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Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth

STORY: Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Summer Davos 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE, UN Resident Coordinator in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SABRINA TORGAN, PhageLab, Chile 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head, Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum STORYLINE: The 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, opened on Tuesday in the coastal city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province. Themed "Next Frontiers for Growth," the three-day meeting gathers over 1,700 representatives of the political, business, academic and media communities in more than 100 countries and regions. The call for strengthened partnership has rung clear at the Summer Davos as the world seeks new growth engines to propel a sluggish global economy. SOUNDBIT

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Kenyan president urges leveraging technology to propel free trade in Africa

STORY: Kenyan president urges leveraging technology to propel free trade in Africa SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenyan President William Ruto 2. various of conference participants 3. various of the AfCFTA secretariat 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 5. various of conference participants 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAMKELE MENE, AfCFTA Secretary General STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto has called for the secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to promote technology as a key driver of free trade in Africa. Ruto made this call on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the AfCFTA secretariat in Accra, the capital of Ghana. He said that technology would accelerate the realization of the goals of AfCFTA and create prosperity that leaves nobody behind and shared prosperity that brings on board the majority of the people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English

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China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport

STORY: China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. various of EV cars at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): SUCHAT, Taxi driver in Bangkok 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO YUJIANG, Chief account director of Aion (Thailand) 5. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport STORYLINE: The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is Thailand's busiest airport, welcoming over 50 million travelers annually. Recognizing the need for sustainable travel options, Airports of Thailand (AOT) has joined forces with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker GAC Aion to introduce electric taxi services since January this year. The initiative aims not only to enhance the passenger experience but also to propel the airport towards a greener future. Suchat, 58, has been in the taxi industry for eight years. While Suchat owns seven combustion engin

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GHANA-EASTERN REGION-AFRICA PROSPERITY DIALOGUE

(240128) -- ACCRA, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo speaks at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana's Eastern Region, Jan. 27, 2024. African leaders attending the Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana have urged the continent to propel industrialization to achieve prosperity at a faster pace. The three-day dialogue, which kicked off Thursday in Ghana's Eastern Region, brought together many African leaders, experts, and stakeholders to delve into road maps for the continent's prosperity. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-EASTERN REGION-AFRICA PROSPERITY DIALOGUE

(240128) -- ACCRA, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretary-General Wamkele Mene speaks at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana's Eastern Region, Jan. 27, 2024. African leaders attending the Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana have urged the continent to propel industrialization to achieve prosperity at a faster pace. The three-day dialogue, which kicked off Thursday in Ghana's Eastern Region, brought together many African leaders, experts, and stakeholders to delve into road maps for the continent's prosperity. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-EASTERN REGION-AFRICA PROSPERITY DIALOGUE

(240128) -- ACCRA, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 27, 2024 shows the Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana's Eastern Region. African leaders attending the Africa Prosperity Dialogue in Ghana have urged the continent to propel industrialization to achieve prosperity at a faster pace. The three-day dialogue, which kicked off Thursday in Ghana's Eastern Region, brought together many African leaders, experts, and stakeholders to delve into road maps for the continent's prosperity. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Envision the future -- digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

(231124) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors play VR games at the Digital Contents Pavilion during the second Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Envision the future -- digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

(231124) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is pictured at the second Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)

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Xinhua Headlines: Envision the future -- digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

(231124) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cross-border e-commerce merchants promote products via livestreaming at the "E-commerce" Pavilion during the second Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Envision the future -- digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

(231124) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 23, 2023 shows the China Pavilion at the second Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)

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Xinhua Headlines: Envision the future -- digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

(231124) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 23, 2023 shows a digital human figure at the second Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Envision the future -- digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

(231124) -- HANGZHOU, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen at the Future Development Pavilion during the second Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)

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Digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade

STORY: Digital engines propel new frontiers in China's foreign trade SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Global Digital Trade Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHI YONG, Soft Robot Tech Co., Ltd., Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG DAYUN, Exhibitor from BrainCo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHONG LING, Exhibitor STORYLINE: The second Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) is underway in China's Hangzhou, showcasing various digital innovations, technologies and services. The expo, themed "Digital Trade, Global Access," has attracted dozens of international organizations and business associations, as well as over 800 enterprises. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHI YONG, Soft Robot Tech Co., Ltd., Beijing "Our sales have been growing steadily. They reached around 80 million yuan (11.19 millon USD) last year. The expo allows more customers to learn about our products, and the level we have reached in automation." SOUNDBI

