Chinese language contest held in Zagreb

STORY: Chinese language contest held in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JURICA PAVICIC, Vice-rector for International and Inter-institutional Cooperation at the University of Zagreb 4. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb hosted the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition on Saturday. The competition included Chinese speeches, knowledge quizzes and talent shows. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia "Today's competition, I think, is the right moment, and we open the window for Croatian young people to connect more with China. We are pleased to know that in the last few years, there are a few other Chinese competitions that gained good results, and they have a chance

Croatian students impressed by Chinese embassy's open day event in Zagreb

STORY: Croatian students impressed by Chinese embassy's open day event in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Embassy in Croatia 2. various of Qi Qianjin, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia, giving a lecture about Chinese foreign policy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 4. various of cultural performances 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRUNO OSTOJIC, President of the Diplomatic Club of the Libertas International University 6. various of students participating in cultural activities 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAKOV ZUCIC, President of the Diplomatic Club at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb 8. various of students playing Chinese chess game 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MAK OSTOJIC, Student at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Croatia held an open day event in Zagreb on Wednesday, enriching loca

Chinese folk dance, musical performance presented in Zagreb

STORY: Chinese folk dance, musical performance presented in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese folk dance, musical performance 2. SOUNDBITE (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. various of Chinese folk dance, musical performance STORYLINE: A Chinese folk dance and musical performance staged at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM) on Friday attracted over 500 audience members. During the one-hour performance, the Hangzhou Song and Dance Troupe from China's Zhejiang Province showcased Chinese folk dances and performed music using traditional Chinese musical instruments. Qi Qianjin, the Chinese ambassador to Croatia, former Croatian deputy Prime Minister Ante Simonic and ZSEM Dean Mato Njavro were also present at the performance. SOUNDBITE (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia "It is a splendid night. We are honored to invite the artists from

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CROATIA-ZAGREB-UNIVERSITY-SINOLOGY-DEGREE

(240328) -- ZAGREB, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Qi Qianjin, Chinese ambassador to Croatia, addresses a launching ceremony at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia, March 27, 2024. The University of Zagreb has elevated the minor in sinology to a major to become the first institution of higher education in Croatia to confer degrees in sinology. (Xinhua/Li Xuejun)

University of Zagreb to confer sinology major degrees

STORY: University of Zagreb to confer sinology major degrees SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 3. various of the launching ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): DOMAGOJ TONCINIC, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zagreb 5. various of the launching ceremony 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): IVANA BULJAN, Head of the Department of Sinology at the University of Zagreb 7. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: The University of Zagreb has elevated the minor in sinology to a major to become the first institution of higher education in Croatia to confer degrees in sinology. Qi Qianjin, Chinese ambassador to Croatia, and Tomislav Bolanca, vice rector of the university, attended a launching ceremony Wednesday at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the university. Addressing the

International Tourism Fair opens in Zagreb

STORY: International Tourism Fair opens in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the International Tourism Fair in Zagreb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): DAMJANA DOMANOVAC, Director of the International Tourism Fair in Zagreb 3. various of the Chinese exhibition booth 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador in Croatia 5. various of the Chinese exhibition booth 6. various of the fair STORYLINE: The International Tourism Fair opened in the Croatian capital Zagreb on Thursday. The three-day event aims to present Croatia to the world and the world to Croatia through presentations, promotions, and lectures. This year's fair attracted exhibitors from 14 countries, including those from China, Spain, Lithuania, and Sri Lanka, which participated in the tourism fair for the first time. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): DAMJANA DOMANOVAC, Director of the International Tourism Fair in Zagreb "This is the 11th edition

Chinese Embassy in Zagreb hosts Open Day to welcome Croatian college students

STORY: Chinese Embassy in Zagreb hosts Open Day to welcome Croatian college students SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KRESIMIR JURAK, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KAJLA WILLEMS, Student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MAK OSTOJIC, Student 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STJEPAN BENDKUS, Student STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Croatia hosted an Open Day on Thursday, welcoming teachers and students from the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Political Science. This event provided Croatian students with an opportunity to gain insights into Chinese foreign policy, culture, and the workings of the embassy. Qi Qianjin, Chinese ambassador to Croatia, delivered a lecture on China's foreign policy and Sino-Croatian relations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chi

