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(240716) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Daw Tin Moh Moh, an assistant lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, gives a lecture to students at the Yezin Agricultural University in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, July 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese scholarship empowers Myanmar's agricultural students" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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Joint China-Central Asia archaeological work on ancient Silk Road yields results

STORY: Joint China-Central Asia archaeological work on ancient Silk Road yields results SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeological excavation sites 2. SOUNDBTIE (Chinese): TANG YUNPENG, Lecturer from Northwest University, China STORYLINE: Since 2009, the Central Asia archaeological team from Northwest University in China has cooperated with Central Asian countries to carry out archaeological excavations for more than 70 times. During the excavations, important ruins such as the Sazagan Ruins and the Rabat Ruins were excavated, and important cultural relics of ancient people such as those in Yuezhi and Kangju were identified. The excavation findings have provided empirical evidence and scientific basis for elucidating the history of the ancient Silk Road, and important efforts have been made to restore the historical sites along the ancient Silk Road. SOUNDBTIE (Chinese): TANG YUNPENG, Lecturer from

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China's booming foreign trade benefits other countries: experts

STORY: China's booming foreign trade benefits other countries: experts SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of container terminals 2. various of street views in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies, Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania STORYLINE: China's total import and export of goods expanded 5 percent year on year in yuan terms in the first quarter of 2024, setting new records in both scale and growth rate, official data showed Friday. From January to March, the country's foreign trade in goods stood at 10.17 trillion yuan (about 1.43 trillion U.S. dollars), according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). Historically, for the first time, the

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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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Int'l observers on China's whole-process people's democracy

STORY: Int'l observers on China's whole-process people's democracy SHOOTING DATE: March 10, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Beijing/Nairobi/Dhaka CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Ambassador of Nicaragua to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DILIP BARUA, General secretary of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist-Leninist) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa STORYLINE: The annual sessions of China's national legislature and political advisory body, or the "two sessions," are one of the most significant events in the Chinese political calendar, providing a window to observe the ideas and practices of whole-process people's democracy. The essence of the people's democracy is that people get to discuss their own affairs to reach the greatest common ground based on the wishes and needs of the entire society. Forei

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China's development offers opportunity to world, experts say

STORY: China's development offers opportunity to world, experts say SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the development of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN LI, Senior lecturer at Nanyang Business School of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUMPREY MOSHI, Director of Center for Chinese Studies at University of Dar es Salaam of Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa STORYLINE: China has set its economic growth target for 2024 at around 5 percent. Experts worldwide have voiced their optimism about the target and said that China's growth and development offer an opportunity to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN LI, Senior lecturer at Nanyang Business School of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University "We have seen the announcement of a GDP growth of around 5 pe

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China's 2024 economic growth target feasible, uplifting: int'l observers

STORY: China's 2024 economic growth target feasible, uplifting: int'l observers SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam/Singapore/Addis Ababa/Abidjan/Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN LI, Senior lecturer, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English) COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French) RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Ivorian economic analyst 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English) HAROON SHARIF, Former Minister of State for Investment of Pakistan STORYLINE: International observers have said that China's economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2024 is feasible and sends an uplifting message to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Ta

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China's development creates synergy for African, global economy: African expert

STORY: China's development creates synergy for African, global economy: African expert SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa STORYLINE: A Nairobi-based expert has highlighted the significance of China's economic development over the past decades, saying it has created a synergistic effect on Africa and also the global economy at large. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa "I think China's development is self-evident. We have witnessed within 20 years what you can call the 'Chinese miracle' and the synergy that it has created in the global economy through trade economic developments and through supply chains. There's a win-win for all trading partne

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Experts highlight importance of int'l cooperation in seed industry development

STORY: Experts highlight importance of int'l cooperation in seed industry development SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUDI APPELS, Honorary professor, University of Melbourne, Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YONATAN ELKIND, Researcher and lecturer emeritus, Hebrew University of Jerusalem 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PEERASAK SRINIVES, Member of Kasetsart University Council, Thailand 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AWAIS RASHEED, Head of the China-Pakistan Joint Wheat Molecular Breeding International Lab STORYLINE: International agricultural experts attending a conference in China's Sanya said countries are not competitors to each other in the seed industry, but important partners for mutual benefit. The third Sanya International Seed Industry Scientists Conference, held from Jan. 4 to 6, is committed to building an exchange and cooperation platform for the international

