China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation

STORY: China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation SHOOTING TIME: March-June, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Co-chair of Europe-Asia Center, Former UN under-secretary-general 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED AL-HUSSEINI, Researcher at the Faculty of African Studies of Cairo University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of foreign news at The Guardian, Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: First introduced in 2023, "new quality productive forces" is a term that has grabbed the spotlight in China's pursuit of high-quality development. New quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity, setting the direction for the transformation and upgrading of the world's second-largest economy. These forces are freed from traditional economic

Why are China's NEVs increasingly popular overseas?

STORY: Why are China's NEVs increasingly popular overseas? SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing/Jakarta/Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese manufacturers of NEVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): FAUZAN, Jakarta resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): NOVE YUNITA SARI, Indonesian auto show visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SALMAN ABU NAWAS, Chinese brand car owner in Jordan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: China exported over 1.32 million vehicles in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, rising 33.2 percent year on year, industry data shows. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, some 307,000 new energy vehicles (NEV) were exported, up 23.8 percent year on year. Consumers and experts in various countries have shared their vie

How Chinese EV companies maintain competitive edge

STORY: How Chinese EV companies maintain competitive edge SHOOTING TIME: May 02, 2024 DATELINE: May 03, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TANG JIN, Senior research officer at Japan's Mizuho Bank 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTOPHER MUTSVANGWA, Secretary for information and publicity for Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BARBARA FREI, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric STORYLINE: China's advanced production capacities in the new energy sector are in high demand globally, providing a diverse range of consumer products while serving as a pivotal player in the fight against climate change. Experts in various countries have shared their views on how China maintains its competitive edge in this sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and

Experts, business insiders voice confidence in China's growth

STORY: Experts, business insiders voice confidence in China's growth SHOOTING TIME: Recent DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-in-chief of Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram newspaper 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HARLEY SEYEDIN, President of AmCham South China 4. various of China 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania STORYLINE: Experts and business insiders from various countries have voiced confidence in China's economic growth target and the development of new quality productive forces. China sets its economic growth target for 2024 at around 5 percent. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-in-chief of Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram newspaper "I believe that many economists and politicians worldwide have great c

Observers optimistic about China's innovation-driven economic prospects

STORY: Observers optimistic about China's innovation-driven economic prospects SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): MARCOS PIRES, Sao Paulo State University in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guadian, Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ROGER AGANA, Managing director of News Ghana 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHRISTINE SUSANNA TJHIN, Director of Strategic Research, Gentala Institute, Indonesia STORYLINE: China will strive to modernize the industrial system and develop new quality productive forces at a faster pace, according to a government work report submitted to China's national legislature for deliberation. New quality productive forces mean advanced productivity that features high-tech, high efficiency and hi

Experts optimistic about China's economic outlook in 2024

STORY: Experts optimistic about China's economic outlook in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 5. various of China-related footage STORYLINE: Experts remain upbeat about China's economic prospects in 2024, saying that the country will still be a major contributor to global growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "I think the prospects are bright. I believe that if the economic prospects of China are bright next year, 2024, the rest of the world is going to benefit, because China is a big importer and China is a big exporter. So a lot of countries depend on China for trade." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China

China makes every effort for peace in Mideast: experts

STORY: China makes every effort for peace in Mideast: experts SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20/Nov. 21/Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOKHTAR GHOBASHY, Deputy chairman of Cairo-based Arab Center for Political and Strategic Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MULUNEH GEBRE, Senior Ethiopian Media Professional 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Indonesian): NOVI BASUKI, Indonesian expert 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Pakistani expert 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (Arabic): HANI AL-MASRI, Director of Ramallah-based Masarat Center for Research and Studies 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ANDRE THOMASHEIZEN, German expert STORYLINE: The new round of Palestine-Israel conflict has killed over 14,000 people in Gaza and claimed around 1,200 lives in Israel

