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Tanzanian college students shine in Chinese language competition

STORY: Tanzanian college students shine in Chinese language competition SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANI NJOHOLE, Sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education 3. various of the competition and awarding ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held on Wednesday in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam, with students from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. "This is my lifetime achievement," said Amani Njohole, a sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education. He was declared the winner after competing with 11 other contestants. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANI NJOHOLE, Sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education "I will participate

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE COMPANY-PRIMARY SCHOOL-DONATION

(240521) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian students listen as Chinese ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian speaks at the Sino-Africa Friendship Primary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 20, 2024. The Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania (CEAT) on Monday handed over renovated walls and doors and donated musical instruments and sports equipment to the Sino-Africa Friendship Primary School in the port city of Dar es Salaam. TO GO WITH "Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania renovates school, donates sports gear" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE COMPANY-PRIMARY SCHOOL-DONATION

(240521) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, talks to Tanzanian students at the Sino-Africa Friendship Primary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 20, 2024. The Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania (CEAT) on Monday handed over renovated walls and doors and donated musical instruments and sports equipment to the Sino-Africa Friendship Primary School in the port city of Dar es Salaam. TO GO WITH "Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania renovates school, donates sports gear" (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)

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Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania renovates school, donates sports gear

STORY: Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania renovates school, donates sports gear SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): FLORENCE KARARA, Headteacher of Sino-Africa Friendship Primary School STORYLINE: The Chinese Enterprises Association in Tanzania (CEAT) on Monday handed over renovated walls and doors, and donated musical instruments and sports equipment to the Sino-Africa Friendship Primary School in the port city of Dar es Salaam. Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, and Kitila Mkumbo, minister of state in the President's Office responsible for planning and investment, attended the handover ceremony. Mkumbo thanked the CEAT for the donation, saying education remains a priority in the country's strategy. He said the donation would enable the school, which

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China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations

STORY: China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANUARY MAKAMBA, Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: China and Tanzania held a reception in the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam on Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The celebrations, braced by Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation January Makamba and Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, were also attended by overseas Chinese in Tanzania and Tanzanian government officials. The reception was highlighted by a photo exhibition, jointly organized by the Chinese embassy and Xinhua News Agency, depicting the practical coo

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-DECEASED CHINESE EXPERTS-COMMEMORATION

(240404) -- DAR ES SALAAM, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (front L) and Tanzanian Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa lay flowers on the graves at the Gongo la Mboto cemetery on the outskirts of the port city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, April 2, 2024. Staff of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania, representatives of Chinese companies and communities, and Tanzanian government officials on Tuesday honored the Chinese people who died during the construction of the TAZARA railway in the 1970s. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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China, Tanzania commemorate deceased Chinese experts assisting Tanzania

STORY: China, Tanzania commemorate deceased Chinese experts assisting Tanzania SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAKAME MBARAWA, Tanzanian Minister of Transport STORYLINE: Staff of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania, representatives of Chinese companies and communities, and Tanzanian government officials on Tuesday honored the Chinese people who died during the construction of the TAZARA railway in the 1970s. More than 100 Chinese engineers, technicians and workers died on duty during the construction of the TAZARA railway. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania "They are heroes who have forged a monument of China-African, China-Tanzania friendship. Chinese and African people will always remember them as they remember TAZARA." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): M

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-DECEASED CHINESE EXPERTS-COMMEMORATION

(240402) -- DAR ES SALAAM, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (L, Front), Tanzanian Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa (R, Front), and other participants line up to lay flowers at the Chinese experts' cemetery in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on April 2, 2024. Staff of the Chinese embassy in Tanzania, representatives of Chinese companies and communities, and Tanzanian government officials on Tuesday honored the Chinese people who died during the construction of the TAZARA railway in the 1970s. (Xinhua/Herman Emmanuel)

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China-Tanzania investment forum highlights growing economic partnership

STORY: China-Tanzania investment forum highlights growing economic partnership SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP MPANGO, Tanzanian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The China-Tanzania Investment Forum and China (Jinhua)-Tanzania Trade and Investment Promotion Conference was held on Wednesday in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam. In closing the one-day forum, Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango highlighted China's long-standing role as a leading strategic investor and major trading partner of Tanzania. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP MPANGO, Tanzanian Vice President "The People's Republic of China has for a long time been a leading strategic investor and major trading partner of Tanzania. The annual foreign direct investment that flows from China increased fro

