Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

Baseball: WBC

Baseball: WBC

Yu Darvish of Japan reacts after throwing a 1-2-3 seventh inning in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Italy at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2023.

China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation

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

New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt

STORY: New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister STORYLINE: An international seminar organized by the New Development Bank (NDB) kicked off on Tuesday in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. Themed "Navigating New Horizons," the two-day seminar aims to introduce the NDB's operations, enhance cooperation between the government and the private sector, and explore future collaboration opportunities among founding and new BRICS members, Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation, a co-organizer, said in a statement. The seminar, held for the first time outside BRICS founding member states, comes after Egypt joined the NDB in March 2023, and was officially approved for membership in the BRICS group earlier this year. Whi

Türkiye fines Google nearly 15 mln USD over hotel searches

STORY: Türkiye fines Google nearly 15 mln USD over hotel searches SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Google 2. various of people using Google 3. various of Google STORYLINE: Türkiye's Competition Board fined U.S. tech giant Google 482 million liras (around 14.88 million U.S. dollars) on Monday for failing to comply with an injunction related to hotel search queries. The regulatory body said in a statement that Google had not implemented "precautionary measures suggested for hotel searches," blocking competing local search engines on its platform and undermining fair competition. The fine comes after the competition board launched an investigation into Google in March and imposed a daily fine of 0.05 percent of its 2023 revenue starting from mid-April until it complied with the injunction. The move follows a similar decision by the watchdog in March, when it issued an interim injunction against social m

India's GDP grows by 8.2 pct

STORY: India's GDP grows by 8.2 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of market area 3. various of fuel station 4. various of the Reserve Bank of India STORYLINE: India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth during the previous financial year from April 2023 to March 2024 recorded a jump of nearly 1.2 percent from a year earlier, according to data released by the federal Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation on Friday. The country's GDP grew 8.2 percent for the full year, and 7.8 percent during the last quarter (January-March 2024) of the financial year, it said. According to media reports, the GDP growth was better than what most economists had predicted. The Reserve Bank of India had forecasted a 6.9-percent growth in real GDP for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-2024, with a full-year projection of 7.6 percent. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from N

Malawian president urges traders to utilize int'l markets

STORY: Malawian president urges traders to utilize int'l markets SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair 2. SOUNDBITE (Chichewa): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President 3. various of the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair STORYLINE: Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday urged traders in the country to take advantage of the export market deals the government has signed with China and other international market avenues to increase foreign exchange inflows into the country. The president made the appeal when he officially opened the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair in the country's commercial city of Blantyre. He lamented the gap between the country's imports and exports for the past years, saying that in March 2023, the trade deficit between imports and exports was 177.7 million U.S. dollars, while in the same month, 2024, the gap increased to 194.4 million d

India's wholesale inflation rises to 1.26 pct in April

STORY: India's wholesale inflation rises to 1.26 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of the wholesale market 3. various of fuel station STORYLINE: India's wholesale price index (WPI) rose 1.26 percent in April, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry. "The annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI number is 1.26 percent (provisional) for the month of April 2024 (over April 2023)," read a statement issued by the ministry. "Positive rate of inflation in April 2024 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, electricity, crude petroleum and natural gas, manufacture of food products, other manufacturing etc." WPI for the month of March was recorded as 0.53 percent. WPI inflation, an indicator of prices in the wholesale market, rises or falls mainly due to steep increase or decrease in commodity prices globall

Pakistan successfully test-fires Fatah-II rocket system

STORY: Pakistan successfully test-fires Fatah-II rocket system SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/File DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training launch of Fatah-II rocket system on May 15, 2024 2. various of the test firing of Fatah-II rocket system in December 2023 3. various of the Fatah-I rocket system during a military parade in March 2024 STORYLINE: The Pakistani army conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-II guided rocket system with a range of 400 km on Wednesday, the military said in a statement. The launch was aimed at perfecting the launch drills and procedures, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army said in the statement. "Equipped with the state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory, and maneuverable features, Fatah-II is capable of engaging targets with high precision," the ISPR added. The rocket system is being inducted in Pakistan's artillery divisions for sta

