICAL AGRONOMY GARDEN (AT THE EASTERN END OF THE BOIS DE VINCENNES). THE KHMER BRIDGE (THE BRIDGE OF THE NAJAS) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT) THE RENE DUMONT TROPICAL AGRONOMY GARDEN (AT THE EASTERN END OF THE BOIS DE VINCENNES). THE KHMER BRIDGE (THE BRIDGE OF THE NAJAS). IN THE BACKGROUND: THE STUPA (MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF CAMBODIAN AND LAOTIAN SOLDIERS WHO DIED FOR FRANCE) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (12TH DISTRICT) THE RENE DUMONT TROPICAL AGRONOMY GARDEN (AT THE EASTERN END OF THE BOIS DE VINCENNES). THE KHMER BRIDGE (THE BRIDGE OF THE NAJAS). IN THE BACKGROUND: THE STUPA (MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF CAMBODIAN AND LAOTIAN SOLDIERS WHO DIED FOR FRANCE) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia

STORY: Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of the center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 3. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 5. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZHEN, President of Guang' anmen Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine STORYLINE: The Lancang-Mekong Cambodia TCM Center for Diagnosis, Treatment and Cultural Exchange was launched in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. Located within the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, the center is aimed at promoting Traditional Chines

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Chinese artists perform in Cambodia to celebrate people-to-people exchange year

STORY: Chinese artists perform in Cambodia to celebrate people-to-people exchange year SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PENG BOPHA, Spectator 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TON BOPHA, Spectator 3. various of the opening ceremony of the Chinese arts performance in Phnom Penh 4. various of Chinese artists performing 5. various of people watching Chinese arts performance STORYLINE: The "Family China" art troupe of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese on Saturday performed classic Peking Opera, traditional dances, music, and acrobatics in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, attracting approximately 3,500 spectators. Held at the Diamond Island's Grand Theater, the glittering cultural show was organized to further promote cultural ties and people-to-people contact, as 2024 is the Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange year. The two-hour show presented diverse forms of Chinese tradition

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Chinese power plant in Cambodia supplies stable electricity, provides specific skills to local talents

STORY: Chinese power plant in Cambodia supplies stable electricity, provides specific skills to local talents SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:57 LOCATION: SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HIY PHEAREY, Technical controller at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHIN ENGSIV, Laboratory technician at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): HO CHHUNLIM, Khmer-Chinese translator at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 4. Aerial view of the Huadian Sihanoukville power plant 5. Various of workers working at Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Situated in southwest Cambodia's Sihanoukville, the Chinese-invested coal power plant has not only supplied reliable electricity to the national grid, but also provided technical skills to local talents. Put into operation in December 2022, the 2×350 MW coal power plant, a subsidiary

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China-funded road boosts development in Cambodian capital

STORY: China-funded road boosts development in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:48 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shots of the ring road 2. various of vehicles on the road 3. various of shops along the road 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NGUON VANNARA, Cafe owner 5. various of shops along the road 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SIM CHANNY, Grocer 7. various of shops along the road 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SIM CHANNY, Grocer 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): KHOM SOKHE, Motorcycle mechanic STORYLINE: Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern part of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. The 53-km road opened to the public in August last year. It has not only facilitated travel and transportation of goods but also importantly contributed to improving the livelihoods of local residents. Nguon Vannara, 45, was formerly a farmer. After the road was built, she

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Vendors, service providers in Cambodia expect more Chinese tourists

STORY: Vendors, service providers in Cambodia expect more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vendors in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EAK VANTHA, Souvenir vendor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KOY PROS, Souvenir vendor STORYLINE: Souvenir vendors and transportation service providers in Cambodia's Siem Reap province say that attracting visitors from China is essential to revitalizing their tourism industry. Souvenir vendor Eak Vantha said that there has been a gradual increase in the number of international tourists, including from China, after the Chinese-financed Siem Reap Angkor International Airport launched commercial operations in November 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EAK VANTHA, Souvenir vendor "I wish to see a lot of Chinese tourists coming to Cambodia. The more they come, the better our sales will be because they like buying a lot of souvenirs. I think the new airport will help attract more

