Israel's top court rules Jewish ultra-Orthodox must begin being drafted into army

STORY: Israel's top court rules Jewish ultra-Orthodox must begin being drafted into army SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protesting in Bnei Brak, Israel STORYLINE: The Israeli Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the government must draft ultra-Orthodox men for military service, a decision that threatens to destabilize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government amid the war in Gaza. In a unanimous ruling, the judges concluded that "there is no legal foundation" for the long-standing military exemption granted to Jewish ultra-Orthodox seminary students and that the country's mandatory service laws must also be enforced for ultra-Orthodox men. Referring to Israel's almost nine-month-long war in Gaza, the court said that "at the height of a difficult war, the burden of inequality is more than ever acute." Most Jewish Israeli men and women are required to

Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest

STORY: Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Budapest Airport exterior 2. various of water salute 3. various of plane arriving at airport 4. various of the speeches and welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: The first scheduled passenger flight between Chinese city Guangzhou and the Hungarian capital Budapest, operated by China Southern Airlines, landed at Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Thursday. As a part of the Hungarian government's "Eastern Opening" policy and China's Belt and Road Initiative, the two countries continue to deepen their bilateral ties with Hungary now having more direct flights to China than any other country in Eastern Europe, according to Boglarka Illes, state secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. "We are very pleased that our bilateral relations, our economic and trade relations are also steadily developi

Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary

STORY: Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the independence anniversary celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday in Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. A military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of a country must be done with mutual assistance of all citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future as stipulated in our National Development Plan." Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960, after being colonized by France for over 60 years. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

Cote d'Ivoire, Angola to strengthen bilateral cooperation

STORY: Cote d'Ivoire, Angola to strengthen bilateral cooperation SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cote d'Ivoire and Angola signed 14 agreements on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The deals were signed in Abidjan during a visit to Cote d'Ivoire by Angolan President Joao Lourenco. The agreements cover cooperation in such fields as agriculture, mining and hydrocarbons, sports, water resources management, health, culture, and industry. The signing of the agreements demonstrates the mutual interest of the two nations, said Lourenco during a joint press conference with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. "We want to learn from the experience of each other and develop our economies in the interest of our people," he said. Ouattara welcomed the revitalization of bilateral relations, with the inaugural session of the joint Ivorian-Angolan cooperation co

Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election

STORY: Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now here in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The 14th presidential election is set to vote on Friday. We can see that posters are all over on the streets and polling stations are ready for the upcoming event. Citizens are looking forward to voting for their future president of the country." Spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council Hadi Tahan Nazif said on Thursday that nearly 59,000 polling stations have been set up in more than 95 states for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday. Iran's 14th presidential election, initially set for 2025, was rescheduled following former President Ebrahim Raisi's unexpected death in a helicopter crash on

Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship

STORY: Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of youths at "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TORIN SAMPLES, Student from the University of Washington, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER LEE, Medical student from the University of Michigan, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE WEN, American student at Peking University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONDON THOMAS, American high school student from Washington State, the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LOU KOHLER VOINOV, American student studying at Tsinghua University 8. various of Kuliang 9. various of the event 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MAYA TAN, Student from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the U.S. 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOPHIA DATTA, American student studying at Tsinghua University STORYLINE: Ab

Australian gov't to penalize supermarkets for anti-competitive behavior under crackdown

STORY: Australian gov't to penalize supermarkets for anti-competitive behavior under crackdown SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of supermarket in Australia STORYLINE: Australian supermarket chains will face large fines for anti-competitive behavior under new laws. The federal government on Monday announced it has accepted all the recommendations of a review into the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct and will impose new obligations on large supermarket chains to treat their suppliers fairly. Under the new laws, legislation for which was introduced to parliament by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Monday, the code of conduct will be made mandatory for chains with annual revenue exceeding 5 billion Australian dollars (3.3 billion U.S. dollars) after being voluntary for a decade. Supermarkets will be required to deal with their suppliers in good faith and prevented from penalizing those who complain after the rev

