Guardians of source of China's mother river

STORY: Guardians of source of China's mother river SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gyangku Diru glacier 2. various of the team 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): RINCHEN GYATSO, Head of environmental protection volunteer team 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): RINCHEN GYATSO, Head of environmental protection volunteer team 5. various of Yangtze River STORYLINE: Gyangku Diru glacier, located on southwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, is regarded as the place where the first drop of water of the Yangtze River flows. To safeguard the headwaters, a volunteer team comprising herders from Machu Township in Amdo County has been set up. The team organizes initiatives to clean up riverbeds and discourage illegal activities that harm the local ecosystem. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): RINCHEN GYATSO, Head of environmental protection volunteer team "Today's weather is not so good. Everyone, please be careful on the road." SOUNDB

Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability

STORY: Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHEYA GOTLIEB, Exhibitor STORYLINE: From exhibits of eco-friendly products and organic food to artistic items, the groundbreaking Living Earth Expo, held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Saturday, delved into promoting environmental protection and sustainability. The expo featured about 50 exhibitors showcasing a diverse array of community development projects, nurseries, art, health, second-hand goods, renewable energy, and greener solutions. Selma Nasheya, the expo organizer, said the one-day event brought together individuals, organizations and communities to foster connections, learn and collaborate on the building blocks of a sustainable future. Exhibitors saw the expo as a catalyst for change, empowering attendees to take meaningful action toward a sustainable future. SOUNDB

China is a huge potential market "without doubt," says Meyra's Executive VP

STORY: China is a huge potential market "without doubt," says Meyra's Executive VP DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd. of Meyra 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, General manager of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd of Meyra 3. various of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd. of Meyra 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, General manager of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd of Meyra 5. various of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd. of Meyra 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, Executive Vice President of Meyra Group STORYLINE: Meyra, headquartered in Germany, is one of the world's best-known brands of wheelchairs and rehabilitation aids. As one of its subsidiaries, Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd. has been developing steadily in the past two years. Jan Laegaard Broni, executive vice president of Meyra Group and general manager of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd., said that China has a huge market potential and the company will continue to invest in China. SOUNDB

U.S. WWII general's legacy commemorated in China's Chongqing

STORY: U.S. WWII general's legacy commemorated in China's Chongqing DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a series of events held in Chongqing to commemorate the late U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN EASTERBROOK, Stilwell's grandson 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANCY EASTERBROOK MILLWARD, Stilwell's great-granddaughter 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SUSAN MAI EASTERBROOK COLE, Stilwell's great-granddaughter STORYLINE: A series of events were held Tuesday in China's Chongqing, to commemorate 140 years since the late U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell's birth. Stilwell fought side by side with the Chinese people during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945). Stilwell's residence in the city was converted into a museum dedicated to his service that opened to the public in 1994. Stilwell is the only high-ranking U.S. military figure who has a museum dedicated to his memory in China. SOUNDB

China leads by example on human rights: experts

STORY: China leads by example on human rights: experts DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN BRAWER, Chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VERONIKA SARASWATI, Center for Strategic and International Studies China Study Unit Convenor, Indonesia 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALDO ALVAREZ, Ambassador of El Salvador to China STORYLINE: "China's respect of human rights has a very high standard. It meets with the criteria that in the center of protection of human rights is the interest, the benefit, and the development of the human being." Participants attending a human rights forum in Beijing shared their thoughts on China's advancement of human rights. SOUNDB

Pottery making in Iraq thrives amid modern challenges

STORY: Pottery making in Iraq thrives amid modern challenges DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pottery workshop in the city of Nahrawan 2. various of Safaa al-Kawaz making pottery in the workshop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAFAA AL-KAWAZ, Owner of a pottery workshop 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): JASSIM AL-DALFI, Worker at a pottery workshop STORYLINE: Pottery making in Iraq has been an enduring profession that is deeply rooted in the civilizations of Mesopotamia. Today, it continues to thrive despite modern challenges. The demand for clay-made products stays stable as people strive to preserve this cultural heritage for future generations. Safaa al-Kawaz, the owner of a pottery workshop located about 35 km southeast of Baghdad in the Nahrawan area, specializes in crafting clay pots known as "Heb." These pots have been traditionally used for cooling drinking water, particularly in the agricultural regions of central and southern Iraq. SOUNDB

Tracing the Silk Road in Xi'an

STORY: Tracing the Silk Road in Xi'an DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:40 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Xi'an 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of Tang West Market 5. STANDUP 3 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 6. STANDUP 4 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of Tang West Market Museum 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ZHONGHANG, Vice Chairman of Tang West Market Group 9. various of Xi'an International Trade & Logistics Park 10. STANDUP 5 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YUNDONG, Deputy Director of Xi'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone Management Committee 12. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG YUNDONG, Deputy Director of Xi'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone Management Committee 14. STANDUP 7 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 15. SOUNDB