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Work on BRI-backed Mekong River bridge in Cambodia in full swing

STORY: Work on BRI-backed Mekong River bridge in Cambodia in full swing SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:47 LOCATION: KRATIE, Cambodia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 3. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 5. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 7. various of the construction of Mekong River bridge project 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): NHEOM VANNY, Khmer-Chinese interpreter at Mekong River bridge project 9. various of the construction of Mekong River bridge project 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Khmer): NHEOM VANNY, Khmer-Chinese interpreter at Mekong River bridge project 11. various of the construction of Mekong biver bridge project 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN HAOJIE, Engineering manager of Mekong River bridge project 13. various of the construction

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China's BRI-backed workshop helps develop vocational skills for Cambodian talent

STORY: China's BRI-backed workshop helps develop vocational skills for Cambodian talent SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: SIEM REAP, Cambodia CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the workshop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MOB SINUON, Director of the National Polytechnic Institute of Angkor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): CHHLOEURM HORY, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SENG BUNNARAY, Student STORYLINE: A China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)-backed training workshop on the skills of electrical installation, electronics, and beauty therapy was held in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, on Wednesday, aiming at helping develop vocational skills for Cambodian talents. Held at the National Polytechnic Institute of Angkor in Siem Reap, the two-day workshop was handled by Chinese trainers and attended by dozens of Cambodian teachers and students. The Chinese delegation was led by staff from the Chongqing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and consis

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Job opportunities prompt Mandarin-learning in Cambodia

STORY: Job opportunities prompt Mandarin-learning in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony of Duan Hua University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SENG MONYNETH, Student at Duan Hua Chinese School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MOENG KIM LEANG, Student at Duan Hua Chinese School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): MOEURN SOTHEA, Teacher at Duan Hua Chinese School STORYLINE: Cambodian students from Duan Hua Chinese School in the country's capital city of Phnom Penh have been optimistic about their future careers as their Chinese proficiency will help them seek better job opportunities. Governed by the Association of Chinese Teochew in Cambodia, Duan Hua University, an expansion of the Duan Hua Chinese School, was opened on Saturday. On the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of Duan Hua University in the capital's Pou Senchey district, Seng Monyneth, a 12th-grade student at the Duan Hua Chinese School,

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China is role model in helping other countries alleviate poverty: Cambodian civil society chief

STORY: China is role model in helping other countries alleviate poverty: Cambodian civil society chief SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: BATI, Cambodia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tanorn village 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KEMREAT VISETH, Chairman of the Civil Society Alliance Forum (CSAF) 3. various of Tanorn village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEMREAT VISETH, Chairman of the Civil Society Alliance Forum (CSAF) STORYLINE: China has been a role model in assisting other developing countries around the world to reduce poverty, said a Cambodian civil society chief on Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KEMREAT VISETH, Chairman of the Civil Society Alliance Forum (CSAF) "I would like to highly value China's role in helping other countries, especially Cambodia, in alleviating poverty. China has served as a very good example for the world as it's actively contributed to poverty alleviation." Viseth said the CSAF has been carrying out a Cambodia-China Friendship Villag

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China-aided poverty alleviation project brings hope to remote Cambodian village

STORY: China-aided poverty alleviation project brings hope to remote Cambodian village SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: BATI, Cambodia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KEMREAT VISETH, Chairman of Cambodian Civil Society Alliance Forum (CSAF) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): POR SOKHIM, Tanorn villager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): KHLOK CHAMROEUN, Tanorn villager 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): PANG SAMEDY, Tanorn village chief STORYLINE: Tanorn village, once poor and isolated in the Bati district of Cambodia's Takeo province, has undergone tremendous changes under a China-aided poverty alleviation project. Situated roughly 60 km south of the country's capital of Phnom Penh, the village has a total area of 72 hectares and is currently home to 132 households with more than 600 people. Launched in January 2021, the Cambodia-China Friendship Village for Poverty Alleviation Project has been turning Tanorn village into a modern one with we

