China: Man Saves Four People Seconds Before Crash Vehicle Erupts in Fire

A man in Jinzhong, Shanxi, rushed to save four people trapped in a crashed, smoke-filled vehicle on November 30, 2025. The doors were jammed and the passengers unconscious, so he smashed a window and pulled them out. Just three minutes later, the car burst into flames as the rescued victims received help on the roadside.

British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning

STORY: British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China 2. various of British expats tasting Zongzi STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China "Look what we got! Oh wow, what's that? These are Dragon Boat Festival gifts from our friends from Nanning. We have their sweet ones and we have salty ones. Do you know which is which? I don't know. It could be any. Any could be any. Right. So we'll try. Pick one we open first. Let me see if this is the sweet one. So, Zongzi is glutinous rice and inside you have sweet filling or savory filling, and it's wrapped in a leaf. So like Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings), we know that Zongzi has many different flavors. If you think this is the sweet one, I'm guessing these are salty. Try it. It's like opening a prese

China: People Enjoy Fishing On Flooded Road In Nanning, Guangxi

Torrential rain hit Nanning, Guangxi on May 19. It caused flooding in several districts. However, some people decided not to be let down by the weather but enjoyed fishing in muddy currents.

A Brighter Summer Day

A Brighter Summer Day

Crown and Carole at home, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2019 ‘Even my mum told me that it’s not that she doesn’t support me having a family, it’s more that she thinks if we have this whole gay marriage legalization there are going to be more gay people in the society. That’s not true. It’s that now gay people are more visible, now you are hearing from them. Before they were hiding their identity within the society. This is a weird time. I didn’t think I would be able to get married or to have kids here in Taiwan. But now that this little window is open and you see the possibility that this might be able to be changed and have hope and people try to stop it, you get really angry. We had a vote before and there was 7 million votes against the legalization of same sex marriage so it doesn’t look good. Older people are being told that if we let ‘homos’ get married it’s going to ruin heterosexual’s rights to get married and that people are going to marry their dogs and their kids will become gays.’ Carole Crown works i

Reigning Snooker World Champion Luca Brecel visits Hong Kong

STORY: Reigning Snooker World Champion Luca Brecel visits Hong Kong DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Hong Kong, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Luca Brecel's tour 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LUCA BRECEL, Reigning Snooker World Champion STORYLINE: The reigning Snooker World Champion Luca Brecel visited Hong Kong and held a meet and greet on Friday. Brecel played in exhibition matches with Hong Kong Snooker players at a local Snooker club. When asked to give advice to young players, he said it's important to enjoy the game and stay focused. SOUNDBITE (English): LUCA BRECEL, Reigning Snooker World Champion "Just try to enjoy the game. If you don't enjoy the game, then it's gonna be difficult. But if you love the game, then you have a good chance of making it if you really dedicate yourself and don't let yourself be distracted from other things." On May 1, 2023, Belgium's Luca Brecel claimed the Snooker World Championship title after defeating four-time champion Mark Selby in th

Japanese public gathers to oppose contaminated wastewater discharge plan

STORY: Japanese public gathers to oppose contaminated wastewater discharge plan DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japanese against nuclear-contaminated wastewater discharge plan 2. various of the protest STORYLINE: Japanese residents on Thursday held a rally in Tokyo to protest against the Japanese government's plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the sea. Carrying signs such as "Do not let nuclear-tainted water pollute the sea" and "Do not spill poison into the sea," about 120 protestors of all ages rallied in front of the House of Representatives, or the lower house of the Diet. The contaminated water must first be stored to minimize radioactivity before the world works out how to deal with it, said Toshihiro Inoue, the organizer of the rally. If the nuclear-contaminated water is allowed to be discharged into the sea, arbitrary discharges would take place whenever nuclear contamination occurs in the future, he said. Ig

Iran says agrees with IAEA to regulate relations based on safeguards agreements

STORY: Iran says agrees with IAEA to regulate relations based on safeguards agreements DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:46 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the joint press conference STORYLINE: The Iranian nuclear chief said on Saturday Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to regulate their relations on the basis of the safeguards agreements. President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami made the remarks in an address to a joint press conference with visiting IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran following their meetings earlier in the day. Eslami said basing the two sides' relations on the safeguards agreements helps the IAEA be assured of Iran's nuclear activities and prevent any discrepancy or contradiction. The AEOI president noted that the communication "should be in a way to build trust," adding the two sides should shield it from external interference so as to let cooperation and exchange continue