Isolationist doomed to failure: Brazilian expert on BRICS expansion

STORY: Isolationist doomed to failure: Brazilian expert on BRICS expansion DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views about BRICS summit 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: Ronnie Lins, director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, has emphasized the importance of cooperation, saying the isolationist posture is doomed to failure. He made the remarks when talking about the BRICS expansion. At the just-concluded BRICS summit, six countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), were officially invited to join the BRICS. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The intention to join the bloc is to carry out concrete actions to help create better internal conditions for the countries. The world will only have a bright future through pea

Merits of BRICS in eyes of observers around world

STORY: Merits of BRICS in eyes of observers around world DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Johannesburg 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MONICA MUTSVANGWA, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALLAWI SSEMANDA, Senior researcher of Development Watch Center, Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ALLAWI SSEMANDA, Senior researcher of Development Watch Center, Uganda STORYLINE: The 15th BRICS Summit to be held from Aug. 22 to 24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, has attracted worldwide attention. More and more developing countries have shown their interest in joining the BRICS. What are the attrac

BRICS playing stabilizing role for developing world: observer

STORY: BRICS playing stabilizing role for developing world: observer DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG ZHIHUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDRE EDGAR ANTONIO THOMASHAUSEN, Professor Emeritus of International Law at University of South Africa 4. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG ZHIHUAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): MUKHTAR GHOBASHI, Vice President of the Arab Center for Political Studies, Egypt 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG ZHIHUAN, Xinh

BRICS benefiting developing countries through cooperation: experts

STORY: BRICS benefiting developing countries through cooperation: experts DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of South Africa and BRICS related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Int'l relations lecturer, United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher of International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: The 15th BRICS Summit will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa from Aug. 22 to 24, which will be the first in-person BRICS gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic. The BRICS is a group of major emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Altogether, the BRICS nations account for more than 40 p

China's economic recovery shows resilience

STORY: China's economic recovery shows resilience DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DETLEF KRATZ, President of group research at German chemical giant BASF 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): COREY LINDLEY, CEO of doTERRA 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENOIT BAZIN, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group 7. various of the views in China 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CARL FEY, Professor, BI Norwegian Business School STORYLINE: China's overall economic growth accelerated in the first half (H1) of this year. In late July, all 31 provincial-level regions of the Chinese mainland published their H1 GDP figures and other key economic indicators. The economic aggregates of 20 regions each exceeded one trillion yuan (about 138 billion U.S. dollars), indicating the robust resurgence and swift recover

Business insiders hail China's role as it's striving to realize economic goals in 2023

STORY: Business insiders hail China's role as it's striving to realize economic goals in 2023 DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YU FENG, President of Honeywell China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CARL FEY, Professor, BI Norwegian Business School 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GEORGE XU, CEO of Airbus China STORYLINE: Business insiders have spoken highly of China's role in world economy as the country is striving to realize economic development goals in 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil "It is worth mentioning that China has become the world's economic engine. Therefore, the world economy is highly dependent on good Chinese development. The growth process in 2023 will incorporate high-quality development, the continuation

China's economic recovery brings great hope to world economy: expert

STORY: China's economic recovery brings great hope to world economy: expert DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views across China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Brazilian economist STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert said that China's economic growth in the first quarter of this year has been an outstanding result, and that China's economic recovery brings great hope that the world economy can stabilize. China's GDP grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, with major indicators showing an upward trend and improvement in market expectations. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Brazilian economist After the acceleration of the last quarter of 2022, the result for the first quarter of 2023 was an outstanding result compared to other big countries in the world. I attribute this better result of the Chinese economy to its government planning. These guidelines align with the government's objectives of creating m

World observers on positive global role of China's vision on community with shared future

STORY: World observers on positive global role of China's vision on community with shared future DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAVLOS KONTOS, Head of Philosophy Department at University of Patras in Greece 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: A decade after the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind was proposed, the Chinese flagship vision is becoming a great banner for building a better, more prosperous world. Observers around the world have seen clearly the positive role that China's vision has played in the world arena, believing it has met the global need for shared growth in times when economic globalization faces strong headwinds and the whole world is perplexed by the deficits in peace, development, security and governance. SOUN