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Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese

STORY: Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KOL SOVATHANAK, Winner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KOL SOVATHANAK, Winner 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): KOEM KEAMHEANG, Second place in the competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia on Saturday organized the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cambodian university students. A total of 10 Cambodian finalists, shortlisted out of dozens of candidates from various universities and institutes in the Southeast Asian country, contested in the final round held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Among the tests set for the participants were a quiz, delivering keynote speeches, and a talent show with each participant presenting performances related to Chinese culture including songs, music, dancing,

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Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital

STORY: Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAL SREYMEAN, Visitor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): BO SREYNICH, Visitor 3. various of the opening ceremony of Cambodia-China paintings exhibition 4. various of visitors and exhibits STORYLINE: A Cambodia-China paintings exhibition opened in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Friday, attracting scores of visitors. Jointly organized by the Royal Academy of Cambodia and China's Jiujiang University, the half-day event displayed dozens of paintings featuring scenery, culture and tradition of both countries as well as Chinese calligraphy. Speaking at the event, Sok Touch, president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the exhibition was part of the joint activities organized to celebrate the Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year 2024. "Through this painting exhibition, I believe that

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-DEPUTY PM-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

(240422) -- PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol attend a launch event for Khmer version of a Chinese book titled Customs of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 22, 2024. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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Cambodia eager to see more Chinese tourists

STORY: Cambodia eager to see more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Preah Sihanouk province 2. various of tourists 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TANG SOCHETKRESNA, Director of Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Tourism 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHANG VEYHONG, Driver 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): KONG SENGKIM, Driver 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): UY MEYTA, Local tourist to Preah Sihanouk province 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Khmer): SEONG CHANTHA, Seller of grilled squid STORYLINE: A Cambodian senior tourism official said the Southeast Asian nation is keen to see more international tourists, especially those from China, hoping their presence can revitalize the post-pandemic tourism industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TANG SOCHETKRESNA, Director of Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Tourism "I'd like to appeal to the government of China as well as countries in Europe and ASEAN to encourage airline companies to r

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Cambodia gears up for traditional New Year celebrations

STORY: Cambodia gears up for traditional New Year celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 11-12, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHUM SINA, Deliveryman in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LIB KUNSRY, Garment factory worker in Phnom Penh 3. various of Cambodian New Year decorations at Wat Phnom Penh historical site, Independence Monument, and Royal Palace 4. various of people taking the bus to their hometowns 5. various of people taking the ferry across the Mekong River in Phnom Penh 6. various of a bus station and road traffic in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodia is preparing to celebrate its traditional Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, which will start on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have begun to leave the capital Phnom Penh for their hometowns in various provinces to enjoy the holiday with their family members. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHUM SINA, Deliveryman in Phnom Penh "My hometown is in the

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Villagers revitalize centuries-old ox-cart racing tradition in Cambodia

STORY: Villagers revitalize centuries-old ox-cart racing tradition in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:22 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ox-cart racing in Cambodia's Kampong Speu province 2. various of people watching ox-cart racing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHHIM MAO, Ox-cart racer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SIEK SOTHEA, Spectator of ox-cart races 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SUN MEANCHEY, Director of the Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Culture and Fine Arts STORYLINE: Cambodian villagers gathered in Kampong Speu province on Sunday to race their ox-carts across a field, reviving centuries-old ox-cart racing tradition in the Southeast Asian nation. Held in Samraong Tong district's Prey Rumduol village, some 40 km west of the capital Phnom Penh, contenders raced their carts pulled by two oxen in a 1,300-meter dirt track, as hundreds of spectators enthusiastically watched and cheered on the winners of the race. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer):

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Badminton for friendship, solidarity event held in Cambodia to mark LMC Week