Passion for winter sports building up in China's seaside Xiamen

STORY: Passion for winter sports building up in China's seaside Xiamen DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): FU MIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Champion Ice Rink in Xiamen 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA MENGQIAO, Manager, Champion Ice Rink 4. various of the Champion Ice Rink in Xiamen 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG YIQIU, Figure skating learner 6. various of the Champion Ice Rink in Xiamen 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG QINGCHAO, Coach, Champion Ice Rink STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): FU MIN, Xinhua correspondent "It might be hard for you to imagine, but even here in east China's coastal resort of Xiamen with a subtropical monsoon climate, people's passion for winter sports has been building up. Here, let me show you around." The Champion Ice Rink in Xiamen is a popular spot for local people either looking for a cool escape from the hot weather or wanting to improve their skating skills. Manager Ma Mengqiao says the

Flower Market Fair held in San Francisco to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Flower Market Fair held in San Francisco to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:48 LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flower market fair parade 2. various of ribbon cutting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LONDON BREED, San Francisco Mayor 4. various of flower market fair 5. various of fair booths 6. various of commodities STORYLINE: The Flower Market Fair opened in U.S. San Francisco on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The two-day event in Chinatown is usually held on the weekend before the Spring Festival and has become a spectacular event for the whole city. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LONDON BREED, San Francisco "It is so great to be here in Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year and you know the rain has been very challenging, but we didn't let that stop us from celebrating in Chinatown, rain or shine. And we are hopeful that this rain will bring prosperity as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Let us

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

NAGOYA, Japan - A senior executive (L) of Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, a regional bank in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, tells a press conference in Nagoya on April 11, 2012, about the biometric automated teller machines the bank will be introducing that let customers withdraw cash without the need of their bank cards or account books. The company said the same day that it will introduce the biometric identification system, based on veins in the palm of the hand, from late September.

2 Tokyo parks open special areas where dogs can run free

2 Tokyo parks open special areas where dogs can run free

TOKYO, Japan - Dogs run free in a special area at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on Dec. 2. It is one of two parks run by the Tokyo metropolitan government which opened special areas for dog-lovers where they can let their animals run free. In parks operated by the metropolitan government, dogs have to be kept on leashes.

McCartney, Japan's Kodo drummers play at Nobel award concert

McCartney, Japan's Kodo drummers play at Nobel award concert

OSLO, Norway - Japanese drum outfit Kodo perform at a concert in Oslo on Dec. 11 to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Nobel Peace Prize. Among some 200 musicians from nine countries was ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, who played the Beatles classic ''Let It Be'' before an audience of about 6,000 that included U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan.

Zero energy house offers new option for low-carbon development in China

STORY: Zero energy house offers new option for low-carbon development in China DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the 2022 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum 2 STANDUP (English): MA ZHIYI, Xinhua correspondent 3 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI XIN, Huayang New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd. 4 various of the zero energy houses STORYLINE: As China's major coal-producing province, Shanxi has been striving to achieve green development. At the 2022 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum held in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi, a great variety of green technologies was showcased to explore green solutions for future life. STANDUP (English): MA ZHIYI, Xinhua correspondent "This building looks like a container, but it is a prefabricated building. To be mentioned, it was made of special materials which is zero carbon emissions. What kinds of high technologies are used in this house and how much is it going to affect our life? Let'

China's dynamic zero-COVID policy puts "people first, lives first": Turkish expert

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy puts "people first, lives first": Turkish expert DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said China's dynamic zero-COVID policy demonstrates the "people first, lives first" principle. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey "The dynamic zero-COVID policy guides China's battle for COVID-19 prevention and control. It means to cut off the spread of new infections as quickly as possible, rather than let the situation out of control. The dynamic zero-COVID approach is the measure that puts "people first, lives first." If we ignore the virus and leave it as it is, the cost will be much higher. China has protected the lives and health of its people to the greatest extent, as

Zelensky says Ukraine's compromises with Russia to be put to referendum

STORY: Zelensky says Ukraine's compromises with Russia to be put to referendum DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: LVIV, Ukraine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHOMODI YURII, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHOMODI YURII, Xinhua reporter "I'm Shomodi Yurii with Xinhua News Agency. Today is March 22, Tuesday. In Lviv, everything gets better and better day by day. We've only got one or two air raid alarms all in the morning, all casual stuff. Everybody is accustomed to that now. Yesterday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pointed at the possibility of a referendum. He said that everything regarding the possible compromise with Russia is to be voted on via the referendum. I've interviewed quite a few local people and here is what they think about that. The first question they have is, is it actually possible to carry on a referendum during wartime under the circumstances of martial law. Let me remind you that Ukraine has been under martial law since Feb.