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Eritrean official expects relations with China to be further boosted by BRI

STORY: Eritrean official expects relations with China to be further boosted by BRI DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: Asmara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Eritrea 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YEMANE GEBREMESKEL, Eritrean Minister of Information STORYLINE: A senior Eritrean official has spoken highly of the China-Eritrea relation in a recent interview with Xinhua, noting that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) would further propel the two countries' relations to new heights. SOUNDBITE (English): YEMANE GEBREMESKEL, Eritrean Minister of Information "This is a bilateral relationship that decades on has been growing with time. So it will expand. The Belt and Road Initiative will only add to an existing relationship. Infrastructure is critical. So investments in infrastructure (and) support in infrastructure is good because it creates an enabling environment. When it comes to the arrangements, you can envisage various projects and programs that are responsive to the times. The Belt and R

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BRI opens new horizons for sustainable development: Algerian expert

STORY: BRI opens new horizons for sustainable development: Algerian expert DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, Professor, University of Algiers 3 STORYLINE: An Algerian expert said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) helps open new horizons for sustainable development by focusing on mutual benefits and experience sharing SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of the Algeria-China Friendship Association "The Belt and Road Initiative aligns perfectly with Algeria's sustainable development strategy. It involves constructing roads, railways, and ports, as well as processing raw materials into industrial products. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China has provided mechanisms to assist countries in achieving common interests, and fostering mutual benefits. This initiative will propel Algeria to expand its footprint in the African region, leveraging its highways, infrastructures, and railways to promote local prod

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CHINA-BEIJING-GEN Z-PET ECONOMY (CN)

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pet owners shop with their pets at Marsmart pet store in THE BOX Youth Energy Center in Chaoyang District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gen Z animal enthusiasts propel China's booming pet economy" (Xinhua/Zhang Zhaoqing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GEN Z-PET ECONOMY (CN)

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A pet owner shops with her pet at Marsmart pet store in THE BOX Youth Energy Center in Chaoyang District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gen Z animal enthusiasts propel China's booming pet economy" (Xinhua/Zhang Zhaoqing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GEN Z-PET ECONOMY (CN)

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pet owners shop with their pet at Marsmart pet store in THE BOX Youth Energy Center in Chaoyang District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gen Z animal enthusiasts propel China's booming pet economy" (Xinhua/Zhang Zhaoqing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GEN Z-PET ECONOMY (CN)

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pet owners shop with their pet at Marsmart pet store in THE BOX Youth Energy Center in Chaoyang District of Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Gen Z animal enthusiasts propel China's booming pet economy" (Xinhua/Zhang Zhaoqing)

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New drivers expected to propel China's future economic growth

STORY: New drivers expected to propel China's future economic growth DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI HUI, Senior official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) STORYLINE: New drivers are expected to support China's future economic growth, guest speakers told the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua News Agency. Fu Linghui, spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that developing new drivers should focus not only on emerging industries but also on the transformation of traditional industries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson "After so many years of development, China's industrial development has gradually shifted from low-end manufacturing to more sophisticated mid-to-high-end manufacturing. In recent years, our high-tech industries and

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Japan hosts 1st ministerial to propel Asia-wide zero emission concept

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (R) and Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura attend an inaugural ministerial meeting involving Japan, Australia and Southeast Asian nations in Tokyo on March 4, 2023, aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the fast-growing Asian region based on the Asia Zero Emission Community initiative launched by Japan in 2022.

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Japan hosts 1st ministerial to propel Asia-wide zero emission concept

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (3rd from L) and Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura (2nd from L) attend an inaugural ministerial meeting involving Japan, Australia and Southeast Asian nations in Tokyo on March 4, 2023, aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the fast-growing Asian region based on the Asia Zero Emission Community initiative launched by Japan in 2022.

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Japan hosts 1st ministerial to propel Asia-wide zero emission concept

Japanese Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura speaks in Tokyo on March 4, 2023, during an inaugural ministerial meeting involving Japan, Australia and Southeast Asian nations aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the fast-growing Asian region based on the Asia Zero Emission Community initiative launched by Japan in 2022.