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"For me, China has a bright future," says Indonesian scholar

STORY: "For me, China has a bright future," says Indonesian scholar SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): KAULA FAHMI, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): KAULA FAHMI, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta STORYLINE: Awarded a Chinese government scholarship in 2018, Kaula Fahmi from Indonesia studied at a university in southwest China's Chongqing municipality. He said his stay in China has completely changed the previous views he held about the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): KAULA FAHMI, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta "First, I visited Chongqing. Then, I visited Shanghai, and then Hangzhou. I also visited Suzhou later. I've also visited Sichuan and Chengdu. In fact, I saw the progress in infrastructure, technology, and the level of comfort, which had changed complet

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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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Confucian lecture halls thrive in China's rural communities

STORY: Confucian lecture halls thrive in China's rural communities SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Confucian lecture hall in Beidongye Village of Shandong Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PANG DEHAI, Resident in Beidongye Village 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GAO DEYING, Volunteer lecturer with the Confucian lecture hall of Beidongye Village 4. various of Confucian lecture halls 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN FULU, Staffer with a Confucian lecture hall in Zibo STORYLINE: The Confucian lecture hall in Beidongye Village of Shandong Province was packed with villagers on Saturday morning. Ten years ago, the first Confucian lecture hall was established in the village, which is not far from Nishan Mountain, the birthplace of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PANG DEHAI, Resident in Beidongye Village "The Confucian lecture hall was established in 2013. Through these years of education,

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African expert speaks highly of China's efforts in promoting regional peace

STORY: African expert speaks highly of China's efforts in promoting regional peace SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa STORYLINE: An African expert says China's position on the Palestinian-Israeli issue is consistent and just, and that China is making efforts to achieve regional peace. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Lecturer in international relations at the Nairobi-based United States International University-Africa "I think China has been quite consistent when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. China has been consistent in calling for a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine. China hosted a foreign ministers meeting in Beijing. So we can see that these initiatives are aimed at seeking solutions. China, as a peacemaker, there is no doubt about th

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Senate Hearings - Washington

Mr. Steve Weisman JD, Scam Expert, Editor of Scamicide.com, and Senior Lecturer at Bentley University at a Senate Aging hearing to “examine modern scams, focusing on how scammers are using artificial intelligence and how we can fight back” in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senate Hearings - Washington

Mr. Steve Weisman JD, Scam Expert, Editor of Scamicide.com, and Senior Lecturer at Bentley University at a Senate Aging hearing to “examine modern scams, focusing on how scammers are using artificial intelligence and how we can fight back” in the Dirksen Senate office building on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Social Development of Lviv Polytechnic National University Roman Korzh is seen during a meeting of the university administration with an initiative group of students on the rally demanding the dismissal of a university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - A meeting of the initiative group of students with representatives of the administration of Lviv Polytechnic National University to discuss the rally demanding the dismissal of a university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - A meeting of the initiative group of students with representatives of the administration of Lviv Polytechnic National University to discuss the rally demanding the dismissal of a university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Vice-Rector for Strategic Development of the Lviv Polytechnic University Liliia Zhuk and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Oleh Davydchak talk to an initiative group of students about the rally demanding the dismissal of a university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Social Development of Lviv Polytechnic National University Roman Korzh is seen during a meeting of the university administration with an initiative group of students on the rally demanding the dismissal of a university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Students of Lviv Polytechnic hold rally against Iryna Farion

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - Students of Lviv Polytechnic National University hold a rally demanding the dismissal of university lecturer and linguist Iryna Farion amid a scandal over her statements and the publication of a letter with the data of a student from occupied Crimea, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Drama show staged in Karst limestone cave in China's Guilin

STORY: Drama show staged in Karst limestone cave in China's Guilin SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BARRIE JONES, English lecturer, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology 2. various of the drama show in a Karst limestone cave at the Seven Star Park 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BARRIE JONES, English lecturer, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology 4. various of the drama show in a Karst limestone cave at the Seven Star Park STORYLINE: Guilin, S China SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BARRIE JONES, English lecturer, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology "I'm here at the Seven Star Park (Qixing Park) in the Karst limestone cave. This is where we are going to watch the show. So come with me, and we will find the stage. It's majestic, just the scenery on its own is breathtaking. Ok, showtime." The show is part of the 2nd Guilin art festival, which is being held from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5. The fes