McCartney, Japan's Kodo drummers play at Nobel award concert

McCartney, Japan's Kodo drummers play at Nobel award concert

OSLO, Norway - Japanese drum outfit Kodo perform at a concert in Oslo on Dec. 11 to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Nobel Peace Prize. Among some 200 musicians from nine countries was ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, who played the Beatles classic ''Let It Be'' before an audience of about 6,000 that included U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan.

Let It Be Me; Love Dance (1995)

Let It Be Me; Love Dance (1995)

Jennifer Beals, Campbell Scott Characters: Emily Taylor,Dr. Gabriel Rodman Film: Let It Be Me; Love Dance (1993) Director: Eleanor Bergstein 17 November 1995 Date: 17 November 1995

Let It Be Me; Love Dance (1995)

Let It Be Me; Love Dance (1995)

Campbell Scott, Jennifer Beals Characters: Dr. Gabriel Rodman,Emily Taylor Film: Let It Be Me; Love Dance (1995) Director: Eleanor Bergstein 17 November 1995 Date: 17 November 1995

Let It Be (1970)

Let It Be (1970)

John Lennon, Paul Mccartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison Poster Characters: Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited), Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited), Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited), Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited) Film: Let It Be (1970) Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg 13 May 1970 Date: 13 May 1970

Let It Be (1970)

Let It Be (1970)

John Lennon, Paul Mccartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison Poster Characters: Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited), Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited), Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited), Himself (The Beatles) (uncredited) Film: Let It Be (1970) Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg 13 May 1970 Date: 13 May 1970

THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD

THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD

THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD [US 1965] 'O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me' MAX VON SYDOW as Jesus Date: 1965

LET IT BE

LET IT BE

LET IT BE LET IT BE Date: 1970

PM Abe attends post-summit news conference

PM Abe attends post-summit news conference

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a press conference following the Group of Seven summit in Munich on June 8, 2015. The G-7 opposed "large scale land reclamation" in the South China Sea and called for full implementation of a cease-fire in Ukraine. Abe said, "Whether it is Europe, Asia or anywhere in the world, we can never let the status quo changed be unilaterally by force. We can never allow to go unchecked the use of force by the mightier to twist the weaker around." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

PM Abe attends post-summit news conference

PM Abe attends post-summit news conference

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a press conference following the Group of Seven summit in Munich on June 8, 2015. The G-7 opposed "large scale land reclamation" in the South China Sea and called for full implementation of a cease-fire in Ukraine. Abe said, "Whether it is Europe, Asia or anywhere in the world, we can never let the status quo changed be unilaterally by force. We can never allow to go unchecked the use of force by the mightier to twist the weaker around." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

PM Abe attends post-summit news conference

PM Abe attends post-summit news conference

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a press conference following the Group of Seven summit in Munich on June 8, 2015. The G-7 opposed "large scale land reclamation" in the South China Sea and called for full implementation of a cease-fire in Ukraine. Abe said, "Whether it is Europe, Asia or anywhere in the world, we can never let the status quo changed be unilaterally by force. We can never allow to go unchecked the use of force by the mightier to twist the weaker around." (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

Bank to introduce biometric ATMs

NAGOYA, Japan - A senior executive (L) of Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, a regional bank in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, tells a press conference in Nagoya on April 11, 2012, about the biometric automated teller machines the bank will be introducing that let customers withdraw cash without the need of their bank cards or account books. The company said the same day that it will introduce the biometric identification system, based on veins in the palm of the hand, from late September. (Kyodo)

Mural art, John Lennon, Let It Be.

Mural art, John Lennon, Let It Be.

John Lennonｴs wall graffiti druing Covid 19 pandemic - Let It Be, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 5, 2020. (CTK Photo/Martin Macak Gregor)

2 Tokyo parks open special areas where dogs can run free

2 Tokyo parks open special areas where dogs can run free

TOKYO, Japan - Dogs run free in a special area at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on Dec. 2. It is one of two parks run by the Tokyo metropolitan government which opened special areas for dog-lovers where they can let their animals run free. In parks operated by the metropolitan government, dogs have to be kept on leashes. (Kyodo)