China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery

STORY: China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEREMEW HULUKA, President of Oromia State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: More than 100 experts, scholars, and diplomats exchanged ideas on Friday at Oromia State University (OSU) in Batu Town, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, on improving public sector transformation, public service delivery, human resource development, and capacity building. In his welcoming speech, Geremew Huluka, president of OSU and organizer of the event, said the university has played a vital role in the region's development efforts by building the capacity of the regional government and providing training, reform, and consultancy. Now, its role is going beyond the reg

Chinese language competition held in Ethiopia to celebrate cultural exchanges

STORY: Chinese language competition held in Ethiopia to celebrate cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KORA TUSHUNE, Ethiopia's State Minister of Education 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: The "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Ethiopian college students was held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Wednesday. The competition was jointly hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, the Confucius Institute at Addis Ababa University (AAU) and the Confucius Institute at the FDRE Technical and Vocational Training Institute (TVTI). At the 2024 edition of the final Chinese proficiency competition in Ethiopia, contestants were challenged to deliver a speech, answer two questions related to Chinese culture, and present a talent s

Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia to promote cultural exchanges

STORY: Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia to promote cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia 3. various of the celebration 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BIRUK KEDIR, Director-general of the Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute 5. various of the celebration STORYLINE: The United Nations Chinese Language Day was celebrated in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Friday with a call to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding through learning different languages. The day was marked at the Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute (TVTI) under the theme "Chinese language: connecting cultures through the bridge of mutual learning." The event featured Chinese calligraphy, traditional Chinese music, and acrobatics performed by Ethiopian artists

Travelers find delight in Ethiopian airport's Spring Festival celebration

STORY: Travelers find delight in Ethiopian airport's Spring Festival celebration SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bole International Airport 2. various of special Chinese New Year celebration at the airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MESFIN TASSEW, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: A special Chinese New Year celebration was organized recently at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, for travelers. The event marked the resumption of celebrations after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the lunar Chinese calendar, the New Year of 2024 started on Feb. 10. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MESFIN TASSEW, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines "The Chinese people are our good friends, our good customers, and we are here to join them in celebrating the New Year holidays and to say congratu

China's cultural show entertains passengers at Ethiopia's railway station

STORY: China's cultural show entertains passengers at Ethiopia's railway station SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:56 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Furi Labu Railway Station and the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NUHAMIT MENGISTU, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic/Chinese): TEMESGEN YITAYEW, Student at Addis Ababa University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ABDI ZENEBE, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Share Company STORYLINE: Train passengers on Saturday were left excited as a cultural troupe from central China's Henan Province staged a colorful show at Furi Labu Railway Station, west of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The cultural show at the Chinese-built railway station entertained passengers from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa city of Ethiopia and neighboring Djibouti. The show, as part of the Chinese New Year ce

Chinese troupe wins Ethiopians' hearts with stunning performance

STORY: Chinese troupe wins Ethiopians' hearts with stunning performance SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. Various of the performance 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KEBEDE KASSA, Local resident 4. Various of the performance 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU NA, Chief director of the show 6. Scenes of the venue STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent "To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon, to promote the friendship between China and Ethiopia, an art troupe from central China's Henan Province has been invited to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to present a series of splendid art performances. The art performances will include some traditional Chinese martial arts, acrobatics, Sichuan opera face-changing, and also some local traditional Ethiopian dances." Welcoming the guests at the event, Shen Qinmin, minister counselor at the Chin

Chinese community in Ethiopia celebrates 74th founding anniversary of PRC

STORY: Chinese community in Ethiopia celebrates 74th founding anniversary of PRC DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MONIQUE NSANZABAGANWA, Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MULATU TESHOME, Former Ethiopian President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister-counselor at Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia 5. various of the event STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Ethiopia on Tuesday celebrated the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1. The event, held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, was attended by representatives of different African countries, senior African Union (AU) officials, Ethiopian government officials, members of the diplomatic missions in Ethiopia, as well as representatives of the Chinese community in Ethiopia. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MONIQUE NSANZABAGANWA, Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission

Ethiopian girl excels at contest that depicts dreams via drawings, space

STORY: Ethiopian girl excels at contest that depicts dreams via drawings, space DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abigail Berhanemeskel receiving the prize 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABIGAIL BERHANEMESKEL, Second prize winner of the painting competition 3. various of Berhanemeskel receiving the prize 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: An artwork by Ethiopian teenager Abigail Berhanemeskel has won second prize in the "My Dream" painting competition, which aimed to promote people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in space exploration between China and Africa. Her colorful art piece, titled "Her Hope," was one of 2,000 artworks created by African teenagers who expressed their dreams through their drawings. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABIGAIL BERHANEMESKEL, Second prize winner of "My Dream" painting competition "I found out about this painting competition, being about space

Ethiopia inaugurates Chinese-built major road project in capital

STORY: Ethiopia inaugurates Chinese-built major road project in capital DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ADANECH ABIEBIE, Addis Ababa city Mayor 3. various of the newly built road 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: Ethiopia on Monday inaugurated a Chinese-built major road project in the capital city Addis Ababa. The Alexander Pushkin Square-Gotera Interchange Road, a 3.8-kilometer road incorporating three segments and a two-lane 320-meter tunnel, was contracted by China First Highway Engineering Co., LTD (CFHEC). At the inauguration ceremony, Adanech Abiebie, Addis Ababa city mayor, thanked the Chinese side for their support in building the project, which will tremendously improve traffic flow in the city. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ADANECH ABIEBIE, Addis Ababa city mayor "This road project, in addition to setting a

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE-BUILT MAJOR ROAD PROJECT-INAUGURATION

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE-BUILT MAJOR ROAD PROJECT-INAUGURATION

(220816) -- ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Shen Qinmin, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the Alexander Pushkin Square-Gotera Interchange Road Project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Aug. 15, 2022. Ethiopia on Monday inaugurated a Chinese-built major road project in the capital Addis Ababa. The Alexander Pushkin Square-Gotera Interchange Road Project, which is a 3.8 km road that incorporates three segments and construction of a two-lane 320 meters tunnel, was contracted by China First Highway Engineering Co., LTD (CFHEC). TO GO WITH "Ethiopia inaugurates Chinese-built major road project in capital" (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

Chinese director of film 'Tokyo Newcomer'

Chinese director of film 'Tokyo Newcomer'

BEIJING, China - Jiang Qinmin, Chinese director of the film ''Tokyo Newcomer,'' poses with a poster of the movie at his studio in Beijing on March 29, 2012. The movie is about a young Chinese student who learns about Japanese society through the game of Go. (Kyodo)