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-INVESTMENT-FORUM

(240327) -- DAR ES SALAAM, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian speaks at the China-Tanzania Investment Forum and China (Jinhua)-Tanzania Trade and Investment Promotion Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on March 27, 2024. China has emerged as a leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Tanzania, significantly contributing to the country's development, officials said Wednesday. (Photo by Emmanuel Herman/Xinhua)

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China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam

STORY: China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MDOE, Deputy permanent secretary of Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NELSON BONIFACE, Deputy vice chancellor of University of Dar es Salaam 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The 13th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum was held in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam Friday, with participants describing it as a springboard for the continent's economic and industrialization agenda. Opening the one-day forum, James Mdoe, deputy permanent secretary in the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said China and Africa must figure out ways to deepen cooperation and seek to demonstrate the instrumental role that education can play in build

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Overseas Chinese in Tanzania celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

STORY: Overseas Chinese in Tanzania celebrate upcoming Spring Festival SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration of the upcoming Spring Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MAKAKALA, Tanzania's commissioner general of immigration STORYLINE: Overseas Chinese in Tanzania celebrated the upcoming Spring Festival at a reception on Monday. The reception was held at the Chinese embassy in the port city of Dar es Salaam. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania "The Lunar New Year, that is the Chinese New Year, is a common memory of the Chinese people at home and abroad and an important part of the international Chinese culture. It carries peace, friendship, harmony, and other concepts of Chinese civilization, as well as the common expectations of all humanity for reunion, happiness, contentm

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China's Shaanxi, Tanzania's Dar es Salaam explore further cooperation

STORY: China's Shaanxi, Tanzania's Dar es Salaam explore further cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony and forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALBERT CHALAMILA, Regional commissioner, Dar es Salaam 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PRINCE KATUNZI, Policy analyst for the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) STORYLINE: Shaanxi province in northwest China and Tanzania's Dar es Salaam region on Monday signed an agreement aimed at exploring investment opportunities to support economic development of both sides. The agreement, which is the letter of intent for developing sister provinces between Shaanxi and Dar es Salaam, was signed between Li Mingyuan, a member of the Standing Committee of Communist Party of China Shaanxi Provincial Committee, and Albert Chalamila, the Dar es Salaam regional commissioner. C

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China's Jiangxi promotes cultural tourism in Tanzania

STORY: China's Jiangxi promotes cultural tourism in Tanzania SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:28 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural tourism promotion exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NOEL LWOGA, Director general of the National Museum of Tanzania 3. various of the cultural tourism promotion exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: East China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday promoted its cultural tourism through an exhibition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The event attracted viewers from Chinese overseas and Tanzanians as well. Jiangxi is rich in natural resources with its national scenic spots, and the largest freshwater Poyang Lake in China, boasting abundant animal and plant resources. Noel Lwoga, the director general of the National Museum of Tanzania where the event was held, said the event showcased the natural beauty and culture of Jiangxi. SOUNDBI

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China, Tanzania launch Luban Workshop to promote youth skills

STORY: China, Tanzania launch Luban Workshop to promote youth skills SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADOLF MKENDA, Tanzanian Minister for Education, Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania on Wednesday launched China's Luban workshop at state-run Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam to promote skills and technological pursuits for youth at the higher learning institution. Speaking at the launch of the Luban workshop, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Adolf Mkenda said the construction of the Luban workshop at Ardhi University is an important move in nurturing vocational skills, which supports Tanzania's development plans across sectors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADOLF MKENDA, Tanzanian Minister for Education, Science and Technology "Luban workshop will help

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-WORKSHOP-LAUNCH

(231115) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Minister for Education, Science and Technology Adolf Mkenda (1st R), Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (C) and other officials visit the Luban Workshop at Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 15, 2023. The government of Tanzania on Wednesday launched China's Luban workshop at state-run Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam to promote skills and technological pursuits for youth at the higher learning institution. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-BRI-COOPERATION