Hikvision Adriatic opens its first office in Croatia

STORY: Hikvision Adriatic opens its first office in Croatia SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese ambassador in Croatia, Qi Qianjin, arriving and symbolically opening the new office 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN JIAN, General manager of Hikvision Adriatic 3. various of Hikvison's products 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTUN BUTERIN, Marketing manager of Hikvision Adriatic STORYLINE: Hikvision Adriatic, a regional branch of China's Hikvision company, the world's largest supplier of video surveillance products, opened its first office in Zagreb on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN JIAN, General manager of Hikvision Adriatic "It is a big step for our Adriatic team from Hikvision because it means that we have a second branch office in the Adriatic region and this means that we will have more resources to develop the Croatian market and also the regional market." In 2009, Hikvision established its headquarter

Chinese embassy in Croatia joins charity event in Zagreb

STORY: Chinese embassy in Croatia joins charity event in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the charity event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. various of the charity event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANITA PRKA DJURASIC, IWCZ communications manager 5. various of the charity event STORYLINE: The International Women's Club Zagreb (IWCZ) organized a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, with supports of embassies and Croatian organizations in Zagreb, capital of Croatia. All proceeds of the Christmas Bazaar will be donated to the Association of Multiple Sclerosis in Croatia, which promotes treatment, research and protection for people who are suffering from serious disease. The Chinese embassy also attended the charity event. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia "The Chinese embassy is quite pleased to join today's Christmas Bazaar organized by the Internat

Zagreb police chief hails joint Chinese-Croatian police patrol

STORY: Zagreb police chief hails joint Chinese-Croatian police patrol DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of joint police patrol of Croatian and Chinese police officers at the center railway station in Zagreb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): VELIMIR TISMA, Head of the Prevention Service at the Zagreb Police Department 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 4. various of tourists in Zagreb 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LONG MEIYI, Chinese tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BETTY XIE, Chinese tourist 7. various of a Chinese police officer showing security instructions in the Chinese language 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Croatian): BOZENA HAJOIN, Zegrab resident 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): EDWARD CURRAN, British tourist 10. various of tourists in Zagreb 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): VID DORIC, Local tour guide 12. various of tourists in the city center 13. various of Croatian and Chinese police patrolling in Zagreb STORYLINE: A joint police

China-Croatia joint police patrol to improve security in Croatian tourist cities

STORY: China-Croatia joint police patrol to improve security in Croatian tourist cities DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese police officers arriving at the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 3. Croatian national anthem playing at the ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZORICA LAUSIC, Chief of the International Police Cooperation Division at the Croatian Interior Ministry 6. various of Chinese police officers 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): XU JIANJUN, Chief officer of the Chinese patrol team STORYLINE: Eight Chinese police officers have joined their Croatian counterparts to patrol in four major Croatian tourist cities for one month in order to better serve tourists, especially Chinese tourists, in the country. This year's joint police patrol project was launched on Sunday at the Chinese embassy in Croatia's capital Zagreb

Croatia-China business forum held in Zagreb

STORY: Croatia-China business forum held in Zagreb DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants at the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Silva Stipic Kobali, director of Business Internationalization Centre at Croatian Chamber of Economy 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 4. various of participants at the forum STORYLINE: A business forum co-organized by the Croatian Economic Chamber and the visiting economic and trade delegation from northwest China's Shaanxi Province was held at the Croatian Chamber of Economy in Zagreb on Monday. Representatives of over 10 Chinese companies and nearly 20 Croatian companies held business-to-business meetings after the forum. In 2014, the Croatian Chamber of Economy started to strengthen economic relations with several Chinese provinces. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SILVA STIPIC KOBALI, Director of Business Internationalization Centre at Croatian Chamber of Economy "Delegation