STORY: Badminton for friendship, solidarity event held in Cambodia to mark LMC Week SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MEAS KIM HENG, Secretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and LMC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) leader of Cambodia 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MEAS KIM HENG, Secretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and LMC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) leader of Cambodia STORYLINE: Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) badminton for friendship and solidarity event was organized in Phnom Penh on Tuesday to celebrate LMC Week 2024. Held at the Phnom Penh Badminton Club of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), the event saw the participation of some 200 people, including officials from the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internati

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Interest in Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science high among Cambodian students

STORY: Interest in Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science high among Cambodian students SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MENG MEYMEY, Student at Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SOTH VANNAK, Student at Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHOU HUI, Teaching quality supervisor & lecturer of computer networking technology at Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science STORYLINE: Meng Meymey, an 18-year-old Cambodian student, has chosen to study at the Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science, showing her confidence that the university will offer a high-quality education with widely recognized degrees. The university began its first undergraduate program on Friday after it was inaugurated last December, attracting a hi

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Construction of Chinese-built airport for Cambodian capital in full swing

STORY: Construction of Chinese-built airport for Cambodian capital in full swing SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EL SETHSOVATHA, Techo International Airport project site engineer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): OU CHANRATHANA, Techo International Airport project claims manager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHEY ENEANG, Techo International Airport project employee 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): JIN WEI, Executive manager of the Techo International Airport project for China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. STORYLINE: Robed in a high-vis vest and crowned with a white hard hat, Cambodian site engineer El Sethsovatha is proud and delighted to work with a Chinese company to develop a new airport for the Cambodian capital. Graduated from Phnom Penh-based National Technical Training Institute with a major in civil engineering, the 30-year-old joined the China State Constructi

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Chinese tech companies attend digital technology expo in Cambodian capital

STORY: Chinese tech companies attend digital technology expo in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIEN SOKLIDA, Marketing director of Huawei in Cambodia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SON KARONA, Sophomore at Norton University in Phnom Penh 4. various of the expo STORYLINE: Several Chinese tech companies on Monday showcased their latest products at a digital technology expo in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, attracting crowds of tech enthusiasts. Sien Soklida, marketing director of Huawei in Cambodia, said a variety of Huawei's latest products such as tablets and laptops, among others, have been displayed at the expo. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIEN SOKLIDA, Marketing director of Huawei in Cambodia "Huawei brings new technology to the expo, like our new tablet. We also bring our new technology of the MateBook series, or we can say Huawei laptops that the keybo

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Cambodia begins to construct river bridge in capital with funds from China

STORY: Cambodia begins to construct river bridge in capital with funds from China SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NOV RATHA, Resident in Phnom Penh 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PRAK ESSRA, Resident in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodia on Monday broke ground for the construction of a bridge across the Bassac River in the southern part of the capital Phnom Penh, with funds from China. The ceremony was presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian and attended by officials, local authorities, residents and students. The bridge, measuring 845.7 meters in length and 27 meters in width, along with an 804.3-meter connecting road, will be built by the Shanghai Construction Group under China's concessional loan and is expected to be completed in 42 months. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NOV RATHA, Resident in Phnom Penh "This new bridge proj

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Culture fest helps Cambodians gain insights into China

STORY: Culture fest helps Cambodians gain insights into China SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): VET REAKSA, Cambodian festival-goer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): NGUON SOKVANG, Cambodian festival-goer STORYLINE: A Chinese Culture Festival was organized in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, enabling the Cambodians to gain insights into China and its culture. Featuring Chinese traditional arts performances, culture exhibitions and food, among others, the two-day fest at the Olympia Mall started on Saturday with free admission and attracted scores of visitors. Visitors said that the festival not only allowed Cambodians to gain insights into Chinese culture, customs and tradition, but also contributed to further deepening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): VET REAKSA, Cambodian festival-goer "After

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Cambodia starts to construct reservoir with Chinese assistance

STORY: Cambodia starts to construct reservoir with Chinese assistance SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: KAMPONG THOM, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cambodian Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha speaking 2. various of groundbreaking ceremony 3. various of officials visiting the construction site of the Dang Kambet reservoir 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HEM NORN, Farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): HEM CHANTHOU, Farmer STORYLINE: Cambodia on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Dang Kambet reservoir IN Kampong Thom in the country's central part, with concessional financing from the Export-Import Bank of China (China EximBank). Cambodian Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha said the Dang Kambet Reservoir Development Project would significantly improve the well-being and livelihoods of local people. "This project will not only play an important role in supplying waters for agricultural irrigation