(231026) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (2nd R) introduces the outcomes of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing last week during a press briefing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Oct. 26, 2023. Chen Mingjian announced on Thursday that China intends to continue promoting Belt and Road cooperation with Tanzania, jointly advancing toward a better future of modernization. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-CIIE

(231014) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (C) listens to introduction to products of a Tanzanian enterprise at a farewell ceremony for Tanzanian exhibitors held at the Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Oct. 12, 2023. Tanzanian companies that produce a range of products, including coffee, tea, wine, dried foods, cassava and soybeans, have expressed high expectations as they prepare to participate in the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian companies express high expectations for 6th China International Import Expo" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Tanzanian companies express high expectations for 6th China International Import Expo

STORY: Tanzanian companies express high expectations for 6th China International Import Expo DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibitors and their products 2. various of participants of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRIDA ARCHARD, Finance and procurement manager for Alko Vintages 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ULINGETA MBAMBA, Board chairman of the Tanzania Trade Development Authority 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: Tanzanian companies that produce a range of products, including coffee, tea, wine, dried foods, cassava and soybeans, have expressed high expectations as they prepare to participate in the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China. A farewell ceremony for Tanzanian exhibitors was held Thursday at the Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRIDA ARCHARD, Finance and procurement manager for Alko Vintages "For three years no

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-TRADE-INVESTMENT-CONFERENCE

(230926) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa (L) shakes hands with Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, at the China Tanzania Investment Forum Zhejiang (Jinhua) -Tanzania Trade and Investment Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sept. 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Tanzania welcomes more Chinese investors to support industrialization drive" (Photo by Emmanuel Herman/Xinhua)

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Tanzania welcomes more Chinese investors to support industrialization drive

STORY: Tanzania welcomes more Chinese investors to support industrialization drive DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Monday the country has opened its doors wide for more Chinese investors to support the East African nation's industrialization drive. "Tanzania is ready to do business with you, our doors are wide open," Majaliwa assured Chinese investors when he closed a one-day China Tanzania Investment Forum Zhejiang (Jinhua) -Tanzania Trade and Investment Conference held on Monday in Dar es Salaam. He added that Tanzania has a conducive business environment, politically sound economic policies, macroeconomic stability, abundant natural resources, a relatively educated labor force, and a sizeable and captive market because of the country's unique geographical location. The forum attr

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Tanzanian MPs laud BRI projects

STORY: Tanzanian MPs laud BRI projects DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:05 LOCATION: MWANZA, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GODFEY MWAMBE, Member of parliament Tanzania 2. various of participants in the event 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHANG JUNLE, Managing Director of CCECC in Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 5. various of construction site STORYLINE: Tanzanian members of Parliament on Saturday said projects being undertaken under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework are helping the East African nation to open up its economy. The MPs made the commendation during a visit to two major infrastructural projects undertaken by Chinese companies in the Mwanza and Shinyanga regions. Geoffrey Mwambe, leader of the Tanzania-China Parliamentarian Friendship Group, said projects under the BRI framework were helping to support the country's social and economic development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GODFEY MWAMBE, Member of par

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-TEACHING EQUIPMENT-DONATION

(230908) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian and Tanzanian Commissioner General of Immigration Anna Makakala present the signed agreement on the donation of teaching equipment at the Tanzania Immigration Services Department office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sept. 6, 2023. Tanzanian immigration authorities on Wednesday thanked the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania for its donation of teaching equipment for the Tanzania Regional Immigration Training Academy, located in Moshi municipality at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Tanzanian immigration authorities thank China for donation of teaching equipment

STORY: Tanzanian immigration authorities thank China for donation of teaching equipment DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of donation ceremony between China and Tanzania STORYLINE: Tanzanian immigration authorities on Wednesday thanked the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania for donating teaching equipment for the Tanzania Regional Immigration Training Academy, located in Moshi municipality at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The teaching equipment was handed over by the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian to Commissioner General of Immigration Anna Makakala at the Tanzania Immigration Services Department offices in Dar es Salaam. Makakala said the teaching equipment will improve the service of the immigration department. She said she was very optimistic that collaboration between the Tanzania Immigration Services Department and the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania will be sustained. Xinhua News Ag