Toyota logs record net profit in fiscal 2023

STORY: Toyota logs record net profit in fiscal 2023 SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference held by Toyota Motor Corp. STORYLINE: Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it saw a record net profit of 4.94 trillion yen (31.82 billion U.S. dollars) for the fiscal year of 2023, citing robust demand and the yen's depreciation. The figure doubled from the previous fiscal year, while the operating profit almost doubled from a year earlier to 5.35 trillion yen during the fiscal period from April 2023 to March 2024, the company said in its latest financial results. According to local media reports, Toyota became the first Japanese company to top the 5-trillion-yen mark in operating profit for fiscal 2023. The Japanese automaker reported a record 45.1 trillion yen in sales, up 21.4 percent from a year ago. Citing the popularity of hybrid cars, the company said its group vehicle sales, including those of its subsidia

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ART CENTER (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ART CENTER (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center under construction in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on March 26, 2021 (above) and on Dec. 27, 2023 (photo taken by Xinhua photographer Liu Dawei) respectively. Housing the Guangdong Museum of Art, the Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center, and the Guangdong Literature Hall, the art center will open to the public on May 1, 2024. (Xinhua)

Australian inflation rate slows to 3.6 pct

STORY: Australian inflation rate slows to 3.6 pct SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a supermarket 2. various of street views in Australia STORYLINE: Australia's annual rate of inflation has fallen to 3.6 percent, according to official figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday. The figure showed that the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 1.0 percent in the first three months of 2024 and 3.6 percent in the 12 months to the end of March. It marks a fall from a 4.1 percent rise in the CPI in the 12-month period to the end of December 2023. The ABS identified rising costs of education, health, housing, food and non-alcoholic beverages as the most significant drivers of inflation in the first quarter of 2024. Housing prices were 0.7 percent higher at the end of March than at the start of 2024 and 4.9 percent higher than 12 months earlier. Education costs rose 5.

Japan logs trade deficit of 38 bln USD in fiscal 2023

STORY: Japan logs trade deficit of 38 bln USD in fiscal 2023 SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's trade deficit in fiscal 2023 shrank around 70 percent from a year earlier to 5.89 trillion yen (about 38 billion U.S. dollars), government data showed Wednesday. In the fiscal year ended March, exports expanded 3.7 percent to 102.90 trillion yen, topping 100 trillion yen for the first time and marking a record high for the third straight year, according to a preliminary Finance Ministry report. Automobile exports, which account for about 17 percent of Japan's total, grew 30.2 percent to 17.88 trillion yen, eclipsing the previous record of 14.67 trillion yen in fiscal 2007. In contrast, imports dived 10.3 percent to 108.79 trillion yen, falling for the first time in three years, chiefly reflecting falls in imports of coal and liquefied natural gas. With a weaker yen inflati

Myanmar earns over 1.48 bln USD from beans, pulses export in 2023-24 FY

STORY: Myanmar earns over 1.48 bln USD from beans, pulses export in 2023-24 FY SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: MANDALAY, Myanmar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers working in Mandalay, Myanmar STORYLINE: Myanmar earned over 1.48 billion U.S. dollars from the export of over 1.7 million tons of beans and pulses in the fiscal year 2023-24, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Sunday. During the period from April 1 last year to March 31 this year, the country shipped over 1.6 million tons of beans and pulses via marine routes, while exporting over 157,409 tons via land borders, the ministry's figures showed. Myanmar mainly exports black grams, green grams, pigeon peas and many others. Among them, the black gram was the top earner, bringing in over 724 million U.S. dollars in the cited period. According to the ministry, beans and pulses are among Myanmar's most cultivated crops, second only to rice, and they contribute to over 30 percent of t

Türkiye's annual Industrial Production Index reaches 2-year high in Feb.

STORY: Türkiye's annual Industrial Production Index reaches 2-year high in Feb. SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an industrial zone in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of a factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's Industrial Production Index grew by 11.5 percent year-on-year in February, the sharpest growth in the past two years, official data showed on Monday. The data revealed significant increases across key sectors, with the mining and quarrying index rising by 12.8 percent, the manufacturing index by 11.9 percent, and the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply index by 7.7 percent compared to the same period last year. On a monthly basis, the output increased 3.2 percent in February, the strongest growth since March 2023. When examining specific subsectors, the mining and quarrying index saw a 3.2 percent decrease, while the manufa