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Cambodia begins to build university dorms with Chinese aid

STORY: Cambodia begins to build university dorms with Chinese aid SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: KRATIE, Cambodia CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KY VISAL, Vice rector of the University of Kratie 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LOEM SOMARIMA, First-year student at the University of Kratie 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SEM PHEAREAK, First-year student at the University of Kratie 4. various of the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of dorm buildings STORYLINE: Cambodia on Wednesday broke ground for the construction of four dormitory buildings for teachers and students at the University of Kratie under China's grant aid. Touch Visalsok, secretary of state at Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, said the construction of the buildings with 80 rooms was made under the Phase 2 project of the China-aided University of Kratie. He said the project would also include the construction of a basketball court, a food processing l

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China's cataract eradication project brings hope to patients in Cambodia

STORY: China's cataract eradication project brings hope to patients in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the project 2. various of surgical operation 3. various of cataract patients 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): DUK SARUN, Cataract patient in Cambodia 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SO SOPANHAVATEI, Director of Prey Veng Provincial Referral Hospital, Cambodia 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU HUAWEN, Leader of Chinese medical team from Wuzhou Gongren Hospital, China STORYLINE: A cataract eradication project, backed by China's GX Foundation, has been carried out in five countries across Asia and Africa, including Cambodia, Laos, Djibouti, Mauritania and Senegal. Duk Sarun, a 68-year-old cataract patient in Cambodia, is the project's 10,000th patient globally and the 3,138th patient in Cambodia to benefit from free-of-charge cataract surgery performed by Chinese ophthalmologists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): DUK SARUN, Cataract

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China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors

STORY: China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEO CHAN CHAIYUTH, Visitor STORYLINE: A China-Cambodia "Beauty of Intangible Heritage" exhibition kicked off in the Cambodian capital on Sunday, captivating hundreds of visitors. The 15-day exhibition showcased creative artworks including tea sets, book lights, bookmarks, and purple clay teapots painted with Bauhinia flowers, among others. At the opening ceremony, Chinese intangible cultural heritage inheritors presented the grand song of the Dong ethnic group to the audience, as Cambodian artists introduced Chapei Dang Veng, a long-necked, two-stringed lute. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor "I really like Chinese intangible cultural heritage properties because I can gain insight into their culture, history,

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China-aided mine clearance project saves lives, provides better livelihoods in Cambodia

STORY: China-aided mine clearance project saves lives, provides better livelihoods in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RATH POTTANA, Director of the CMAC's planning and operation unit 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SANG YON, Farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): RY SAREOUT, Farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MA SHENGKUN, Deputy director general of the Department of Arms Control at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs 5. various of a minefield in Siem Reap province 6. various of CMAC deminers searching for mines at a minefield in Siem Reap province 7. various of CMAC deminers detonating landmines at a minefield in Siem Reap province 8. various of Chinese delegation visiting a minefield in Siem Reap province STORYLINE: A China-aided mine clearance project in Cambodia has helped save many lives, reduce casualties, and alleviate poverty in the Southeast Asian country's rural areas. Carried out by the Cambodia

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Chinese-invested airport helps revitalize tourism-related businesses in Cambodia's cultural hub

STORY: Chinese-invested airport helps revitalize tourism-related businesses in Cambodia's cultural hub SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: SIEM REAP, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in Cambodia 2. various of passengers checking in at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SAK EMA, Souvenir vendor in Siem Reap 4. various of the souvenir vendor Sak Ema 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TES VONGSAK, Tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap 6. various of the tuk-tuk driver Tes Vongsak 7. various of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): LANN SOPHAT, Tour guide at the Angkor Archeological Park STORYLINE: The operation of the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in Cambodia has injected impetus into the Southeast Asian country's economy as it helps boost the tourism industry. With a 3,600-meter-long runway, the 4E-level internati