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-BRI-10TH ANNIVERSARY

(230827) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, speaks at an international symposium to mark the 10th anniversary of China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Aug. 25, 2023. The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has provided a solid platform for international cooperation, said speakers at an international symposium held in Tanzania's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam. TO GO WITH "China-proposed BRI provides solid platform for international cooperation: symposium speakers" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Chinese government awards 160 Tanzanian students scholarships

STORY: Chinese government awards 160 Tanzanian students scholarships DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMANI MWAMLIMA, Scholarship receiver STORYLINE: The Chinese government has awarded 46 Tanzanian students scholarships for 2023/2024 in various Chinese higher learning institutions and 114 students have won the degree program scholarship of the Ministry of Commerce. Chen Mingjian, the Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, said the Chinese government will, as always, help Tanzania improve capacity building in the field of education. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania "Studying in China is not only beneficial for your own long-term personal development, but also will make a big contribution to the future friendship and cooperation between our two countries. Ladies and gentleme

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96th founding anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army celebrated in Tanzania

STORY: 96th founding anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army celebrated in Tanzania DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants at the anniversary ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): INNOCENT BASHUNGWA, Tanzanian Minister for Defense and National Service 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania on Wednesday evening congratulated China on the upcoming 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), which falls on Aug. 1. Innocent Bashungwa, Minister for Defense and Nation services, thanked China for its firm support in the socioeconomic development of Tanzania. He was speaking at the celebration marking the 96th anniversary of the PLA held at the Chinese embassy in the port city of Dar es Salaam. It was attended by members of the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF), government officials, and represent

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China donates sports equipment to Tanzania to motivate young talents

STORY: China donates sports equipment to Tanzania to motivate young talents DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at a donation ceremony 2. various of the signing of exchange documents 3. various of some donated equipment's samples 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PINDI CHANA, Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports of Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: China on Monday donated sports equipment to Tanzania to motivate young people to develop their talents. The equipment donated by the General Administration of Sport of China to Tanzania's Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports will be distributed to two schools in Tanzania. Tanzania's Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports Pindi Chana expressed appreciation to the Chinese government for the donation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PINDI CHANA, Tanzania's Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports "The government of the Uni

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-SPORTS EQUIPMENT

(230711) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian and Tanzania's Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports Pindi Chana display sports equipment at the handover ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 10, 2023. China on Monday donated sports equipment to Tanzania to motivate young people to develop their talents. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR-CHINA PAVILION

(230705) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, the Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, speaks at the 47th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 4, 2023. Tanzania's leading trade fair on Tuesday celebrated China Day and launched a pavilion featuring more than 100 Chinese companies. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Tanzania's trade fair commemorates China Day

STORY: Tanzania's trade fair commemorates China Day DATELINE: July 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST 1. various of the China Day ceremony 2. various of Chinese traditional dance 3. various the opening ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR SAID SHAABAN, Tanzania's Zanzibar Minister of Trade and Industrial Development 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE Tanzania's leading trade fair on Tuesday celebrated China Day and launched a pavilion accommodating more than 100 Chinese companies. Tanzania's Zanzibar Minister of Trade and Industrial Development Omar Said Shaaban addressed attendees at the 47th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), emphasizing the significance of China Day in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Tanzania and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR SAID SHAABAN, Tanzania's Zanzibar Minister of Trade and Industrial Development "Today as we celebrate China Day. We also acknowl

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Confucius Institute in Tanzania celebrates 10th anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute in Tanzania celebrates 10th anniversary DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BERNADETA KILLIAN, Acting vice chancellor of University of Dar es Salaam 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Saturday celebrated its 10th anniversary. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BERNADETA KILLIAN, Acting vice chancellor of University of Dar es Salaam "Achievements which have been accomplished through the Confucius Institute here at the University of Dar es Salaam, which include the collaborations with local schools and education institutions, some of them at the pictures you have seen from local schools but also the cultivation of talents, I think you have seen the talents from the performance, expans