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Japan hosts 1st ministerial to propel Asia-wide zero emission concept

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (C) and Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura (R) attend an inaugural ministerial meeting involving Japan, Australia and Southeast Asian nations in Tokyo on March 4, 2023, aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the fast-growing Asian region based on the Asia Zero Emission Community initiative launched by Japan in 2022.

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Japan hosts 1st ministerial to propel Asia-wide zero emission concept

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura speaks in Tokyo on March 4, 2023, during an inaugural ministerial meeting involving Japan, Australia and Southeast Asian nations aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the fast-growing Asian region based on the Asia Zero Emission Community initiative launched by Japan in 2022.

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Panamanian freighter stranded off Hokkaido

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - A crew member from the Panamanian-registered freighter Propel Progress is rescued by helicopter from the stranded vessel off the coast of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on Nov. 24, 2011. No crew members, all of them Chinese, were injured in the stranding incident.

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Panamanian freighter stranded off Hokkaido

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Photo taken at 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 24, 2011, shows the Panamanian-registered freighter Propel Progress, which was stranded off the coast of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, around 2:30 a.m. the same day. No crew members, all of them Chinese, were injured in the stranding incident.

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Venus probe Akatsuki

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Photo taken at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Sagamihara Campus in Kanagawa Prefecture shows a model of Japanese space probe Akatsuki's thruster, a liquid rocket engine, designed to propel the probe into orbit. Akatsuki was set to go into orbit around Venus by retrofiring the device on Dec. 7, 2010.

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APEC leaders treated to Bangkok boat show

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai oarsmen propel royal boats on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok near the royal palace as part of a display put on for leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum following a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Oct. 20.

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Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer to aid Ethiopia's COVID-19 fight

STORY: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer to aid Ethiopia's COVID-19 fight DATELINE: May 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Huo-Yan Laboratory for COVID-19 testing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EYUEL FIKRU, Ethiopian health expert 3. various of health experts doing research 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SARON TAMIRAT, BGI Health Ethiopia PLC Administration Director 5. various of health experts working STORYLINE: BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech company, has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The BGI Health Ethiopia administers Huo-Yan Air Lab inside the premises of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia's main international hub and Africa's busiest and leading gateway. Eyuel Fikru, one of the Ethiopian health experts working as local team coordinator at the Huo-Yan Air Lab, said the company has introduced the latest technologi

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE COMPANY-COVID-19 TESTING LAB

(220517) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows a biological laboratory engineer working in the inflatable COVID-19 testing lab Huo-Yan Air Lab at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd., has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer endeavors to drive Ethiopia's fight against COVID-19

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE COMPANY-COVID-19 TESTING LAB

(220517) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows samples for COVID-19 tests in the inflatable COVID-19 testing lab Huo-Yan Air Lab at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd., has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer endeavors to drive Ethiopia's fight against COVID-19

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE COMPANY-COVID-19 TESTING LAB

(220517) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows BGI Health Ethiopia PLC Administration Director Saron Tamirat speaking during an interview at the inflatable COVID-19 testing lab Huo-Yan Air Lab at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd., has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer endeavors to drive Ethiopia's fight against COVID-19

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE COMPANY-COVID-19 TESTING LAB

(220517) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows Eyuel Fikru, a local team coordinator at the inflatable COVID-19 testing lab Huo-Yan Air Lab, speaking during an interview at Huo-Yan Air Lab at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd., has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer endeavors to drive Ethiopia's fight against COVID-19

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE COMPANY-COVID-19 TESTING LAB

(220517) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows Kominist Asmamaw, a biological laboratory engineer at BGI Health Ethiopia, working in the inflatable COVID-19 testing lab Huo-Yan Air Lab at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd., has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer endeavors to drive Ethiopia's fight against COVID-19

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE COMPANY-COVID-19 TESTING LAB

(220517) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows Kominist Asmamaw, a biological laboratory engineer at BGI Health Ethiopia, working in the inflatable COVID-19 testing lab Huo-Yan Air Lab at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. BGI Health Ethiopia, a subsidiary of China's biotech giant, the BGI Genomics Co., Ltd., has won acclaim for its technology and knowledge transfer endeavors to propel Ethiopia's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese company wins acclaim for technology transfer endeavors to drive Ethiopia's fight against COVID-19