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2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year expected to promote friendship, boost tourism

STORY: 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year expected to promote friendship, boost tourism SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024/file DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. various of Cambodia 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SOK SANITA, Cambodian souvenir vendor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SEANG SAMRITH, Cambodian university student 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHENG JUANJUAN, Chinese student at the Royal University of Phnom Penh STORYLINE: The 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year was officially launched in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Saturday, aiming at further deepening the bonds of friendship between the two countries. The initiative was welcomed by people from both countries. They hoped it would enhance the growth of the tourism industry and deepen cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SOK SANITA, Cambodian souvenir vendor "I think this event is very important because the Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange

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Foreign countries eager to welcome more Chinese tourists

STORY: Foreign countries eager to welcome more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Cairo/Bangkok/Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists 2. various of tourist attractions 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LEAT MANIN, Employee at a souvenir shop in Siem Reap provincial town 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHMED ISSA, Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities STORYLINE: Many countries around the world are expecting the visits of more Chinese tourists to boost local tourism and economy. Thai government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Friday that Thailand is targeting 8 million tourists from China this year, as the country will waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1. After the opening of the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in last November, locals are expecting to welcome more Chinese tourists in the future. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LEAT MANIN, Employee at a souvenir shop in S

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Cambodia-China University of Technology, Science launched in Cambodian capital

STORY: Cambodia-China University of Technology, Science launched in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of CamTech 2. various of CamTech inauguration 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RITH SOVANDALIN, Student, CamTech 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TE SENGHOK, Student, CamTech 5. various of Cambodia STORYLINE: The Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science (CamTech) was inaugurated in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, aiming at providing opportunities for young talents to receive a high level of tertiary education. The university was jointly established by the Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia and Nanjing Vocational University of Industry Technology. Its campus consists of a main university building, state-of-the-art facilities, an experimental lab, a garden, and a canteen. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RITH SOVANDALIN, Student, CamTech "The school is equipped with an experimental lab and provides majors in mod

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CAMTECH-INAUGURATION

(231220) -- PHNOM PENH, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows the campus of the Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science (CamTech) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The CamTech was inaugurated here on Wednesday, aiming at providing opportunities for young talents to receive a high level of tertiary education. The university was jointly established by the Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia and Nanjing Vocational University of Industry Technology. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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Chinese, Cambodian NGOs unveil livelihood improvement projects in Cambodia

STORY: Chinese, Cambodian NGOs unveil livelihood improvement projects in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:47 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch event of Chinese-aided projects for livelihood improvement in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE (Khmer): CHEA MONYRITH, planning and project director of CSAF STORYLINE: Several Chinese non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in collaboration with the Civil Society Alliance Forum (CSAF) of Cambodia, on Tuesday unveiled several projects, aiming at improving the livelihoods of rural people in Cambodia. Those Chinese NGOs include the China Foundation for Peace and Development, China Foundation for Rural Development, Beijing Lingfeng Charity Foundation, Beijing-based Peaceland Foundation, Amity Foundation, and Commerce Chamber of Shandong Non-Government Foreign Exchange Cooperation, among others. They have been cooperating with the CSAF to carry out a number of projects in poverty alleviation, educat

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Traditional Chinese medicine captivates Cambodian medical practitioners

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine captivates Cambodian medical practitioners SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of acupuncture treatment by Chinese doctor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): YON SARAT, Nurse at private-owned Polyclinic Hong En in Phnom Penh 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN GENG, Head of Chinese medical aid team STORYLINE: A training seminar on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) opened on Monday in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, presenting TCM treatment techniques for Cambodian medical practitioners. Cambodian medical practitioner Yon Sarat said the training seminar would give him a better insight into the use of TCM in disease diagnosis and treatment. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): YON SARAT, Nurse at private-owned Polyclinic Hong En in Phnom Penh "This training course will help me gain a deeper insight into TCM, so I can provide treatment to patients in Cambodia more effectively. It will help me have better kn

