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Japan's ocean discharge is attack on global trust, solidarity: Solomon Islands PM

STORY: Japan's ocean discharge is attack on global trust, solidarity: Solomon Islands PM DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands 3. various of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands STORYLINE: Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare on Friday blasted Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, describing it as an attack on global trust and solidarity. Sogavare told the General Debate of the UN General Assembly that his country stands with like-minded Pacific islanders and is appalled by Japan's decision to discharge over 1 million tons of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands "We note that IAEA's (International Atomic Energy Agency) a

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Solomon Islands PM calls for adopting China's partnership model

STORY: Solomon Islands PM calls for adopting China's partnership model DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: UNITED NATIONS CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide of UNGA Hall 2. wide of Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare walking to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands 6. wide of Sogavare speaking STORYLINE: Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare on Friday called for adopting China's transformative partnership model, including several initiatives China has proposed. Sogavare made these remarks in his speech to the General Debate of the UN General Assembly. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands "We acknowledge and value South-South cooperation because it is less restrictive, more responsive, and is aligned to our national needs. We applaud the People's Republic of

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230922) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare (at the podium and on the screens) delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 22, 2023. Sogavare on Friday blasted Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, describing it as an attack on global trust and solidarity. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230922) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 22, 2023. Sogavare on Friday blasted Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, describing it as an attack on global trust and solidarity. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-SOLOMON ISLANDS-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION (CN)

(230711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, and Manasseh Sogavare, the prime minister of Solomon Islands, jointly unveil the nameplate of the Solomon Islands embassy while attending the inauguration ceremony of the embassy in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-SOLOMON ISLANDS-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION (CN)

(230711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manasseh Sogavare, the prime minister of Solomon Islands, addresses the inauguration ceremony of Solomon Islands embassy in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2023. Sogavare and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, jointly unveiled the nameplate of the embassy. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-SOLOMON ISLANDS-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION (CN)

(230711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, addresses the inauguration ceremony of Solomon Islands embassy in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2023. Wang and Manasseh Sogavare, the prime minister of Solomon Islands, jointly unveiled the nameplate of the embassy. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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Solomon Islands PM hails decision to forge diplomatic relations with China as historic

STORY: Solomon Islands PM hails decision to forge diplomatic relations with China as historic DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister STORYLINE: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said that forging diplomatic relations with China is one of the most significant decisions the Solomon Islands has made over the last 45 years since its independence. Sogavare made these remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua, ahead of his official visit to China starting on Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister "I'm confident that the outcome of my visit to China will be positive. Generally, I'm hoping that this trip will further strengthen the Solomon Islands-PRC diplomatic ties. We progress and stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, in pursuing in issues of common interest to the two countries." The prime minister reaffirmed his country's adh

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SOLOMON ISLANDS-HONIARA-PM-INTERVIEW

(230711) -- HONIARA, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands, July 4, 2023. Forging diplomatic relations with China is one of the most significant decisions the Solomon Islands has made over the last 45 years since its independence, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: Solomon Islands PM hails decision to forge diplomatic relations with China as historic" (Xinhua/Yang Yunqi)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing, capital of China, July 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-TALKS (CN)

(230710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds a welcoming ceremony for visiting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-TALKS (CN)

(230710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with visiting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-MONUMENT-TRIBUTE (CN)

(230710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare lays a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes on the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with visiting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-SOLOMON ISLANDS-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with visiting Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

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China-built projects hailed by Solomon Islanders

STORY: China-built projects hailed by Solomon Islanders DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Solomon Islands 2. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TERRRY ALE, Local engineer 4. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pijin & English): TONY TOLO, Local worker 6. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TERRRY ALE, Local engineer 8. various of a university building under construction 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BETTY TEMASI, CHEC's local employee 10. various of China-built infrastructure projects in the Solomon Islands 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister 12. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project STORYLINE: Infrastructure development is picking up pace in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Many locals are expressing their gratitude, saying they have significantly benefited

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CIIE hailed as vital platform to boost global economic recovery

STORY: CIIE hailed as vital platform to boost global economic recovery DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:06:18 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RANIL WICKREMESINGHE, Sri Lankan President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMED OULD GHAZOUANI, Mauritanian President (Voice of interpreter) 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): FILIPE NYUSI, Mozambican President 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO, Belarusian President 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOHAMED IRFAAN ALI, President of Guyana 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, WTO Director-General 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): GERD MULLER, UNIDO director-general STORYLINE: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) has become a vital international platform of promoting trade, investment and global cooperation

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(221104) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Manasseh Sogavare, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, speaks via video at the opening ceremony of the fifth China International Import Expo held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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Solomon Islands PM rejects vilification of his country's diplomatic ties with China

STORY: Solomon Islands PM rejects vilification of his country's diplomatic ties with China DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare walking to rostrum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister 3. various of delegates 4. wide shot of Sogavare speaking 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister 6. various of delegates 7. various of Sogavare speaking 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister 9. various of delegates 10. various of Sogavare speaking STORYLINE: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Friday rejected the vilification of his country's diplomatic relations with China, and refused to yield to intimidation. Sogavare made the remarks at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister "The right to e

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China dedicated to cooperation in Asia-Pacific region

STORY: China dedicated to cooperation in Asia-Pacific region DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-aided projects 2. various of anti-pandemic supplies provided by China 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for Pacific island countries, China has implemented more than 100 aid projects, delivered more than 200 batches of in-kind assistance, and trained about 10,000 talents in various fields. China has dispatched 600 medical staff to the countries, benefiting more than 260,000 local residents. In April, an athletic track and a football pitch constructed with the aid of China were handed over to the Solomon Islands. Prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has said China has become the biggest cooperative partner of the Solomon Islands on basic infrastructure and a reliable development partner, expressing tha

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SOLOMON ISLANDS-HONIARA-CHINA-WANG YI-MEETING

(220526) -- HONIARA, May 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (R) meets with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Honiara, Solomon Islands, May 26, 2022. (Xinhua)

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SOLOMON ISLANDS-HONIARA-CHINA-CONSTRUCTION

(220526) -- HONIARA, May 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows the athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. The athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games, constructed with Chinese aid, have been completed and formally handed over to the Solomon Islands. At the handover ceremony held on April 22, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the Chinese government and people, and spoke highly of those who overcame difficulties and accomplished the project by a high standard. He called it a milestone for the Solomons in preparing for the Pacific Games. (Xinhua)

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SOLOMON ISLANDS-HONIARA-CHINA-CONSTRUCTION

(220526) -- HONIARA, May 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows the athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. The athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games, constructed with Chinese aid, have been completed and formally handed over to the Solomon Islands. At the handover ceremony held on April 22, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the Chinese government and people, and spoke highly of those who overcame difficulties and accomplished the project by a high standard. He called it a milestone for the Solomons in preparing for the Pacific Games. (Xinhua)