Thailand holds national senate election

STORY: Thailand holds national senate election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the voting STORYLINE: Thailand held the final round of voting for the Senate election in the capital Bangkok on Wednesday, after the five-year term of outgoing senators ended in May. Previously competing at the district and provincial levels across the Southeast Asian country, 2,989 successful candidates advanced to the national Senate election, where they cast votes among themselves to elect the 200-member parliament's upper house, according to the Thai Election Commission (EC). Representing 20 categories of social and professional groups, 10 candidates who receive the most votes from each group will be elected as senators. The vote counting continued until late Wednesday and the EC is expected to announce the official results by July 2. Under the kingdom's 2017 constitution, the new set of senators will no longer

China's Guizhou promotes tea culture, tourism in Bucharest

STORY: China's Guizhou promotes tea culture, tourism in Bucharest SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:09 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourism and tea culture promotion event STORYLINE: A tourism and tea culture promotion event was held at the China Cultural Center in Bucharest on Wednesday to showcase the rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty of China's Guizhou Province. The event featured a cultural and tourism promotion video clip broadcasting, a photo exhibition highlighting Guizhou's cultural and natural landscapes, and activities such as Guizhou tea tasting and drawing traditional Guizhou embroidery models. Chinese Ambassador to Romania Han Chunlin said that the event aims to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Romania through cultural exchanges. He expressed hope that this cultural and tourism platform would foster cultural dialogue and promote exchanges and mutual learning between the t

New quality productive forces draw attention at Summer Davos

STORY: New quality productive forces draw attention at Summer Davos SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Summer Davos 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO HAICHUN, Board member, Trinasolar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEREMY JURGENS, Managing Director, World Economic Forum (WEF) 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMIT SEVAK, CEO, Education Testing Service (ETS) of USA STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "China is striving to foster and strengthen new quality productive forces, so as to accelerate the creation of new dynamics for high-quality development. What does it mean for the country and what could it bring to the world?" First introduced in 2023, new quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity freed from the traditional economic growth mode and productivity development paths. It features high-tech, high efficiency and

American pizzeria owner provides free bread to flood-affected villagers in E China

STORY: American pizzeria owner provides free bread to flood-affected villagers in E China SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: HUANGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the American pizzeria owner and his team making bread 2. various of the American pizzeria owner and his team distributing bread to flood-affected villagers STORYLINE: An American pizzeria owner gives out free bread to over 100 elderly villagers who were relocated due to flooding in east China's Huangshan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Huangshan, China. (XHTV)

China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market

STORY: China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG AIPING, CEO of Moja EV Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOY WANYONYI, Head of business development, Kenya's Associated Vehicle Assemblers 4. various of Neta electric vehicles STORYLINE: Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Zhou Jiang, the overseas business general manager at Neta, told journalists in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, that the firm will initially offer the Neta V model, which will retail for 4 million Kenyan shillings (about 31,000 U.S. dollars) and has a range of about 380 km on a full charge. Neta chose to establish a presence in Kenya because it is a regional economic hub and will serve as a gateway for exporting e-vehicles to the rest of the African c

China-CEEC forum boosts digital cultural trade

STORY: China-CEEC forum boosts digital cultural trade SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum and agreements signing STORYLINE: The 5th China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Cultural and Creative Industry Forum kicked off in Sofia Wednesday, focusing on digital technology's role in cultural trade. Connectivity between China and CEECs in the digital culture market, and fostering business synergy between China and CEECs in cultural industries, are among the topics discussed during the two-day event themed "Digital Technology Promoting Creative Industry and Cultural Trade." During the forum, Beijing International Studies University (BISU) and China Institute for Cultural Trade Research (CICTR) signed cooperative agreements with Bulgarian and Serbian counterparts respectively. Previous editions of the forum were held in Belgrade (Serbia, 2016), Beijing (China, 2017), Lodz and Kat