Türkiye's annual inflation rate hit 68.5 pct in March

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation rate hit 68.5 pct in March SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a discount butcher in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of people shopping in a bazaar in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate hit 68.5 percent in March, up from 67.1 percent in February, official data showed Wednesday. Consumer prices registered a monthly increase of 3.16 percent, with education, communication, and the combined sector of hotels, restaurants, and cafes leading the rise at 13 percent, 5.6 percent, and 3.9 percent, respectively, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. The cost of education experienced the highest annual increase at 104.07 percent, followed by restaurants and hotels at 94.97 percent and health at 80.25 percent. Despite implementing a monetary tightening policy since mid-2023, the inflation rate remains high i

India's defense exports reach all-time high of 2.63 bln USD

STORY: India's defense exports reach all-time high of 2.63 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: File footage DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 2. various of tanks and missiles on parade STORYLINE: India's defense exports reached an all-time high of 2.63 billion U.S. dollars during the financial year 2023-24 running from April 2023 to the end of March 2024, announced the federal government on Monday. The figure registered a 32.5 percent growth over the last financial year, it said. The data indicated that the defense exports have grown by 31 times in the last 10 years as compared to the financial year 2013-14, said a statement issued by the ministry of defense. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

Innovation helps China's laser TVs stay popular overseas

STORY: Innovation helps China's laser TVs stay popular overseas SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hisense 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHONG QIANG, General manager with Hisense Laser Display Research & Development Center STORYLINE: Laser TVs made by the leading Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense are popular in the overseas market. From 2020 to 2023, the overseas sales volume of Hisense's laser TVs grew at a compound annual growth rate of 101 percent. In 2023, the sales volume of laser TVs worth 5,000 U.S. dollars each in Germany, Italy and some other European countries grew 70 percent year on year. Hisense keeps innovating its technologies and has unveiled its rollable laser TV recently. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHONG QIANG, General manager with Hisense Laser Display Research & Development Center "The new rollable laser TV is high-definition, eye-friendly and energy conserving, giving full play to t

China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers

STORY: China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023/Jan. 12/March 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the world 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN THORNTON, Chair Emeritus of the Brookings Institution 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANGLOS DEMETRIOS, Professor at University of Crete in Greece STORYLINE: International observers have said that the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) holds great potential to shape a harmonious world. The initiative advocates the respect for the diversity of civilizations, the common values of humanity, the importance of inheritance and innovation of civilizations, as well as robust international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture "That's a visionary ste

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Huang Xuanning (L) and Cao Hongyi work at an industrial park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Huang Xuanning, 24, and Cao Hongyi, 27, joined the industrial park in September 2023. They are responsible for loading vending machines in the factory area, including handling and placing snacks and drinks. Now they are basically qualified for the job with the help of team partners. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education fo

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows Wu Huajian (L) wiping a car and Xu Jilun (2nd R) washing a car with a colleague, at a car wash center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Wu Huajian, 19, and Xu Jilun, 30, worked at the car wash center since July 2023. A total of 15 employees with mental disorder are currently working here. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Yuan Anqi (R) and Qiu Minyi, pose for a photo at a bakery in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Yuan Anqi, 22, and Qiu Minyi, 28, are cashiers at the bakery since June 2023. With the help of their teacher, they could also make bread and cakes sometimes. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). (Xinhua/Zhao Ruixi)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Liu Hanyang (R) and Peng Jingrui, make pastry at a bakery in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Liu Hanyang, 25, and Peng Jingrui, 23, work as bakers at the bakery since June 2023. In addition to making bread and snacks with their teacher, they can also work as cashiers and deliverymen. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). (Xinhua/Zhao Ruixi)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youth Ran Yulong, poses for a photo at a supermarket in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 22, 2024. Ran Yulong, 19, works ninety-six hours a month at the supermarket since September 2023. His main work is to sort out the goods in the fresh fruit and vegetable area and check the shelf life of the products. He shopped at the supermarket since he was a child and now became an employee here. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Yuan Anqi (L) and Qiu Minyi, work at a bakery in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Yuan Anqi, 22, and Qiu Minyi, 28, are cashiers at the bakery since June 2023. With the help of their teacher, they could also make bread and cakes sometimes. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). (Xinhua/Zhao Ruixi)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Liu Hanyang (R) and Peng Jingrui, pose for a photo at a bakery in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Liu Hanyang, 25, and Peng Jingrui, 23, work as bakers at the bakery since June 2023. In addition to making bread and snacks with their teacher, they can also work as cashiers and deliverymen. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Huang Xuanning (R) and Cao Hongyi pose for a photo at an industrial park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Huang Xuanning, 24, and Cao Hongyi, 27, joined the industrial park in September 2023. They are responsible for loading vending machines in the factory area, including handling and placing snacks and drinks. Now they are basically qualified for the job with the help of team partners. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youth Ran Yulong, works at a supermarket in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 22, 2024. Ran Yulong, 19, works ninety-six hours a month at the supermarket since September 2023. His main work is to sort out the goods in the fresh fruit and vegetable area and check the shelf life of the products. He shopped at the supermarket since he was a child and now became an employee here. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youth Huang Xuanning works at an industrial park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Huang Xuanning, 24, joined the industrial park in September 2023. He is responsible for loading vending machines in the factory area, including handling and placing snacks and drinks. Now he is basically qualified for the job with the help of team partners. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Wu Huajian (L) and Xu Jilun, pose for a photo at a car wash center in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 22, 2024. Wu Huajian, 19, and Xu Jilun, 30, worked at the car wash center since July 2023. A total of 15 employees with mental disorder are currently working here. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special education for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-AUTISTIC YOUTH (CN)