1st China Film Festival held in Croatia

STORY: 1st China Film Festival held in Croatia DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of officials arriving at the China Film Festival in Zagreb, Croatia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRESIMIR JURAK, Director, Confucius Institute at University of Zagreb 3. various of the China Film Festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHANG XIAOBEI, President, European Times Cultural Media Group 5. shot film posters on display 6. shot of the audience 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia STORYLINE: The first China Film Festival opened in the Croatian capital Zagreb on Wednesday evening, bringing some of the most popular Chinese modern film productions to Croatian filmgoers for the first time. The event is co-organized by the European Times Culture Media Group and the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRESIMIR JURAK, Director, Confucius Institute at University of Zagreb "The Confucius Institute at the Un

Zagreb hosts Croatia-China Business Forum

STORY: Zagreb hosts Croatia-China Business Forum DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of officials and entrepreneurs at a business forum in Zagreb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): TOMISLAV RADOS, Vice president of Croatian Chamber of Economy 3. various of officials and entrepreneurs at the business forum in Zagreb 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia STORYLINE: Over 40 company representatives attended the Croatia-China Business Forum held in Zagreb on Friday, the first in three years. Addressing the event, Tomislav Rados, vice president of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, stressed the importance of bilateral economic cooperation and trade between Croatia and China. Rados recalled examples of successful cooperation between the two countries, including the Peljesac Bridge and the Senj Wind Farm. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): TOMISLAV RADOS, Vice president of Croatian Chamber of Economy "The construction of the Peljesac Bridge i

Huawei "Seeds for the Future" program holds closing ceremony in Zagreb

STORY: Huawei "Seeds for the Future" program holds closing ceremony in Zagreb DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students getting their certificate at the ceremony in Zagreb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK DJURANEC, Student representative 3. various of officials and a speech via video link of the Croatian ambassador in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHANG QIMING, CEO of Huawei Technologies Croatia 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia STORYLINE: The fourth Huawei "Seeds for the Future" program in Zagreb wrapped up on Monday. This year, 29 students from top Croatian universities participated in the program. It's the largest number since the program was initiated in the country in 2019. During the week-long event, students had an opportunity to learn about the latest technologies, and to get closer to Huawei and its business. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK DJURANEC, Student representative "I think this w

Croatia, China launch 3rd joint police patrol to better serve tourists

STORY: Croatia, China launch 3rd joint police patrol to better serve tourists DATELINE: July 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of police officers attending the launching ceremony of the joint police patrol STORYLINE: Croatia and China on Saturday announced the launch of a third joint police patrol after a two-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The patrol in Croatia would mark the first time for Chinese police to carry out patrol missions overseas since the onset of the pandemic. During the launching ceremony at the Chinese Embassy in Croatia, Ambassador Qi Qianjin said Croatia is the first Central and Eastern European country to conduct a joint police patrol with China to better protect the interests of Chinese tourists and overseas Chinese in Croatia. The move would deepen bilateral cooperation in tourism, law enforcement and security, he said. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations b

"Chinese Bridge" language competition held online in Croatia

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language competition held online in Croatia DATELINE: June 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:55 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Croatian girls opening the competition 2. various of the Chinese ambassador and president of the University of Zagreb 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador in Croatia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): DAMIR BORAS, President of the University of Zagreb 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): EMA DUJMOVIC, 10-year-old girl who is learning the Chinese language 6. various of performances from competitors shown in videos STORYLINE: The 21st "Chinese Bridge" language competition for foreign college students and the 15th such competition for secondary school students in Croatia were successfully held via video on Saturday. Young pupils and students participated this year in the competition to win the first prize - a scholarship to study for half of a semester in China. The competition was organized by the Confucius Institute at the Univ

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CROATIA-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-MEETING

(220210) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandrokovic (L) meets with Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Qi Qianjin in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 9, 2022. (Patrik Macek/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

CROATIA-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-MEETING

CROATIA-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-MEETING

(220210) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandrokovic (R) meets with Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Qi Qianjin in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 9, 2022. (Patrik Macek/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

CROATIA-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-MEETING

CROATIA-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-MEETING

(220210) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandrokovic (L) meets with Chinese Ambassador to Croatia Qi Qianjin in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 9, 2022. (Patrik Macek/PIXSELL via Xinhua)