Flood relief efforts underway in east China's Leping

STORY: Flood relief efforts underway in east China's Leping SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: LEPING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Leping 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Leping STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent "I am currently in Leping City of east China's Jiangxi Province. Due to continuous heavy rain, local river levels have risen, and some low-lying villages have been flooded. In severely affected areas, roads are submerged, and the ground floors of some houses are half underwater. Currently, local authorities have activated emergency flood control and disaster relief plans, relocated residents from high-risk areas, and organized rescue teams to carry out operations and transport supplies. Now, let's take a look at the current situation." Flood-stranded residents have been moved to upper floors of their homes. Rescue teams are using rubber boats to deliver food and

Stunning martial arts dance staged over Shenzhen skyline

STORY: Stunning martial arts dance staged over Shenzhen skyline SHOOTING DATE: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the martial arts and dance STORYLINE: Emei martial arts master Ling Yun and young dancer Wang Taorui showcased a mesmerizing dance performance over the skyline in Shenzhen, China, fusing tradition and modernity. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenzhen, China. (XHTV)

Rare monkey breastfeeding caught on camera in SW China

STORY: Rare monkey breastfeeding caught on camera in SW China SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the infrared camera footage of a Francois' leaf monkey breastfeeding her cub STORYLINE: Check out this rare infrared camera footage of a Francois' leaf monkey breastfeeding her cub. The species is one of China's most endangered wild animals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

Dutch Royal Palace in Amsterdam unveils rare exhibition on its roof artworks

STORY: Dutch Royal Palace in Amsterdam unveils rare exhibition on its roof artworks SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press preview of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam held a press preview on Wednesday for an exhibition, inviting visitors to discover the rich history and architectural splendor of the palace's roof. This special exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to take a closer look at the artworks that are normally on the roof of the palace. The artworks include the weather vane, the bronze statue of Prudentia, the copper imperial crown that has been removed from the roof for the first time since it was placed there in the 17th century, and 24 original bells from the palace carillon. The artworks on the roof showcase both the history of Amsterdam and the craftsmanship of the 17th century. The exhibition will be open to the public from June 29 to September 22. Xinhua New

Evidence of overcapacity claim weak: UK economic historian

STORY: Evidence of overcapacity claim weak: UK economic historian SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: Renowned UK economic historian Adam Tooze argues that evidence of "overcapacity" in China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is weak. He made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua at the 2024 Summer Davos in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian. Tooze, director of the European Institute at Columbia University, says Europe and the U.S. are lagging behind China in developing the EV industry. During its process of accelerating the green energy transition, China witnessed the emergence of world-beating firms that are low-cost, high-quality with extraordinary supply chains. "It's hard to see that as evidence of 'overcapacity'," says Tooze. SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM TOOZE, Director of the European Institute at Columbia University "If you look at the areas which are most political, I think the evidence (of 'overcapacity')

Data center in China's Hunan utilizes cold lake water for cooling

STORY: Data center in China's Hunan utilizes cold lake water for cooling SHOOTING TIME: recent DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dongjiang Lake 2. various of the Dongjiang Lake big data center 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI JIANJUN, Chairman of Hunan Cloudnest Information Technology Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU MOPING, Deputy director of the local environmental protection bureau STORYLINE: In Zixing City, China's Hunan Province, the Dongjiang Lake big data center hosts over 36,000 servers from the country's top information platforms. To maintain optimal temperatures and prevent malfunctions, the servers are cooled using cold water from Dongjiang Lake, located a few kilometers away. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI JIANJUN, Chairman of Hunan Cloudnest Information Technology Co., Ltd. "After pumping up the lake water, we use plate heat exchangers and pipelines to bring the cold air carried by the pumped cold water to coo

Türkiye's Istanbul receives nearly 7 mln foreign visitors in Jan-May

STORY: Türkiye's Istanbul receives nearly 7 mln foreign visitors in Jan-May SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of tourists in Istanbul STORYLINE: Türkiye's Istanbul received nearly 7 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, setting a new record for foreign arrivals, according to data released by the Culture and Tourism Ministry on Wednesday. The data showed that the number of foreign visitors to Istanbul increased by 10.31 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The metropolis welcomed 1.7 million foreign travelers in May alone, marking an 11.48 percent rise from last year and the highest number for the month. In May, the largest number of visitors to Istanbul came from Russia, followed by Germany, the United States, and Iran, according to the data. Meanwhile, in separate data, the ministry reported that from January to May,

Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day

STORY: Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event (source: MRTV) STORYLINE: Myanmar authorities on Wednesday burnt seized narcotics in Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi and over 20 townships to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Information Team of the State Administration Council reported. A total of 77 kinds of narcotics and chemicals were burnt on the occasion, the report said. The burnt narcotics included 1,366 kg of opium, 2,178 kg of heroin, 239 million stimulant tablets, 23,393 kg of ICE, 1,775 kg of kratom powder, 1,257 kg of cannabis, 4,165 kg of ketamine and 12 kg of brown opium powder, it said. In his World Drug Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is facing challenges related to opium poppy cultivation, synthetic drug producti

From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world

STORY: From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world SHOOTING TIME: June 25/27, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent "From artificial intelligence to electric vehicles, China's progress made in science and technology and green transformation has impressed many participants at the Summer Davos. What could the country's technological advancement and high-quality development bring to the world?

Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad

STORY: Syria open to initiatives for improving relations with Türkiye: Assad SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria (Courtesy of Syrian Presidency Media) STORYLINE: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that his country remains open to initiatives regarding its relationship with Türkiye, emphasizing Syria's sovereignty over its territories and its commitment to fighting terrorist groups. Assad made these remarks during a meeting with Alexander Lavrentiev, the special envoy of the Russian President to Syria, in Damascus. Assad highlighted the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and combating terrorism as the basis for any effort to improve Syrian-Turkish relations. Lavrentiev expressed Russia's support for initiatives involving Syria and Türkiye, noting favorable con

Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed

STORY: Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 4. various of protests STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto termed Tuesday's street protests in the East African nation as treasonous, noting that his government will soon provide an expeditious response to the situation. In his televised address to the nation, Ruto said the government has mobilized all its resources to ensure the situation does not occur again "at whatever cost." He directed security organs to use all means possible to thwart any threats to the country's national security. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "It is possible that the criminals who reigned terror on innocent people and attempted to challenge our l

Time-lapse photography records epiphyllum blooming at summer night

STORY: Time-lapse photography records epiphyllum blooming at summer night SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:15 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: NATURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of epiphyllum blooming STORYLINE: Time-lapse: Witness the breathtaking moment of epiphyllum blooming in Kunming, Yunnan Province, Southwest China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon

STORY: ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Makary Integrated Health Center 2. various of Inna Abaicho and her son 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child 4. various of Abanchime Kachalla 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABANCHIME KACHALLA, chief of Makary Integrated Health Center 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JOSEPHINE GUINA'A, Supervisor of malnutrition ward at Makary Integrated Health Center STORYLINE: It dawned bright and sunny in Makary locality of Cameroon's Far North region. Inna Abaicho was among the first to arrive with her son at Makary Integrated Health Center. The child is 14 months but looks skinny because of poor nutrition. Malnutrition comes with symptoms involving weight loss, reduced appetite, and tiredness and the boy shows such signs. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child "I

1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines

STORY: 1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINA FRASCO, Philippine Tourism Secretary 4. various of the forum 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: The First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific kicked off on Wednesday in the central Philippine city of Lapu-Lapu. The event, jointly organized by the UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the Philippine government, has gathered more than 500 participants from around the world. Secretary General of the UN Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili stressed the importance of gastronomy in tourism in his speech, saying the forum serves as a platform for participants to share their ideas. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor "Gastronomy pr

Yemen's Houthi group claims home-made hypersonic missile attack on ship in Arabian Sea

STORY: Yemen's Houthi group claims home-made hypersonic missile attack on ship in Arabian Sea SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Houthi group launching a missile in an undisclosed location (source: Houthi group) STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. The Houthis released a video statement purporting to show the launch of the missile, dubbed "Hadim 2," without disclosing the exact timing of the attack. The video depicts a long, yellow rocket with Roman numerals on its fins, launched from a mobile platform in an unidentified desert location. The statement described the Hadim 2 as a solid-fuel hypersonic ballistic missile manufactured by Houthi military facilities. The group said this marked the first public revelation of the missile, used to target the Israeli-related c