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Traditional Chinese medicine school inks deal with Kenyan institution to promote herbal medicine

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine school inks deal with Kenyan institution to promote herbal medicine DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL WAINAINA, Vice-chancellor, Kenyatta University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DR. SIAMBI KIKETE, Lecturer at Kenyatta University's School of Health Sciences 4. various of the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) STORYLINE: The Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kenyatta University, Kenya's second oldest university, to promote research and utilization of herbal medicine in the mainstream healthcare system. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL WAINAINA, Vice-chancellor, Kenyatta University "I am so happy to have the governor here of a province that is well-known for traditional medicine. We are now working with an institution that is well-known in traditional med

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China's rich culture, booming economy inspire more Afghans to learn Chinese

STORY: China's rich culture, booming economy inspire more Afghans to learn Chinese DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Confucius Institute Day" activities held by Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HAMID GHULAMI, Lecturer of the Chinese language and literature department of Kabul University 3. various of the "Confucius Institute Day" activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): JAWAD, Student of Chinese Language and Literature at Nangarhar University 5. various of the "Confucius Institute Day" activities STORYLINE: About two decades ago, very few Afghans could speak Chinese. Nowadays, the number of Chinese-speaking Afghans and Chinese learners is on a constant rise as many students prefer to learn the language. Sayed Karim Nemati, a sophomore in the Chinese language and literature department of Kabul University, said, "My objective is to learn about Chinese culture, its trade relations with Afghanistan and cultural rela

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Kabul University celebrates "Confucius Institute Day" with Chinese language competition

STORY: Kabul University celebrates "Confucius Institute Day" with Chinese language competition DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): HAMID GHULAMI, Lecturer of Chinese Language and Literature Department of Kabul University 3. various of activities STORYLINE: The Chinese Language and Literature Department of Kabul University marked the "Confucius Institute Day" in Kabul on Wednesday by organizing a competition among Chinese learners. SOUNDBITE (Dari): HAMID GHULAMI, Lecturer of Chinese Language and Literature Department of Kabul University "Five teams competed in the public speaking competition of Chinese language today, which was hosted by Kabul University and 17 people found their way to the final." Themed "Chinese Language and Me," the competition attracts some 120 guests from inside and outside the university. Competitors in their speeches revealed how and from when they began learning the Chinese lan

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Chinese companies empowering young talents for Uganda's emerging oil industry

STORY: Chinese companies empowering young talents for Uganda's emerging oil industry DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kingfisher oil field 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) KIRUNDA ANDREW, Drilling engineer, CNOOC 3. various of the Uganda Petroleum Institute (UPIK) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OSCAR MUHUNZA, Lecturer, Uganda Petroleum Institute 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): UKUI IVAN, Student, Uganda Petroleum Institute STORYLINE: Chinese companies in Uganda have created job opportunities and empowered young talents in the east African country's emerging oil industry. The Kingfisher oil field run by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), is located in Kikuube district in the Western Region of Uganda. Young Ugandans working here are taking on tasks, acquiring skills and knowledge from Chinese experts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) KIRUNDA ANDREW, Drilling engineer, CNOOC "In regards to drilling, everything that I currently know about drilling,

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CIFTIS offers platform for int'l TCM services exchange | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: CIFTIS offers platform for int'l TCM services exchange | Sunny's Spotlight DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): LIN DANQIAN, Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor Association of Thailand 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU FUNIAN, Professor, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Semmelweis University, Hungary 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua Correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): XU XIE, Lecturer, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine 5. STANDUP 1 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua Correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHAI YANG, Deputy head of the International Cooperation Department, Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Portuguese): IVONILDO VIEIRA, Secretary of Social Assistance, Municipality of Redentora, Brazil 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): XU XIE, Lecturer, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine 9. SOUNDBITE 8

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CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L STUDENTS-CYCLING (CN)

(230822) -- BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lecturer Lu Fuquan (1st R) and students of a cycling course offered by the Peking University Summer School International 2023 ride in Jinyu Hutong in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Int'l students explore beauty of ancient Beijing through cycling" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-INT'L STUDENTS-CYCLING (CN)

(230822) -- BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lecturer Lu Fuquan (C) teaches cycling skills at a cycling course offered by the Peking University Summer School International 2023 in Beijing, capital of China, July 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Int'l students explore beauty of ancient Beijing through cycling" (Xinhua)

