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Companies in China's Yangtze River Delta leverage integration to promote development

STORY: Companies in China's Yangtze River Delta leverage integration to promote development SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Yangtze River Delta 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIA SHIZHOU, Shanghai Hubang Textile Technology Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI HONG, Official, Jiashan County STORYLINE: China's Yangtze River Delta, encompassing the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui, as well as Shanghai Municipality, is seen as the economic powerhouse of the country. Underpinning the region's steady growth trend is resource sharing, scientific research cooperation, and industrial linkage. Many companies from Zhejiang Province's Jiashan County are taking advantage of an innovation center built by the county in Shanghai. Shanghai Hubang Textile Technology Co., Ltd. built a production base in Jiashan two years ago. An hour's drive away, in the innovation center in Shanghai, it conducts new pro

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China-Serbia forum highlights community with shared future for mankind

STORY: China-Serbia forum highlights community with shared future for mankind SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: China and Serbia should actively leverage their advantages of exchanges and cooperation at all levels to contribute wisdom and strength to the development of bilateral relations and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, agreed participants at a China-Serbia media and think tank forum held in Belgrade on Tuesday. Jointly organized by China's Xinhua News Agency and Serbia's Tanjug News Agency, the forum brought together around 200 participants, including government officials as well as representatives from mainstream media and think tanks of both countries. At the forum, Xinhua News Agency also launched the Serbian version of the report "Fostering a Global Community of Shared Future: Contemporary Significance and Tangible Achievements." The report

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Kenya calls on African countries to leverage on digital space for socio-economic development

STORY: Kenya calls on African countries to leverage on digital space for socio-economic development SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference banners 2. various of delegates at the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 3. various of delegates at the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 5. various of delegates at the conference STORYLINE: Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday called on African countries to exploit the opportunities in the digital space for the socio-economic development of the continent. Gachagua made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 held in Nairobi. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President "Indeed, inclusive technology is no longer the future; it is the present. Our continent is not just designed and destined to be

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Hong Kong, Shanghai sign 20 cooperation documents

STORY: Hong Kong, Shanghai sign 20 cooperation documents SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: The sixth session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation Conference was held in Hong Kong on Friday, where 20 cooperation documents were signed in legal services, trade, finance, science and technology, urban development, culture and other fields. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and Gong Zheng, Shanghai mayor and deputy Party chief, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the conference. Lee said that the conference was another important milestone in the cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Looking ahead, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems," and work with Shanghai to devel

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Ghanaian industry leader urges packaging improvement to leverage AfCFTA opportunities

STORY: Ghanaian industry leader urges packaging improvement to leverage AfCFTA opportunities SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:45 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries 3. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries 5. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries 7. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries STORYLINE: An industry leader in Ghana on Tuesday called on African stakeholders to enhance the packaging of their pr

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors enjoy scenery at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop, with the Siming Lake in the distance in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Zaipei stands outside Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows a beverage of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows a view of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes a rest at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors taste coffee at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes a selfie at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows a view of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Zaipei (R) talks with a visitor at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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China's broader opening up contributes to global cooperation: experts

STORY: China's broader opening up contributes to global cooperation: experts SHOOTING TIME: March 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARAVIND YELERY, Associate professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG YONGNIAN, Presidential Chair Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KLAUS SCHUSTEREDER, Visiting Scholar of Boao Forum for Asia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy, BI Norwegian Business School STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent "China has pledged to further expand high-level opening-up and step up efforts to attract and leverage foreign investment. What are China's business environment and market like? How does China drive global growth? How important is global cooperation? Insiders at this year's Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in sou

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GSMA's China chief opposes fragmentation of 6G standards

STORY: GSMA's China chief opposes fragmentation of 6G standards SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MWC, Chinese companies 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SIHAN BO CHEN, Head of Greater China for GSMA STORYLINE: GSMA opposes the fragmentation of 6G standards and will leverage international platforms including the Mobile World Congress (MWC) to advocate for unified standards, said the association's Greater China chief Sihan Bo Chen. GSMA is the organizer of the MWC. It brings together more than 1,000 mobile operators and companies in the global mobile ecosystem and related industries. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SIHAN BO CHEN, Head of Greater China for GSMA "Since 2023, in fact, 6G has entered its research phase. GSMA has always advocated for global technological standards to be unified, so we strongly oppose standard fragmentation. We firmly support standardization organizations in their efforts to unify global s

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West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - A child learns about the principle of leverage through experience at Qingdao West Coast Science and Technology Museum in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Feb 14, 2024.

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African countries urged to build resilient health systems

STORY: African countries urged to build resilient health systems SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEAN KASEYA, the Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) STORYLINE: The 2023 Conference on Public Health in Africa concluded on Thursday in Lusaka with a call for African countries to establish resilient health systems. The conference discussions should spark renewed energy and commitment to constructing healthier and more robust health systems, said Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango while addressing the challenges in the health sector. Encouraging participants to leverage the knowledge gained and foster connections, Nalumango stressed the importance of translating discussed issues into actiona

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Hong Kong charity provides 7,300 free cataract operations in Belt and Road partner countries

STORY: Hong Kong charity provides 7,300 free cataract operations in Belt and Road partner countries SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Hong Kong-based charity GX Foundation has provided more than 7,300 free cataract operations in five partner countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), facilitating people-to-people exchanges, according to the foundation. Founded in 2018 in Hong Kong, the non-government charity has brought brightness to people in Laos, Cambodia, Djibouti, Senegal and Mauritania, and planned to complete a total of 37,500 free cataract surgeries in these countries between 2022 and 2027. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that the BRI has promoted win-win international cooperation and brought substantial benefits to its partner countries, adding that Hong Kong will continue to align with the BRI and leverage its adv

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Kenya calls on intensified technology uptake in terrorism fight

STORY: Kenya calls on intensified technology uptake in terrorism fight DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners of the conference 2. various of the conference launched 3. various of the attendees 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MONICA JUMA, Kenya's national security adviser 5. various of press conference 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MONICA JUMA, Kenya's national security adviser 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Dr. ROSALIND NYAWIRA, Director of National Counter Terrorism Centre 8. various of the attendees STORYLINE: Kenya has called for continuous research and knowledge-seeking in order to understand how terrorism is mutating in the wake of technology and how to effectively leverage the same to respond to the threat. Speaking Thursday while launching the second Nairobi caucus on preventing the exploitation of technology and communication for terrorist use, National security advisor, Ambassador Monica Juma, reiterated the importance of a regional collabora

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NASA’s Valkyrie Robot In Preparation For Mars And Moon Trips

Handout picture shows NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission Down Under - by heading to Australia to test out its capabilities. It will join the team at Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, on July 06, 2023. Woodside Energy will test the humanoid robot and provide data and feedback to NASA, helping accelerate the maturation of robotic technology. Capabilities worked on in Australia may have applications for NASA’s Artemis missions and for other Earth-based robotics objectives. NASA plans to leverage experience operating Valkyrie in Woodside’s facilities to learn how to better design robots for work in dirty and hazardous conditions, like those found on the Moon at the long-term worksites and habitats that will be established as part of future Artemis missions. Remotely operated mobile robots on the lunar and Martian surface could enable Earth-based operators to conduct important activities, even when astronauts are not physically present. These activities include inspection and maintenance o

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NASA’s Valkyrie Robot In Preparation For Mars And Moon Trips

Handout picture shows NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission Down Under - by heading to Australia to test out its capabilities. It will join the team at Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, on July 06, 2023. Woodside Energy will test the humanoid robot and provide data and feedback to NASA, helping accelerate the maturation of robotic technology. Capabilities worked on in Australia may have applications for NASA’s Artemis missions and for other Earth-based robotics objectives. NASA plans to leverage experience operating Valkyrie in Woodside’s facilities to learn how to better design robots for work in dirty and hazardous conditions, like those found on the Moon at the long-term worksites and habitats that will be established as part of future Artemis missions. Remotely operated mobile robots on the lunar and Martian surface could enable Earth-based operators to conduct important activities, even when astronauts are not physically present. These activities include inspection and maintenance o

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NASA’s Valkyrie Robot In Preparation For Mars And Moon Trips

Handout picture shows NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission Down Under - by heading to Australia to test out its capabilities. It will join the team at Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, on July 06, 2023. Woodside Energy will test the humanoid robot and provide data and feedback to NASA, helping accelerate the maturation of robotic technology. Capabilities worked on in Australia may have applications for NASA’s Artemis missions and for other Earth-based robotics objectives. NASA plans to leverage experience operating Valkyrie in Woodside’s facilities to learn how to better design robots for work in dirty and hazardous conditions, like those found on the Moon at the long-term worksites and habitats that will be established as part of future Artemis missions. Remotely operated mobile robots on the lunar and Martian surface could enable Earth-based operators to conduct important activities, even when astronauts are not physically present. These activities include inspection and maintenance o

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Chinese investments key to stabilizing Kenyan economy: bank executives

STORY: Chinese investments key to stabilizing Kenyan economy: bank executives DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Kenya 2. various of the views at Absa China Day event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONY MULISA, East Africa regional treasurer at Absa Bank 4. various of the views in Kenya 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONY MULISA, East Africa regional treasurer at Absa Bank STORYLINE: Sustained capital flows and trade with China will be crucial to stabilizing the Kenyan economy amid headwinds linked to geopolitical tensions, global inflation, and high public debt. That's according to senior executives from Absa Bank, during the Absa China Day held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Antony Mulisa, East Africa regional treasurer at the bank, stressed that Kenya should leverage Chinese investments and enhance trade with the Asian nation to inject fresh vitality into the economy and spread prosperity to all citizens. SOUNDBITE 1 (English)

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Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs

STORY: Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GAO WEI, Managing director, China Information & Culture Communication Kenya Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AGNES MATURA, Entrepreneur STORYLINE: A promotion forum for the upcoming 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday, attracting many participants, including senior policymakers and budding entrepreneurs. Held concurrently with a match-making session for 20 local firms that will send delegations to the Canton Fair, the half-day forum took place against a backdrop of concerted efforts to deepen Sino-Kenyan economic and trade ties. Pius Rotich, general manager of investment promotion and business development at the Kenya Investment Authority, said the government was keen to leverage the Canton Fai

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Sumo: Asa, Hakuho still sitting pretty at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) grapples for leverage in the ring's center against Estonian sekiwake Baruto before ushering the sekiwake out at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23. With a 9th win, the yokozuna retained his share of the lead with fellow Mongolian grand champion Hakuho.

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N. Korea to begin unloading fuel rods by year-end: U.S. scholar

BEIJING, China - Selig Harrison, a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, said in Beijing on Sept. 23 that North Korea again plans to begin unloading spent fuel rods from a nuclear plant, a necessary step for producing nuclear weapons, by the end of the year as a way to boost its diplomatic leverage. He made the remark after visiting Pyongyang.

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Bolton urges Japan to think through Azadegan project in Iran

NEW YORK, United States - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at the U.N. Headquarters on March 1. Bolton urged Japan to think through its $2 billion project to tap into one of the world's largest oil fields, given what he thinks is Iran's tendency to use resources as leverage, especially when the country faces possible action from the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear ambitions.

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Kenya seeks to tap Chinese industrial technology at expo

STORY: Kenya seeks to tap Chinese industrial technology at expo DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo banners 2. various of exhibitors 3. various of expo attendees 4. various of press conference 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PIUS ROTICH, General manager of investment promotion and business development, KenInvest 6. various of press conference 7. Various of exhibitors 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GAO WEI, Managing director of Afripeak Expo Kenya 9. various of cutting of ribbon 10. various of exhibitors 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PATRICK NYANGWESO, Acting CEO, KNCCI 12. various of participants STORYLINE: Kenya is seeking to leverage advanced Chinese industrial technology as the fifth Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE) kicked off in the capital, Nairobi on Thursday. Pius Rotich, general manager of investment promotion and business development at the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), said in an interview that the exhibition is a

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U.S. hasn't made any positive contribution to Mideast: Pakistani experts

STORY: U.S. hasn't made any positive contribution to Mideast: Pakistani experts DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Islamabad 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter in Islamabad 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, International lawfare specialist and legal director, CMS Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARHAMA SIDDIQA, Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad 5. STANDUP 2 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter in Islamabad 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, International lawfare specialist and legal director, CMS Pakistan STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter in Islamabad "In the wake of President Biden's recent visit to the Middle East, the experts in Pakistan are of the view that per contra to U.S. claims of being a peace broker in the region, especially in terms of the Israel-Palestine conflict, its role has been of an obstructionist despite having a lot of leverage over Israel." SO

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HKSAR chief executive vows to leverage resources, central gov't support to fight COVID-19

STORY: HKSAR chief executive vows to leverage resources, central gov't support to fight COVID-19 DATELINE: March 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Hong Kong, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CARRIE LAM, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CARRIE LAM, HKSAR Chief Executive STORYLINE: Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam on Wednesday said the HKSAR government is firmly assuming the main responsibility in fighting a war against the COVID-19 epidemic and will better leverage the resources and the central government's support. According to official data, as of Wednesday, the fifth wave of infections in Hong Kong has led to 2,656 deaths, and the vast majority of the deceased were the elderly whose median age was more than 80 years old. Most of them also had chronic conditions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CARRIE LAM, HKSAR Chief Executive "All the HKSAR government's over 60 departments and 180,000 civil s

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Using vaccination proof to leverage domestic travel: ANA group begins demonstration tests

A demonstration experiment begins to verify the effectiveness of using proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or negative test results for travelers to stay at hotels and Japanese-style inns. The ANA group opened to the public on Oct. 15 a scene of travelers going to Okinawa from Haneda airport on a package tour requiring them to show vaccination records or negative certificates.

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Bolton urges Japan to think through Azadegan project in Iran

NEW YORK, United States - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in his office at the U.N. Headquarters on March 1. Bolton urged Japan to think through its $2 billion project to tap into one of the world's largest oil fields, given what he thinks is Iran's tendency to use resources as leverage, especially when the country faces possible action from the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear ambitions. (Kyodo)

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