Brazilian president's visit to offer opportunity to learn from China: expert

STORY: Brazilian president's visit to offer opportunity to learn from China: expert DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Brazil 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 3. various of Brazil 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert has said that Brazilian president's visit to China is fundamental, which offers an opportunity for Brazil to learn from China's experience in building infrastructure and eradicating poverty. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will pay a state visit to China from March 26 to 31. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "President Lula's visit to China is fundamental because China is our leading trading partner and the world's economic engine. Thanks to

China's high-quality development contributes to global economic growth: experts

STORY: China's high-quality development contributes to global economic growth: experts DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ENRIQUE DUSSEL PETERS, Coordinator of the Latin American and Caribbean Academic Network on China (RED ALC-CHINA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: China has set a GDP target of around 5 percent for 2023 to ensure steady and quality development. Experts say the growth target shows China's pursuit of high-quality development, highlighting the country's role as the main engine for global economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "The Chinese government will continue its target for high-quality deve

Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth"

STORY: Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth" DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand 3. various of container terminals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University STORYLINE: The Chinese economy has become a spotlight in the world economy, and international institutions are widely upbeat about China's growth prospects. The International Monetary Fund in January projected that China's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2023, 0.8 percentage points higher than its October 2022 forecast. Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings revised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5 percent from 4.1 percent. Bank of America and Morgan St

China to play a fundamental role in directing world economy toward normality: Brazilian expert

STORY: China to play a fundamental role in directing world economy toward normality: Brazilian expert DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert has said that China, as the world's economic engine, will play a fundamental role in directing the world economy toward normality. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil "It is worth mentioning that China has become the world's economic engine. Therefore, the world economy is highly dependent on good Chinese development. Due to its global economic importance, China will play a fundamental role in directing the world economy toward normality. The growth proc

Japan humbled by Brazil in women's volleyball semis

Japan humbled by Brazil in women's volleyball semis

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Saori Kimura (Back R) spikes the ball during the first set of a match against Brazil in the women's volleyball semifinals at Earls Court at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 9, 2012. Brazil beat Japan 25-18, 25-15, 25-18. At front left is Brazil's Fabiana Claudino and at front right is Danielle Lins.

Japan humbled by Brazil in women's volleyball semis

Japan humbled by Brazil in women's volleyball semis

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Yukiko Ebata (Back) spikes the ball during the first set of a match against Brazil in the women's volleyball semifinals at Earls Court at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 9, 2012. Brazil beat Japan 25-18, 25-15, 25-18. At front is Brazil's Danielle Lins.

China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers

STORY: China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand STORYLINE: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have met in Thailand to discuss ways to promote sustainable development and facilitate trade and investment. At the meeting, China stressed the need to follow the spirit of the Asia-Pacific family, look after one another like passengers in the same boat, and steadily move toward an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. Observers have spoken highly of China's role in the APEC discussions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Internatio

Brazilian expert hails China's call for concerted efforts to address global challenges

STORY: Brazilian expert hails China's call for concerted efforts to address global challenges DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 2 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert hailed China's call for concerted efforts to address the global challenges during the just concluded G20 summit. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil The current world context has tremendous challenges whose diversity and intensity require a firm posture of cooperation from countries, mainly those of the largest economies in the world. The need to restore the world economy, the absolute control of COVID-19, and the geopolitical crises are examples of the size and complexity of these challenges. It will only be possibl

China's growth an opportunity for the world: experts

STORY: China's growth an opportunity for the world: experts DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN CHRISTOPHE ISEUX VON PFETTEN, President of the Institute for East-West Strategic Studies, Britain 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MONIQUE NSANZABAGANWA, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JEAN MARIE VIANNEY BARINZI, Head of a health center in Rwanda 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Khmer): TIM VUOCHNY, Doctor, Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation in India 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-i

Experts call for de-dollarization for national financial stability amid Fed rate hikes