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte appointed as NATO secretary general

STORY: Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte appointed as NATO secretary general SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of NATO headquarters in Brussels 2. various of NATO exercise BALTOPS 2024 in Gotland, Sweden 3. various of NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise Ramstein Legacy in Romania STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Council decided to appoint outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO said in a statement Wednesday. The statement said Rutte will assume his duties as NATO's secretary general on Oct. 1, when Jens Stoltenberg's term expires after ten years at the helm of the alliance. On June 19, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis officially announced his withdrawal from the race for NATO's secretary general. Consequently, Rutte has gained the support of all 32 member countries. The Netherlands is a founding memb

Giant pandas leave hometown for U.S.

STORY: Giant pandas leave hometown for U.S. SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony 2. various of the pandas STORYLINE: Two giant pandas departed from Ya'an City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday evening, embarking on a 10-year international giant panda protection cooperation in the United States. It marks a new round of giant panda protection cooperation between the two countries, following the agreement signed in February between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo. Yun Chuan, a 5-year-old male, and Xin Bao, a 4-year-old female, were selected from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP). The duo are accompanied by experienced breeders and veterinarians during the journey. The pair will transit through Hong Kong and are scheduled to arrive in the United States on Thursday. The CCRCGP has conduct

China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees

STORY: China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Dalian, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) 2. various of China's Liaoning Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX ZHAVORONKOV, CEO, Insilico Medicine, the U.S. 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 8. various of China 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine 11. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Ch

Exhibitors seek opportunities at China-Eurasia Expo

STORY: Exhibitors seek opportunities at China-Eurasia Expo SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th China-Eurasia Expo STORYLINE: The 8th China-Eurasia Expo commenced Wednesday at Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center. It is themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation." It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions, and international organizations. Showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products, the expo will run until Sunday. Since 2011, the China-Eurasia Expo has successfully hosted seven sessions. The expo serves as a platform, facilitating exchanges and collaboration among countries in Asia and Europe. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi, China. (XHTV)

China's automotive industry development impressive: Japanese engineer

STORY: China's automotive industry development impressive: Japanese engineer SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Uchino Ryuji working at his company 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): UCHINO RYUJI, Senior advisor of Manufacturing Management Department, Cangzhou branch of Tianjin Yazaki Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. 3. various of Uchino Ryuji test driving China's new energy vehicles 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): UCHINO RYUJI, Senior advisor of Manufacturing Management Department, Cangzhou branch of Tianjin Yazaki Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. 5. various of China's automotive industry STORYLINE: Thirty-nine-year-old Uchino Ryuji, from Kyushu, Japan, serves as senior advisor at the Cangzhou branch of Tianjin Yazaki Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. In Dec. 2020, he arrived in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province. China's long history and rich cultural heritage have fueled his passion for this land. Beyond the convenience of

Qatar offshore oil, gas project under construction by Chinese company

STORY: Qatar offshore oil, gas project under construction by Chinese company SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: TIANJIN/QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the project STORYLINE: The Qatar ISND 5-2 project, undertaken by China's Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (COOEC), commenced construction at a manufacturing base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday. The project includes the design, procurement, construction, transportation, installation, commissioning, and modification of on-duty platform facilities for three jacket platforms weighing approximately 1,300 tonnes each, nine sub-sea pipelines, five umbilical cables, four sub-sea modules, and the transportation of equipment and materials to the project site. This marks a new milestone in China's offshore EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) capabilities and has significant implications for high-quality oil and gas cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiat

China, Vietnam open new border gate pair

STORY: China, Vietnam open new border gate pair SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: FANGCHENGGANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony and vehicles passing 2. various of the customs STORYLINE: China and Vietnam officially opened a new cross-border gate pair, including the customs gate of Lihuo-Bac Phong Sinh, linking the Dongzhong in China and the Hoanh Mo in Vietnam. The construction and upgrade of the Dongzhong border, including Lihuo customs gate, started in July 2019 and were accepted and approved in September 2023, involving a total investment of 1.614 billion yuan (about 222 million U.S. dollars). The border gate pair is expected to help shorten transport time and reduce costs for businesses. It will also facilitate immigration and trade, and step up people-to-people exchanges. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fangchenggang, China. (XHTV)

Indonesian woman embraces rural life in China

STORY: Indonesian woman embraces rural life in China SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:48 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cuianpu Village and Yang Shuxian 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei STORYLINE: In Cuianpu Village, Anping County in north China's Hebei Province, 33-year-old Indonesian woman Yang Shuxian skillfully works with her husband Wang Qin in their factory, producing wire mesh. Yang Shuxian, an Indonesian Chinese from Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, married Wang Qin in 2018 and moved to China afterward. Six years later, she has fully integrated into this typical northern Chinese village an

Fantastic edible "book" at int'l skills competition

STORY: Fantastic edible "book" at int'l skills competition SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:13 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cake STORYLINE: Take a closer look at an edible "book" in the baking category at the second Belt and Road International Skills Competition in China's Chongqing. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

PepsiCo Greater China CEO confident in long-term development of Chinese market

STORY: PepsiCo Greater China CEO confident in long-term development of Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of PepsiCo's plant 2. various of the Summer Davos 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC 4. various of China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC 2. various of ground-breaking ceremony of PepsiCo's food production base in Xi'an 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC STORYLINE: CEO of PepsiCo Greater China and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC Anne Tse has expressed her company's commitment to the long-term development of the Chinese market. In an interview with Xinhua during the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, Tse says

China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species

STORY: China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Qinghai Lake 2. various of the naked carp 3. various of the Qinghai Lake 4. various of birds at the Qinghai Lake STORYLINE: Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, has seen a positive growth of a rare fish species thanks to ecological protection. The naked carp, known as "Huangyu" in China, is endemic to Qinghai Lake. The fish is not only critical to the existence of local bird species, but also to the ecological balance of the highland lake. Due to overfishing and environmental deterioration, the population of naked carp declined sharply in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2002, Qinghai Lake only had 2,592 tonnes of naked carp. In order to protect the species and restore the environment, the province banned naked carp fishing in Qinghai Lake and nearby rivers in 2003. Qinghai has also closed the lake six

Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia

STORY: Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of the center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 3. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 5. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZHEN, President of Guang' anmen Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine STORYLINE: The Lancang-Mekong Cambodia TCM Center for Diagnosis, Treatment and Cultural Exchange was launched in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. Located within the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, the center is aimed at promoting Traditional Chines

DR Congo president lays foundation stone for Chinese-built ring roads project

STORY: DR Congo president lays foundation stone for Chinese-built ring roads project SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:45 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ALEXIS GISARO MUVUNI, DRC's Minister of State for Infrastructure and Public Works 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ZHAO BIN, Chinese ambassador to DRC 4. various of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi laying the foundation stone for the construction project STORYLINE: The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction of Kinshasa's ring roads project, one of the priority infrastructure projects within the cooperation package of "resource for projects" between the DRC and China. During the ceremony, attended by high-ranking personalities, including Prime Minister Judith Tuluka Suminwa, President Tshisekedi, driving a wheel loader hi

174 migrants deported from Libya to Nigeria

STORY: 174 migrants deported from Libya to Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the migrants 2. various of the migrants departing STORYLINE: A total of 174 migrants were deported from Libya to Nigeria on Tuesday with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to a Libyan official. Muhammad Baraida, an assistant for security affairs with the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department, told Xinhua that the repatriated migrants were mostly women "who tested positive for infectious and chronic diseases." The migrants were deported through IOM's Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program, which facilitates the return of migrants stranded in Libya to their countries of origin. Baraida added that the voluntary repatriation was carried out in collaboration with IOM and the Nigerian embassy in Libya. Since the 2011 downfall of late leader Muammar Gadd