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EU-China GIs deal to propel wine and grape industry in NW China's Ningxia

STORY: EU-China GIs deal to propel wine and grape industry in NW China's Ningxia DATELINE: March 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wine and grape industry in NW China's Ningxia STORYLINE: As an ambitious geographical indications agreement between the European Union (EU) and China took effect on Monday, the wine and grape industry of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is ready to welcome the new development. The landmark agreement on geographical indications (GIs) between the EU and China protects and guarantees the authenticity of 100 GIs from each side. GI sign is used to show the specific geographical origin of a product and identify its qualities or reputation due to that origin. It is an important type of intellectual property right and a quality guarantee. The European products covered by the agreement range from 52 types of wine, 13 kinds of cheese, and various types of fruits, cured meats, and spirits, while Chinese pr

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-TOURISM-INITIATIVE

(220214) -- WINDHOEK, Feb. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the Walk for Love initiative in Windhoek, Namibia, Feb. 13, 2022. Tourism and hospitality operators in Namibia last weekend joined other African countries in the first-ever 'Walk for Love' initiative held to propel the growth of the sector hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Walk for Love, a Pan-African project run in 23 countries, was initiated to create a network pool of operators in the tourism and hospitality sector, said its coordinator Joseph Kafunda. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-TOURISM-INITIATIVE

(220214) -- WINDHOEK, Feb. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the Walk for Love initiative in Windhoek, Namibia, Feb. 13, 2022. Tourism and hospitality operators in Namibia last weekend joined other African countries in the first-ever 'Walk for Love' initiative held to propel the growth of the sector hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Walk for Love, a Pan-African project run in 23 countries, was initiated to create a network pool of operators in the tourism and hospitality sector, said its coordinator Joseph Kafunda. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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Asia-Pacific leaders condemn terror, commit to growth

U.S. President Barack Obama attends a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Manila on Nov. 19, 2015. At the end of their two-day meeting, the leaders of the 21 APEC members condemned recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Egypt and elsewhere, and called for cooperation to propel growth as a way to stem terrorism. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asia-Pacific leaders condemn terror, commit to growth

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Manila on Nov. 19, 2015. At the end of their two-day meeting, the leaders of the 21 APEC members condemned recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Egypt and elsewhere, and called for cooperation to propel growth as a way to stem terrorism. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FUJIGAWA river

A river flowing to the west of Mt. Fuji. The source is Yamanashi River of Kofu (starting from Yatsugatake and Komagatake) and Fuefuki River. The oars used on this river were flat, and shallow boats were designed according to sea gauge. A pole and a net were used to propel the boat when going downstream and upstream, respectively.==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number18‐6‐0]

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Venus probe Akatsuki

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Photo taken at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Sagamihara Campus in Kanagawa Prefecture shows a model of Japanese space probe Akatsuki's thruster, a liquid rocket engine, designed to propel the probe into orbit. Akatsuki was set to go into orbit around Venus by retrofiring the device on Dec. 7, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Panamanian freighter stranded off Hokkaido

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - A crew member from the Panamanian-registered freighter Propel Progress is rescued by helicopter from the stranded vessel off the coast of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on Nov. 24, 2011. No crew members, all of them Chinese, were injured in the stranding incident. (Kyodo)

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Panamanian freighter stranded off Hokkaido

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Photo taken at 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 24, 2011, shows the Panamanian-registered freighter Propel Progress, which was stranded off the coast of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, around 2:30 a.m. the same day. No crew members, all of them Chinese, were injured in the stranding incident. (Kyodo)

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APEC leaders treated to Bangkok boat show

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai oarsmen propel royal boats on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok near the royal palace as part of a display put on for leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum following a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Oct. 20. (Kyodo)

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Honda Motor unveils new Formula One car

LONDON, Jan. 24 Kyodo - Honda Motor Co. and its partners on Jan. 24 unveiled a car they hope will propel them to the top of the Formula One league. The newly formed F-1 racing team, Lucky Strike Reynard BAR (British American Racing) Honda, showed off the new BAR Honda 002 in London. Canada's former Formula I World Champion Jacques Villeneuve (second from L) with his teammate Brazil's Ricardo Zonta (R of Villeneuve) and other team members stood by the new car.