STORY: Experts call for de-dollarization for national financial stability amid Fed rate hikes DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Paris/Rio de Janeiro CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of U.S. Federal ReserveSOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Businessvarious of containersvarious of street views in U.S.SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe STORYLINE: Experts have called for de-dollarization to maintain national financial stability amid the U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes. The U.S. Fed is on an aggressive rate hike cycle. On Wednesday, it raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points, bringing the total interest rates hikes since March to 225 basis points. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The strong dollar hurts developing nations. The dollar is getting stronger, hitting 20-year highs against

BRICS cooperation injecting impetus into global development: experts

STORY: BRICS cooperation injecting impetus into global development: experts DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Mumbai-based think tank Observer Research Foundation 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PETER KAGWANJA, CEO, Africa Policy institute, Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANDRE THOMASHAUSEN, South African economist STORYLINE: Experts have said BRICS cooperation is injecting impetus into global development and helping build a community with a shared future for mankind. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The BRICS not only plays a development role focused on developing countries, but contributes significantly to humanity's development by establishing a more just and egalitarian world. The BRICS countries need to reinforce ac

Experts expect "BRICS Plus" cooperation to unleash further economic potential

STORY: Experts expect "BRICS Plus" cooperation to unleash further economic potential DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Mumbai-based think tank Observer Research Foundation 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil STORYLINE: The open model of "BRICS Plus" will further unleash the potential of economic cooperation, and bring about a more equal world order, according to experts from various countries. The "BRICS Plus" approach was adopted at the BRICS Xiamen Summit in 2017. It is designed to strengthen the unity and coordination among BRICS members for greater cohesion, and to keep broadening the BRICS "circle of friends." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Mumbai-based think tank Observer Research Fo

Experts laud BRICS' role in upholding multilateralism

STORY: Experts laud BRICS' role in upholding multilateralism DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in BRICS and other countriesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Center for China Studies in NigeriaSOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and BusinessSOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University STORYLINE: In recent interviews with Xinhua, experts have lauded the role of BRICS in upholding multilateralism and advancing the world to a more peaceful and prosperous future. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria "From the very first day, BRICS did not assume itself as an exclusive club for certain countries to pursue their own interests. The BRICS framework is a public and international mechanism for engagement across the board. It consolidates its reputation not as a regional bloc, n

What BRICS cooperation means for world

STORY: What BRICS cooperation means for world DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BRICS countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDRE THOMASHAUSEN, South African economist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER KAGWANJA, CEO, Africa Policy Institute, Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, Turkey 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): B. R. DEEPAK, Professor and sinologist at Jawaharlal Nehru University in India 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director, Center for China studies, Nigeria 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Russia): ILIA GONCHAROV, Commentator, Sputnik, Russia 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): WANG LEI, Director of Center for BRICS Cooperation Studies, Beijing Normal University 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director, center for China studies, Nigeria 11. S

BRICS not only about developing countries but crucial to humanity's development: Brazilian expert

STORY: BRICS not only about developing countries but crucial to humanity's development: Brazilian expert DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Brasilia CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRICS countries 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert says BRICS contribute not only to the development of emerging countries but also to that of humanity. The emerging-market bloc that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represents 42 percent of the world's population and a fifth of global GDP. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The BRICS not only play a development role focused on developing countries, but contribute significantly to humanity's development by establishing a more just and egalitarian world. The BRICS countries need to reinforce actions related to trust and cooperation to consolidate multilateralism. Through th

Relationship between China, LAC region tends to increase: Brazilian expert

STORY: Relationship between China, LAC region tends to increase: Brazilian expert DATELINE: May 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of LAC region 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil 3. various of China STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert has said in a recent interview with Xinhua that the relationship between China and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region tends to increase in the future due to their complementarity. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil "Currently, China appears as the largest trading and investment partner of most Latin American and Caribbean countries. China has helped create more incredible momentum in the Latin American and Caribbean economies because there is significant complementarity between countries. China-Latin America trade continues to expand. The region wants to participate in

