China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era

STORY: China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference held in Beijing by the State Council Information Office on March 16 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAO SHUMIN, Deputy head of Cyberspace Administration of China STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Law-Based Cyberspace Governance in the New Era." According to the white paper, China will promote the lawful, orderly and healthy development of the internet, safeguard the high-quality development of a digital China under the rule of law, and provide a solid legal guarantee for building up China's strength in cyberspace. The rule of law in cyberspace is an important tool of digital governance and a marker of digital progress, the white paper read. Facing the opportunities and challenges brought about by digitalization, China will follow the globa

Ancient town in central China welcomes Spring Festival with intangible cultural heritage

STORY: Ancient town in central China welcomes Spring Festival with intangible cultural heritage DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Daokou Town 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JINXU, Local resident 3. various of intangible cultural heritages and traditional snacks 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU SHUMIN, Local resident STORYLINE: With a history of over 1,000 years, Daokou Town strives to preserve traditional culture. As Spring Festival is coming, calligraphers write couplets and give them out for free. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JINXU, Local resident "This year, calligraphers write Spring Festival couplets for people for free. These handwritten couplets are more meaningful than store-bought ones, adding more festive mood." Various intangible cultural heritages are presented to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Local cuisine, including Daokou roast chicken, and traditional snacks are popular among visitors and locals. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chines

Pandan leaf planting gains popularity in China's Hainan

STORY: Pandan leaf planting gains popularity in China's Hainan DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: WANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAN SHUMIN, Owner of Xinglong Nanyang Flavor, Wanning, Hainan Province, China 2. various of pandan plants 3. various of pandan cakes 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MRS ZHU, Tourist 5. various of pandan plants 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG YOUPING, Villager, Qiaobei Village, Wanning 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHU ZHONG, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN DERAN, Vice director, Wanning Bureau for Rural Revitalization STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAN SHUMIN, Owner of Xinglong Nanyang Flavor, Wanning, Hainan Province, China "This is an Indonesian dessert. It's usually eaten with coconut juice, ice and sugar. These are the traditional pandan seven-layer cakes. These are pandan rainbow rolls. These are pandan crystal cake. These are pandan rice dumplings. These are my favorite pandan