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1st Lancang-Mekong forum on traditional medicine held in Cambodia

STORY: 1st Lancang-Mekong forum on traditional medicine held in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:18 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KOEURNG RAKSMIY, Doctor at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KOEURNG RAKSMIY, Doctor at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): FANG ZHIGANG, Vice president of the Thai Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association STORYLINE: The first Lancang-Mekong forum on traditional medicine was held in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia on Thursday. Under the theme "Traditional medicine creates a healthy Lancang-Mekong future," the forum, was held in an online-offline hybrid format, attracting more than 100 medical practitioners from Lancang-Mekong countries. Wang Xiaopin, secretary o

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Work on Chinese-invested hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly

STORY: Work on Chinese-invested hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site of the Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station 2. various of river closing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KHUT BUNTHOEUN, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SOM BUNTHA, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village STORYLINE: Construction work on a Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station, with a designed capacity of 150 megawatts, has been over 30 percent completed so far. On Thursday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the project will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KHUT BUNTHOEUN, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village "I'm happy to see the dam development here, so there will be an ample supply of electricity to meet our consumption ne

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School at BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia offers talents professional skills, language proficiency

STORY: School at BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia offers talents professional skills, language proficiency SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) 2. various of the Sihanoukville Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EIV THUNA, Sophomore in business management, SIBT 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KHOEUN SREYNOT, Senior in logistics management, SIBT 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SENG SOTHAN, Cambodian lecturer of economics, SIBT 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI CHUANBIN, Executive principal, SIBT STORYLINE: Situated in the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) has been playing an important role in nurturing talents for the Southeast Asian country, providing students with professional skills and language proficiency. The tuition-free SIBT is a university-level scho

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Cambodia's Water Festival returns after 3-year hiatus due to pandemic

STORY: Cambodia's Water Festival returns after 3-year hiatus due to pandemic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LAY SOTHEARA, Boatman 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): YAN CHANTHAVY, Spectator 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SETH SREYNE, Spectator 4. various of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni watching boat races 5. various of the boat race 6. various of people in the Water Festival STORYLINE: The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boat race is the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which sees tens of thousands of oarsmen and spectators from across the Southeast Asian nation flocking to the riverfront in the capital Phnom Penh. Bou Chumserey, vice chairman of the boat-racing technical control committee, said some 337 boats with about 20,417 crew members took part in this year's regatta. "Oarsmen will race their boa

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Chinese-donated bicycles give smile, hope to underprivileged students in Cambodia

STORY: Chinese-donated bicycles give smile, hope to underprivileged students in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HONG RAKSA, 12-year-old student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PEN SOVANVATHANA, 12-year-old student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): LY SILIN, Principal of the Chhork Kandoal Primary School 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG HAOYU, CFRD's representative STORYLINE: A total of 2,024 Cambodian primary school students have recently received donations of bicycles from the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD). These new bicycles not only help reduce their commuting time but also brings about joy and hope for those unprivileged children. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HONG RAKSA, 12-year-old student "My old bike was small and when its chain fell off, it was difficult for me to put it back on, and sometimes, its tire went flat during a ride. I feel elated to receive t

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BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy

STORY: BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EM SREYDA, Employee at the General Tire Technology (Cambodia) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SAY UDOM, Warehouse supervisor, Jiangxi 3L Medical Products factory 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): YEAK CHHIT, Quality control team leader, Jiangxi 3L Medical Products factory 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): KY KHENG, Beverage and grocery seller inside SSEZ 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN JIANGANG, Chairman of SSEZ STORYLINE: Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) has helped improve local people's lives and contributed to the kingdom's economic growth. The SSEZ, a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, is a landmark project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The 11-square-km

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Chinese-funded airport expected to attract more int'l tourists to Cambodia's famed Angkor