China's economy keeps rising despite Omicron pressure: experts

STORY: China's economy keeps rising despite Omicron pressure: experts DATELINE: May 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALESSANDRO GOLOMBIEWSKI TEIXEIRA, Former Chief Economic Advisor to President of Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: The surge of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has exerted downward pressure on the Chinese economy. However, international experts are confident in the Chinese economy as its fundamentals, including its strong resilience, enormous potential, vast room for maneuver and long-term sustainability, remain unchanged. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "China has been the economic engine of the world for some time now. The normalization of mach

China's growth proportional to improving world business environment: Brazilian expert

STORY: China' growth proportional to improving world business environment: Brazilian expert DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Rio de Janeiro 2 various of economic activities in China 3 SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, a Brazilian expert said that against the backdrop of a complex and volatile global landscape, China's economic growth is directly proportional to improving the world's business environment. China's economy got off to a steady start in the first quarter of 2022 despite challenges from an increasingly complex international environment and resurgences of COVID-19 cases at home. The country's GDP grew 4.8 percent year on year in the first three months, picking up pace from a 4-percent increase in the fourth quarter last year. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center fo

U.S. interest rate hike severely harms economy in developing countries: experts

STORY: U.S. interest rate hike severely harms economy in developing countries: experts DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JORGE MARCHINI, Professor of Economy, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JORGE MARCHINI, Professor of Economy, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHAEL HUDSON, Professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, U.S. STORYLINE: The U.S. Fed recently raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, in response to the highest inflation in the U.S. in 40 years. Experts say that the interest rate hike, the biggest in two decades, could benefit the U.S., but deal a blow to low-income countries and developing economies. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center

U.S. Fed rate hikes pose challenges for developing countries, say experts

STORY: U.S. Fed rate hikes pose challenges for developing countries, say experts DATELINE: May 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL HUDSON, Professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City STORYLINE: As the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point, experts from different countries warn that the Fed's more aggressive monetary tightening could pose more challenges to the developing countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The main problem for emerging economies will be the loss of investors, who will migrate to the United States to obtain higher remuneration in fixed income securiti

China demonstrates economic resilience despite pandemic: experts

STORY: China demonstrates economic resilience despite pandemic: experts DATELINE: May 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of street view in ChinaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALESSANDRO GOLOMBIEWSKI TEIXEIRA, Former Chief Economic Advisor to President of BrazilSOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and BusinessSOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: Faced with sporadic resurgences of COVID-19, Chinese economy is still on solid footing, experts have said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALESSANDRO GOLOMBIEWSKI TEIXEIRA, Former Chief Economic Advisor to President of Brazil "I think the resilience of the Chinese economy is going very well, and one of the pillars of this resilience is the Chinese digital economy. The Chinese digital economy is already the second-largest digital market in the world. I think one of the reasons that the

China-proposed BRI very much on track despite challenges: experts

STORY: China-proposed BRI very much on track despite challenges: experts DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BRI projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMER BHATTI, Consultant, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil STORYLINE: Experts say that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has its foundation well established and is very much on track despite global challenges. The BRI was proposed in 2013. Since then, over two-thirds of the world's countries have reached a consensus with China on cooperation under the BRI. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMER BHATTI, Consultant, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan "So I think the (COVID-19) pandemic has obviously slowed down things a little bit all over the world. But due to China's early economic recovery, and its management of the pandemic, I would say that the BRI is

Vickie@Boao: China committed to helping world reduce vaccine divide

STORY: Vickie@Boao: China committed to helping world reduce vaccine divide DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): VICKIE LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): VICKIE LI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LEIF JOHANSSON, Chair of the Board of Directors of AstraZeneca PLC 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation in India 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at International Policy Research Center of Cuba 8. STANDUP 3 (English): VICKIE LI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Vickie@Boao: What role does China play to narrow the vaccine divide? STANDUP 1 (English): VICKIE LI, Xinhua correspondent "The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference is now underway here in China's Hainan Province." The BFA was founded in 2001. It's a no