(240401) -- SHENZHEN, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Autistic youths Huang Xuanning (Front) and Cao Hongyi work at an industrial park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 21, 2024. Huang Xuanning, 24, and Cao Hongyi, 27, joined the industrial park in September 2023. They are responsible for loading vending machines in the factory area, including handling and placing snacks and drinks. Now they are basically qualified for the job with the help of team partners. This Tuesday marks the 17th World Autism Awareness Day. In south China's Shenzhen, some autistic youth, who were called "children of the stars," have integrated into society and are chasing their dreams. Over recent years, autistic children in China have gained increasing attention and care. In 2022, China's National Health Commission released a trial protocol on autism screening and intervention services for children under the age of six to improve related services. The country has also released a work plan for improving special educatio

Spring tea picking season begins at Jingmai Mountain

STORY: Spring tea picking season begins at Jingmai Mountain SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:35 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea picking 2. various of the festival STORYLINE: The spring tea picking season has begun at Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A festival is being held for the inheritance of tea culture, involving competitions like tea picking and tea making. The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of Jingmai Mountain was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. It encompasses five ancient tea forests with a total area of 18,000 mu (1,200 hectares). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- De'Aaron Fox (C) of Sacramento Kings breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- De'Aaron Fox (R) of Sacramento Kings attempts to throw a pass during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Johnny Juzang (R, top) of Utah Jazz throws a pass during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Collin Sexton (C) of Utah Jazz breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Collin Sexton (C) of Utah Jazz breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Collin Sexton (C) of Utah Jazz breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Domantas Sabonis (R) of Sacramento Kings dunks during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(SP)U.S.-SACRAMENTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-KINGS VS JAZZ

(240401) -- SACRAMENTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Domantas Sabonis (L) of Sacramento Kings breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz in Sacramento, the United States, March 31, 2024. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

Construction of Airbus final assembly line in China's Tianjin makes breakthrough

STORY: Construction of Airbus final assembly line in China's Tianjin makes breakthrough SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site STORYLINE: The foundation construction of the largest single building of the second Airbus Tianjin A320 Family Final Assembly Line Project was completed on Sunday in north China's Tianjin Municipality. In September 2023, Airbus kicked off construction on its second final assembly line in Tianjin. The project, which aims to manufacture both A320 and A321neo aircraft, is expected to enter into service by the end of 2026. Airbus' first final assembly line outside the borders of its four founding European countries was opened in Tianjin in 2008. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tobias Harris (R) of Philadelphia 76ers blocks Javon Freeman-Liberty of Toronto Raptors during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mouhamadou Gueye (2nd L) of Toronto Raptors blocks Cameron Payne of Philadelphia 76ers during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kelly Olynyk (R) of Toronto Raptors makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Reed of Philadelphia 76ers dunks during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cameron Payne of Philadelphia 76ers celebrates scoring during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddy Hield (C) of Philadelphia 76ers makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gradey Dick (L) of Toronto Raptors makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cameron Payne (R) of Philadelphia 76ers vies with Javon Freeman-Liberty of Toronto Raptors during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(240401) -- TORONTO, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kelly Oubre Jr. (C) of Philadelphia 76ers breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)