Chinese EVs gaining popularity in Iraq

STORY: Chinese EVs gaining popularity in Iraq SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of sales of Chinese EVs in Iraq 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU KHALID AL-AQILI, Iraqi customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI AL-RUBAIE, Sales Manager, Nahj al-Iraq company, an exclusive agent for China's GWM in Iraq 4. various of Iraqi customers STORYLINE: The demand for Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in Iraq's automotive market has been increasing during the past few years. Many Iraqis believe that Chinese EVs feature high quality and affordability. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU KHALID AL-AQILI, Iraqi customer "Chinese electric cars have entered Iraq, and we have never seen these cars before. We only heard about them. I've come to see the cars and learn about their respectable features. I find that the cars have many benefits from the exterior parts to the ignition system. The car is of high quality and there is a favorable sales poli

Iraqis praise Belt and Road Initiative for bolstering global development, justice, and peace

STORY: Iraqis praise Belt and Road Initiative for bolstering global development, justice, and peace DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraq 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DR. AQIL HAMDAN, Professor at al-Mustansiriyah University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HAIDER AL-RUBAIE, Head of the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ANWAR AL-BAHADLI, Member of Popular Movement of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Port of al-Faw in Iraq STORYLINE: Scholars and observers in Iraq have spoken highly of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Aqil Hamdan, a university professor, said that the BRI is a modern economic system that aims to move developing countries to a better condition. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DR. AQIL HAMDAN, Professor at Al-Mustansiriyah University in Iraq "Going back to our region, the Arab Gulf region, most of the countries in the Arab Gulf region have joined (the Belt and Road Initiative) and one of the most

Iraq holds first Chinese Proficiency Test

STORY: Iraq holds first Chinese Proficiency Test DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:33 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIDER AL-RUBAIE, Head of the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALAA MOHAMMED, Engineer and owner of an advertising company 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ZAHRAA HADI, Chinese learner 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): SHAMS HAIDER, Chinese learner 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): SAJJAD AL-QAZZAZ, Teacher of the Chinese language and director of public relations at the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association 6. various of candidates participating in the HSK STORYLINE: The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) was held in Baghdad on Saturday for the first time, allowing Chinese language learners in the country to take the exam without traveling outside. The test was held at the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association in cooperation with the Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd., with the participation of 12 students, including three women. The par

Demand for books on China keeps growing in Iraq

STORY: Demand for books on China keeps growing in Iraq DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street "al-Mutanabi" 2. various of book stores 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SALAM RAHMAN, Owner of a bookstore in al-Mutanabi Street in Baghdad 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AQEEL AL-RUBAIE, Professor in politics at the Baghdad-based Imam Jaafar al-Sadiq University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMED JAMIL, Professor of anthropology and sociology at Baghdad-based al-Mustansiriyah University STORYLINE: The bustling street "al-Mutanabi" in downtown Baghdad, a unique cultural area and a bookselling center, has witnessed a growing demand for books on China over the years. Nowadays, writings on China are among the top-selling items. Many Iraqi people attribute the increasing interest in China to the deepening bilateral ties, especially the growing cooperation within the Belt and Road framework. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SALAM RAHMAN, Owner of a bookstore in al-Mutan