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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

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Malawian youth embrace Chinese online shops to pursue entrepreneurial dreams

STORY: Malawian youth embrace Chinese online shops to pursue entrepreneurial dreams DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Joseph Nambuzi at his shop. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH NAMBUZI, Malawian entrepreneur 3. various of Joseph Nambuzi at his shop. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) HOPKINS KAWAYE, Lecturer, Catholic University of Malawi 5. aerial view of a busy market STORYLINE: Some young people in Malawi have been harnessing the power of Chinese online shops to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. 28-year-old Joseph Nambuzi is a graduate of the University of Malawi, and now based in Blantyre, the second largest city in Malawi. Even as a student, Nambuzi saw the potential in ordering computer batteries from China and selling them locally. After graduation, he continued this venture while working part-time as a biomedical engineer. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH NAMBUZI, Malawian entrepreneur "We order (our things) online, mostly use the A

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-YANGTZE FINLESS PORPOISES-PROTECTION (CN)

(230727) -- WUHAN, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Junyi, a science popularization lecturer, gives a lecture on Yangtze finless porpoise protection at the Hankou marshland by the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 28, 2023. Three generations of researchers at the Institute of Hydrobiology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have spent decades rescuing and nursing endangered species - the Baiji dolphin and the Yangtze finless porpoise. The latter is dubbed the "smiling angel of the Yangtze River" as its slightly curly lips resemble those of a smiling person. Baiji dolphin Qi Qi passed away in July 2002 after living for more than 22 years at the Baiji Dolphin House under CAS Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan. There was no more Baiji dolphin at the house after Qi Qi's death, but the house and the Wuhan Baiji Conservation Foundation kept their names unchanged. Researchers there decided to apply protective measures designed for Baiji dolphins to their "cousins" - Yangtze finless porpoise

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Mountain villagers' lives transformed by infusion of art

STORY: Mountain villagers' lives transformed by infusion of art DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Caijiapo Village in China's Shaanxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI KAIMIN, Lecturer from the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts 3. various of tourists and art performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG HUITING, Cafe owner at Liyukou Village, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 5. various of Caijiapo Village in China's Shaanxi Province STORYLINE: In the Qinling Mountains, about 50 km from Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province in China, there is a village that has undergone a remarkable transformation. This is Caijiapo, a former impoverished village that has become a hub of artistic creation, a tourist attraction and a dream place for young entrepreneurs. Since 2018, more than 100 artists have come to this village, bringing their talents and passions. Cui Kaimin was among the first to come. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI KAIMIN, Lecturer from the X

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CHINA-SHANDONG-SUMMER VACATION (CN)

(230713) -- JINAN, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A public welfare lecturer teaches children paper-cutting in Jianglou Town of Huimin County, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2023. In order to enrich children's cultural life in summer vacation and take care of unattended children, Huimin County in Shandong Province has set up a team of public welfare lecturers to carry out various activities for them. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-SUMMER VACATION (CN)

(230713) -- JINAN, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A public welfare lecturer instructs as children practise calligraphy in Huji Town of Huimin County, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2023. In order to enrich children's cultural life in summer vacation and take care of unattended children, Huimin County in Shandong Province has set up a team of public welfare lecturers to carry out various activities for them. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-SUMMER VACATION (CN)

(230713) -- JINAN, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A public welfare lecturer gestures as children learn to play the drum in Huji Town of Huimin County, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2023. In order to enrich children's cultural life in summer vacation and take care of unattended children, Huimin County in Shandong Province has set up a team of public welfare lecturers to carry out various activities for them. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-SUMMER VACATION (CN)

(230713) -- JINAN, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children look on as a public welfare lecturer teaches a child to use life jacket in Shimiao Town of Huimin County, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2023. In order to enrich children's cultural life in summer vacation and take care of unattended children, Huimin County in Shandong Province has set up a team of public welfare lecturers to carry out various activities for them. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-SUMMER VACATION (CN)

(230713) -- JINAN, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A public welfare lecturer explains as children learn to draw in Jianglou Town of Huimin County, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2023. In order to enrich children's cultural life in summer vacation and take care of unattended children, Huimin County in Shandong Province has set up a team of public welfare lecturers to carry out various activities for them. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)