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-ANNIVERSARY

(230702) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, addresses the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 1, 2023. The Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Saturday celebrated its 10th anniversary. Government officials, Chinese diplomats in Tanzania, representatives from Confucius institutes and Chinese companies in the country attended the ceremony. They also took part in a symposium on Chinese education in Africa. TO GO WITH "Confucius Institute in Tanzania celebrates 10th anniversary" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION-SEMINAR

(230609) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, the Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, speaks at a seminar themed "Nyerere, China and South-South Cooperation: Friendship, Solidarity, and Common Development" in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 7, 2023. Scholars and officials from China and Tanzania attended a seminar Wednesday with both sides pledging to promote South-South cooperation. TO GO WITH "Scholars, officials of China, Tanzania vow to advance South-South cooperation" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Scholars, officials of China, Tanzania vow to advance South-South cooperation

STORY: Scholars, officials of China, Tanzania vow to advance South-South cooperation DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH BUTIKU, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation STORYLINE: Scholars and officials from China and Tanzania pledged to promote South-South cooperation Wednesday at a seminar in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said China will deepen cooperation with Tanzania and other African countries in sectors such as politics, economy, culture, education, and science and technology. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania "China has been working hand in hand with other developing countries to jointly address global challenges through South-South cooperation." Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundat

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China donates medicine, food to orphanage in Tanzania

STORY: China donates medicine, food to orphanage in Tanzania DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the orphanage 2. various of the ambassador handing over various items 3. various of participants in the event and children 4. various of Chinese medical team providing free medical examinations to children 5. SOUNDBITE (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Tanzania and the Chinese medical team in the East African nation on Sunday donated medicine, food and stationeries to an orphanage in Dar es Salaam. The donation was made under the "Warm Children's Hearts: a China-Africa Joint Action" initiative that is aimed at caring for orphans in African countries. Children at the Ijango Zaidia Orphanage Center wore broad smiles as the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian handed over the donation to the Tanzanian Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special

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Tanzania lauds China for donation of textbooks to students

STORY: Tanzania lauds China for donation of textbooks to students DATELINE: May 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLYNE NOMBO, Permanent secretary, Tanzania's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 4. various of the donated textbooks STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Chinese Embassy in the East African nation for the donation of 2,700 Chinese textbooks to schools teaching the Chinese language. In April, the Chinese Embassy donated 2,304 Chinese textbooks to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, bringing the total number of donated books to 5,004. Carolyne Nombo, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said there were 18 public lower secondary schools across the country that were teaching the Chinese language

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE TEXTBOOKS-DONATION

(230525) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (C) hands over Chinese textbooks to a Tanzanian student during a handover ceremony of Chinese textbooks donated by Chinese embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on May 25, 2023. The government of Tanzania on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Chinese embassy in the East African nation for the donation of 2,700 Chinese textbooks to schools teaching the Chinese language. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Slow trains in SW China upgraded to offer targeted services

STORY: Slow trains in SW China upgraded to offer targeted services DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the train 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG MINGJIAN, Train conductor STORYLINE: Railway authorities in southwest China's Sichuan Province have been revamping its slow train fleet recently, improving and diversifying the carriage environment to appeal to different customer groups. One carriage is transformed into a "school carriage" to better serve the student passengers. Reading corners and school desks have been installed to facilitate reading and studying during the journey. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Student "This train has a carriage designed for us students so that it's easier for us to study on the train. We could read with comfort here, without crowding." A livestock carriage has been created to host farm animals. Grooves and drainage are installed on the floor to get rid of animal excretion. Addit

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Chinese embassy in Tanzania donates necessities to school children with disabilities

STORY: Chinese embassy in Tanzania donates necessities to school children with disabilities DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and teachers welcoming the Chinese ambassador 2. various of the donation ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (SWAHILI): Teacher from Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School 4. various of donations STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Tanzania has donated daily necessities to 136 students with disabilities at a primary school in Tanzanian's port city of Dar es Salaam. The donation to Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School on Friday included food, medicines, clothes, cooking wares and bedding stuff. SOUNDBITE (SWAHILI): Teacher from Uhuru Mchanganyiko Primary School "We received food, school uniforms, medicine, and pillows for our students and so many other stuff." Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, said at the event that to love and care for people with disabilities is a long-term task that requ