STORY: Chinese-funded airport expected to attract more int'l tourists to Cambodia's famed Angkor SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Angkor Archeological Park 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LY RATANA, Souvenir vendor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LEAT MANIN, Employee at souvenir shop 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GONG SHUAI, Assistant to general manager of Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) was officially launched on Thursday. With a 3,600-meter runway, the SAI is currently Cambodia's biggest airport and is the main gateway to the Angkor Archeological Park, one of the Southeast Asian country's most popular tourist attractions. Locals hope that the new airport will bring more tourists to the UNESCO-listed Angkor park. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LY RATANA, Souvenir vendor "The opening of

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Chinese doctors help restore eyesight for cataract patients in Cambodia

STORY: Chinese doctors help restore eyesight for cataract patients in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KEA REN, Cataract patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): BUTH RON, Cataract patient 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SO SOPANHAVATEI, Director of Prey Veng Provincial Referral Hospital 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHAI JIANWEI, Chinese ophthalmologist 6. various of the hospital STORYLINE: Since 2022, a China-aided cataract blindness elimination project has been helping Cambodian patients restore eyesight in the country's Prey Veng Province. Funded by China's GX Foundation, the Cataract Blindness Eradication Project for the period of three years from September 2022 to September 2025 is expected to regain vision for some 10,000 cataract patients. Under the project, the GX Foundation has dispatched a Chinese medical team, together with two mobile eye treatment centers and a 35-seat

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Chinese-invested expressway enhances travel efficiency in Cambodia

STORY: Chinese-invested expressway enhances travel efficiency in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-invested Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SENG CHIEN, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TOUCH SEREYVUTH, Local resident 4. various of Chinese-invested Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway STORYLINE: One year on, the Chinese-invested Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has significantly enhanced travel efficiency in Cambodia, giving a boost to the country's economic growth and tourism development. Invested by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the expressway is the first of its kind in Cambodia and a major project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With two lanes for traffic in each direction plus an emergency lane on each side, vehicles are able to reach their destinations within two hours through the expressway instead of five hours on National

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Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth

STORY: Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the park 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHEY SREYKHUOCH, Souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap 3. various of tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): HONG PENG, Chinese-speaking tour guide at the Angkor Archeological Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PENG WANGXI, Chinese businessman from Shanghai STORYLINE: Chey Sreykhuoch, a souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia, is eager to see more Chinese tourists coming, saying they were the major source of her income in the pre-COVID era. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHEY SREYKHUOCH, Souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap "There were many Chinese tourists before the COVID-19, but it went quiet during the pandemic, and now, they have started to come back gradually. We want more Chinese tourists to come and visit Cambodia because the country is v

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Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism

STORY: Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: SIEM REAP, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): RA SAMBO, Souvenir shop manager 4. various of shops and markets in Siem Reap STORYLINE: Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province commenced operations on Monday. Covering a parcel of 700 hectares, the airport is about 40 kilometers from the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archeological Park. With a 3,600-meter runway, the 4E-level international airport can accommodate long-distance flights from across the globe. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State "This achievement is the result of close cooperation between Ch

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High hopes for Cambodia's touristic, economic growth as Chinese-invested airport starts operation

STORY: High hopes for Cambodia's touristic, economic growth as Chinese-invested airport starts operation DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RA SAMBO, Manager at souvenir shop Graines De Cambodge in Siem Reap province 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LEY LEAV, Maker of souvenirs in Siem Reap 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): HETH RADY, Tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap 4. aerial view of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 5. various of officials greeting passengers at the airport 6. various of souvenir shops 7. various of street views in Siem Reap provincial town STORYLINE: Ra Sambo, a manager at souvenir shop Graines De Cambodge here in northwest Cambodia's tourist hub, is optimistic that the Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) will boost international tourist arrivals, revitalizing the COVID-19-hit tourism industry. She hoped that the SAI, commenced operation on Monday, will bring more foreign tourists to

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Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia's tourist hub expected to boost tourism, economy DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 3. various of Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SINN CHANSEREY VUTHA, Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation's Undersecretary of State 5. various of officials greeting passengers at Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHHAY SIVLIN, President of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents STORYLINE: Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province commenced operations on Monday, raising hope for tourism growth. The SAI has been invested by the Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia)