Philippines, U.S. kick off largest-ever joint military drills amid criticism

STORY: Philippines, U.S. kick off largest-ever joint military drills amid criticism SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:09 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the protest 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORY: More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted in decades. Contingents from the Australian Defense Force and, for the first time in Balikatan's history, the French Navy will also join the exercise as participants. A total of 14 nations, including Japan and In

China's green transformation offers opportunity to world, experts say

STORY: China's green transformation offers opportunity to world, experts say SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: Manila/Jakarta/Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINE SUSANNA TJHIN, Director of Strategic Research, Gentala Institute, Indonesia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: Experts have spoken positively about China's push for green and low-carbon development, adding that China's green transformation is crucial not just for China's growth, but also for the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines "China's push towards a greener economy is not only advancing its domestic

Key takeaways of China's "two sessions": GDP growth target

STORY: Key takeaways of China's "two sessions": GDP growth target SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:05:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES KIMONYO, Ambassador of Rwanda to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Ambassador of Nicaragua to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTINE SUSANNA TJHIN, Director of Strategic Research, Gentala Institute, Indonesia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): NASSER ABDEL-AAL, Professor of Chinese language at Cairo-based Ain Shams University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): BERNARD DEWIT, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Japanese): HIDETOSHI TASHIRO, Chief Economist, Japan's Infinity LLC. 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Engli

Yao's Vlog｜How China pushes forward green transformation

STORY: Yao's Vlog｜How China pushes forward green transformation SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG FAN, National lawmaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU TIEZHONG, National political advisor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIN HAO, National lawmaker 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BERNARD DEWIT, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DILIP BARUA, General secretary of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist-Leninist) STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "China aims to enhance ecological conservation and promote green and low-carbon development, according to a government work report submitted Tues

Hangzhou Asian Games fosters mutual understanding, shared value: Philippine expert

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games fosters mutual understanding, shared value: Philippine expert DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hangzhou Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 3. various of Hangzhou Asian Games 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 5. various of Hangzhou Asian Games STORYLINE: A Philippine expert has said the just-concluded Hangzhou Asian Games fosters mutual understanding despite differences and puts emphasis on common goals and shared values. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute "Sports events like the Asian Games foster mutual understanding and appreciation and put emphasis on common goals and shared values, such as fair competition, teamwork, and respect for rules. These sha

Tilted America: Ruled by Wealthy

STORY: Tilted America: Ruled by Wealthy DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International Relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 4. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED ALIIBA, Journalist of Egyptian Al-Ahram newspaper 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 7. STANDUP 4 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MARIAM ARTHUR, U.S. citizen in Cambodia 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International Relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 11. STANDUP 5 (English): ZHANG LI, Xi

Tilted America: Us vs. Them

STORY: Tilted America: Us vs. Them DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the United States 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIELLE CALVA, U.S. citizen in Indonesia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIAM ARTHUR, U.S. citizen in Cambodia 5. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 7. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RICH HERRERA, Florida resident 9. STANDUP 4 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): HEBA GAMAL, Professor of political science at the Cairo-based Institute of National Planning 11. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JEAN PARK, Student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): WEST, New York resident 13. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): X.N IRAKI, Professor of Economics at the University of Nairobi 14.

Tilted America: 1% VS. 99%

STORY: Tilted America: 1% VS. 99% DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIELLE CALVA, U.S. citizen in Indonesia 6. STANDUP 4 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 10. STANDUP 5 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 11. STANDUP 6 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Internat

20th Shangri-La Dialogue underway in Singapore

STORY: 20th Shangri-La Dialogue underway in Singapore DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIN NING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIN NING, Xinhua correspondent "The 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), opened here Friday evening with participants discussing challenges and coping measures for Asia-Pacific security issues." Seven plenary sessions, two ministerial round-table meetings and six simultaneous special sessions will be held during the three-day dialogue, with the participation of nearly 600 delegates from over 40 countries and regions. Through the meetings, analysts are also looking to find new insights into how multilateral cooperation can alleviate Asia-Pacific security challenges in turbulent times. Anna Malindog-Uy, vice president of the Manila-based think tank Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studi

Gun violence in U.S. fueled by special interest groups: experts

STORY: Gun violence in U.S. fueled by special interest groups: experts DATELINE: May 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people mourning at the shooting site in Texas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 3. various of a rally against gun violence 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED ALIIBA, Journalist of Egyptian Al-Ahram newspaper 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International Relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 6. various of gun-free zone signs placed near Times Square, New York City 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): X.N IRAKI, Professor of Economics at the University of Nairobi 8. various of police force responding to the shooting in Texas STORYLINE: Once again, Americans mourned deaths caused by gun violence. Three shootings rocked Mississippi, California, and Texas last Friday and Saturday, killing at least 11 people and injuring doz

Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization

STORY: Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher of International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation. Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Many political party leaders and exper

Chinese modernization provides inspiration for world: experts

STORY: Chinese modernization provides inspiration for world: experts DATELINE: March 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU QINGYANG, Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of National University of Singapore 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KLAUS HEINRICH RADITIO, Indonesia-based researcher on int'l relations and Chinese politics 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: China's modernization has changed the global political and economic landscape like never before. China has continuously imbued its socialist modernization endeavors with fresh dynamism by deepening reform and opening up. According to international ex

China's commitment to peaceful development in its modernization wins applause

STORY: China's commitment to peaceful development in its modernization wins applause DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher, International Policy Research Center of Cuba 4. various of Chinese economy 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SYED FIRASAT SHAH, Researcher fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher, Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): AMADOU DIOP, Senegalese expert on China 8. various of Chinese views STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. China's c

Experts speak highly of Chinese modernization of material, cultural and ethical progress

STORY: Experts speak highly of Chinese modernization of material, cultural and ethical progress DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UG, Vice president, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KLAUS HEINRICH RADITIO, Indonesia-based researcher on International relations and Chinese politics 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: Some experts have spoken positively of China's efforts to achieve a modernization of material and cultural-ethical advancement. According to China's two-step strategic plan, the country aims to "basically realize socialist modernization from 2020 through 2035." Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material an

China will serve as an inspiration in its modernization: experts

STORY: China will serve as an inspiration in its modernization: experts DATELINE: March 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAMELA CRISTALES, Academic from the Autonomous University of Yucatan in Mexico 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is characterized by five features that are unique to the Chinese context. It is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Over the past several decades, China has been modernizing a country home to 1.4 billion people -- or one-fifth of the global population -- to become the world's second-largest economy. International experts said tha

Experts hail China's modernization inspiration for developing world

STORY: Experts hail China's modernization inspiration for developing world DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, Philippines SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China studies in Nigeria STORYLINE: China's modernization has been hailed by some experts as an inspiration for many developing countries who want to pursue their own development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, Philippines "It means that development is not impossible for countries. China it has the largest population in the world. It was able to develop itself. It becomes more sustainable, it becomes self-sufficient on its own. China, is able to do that. So in a way, it's an inspiration for human society, especially for developing economies." SOUNDBITE 2 (E

China prioritizes people's health in COVID-19 fight: experts

STORY: China prioritizes people's health in COVID-19 fight: experts DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability, National University of Singapore 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TUNC AKKOC, Editor-in-chief of Harici Media, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: China has continuously optimized its epidemic response recently. The country has shifted the focus of its COVID-19 response strategy from infection control to case treatment to prevent severe cases. The shift was made following the weakened pathogenicity of the virus. International observers say that China's epidemic prevention measures are well calibrated and that the country has been prioritizing people's health in the COVID-19 fight. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and S

China follows people-centered approach in COVID-19 response: experts

STORY: China follows people-centered approach in COVID-19 response: experts DATELINE: Dec.11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TJANDRA YOGA ADITAMA, Former WHO Southeast Asia director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHZAD ALI KHAN, Vice Chancellor, Pakistan's Health Services Academy 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of the Manila-based think tank Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: China has announced a new set of measures to optimize its epidemic control, ranging from proposing home quarantine for mild and asymptomatic cases to reducing nucleic acid tests to make it easier for people to travel and enter public venues. The measures were introduced based on the latest epidemic situation and mutation of the virus to contain the epidemic in a more science-based and targeted manner. Over the past three years, China has issued nine editions of COVID-19 control protoc

COC to play critical role in resolving South China Sea issue: Philippine expert

STORY: COC to play critical role in resolving South China Sea issue: Philippine expert DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China and ASEAN members related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of the Manila-based think tank Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: In November, China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement on the South China Sea during a China-ASEAN summit in Cambodia. In keeping with the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) that has been in place for 20 years, the joint statement has shown their readiness to advance consultations on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the sea and confidence in reaching consensus on the COC at an early date. A Philippine expert has told Xinhua that the COC will play a critical role in resolving the South China Sea issue. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDOG

Experiments on African American inmates reveal U.S. double standards on human rights

STORY: Experiments on African American inmates reveal U.S. double standards on human rights DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. the formal apology of the city of Philadelphia 2. cover of the book telling the story at Holmesburg Prison 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRFAN SHAHZAD TAKALVI, Founding President of Eurasian Century Institute, Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Manila-based think tank STORYLINE: The U.S. city of Philadelphia has issued a formal apology for experiments conducted on African American inmates at a prison decades ago. From the 1950s to the 1970s, inmates of Holmesburg Prison were intentionally exposed to pharmaceuticals, viruses, fungus, asbestos, and even dioxin, a component of Agent Orange. The experiments were conducted by University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman. The vast majority of those subjected to these experiments were African American men, many of them illiterate, awa

Experts fret Fed rate hike impacts developing economies

STORY: Experts fret Fed rate hike impacts developing economies DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GABRIELA SILLER, Director of economic-financial analysis at Banco Base, Mexico 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HSIA HUA SHENG, Associate professor of international finance with Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher of Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: Most observers expect the U.S. central bank is likely to opt for a third consecutive 75-basis-point rate rise. Many worry the move will further impact the developing countries and slow down their recoveries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GABRIELA SILLER, Director of economic-financial analysis at Banco Base, Mexico "Emerging economies depend on the United States for their trade. In the financial part and in terms of interest rates, I think that the market is strongly punishing those economies that d

Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Forced labor

STORY: Unveiling U.S. human rights failure: Forced labor DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RAUL CAPOTE, Editor-in-Chief of Cuban newspaper Granma International 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TUNC AKKOC, Turkish veteran journalist and analyst 3. STANDUP 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): RAUL CAPOTE, Editor-in-Chief of Cuban newspaper Granma International 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ROMARILYN RALSTON, Program Director of California State University's Project Rebound 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Russian): VYACHESLAV SEVALNEV, Leading researcher, Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): GERRISHON IKIARA, Economics lecturer, Unive

Experts slam U.S. violation of human rights

STORY: Experts slam U.S. violation of human rights DATELINE: June 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HELEN, Social worker and professor in social science, with U.S. nationality that lives in El Salvador 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SUZAN ISMAIL, Lebanese lawyer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Shootings, riots, racism, hatred, inequality, and 1 million COVID-19 deaths... Experts slam U.S. violation of human rights, revealing the hidden social problems of the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies "That's the hypocrisy of the United States. They're too hypocritical that they even criticize other countries about human rights records, about democracy, about racial discrimination and human rights vio

U.S. No.1 violator of UN mechanisms: Philippine researcher

STORY: U.S. No.1 violator of UN mechanisms: Philippine researcher DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: A Philippine researcher has recently accused the United States of being the number one violator of the UN mechanisms, saying it's too hypocritical that they even criticize other countries about human rights records. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies "That's the hypocrisy of the United States. They're too hypocritical that they even criticize other countries about human rights records, about democracy, about racial discrimination and human rights violations of other countries. But if you look at the United States, they are the number one violator actually of the UN mechanisms." The researcher said that the U.S. is trying to contain China to preserve U.S. dominan

U.S. is too hypocritical to criticize other countries: experts

STORY: U.S. is too hypocritical to criticize other countries: experts DATELINE: June 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BEATRICE MATIRI-MAISORI, Economics Senior Lecturer, Riara University, Kenya STORYLINE: The so-called "America COMPETES Act of 2022," passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, contains negative content related to China. Experts say that the U.S. is too hypocritical to criticize other countries and should develop its strategic advantage without having to denigrate others. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies "That's the hypocrisy of the United States. They're too hypocritical to even criticize other countries about human rights records, about democracy, about racial discrimination and human rights violation of other countries. But if you look at

U.S. competitiveness bill to eventually hurt its own interests: Philippine researcher

STORY: U.S. competitiveness bill to eventually hurt its own interests: Philippine researcher DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the White House 2 various of street views in the U.S. 3 SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: Earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "America COMPETES Act of 2022." The "industrial" act specifically allocates 500 million U.S. dollars for media outlets to smear China. This bill echoes the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, another hawkish bill against China passed by the U.S. Senate in June last year, which authorized 300 million dollars to be appropriated for each fiscal year through 2026 to counter China's influence globally. A Philippine researcher says it is just another U.S. move to further contain China and would eventually hurt its own interests as well as consumers across the world. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDO

U.S. is hypocritical to criticize other countries for human rights violations: Philippine researcher

STORY: U.S. is hypocritical to criticize other countries for human rights violations: Philippine researcher DATELINE: June 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of ManilaSOUNDBITE 1(English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studiesvarious of XinjiangSOUNDBITE 2(English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: The U.S. is hypocritical to criticize other countries for human rights violations, said a researcher of Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies. SOUNDBITE 1(English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies "That's the hypocrisy of the United States. They're too hypocritical to even criticize other countries about human rights records, about democracy, about racial discrimination and human rights violations of other countries. But if you look at the United States, they are the number one violator actually of the UN mechanisms. There's a lot of like, for example, the UN Conventio

Russia-Ukraine conflict reveals selfishness of U.S.: experts

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict reveals selfishness of U.S.: experts DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict 2. various of the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa), Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been ongoing for more than 100 days. However, the deadly crisis with global repercussions still shows no sign of easing off. Many observers say that the ongoing conflict reveals the selfishness of the U.S. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa), Kenya "The United States is selfish. They have the opportunity, together with their allies, to make sure that the war does not escalat

100 days on, peace remains elusive as U.S.-led West fuels Russia-Ukraine crisis

STORY: 100 days on, peace remains elusive as U.S.-led West fuels Russia-Ukraine crisis DATELINE: June 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: various of the military operationSTANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent in Eurasia Bureauvarious of ruined building in UkraineSOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN PANG, Senior fellow at Bard College, New YorkSOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa), Kenyavarious of NATO headquartersvarious of street view in U.S.SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent in Eurasia Bureau "Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is entering its 100th day and shows no signs of slowing down. Three points are worthy of attention. First, the battlefield is edging north. Northeastern Donetsk and western Luhansk are now the key areas. Overall, the Russian army appears to

U.S. has become greatest threat to world peace, stability: analysts

STORY: U.S. has become greatest threat to world peace, stability: analysts DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASIF DURRANI, Former career diplomat, senior research fellow at Islamabad Policy Research Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Korean): WOO SUKEUN, Head of Institute of East Asian Studies of Korea in South Korea 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): DIANA VALIDO, Political analyst in Cuba STORYLINE: To maintain its hegemony and global primacy, the United States has long been fanning tensions and creating chaos around the world. U.S. President Joe Biden has begun his visit to South Korea and Japan, his first trip to Asia as president, but not the first time his administration has attempted to stir up divisions and confrontation in Asia. Analysts have warned that Biden's visit to East Asia could increase geopolitical ins

Experts hail China's contribution to global economic growth

STORY: Experts hail China's contribution to global economic growth DATELINE: May 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-General of India China Economic and Cultural Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): HERNAN DIAZ, Chilean scholar 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): MARIANA APARICIO, Professor, National Autonomous University of Mexico STORYLINE: A video summit marking the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) was held in Beijing on Wednesday. Experts from various countries have hailed China's role in driving world economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies "For the longest time, I think China is the largest trading partner of ASEAN. In that alone, it also tells us th

U.S. sale of second-hand military assets enriches itself, harms Southeast Asian countries

STORY: U.S. sale of second-hand military assets enriches itself, harms Southeast Asian countries DATELINE: May 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Philippine 2. various of the plane crash in July last year in Philippine 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 4. various of the plane crash in July last year in Philippine 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 6. various of street views in Thailand 7. various of plane crash in Thailand on Dec. 15, 2021 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SURASIT THANADTANG, Former president of Thailand's National Defense College STORYLINE: In the just-concluded U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit, United States President Joe Biden pledged to strengthen security cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, but the frequent occurrence of military air cat

China's dynamic zero-COVID policy necessary for global recovery: experts

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy necessary for global recovery: experts DATELINE: May 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of anti-pandemic efforts in ChinaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASOOD KHALID, Former Pakistani Ambassador to ChinaSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MEBRATU MASSEBO, Ethiopia's National COVID-19 Response Task Force CoordinatorSOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, Kenya-based international relations scholarSOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: In its fight against the sporadic resurgences of COVID-19, China sticks to its dynamic zero-COVID policy. Experts say the policy is necessary and effective for the country with a population of some 1.4 billion and also benefits the global fight against the virus as well as economic recovery. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASOOD KHALID, Former Pakistani Ambassador to China "China has been contributing immensely to controlling this pandemic, not only nationally, b