Freight throughput at China's Horgos Port exceeds 17 mln tonnes in Jan-May

STORY: Freight throughput at China's Horgos Port exceeds 17 mln tonnes in Jan-May SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Horgos highway port 2. various of a China-Europe freight train in operation 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIANG HAO, Manager of Horgos Haocheng International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The freight volume passing through the Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 17.518 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, an increase of 12 percent year-on-year, according to Horgos customs. A total of 3,248 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains passed through Horgos Port during the period, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percent. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIANG HAO, Manager of Horgos Haocheng International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. "The business environment at Horgos Port has been improving. In the first five months of this year, our co

Lotus flowers in full bloom at foot of China's Mount Huashan

STORY: Lotus flowers in full bloom at foot of China's Mount Huashan SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:13 LOCATION: HUAYIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of lotus flowers STORYLINE: In Huayin City, nestled at the foot of Mount Huashan in northwest China, lotus flowers are in full bloom. The majestic mountain and beautiful flowers create a breathtaking natural landscape. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Huayin, China. (XHTV)

Hebei through foreign eyes: A Pakistani woman's happy life in rural China

STORY: Hebei through foreign eyes: A Pakistani woman's happy life in rural China SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Saira Akhtar in Dongzhoupu Village, Shenzhou City, north China's Hebei Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAIRA AKHTAR, Pakistani woman living in China's Hebei 3. various of Saira Akhtar and her family 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAIRA AKHTAR, Pakistani woman living in China's Hebei 5. various of Saira Akhtar and her family 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAIRA AKHTAR, Pakistani woman living in China's Hebei STORYLINE: 31-year-old Saira Akhtar from Pakistan is managing a family peach orchard with her husband in Dongzhoupu Village, Shenzhou City, north China's Hebei Province. Since her family came to China in 2018, Saira has gradually learned the knowledge and skills to manage an orchard. Now, the couple have a lovely daughter and a thriving orchard of more than 300 peach trees. SOUNDBITE 1 (E

Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade

STORY: Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of pine trees in eastern Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): CHIN MOHAMMAD, Farmer 3. various of pine trees in eastern Afghanistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): MINA GUL, Farmer 5. various of pine nuts STORYLINE: Once primarily used as a source of fuel for heating homes, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers. Afghanistan's annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts is mostly destined for neighboring China. Since November 2018, a China-Afghanistan air corridor has offered a lucrative source of income for farmers in Afghanistan's remote mountains. The first air shipment contained 20 tonnes of pine nuts and flew from Kabul to Shanghai. Afghani farmer Chin Mohammad said six years ago that most pine nut buyers in his village were from neighboring countries. They would purchase

China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall

STORY: China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flood-hit areas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHOUJI, Resident, Sucun Village, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HUIYAN, Resident, Gaoliang Village, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: Heavy rainfall will continue to batter a large portion of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, weather forecasters said on Tuesday. China's National Meteorological Center renewed a red alert for heavy rainfall, the most severe alert in the country's weather warning system. Floods have occurred in several rivers. Rescue and evacuation efforts are underway in multiple flood-hit areas. In low-lying rural areas of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, a mother who had just given birth was transferred with her family to a safe place. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG

A glimpse into autonomous driving test ground in China's Hainan

STORY: A glimpse into autonomous driving test ground in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:11 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the test ground STORYLINE: Have a glimpse of an autonomous driving test ground in China's southern, tropical province of Hainan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

Robot maintains power transmission lines in C China

STORY: Robot maintains power transmission lines in C China SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:12 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the robot STORYLINE: Watch how a robot can walk on and maintain high-voltage power transmission lines in central China's Hunan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changsha, China. (XHTV)

Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence contribute to maintaining world peace: Indonesian researcher

STORY: Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence contribute to maintaining world peace: Indonesian researcher SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): INDRIANA KARTINI, Researcher at BRIN STORYLINE: Seven decades ago, then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai put forth in full these principles for the first time -- "mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence." The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have been widely accepted and recognized by countries across the world. Indriana Kartini, a researcher from Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), said that if all countries embrace the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, "it will contribute to maintainin