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Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe

STORY: Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: TRENCIN, Slovakia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MERTC 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR XU, President and General Director of MERTC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TREVOR XU, President and General Director of MERTC 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEFAN KUKUCKA, Deputy Director, MERTC STORYLINE: Headquartered in east China's Qingdao City, MESNAC is one of the world's largest suppliers of machinery for the tire and rubber industry. In 2009, MESNAC established its first overseas subsidiary, the MESNAC European Research and Technical Centre (MERTC), in central Slovakia's Trencin region. With a team of six Chinese and around 40 local Slovaks, MERTC has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of the Tyre Curing Press Work Group of the European Committee for Standardization. This membership not only highlights the fruitful partners

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Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Theatrical performance held in Amman to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL SALAM QABILAT, Director 5. various of audience 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FARAH ABU JAMAL, Audience STORYLINE: A theatrical performance was held Thursday in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The event turned attention to the suffering of the Palestinian people. The performance was inspired by the novel "Go Home, Khalil," which was published in Russia by the novelist Kafa Al-Zoubi in 2009. The event, opened to the public for free, came in collaboration with Al-Shams Theater and Zad for arts Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYAT JABER, Actress "Art always seeks to be a free word and not linked only to entertainment activities. The rol

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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Chinese activist at Narita airport allowed to return home

NARITA, Japan - Chinese human rights activist Feng Zhenghu, who has been staying at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, since Nov. 4, 2009, after China rejected his reentry and sent him back to Japan, speaks to reporters at the airport on Feb. 2, 2010. Feng said he has been allowed to return home and now plans to return to Shanghai by the Lunar New Year's Day on Feb. 14.

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Agile robot helps keep office neat and tidy

TOKYO, Japan - This undated photo shows an office cleaning robot that Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. unveiled as a joint product on Nov. 25, 2009. The companies will try to put the 95-kilogram robot, capable of making small turns between the legs of desks and chairs, into practical use in one year, with a price tag of 3-4 million yen.

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Specialist testifies Sugaya's DNA did not match evidence

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - At the Tochigi prefectural government building, 63-year-old ex-convict Toshikazu Sugaya, who was wrongly arrested and sentenced to life in prison, speaks during a news conference on Nov. 24, 2009, after his trial at the Utsunomiya District Court. Sugaya was arrested and indicted in December 1991 on suspicion of killing a 4-year-old girl in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture in May 1990, but the latest trial is expected to formally exonerate him, finding he was wrongly convicted.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki scores a penalty in second half injury time against Hong Kong during an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan forward Hisato Sato (27) heads his side's second goal in the 75th minute of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) and Hong Kong defender Guy Ambassa Gerard fight for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, China - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (3rd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the first half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, China - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (R) drives the ball past Hong Kong defender Chan Wai-ho during the first half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Hasebe scored the first goal and Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, China - Japan defender Atsuto Uchida gets his head to the ball during the first half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, China - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) plays the ball past Hong Kong defender Poon Yiu-cheuk during the first half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Expert raps bridge plan that threatens landmark scenery in Inland Sea

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Gustavo Araoz, president of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, speaks to reporters during his visit to Tomonoura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Tanaka Kikinzoku unveils gold Disney Snow White, dwarf figurines

OSAKA, Japan - A woman looks at Disney Snow White and dwarf figurines made of pure gold at a shop of Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K. in the Shinsaibashi shopping district of Osaka on Nov. 11, 2009. The figurines, based on a scene from the Walt Disney picture ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' are not for sale but are worth a total of 30 million yen, and were made by Tanaka Kikinzoku and Walt Disney Co. (Japan) to celebrate the release of the Blu-ray disc version of Disney's 1937 animation film classic on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Hozumi wins silver in season-opening Speed Skating World cup

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Masako Hozumi competes in the women's 3,000-meter race in the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009. Hozumi came second, crossing the line in 4 minutes, 6.25 seconds.

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Hozumi wins silver in season-opening Speed Skating World cup

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Masako Hozumi competes in the women's 3,000-meter race in the Speed Skating World Cup in Berlin on Nov. 6, 2009. Hozumi came second, crossing the line in 4 minutes, 6.25 seconds.

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' players, including Japanese hitter Hideki Matsui (end from L) celebrate their victory at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui holds up the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Mariano Rivera celebrates their victory with champagne at Yankee Stadium after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 on Nov. 4, 2009. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks during an interview at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui celebrates beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 on Nov. 4, 2009. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi holds up the trophy during a ceremony at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - Miho Arai (L) and Mari Susuda, female fans of the New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui, watch the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on a large screen in Times Square in downtown New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2, while Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui receives the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Mariano Rivera spray champagne on each other in celebrating their victory at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 4, 2009, after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 the previous day. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui holds up the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (front) and Hideki Matsui celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, in New York to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players, including Hideki Matsui (3rd from R) celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs to second base after hitting a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run double to right-center in the fifth inning of Game 6 in the MLB World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs to first base after hitting a two-run single to center off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez (front) in the third inning of Game 6 in the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui runs to first base after hitting a two-run single to center off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the third inning of Game 6 in the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his two RBI single to center off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the third inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) is congratulated after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs to first base after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez (45) in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer over the right-fence off Philadelphia Phillies starter Pedro Martinez (45) in the second inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 2.

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U.S. willing to improve ties with Myanmar junta: Campbell

YANGON, Myanmar - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell reads out a statement at Mingaladon Airport in Yangon on Nov. 4, 2009, after a two-day visit to Myanmar. During the visit, Campbell met with government leaders and detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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Ishikawa signs autographs at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa signs autographs for fans at Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters center fielder Hichori Morimoto lays down a squeeze bunt in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. The Fighters won 8-4 to even the series.

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Fighters even Japan Series

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants' Michihiro Ogasawara (R) fails to extend his single to right to double in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the baseball Japan Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 4, 2009. The Fighters won 8-4 to even the series.

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Woods plays HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Tiger Woods chats ahead of playing Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Woods plays HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Tiger Woods plays a shot during Pro-Am golf at the HSBC Champions tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2009.