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE EMBASSY-DONATION

(221127) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, poses for a group photo with staff members of a primary school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 25, 2022. The Chinese Embassy to Tanzania has donated basic needs to 136 students with disabilities at a primary school in Dar es Salaam. (Photo by Jiang Xiaoxiao/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE AMBASSADOR'S AWARD

(221111) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, presents prizes to winners of the 5th Chinese Ambassador's Award in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 10, 2022. More than 100 Tanzanian students and teachers on Thursday scooped the Chinese Ambassador's Award after they had excelled in Chinese language learning and teaching in 2022. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian students, teachers awarded for excelling in Chinese language" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE AMBASSADOR'S AWARD

(221111) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, presents prizes to winners of the 5th Chinese Ambassador's Award in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nov. 10, 2022. More than 100 Tanzanian students and teachers on Thursday scooped the Chinese Ambassador's Award after they had excelled in Chinese language learning and teaching in 2022. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian students, teachers awarded for excelling in Chinese language" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Tanzanian students, teachers awarded for excellence in Chinese language

STORY: Tanzanian students, teachers awarded for excellence in Chinese language DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:44 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and teachers who attended the award ceremony 2. various of students singing in Chinese 3. various of Chinese ambassador and other guests giving prizes to students. 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): DANIEL PAUL, Chinese language student, Confucius Institute, University of Dar es Salaam 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LYABWENE MTAHABWA, Commissioner for education in Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 7. various of student mentioning Chinese foods names STORYLINE: More than 100 Tanzanian students and teachers on Thursday received the Chinese Ambassador's Award for their excellence in Chinese language learning and teaching in 2022. The 125 students and seven teachers who came from four universities and nine secondary schools were awarded

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China, Tanzania host conference on China-Africa cooperation

STORY: China, Tanzania host conference on China-Africa cooperation DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR SHABAAN, Tanzania's Minister for Trade and Industrial Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania 4. various of China-Africa cooperation projects STORYLINE: A conference on China-Africa cooperation through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Thursday. Participants said the forum has helped in bolstering friendship and cooperation between China and Africa. Tanzania's Minister for Trade and Industrial Development Omar Shabaan said the FOCAC, established in 2000, is helping Africa realize industrialization. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR SHABAAN, Tanzania's Minister for Trade and Industrial Development "China-African relations have been cemented at all levels, from the political

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CONFERENCE-CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION

(221028) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Minister for Trade and Industrial Development Omar Shaaban (C, Front), Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (2nd L, Front) and other delegates pose for a group photo during a conference on China-Africa cooperation through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Oct. 27, 2022. Delegates to a one-day conference on China-Africa cooperation through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) agreed that the forum has helped in bolstering friendship and cooperation between China and Africa. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP TREE

(221002) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian (L, front), the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, and Liberata Mulamula (2nd R, front), Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, plant a tree together in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Oct. 1, 2022. TO GO WITH "Tanzania, China plant trees to cement friendship" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP TREE

(221002) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Mingjian (R), the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, and Liberata Mulamula, Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, pose for a group photo with a planted tree in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Oct. 1, 2022. TO GO WITH "Tanzania, China plant trees to cement friendship" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Tanzania, China plant trees to cement friendship

STORY: Tanzania, China plant trees to cement friendship DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of planting trees in front of the Chinese-built office building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tanzania 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIBERATA MULAMULA, Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: Tanzania and China on Saturday planted trees to cement their friendship and celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Liberata Mulamula, and the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian, planted the trees in front of the Chinese-built office building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. Mulamula commended the China-Tanzania relationship as "all weather friendship" and praised China fo

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China, Tanzania agree to strengthen cooperation in development of statistics

STORY: China, Tanzania agree to strengthen cooperation in development of statistics DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Tanzania 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ALBINA CHUWA, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) statistician general 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: China and Tanzania on Monday agreed to strengthen cooperation in the development of statistics for the benefit of people in both countries. The agreement was made during talks between the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian, and the statistician general of Tanzania's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Albina Chuwa, in Tanzania's commercial capital Dar es Salaam. At the event, Chuwa thanked the Chinese embassy for supporting Tanzania's 2022 National Population and Housing Census. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ALBINA CHUWA, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) statistician general "The Chinese embassy has