Afghans marking Eid al-Fitr amid U.S. sanctions

STORY: Afghans marking Eid al-Fitr amid U.S. sanctions DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): RUSTAM, Fruit seller in Kabul 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): FAZAL RAHMAN, Resident of Kabul 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): ZAHIR BEHZAD, Economics researcher, Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority of Afghanistan 5. various of Kabul STORYLINE: As the Islamic sacred month of Ramadan comes to an end, Afghans are celebrating Eid al-Fitr amid increasing poverty caused by sanctions imposed by the United States. The Afghans buy fresh and dried fruits, cookies, confectioneries, and different kinds of dishes during the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival as part of their culture, to mark the end of Ramadan. However, aid agencies predicted that a record 28.3 million Afghans, which is around two-thirds of the population, will need humanitarian assistance in 2023, with 6 million of those already perilously close to famine. SOUNDB

South Korean, Japanese companies tap into Chinese market at Hainan expo

STORY: South Korean, Japanese companies tap into Chinese market at Hainan expo DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIAO WENLIE, Salesman of Kay Bright Ltd. from Japan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PARK YEONGJUN, General manager of overseas sales team of Daedong Korea Ginseng Co., Ltd. from South Korea STORYLINE: As China's consumer products expo was held in Hainan, many companies from South Korea and Japan are keen on displaying their quality products, and expecting to further tap into the Chinese market through the event. With an exhibition area 20 percent larger than the previous edition, the expo showcases over 3,300 brands from 65 countries and regions, including 98 brands from South Korea and 38 Japanese companies. Many South Korean and Japanese companies have high hopes for the expo as they see it as a gateway to the vast Chinese market. SOUNDB

China's response to COVID-19 in eyes of four expats

STORY: China's response to COVID-19 in eyes of four expats DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:19 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARK LEVINE, American professor at Minzu University of China, Beijing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALFONSO ARAUJO, Mexican, President of the Mexico-China Center, Hangzhou 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIAN MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Pakistani, Shop owner, Shanghai 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JEFF LAING, Canadian, Principal of Maple Leaf Foreign National School, Wuhan 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JEFF LAING, Canadian, Principal of Maple Leaf Foreign National School, Wuhan 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MIAN MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Pakistani, Shop owner, Shanghai 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): MARK LEVINE, American professor at Minzu University of China, Beijing 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ALFONSO ARAUJO, Mexican, President of the Mexico-China Center, Hangzhou 11. SOUNDB

Kids' time: best wishes for Year of Rabbit

STORY: Kids' time: best wishes for Year of Rabbit DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children saying New Year wishes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Children from China's Yunnan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Child from China's Sichuan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Child from China's Fujian 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Italian): Children from Italy 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Thai): Child from Thailand 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): Child from France 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Tagalog): Child from the Philippines 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Spanish): Children from Spain 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Kinyarwanda): Child from Rwanda 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Greek): Child from Greece 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Czech): Student form the Czech Republic 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (Amharic): Child from Ethiopia 14. SOUNDBITE 13 (Russian): Child from Russia 15. SOUNDBITE 14 (Korean): Child from South Korea 16. SOUNDBITE 15 (Danish): Brothers from Denmark 17. SOUNDBITE 16 (English): Child from UK 18. SOUNDBITE 17 (Lao): Children from Laos 19. SOUNDB

Homestay tourism boosts rural revitalization in China's Taihang Mountains

STORY: Homestay tourism boosts rural revitalization in China's Taihang Mountains DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: HEBI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of homestays Liangshuiquan Village, Qixian County, Henan province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ERGAO, Village official 3. various of stone houses 4. shot of the Ancient Dwelling Exhibition 5. various of a guest room 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PANG HAIYUN, Villager 7. various of recreational facilities 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI ERGAO, Village official 9. shot of a farmer driving 10. various of exhibitions 11. various of tourists 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIU, Tourist 13. various of homestays STORYLINE: Located deep in the Taihang Mountains, Liangshuiquan Village in central China's Henan Province has more than 70 old stone houses, most of which have been transformed into homestays, making the area a well-known tourist destination. However, isolated by the surrounding mountains, the village was once poverty-stricken. SOUNDB

1st overseas Hangzhou Asian Games fun run kicks off in Cambodian capital

STORY: 1st overseas Hangzhou Asian Games fun run kicks off in Cambodian capital DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games fun run in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TONY TARRAF, Head of the OCA's Athletes Development Department and Special Projects 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TONY TARRAF, Head of the OCA's Athletes Development Department and Special Projects STORYLINE: The first overseas Hangzhou Asian Games fun run kicked off here on Sunday to promote the upcoming Games. Co-organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC) and the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), the 5km and 3km fun run attracted around 500 local and foreign runners. Tony Tarraf, head of the OCA's Athletes Development Department and Special Projects, said the fun run was to promote sports and give an opportunity for people from all walks of life to take part and enjoy running. SOUNDB

Roving theater festival held in open spaces in Amman, Jordan

STORY: Roving theater festival held in open spaces in Amman, Jordan DATELINE: July 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the festivalSOUNDBITE (Arabic): HAKEEM HARB, Festival director and actor STORYLINE: The first edition of the Roving Theater Festival is underway in the Jordanian capital Amman under the theme of "Amman Spaces." The festival is held in open outdoor spaces including squares, parks, and archaeological and tourist sites rather than traditional indoor theaters, aiming to deepen the communication with the audience, according to the festival organizer. The festival kicked off its activities with the Jordanian adaptation of the play "Salome" created by poet and playwright Oscar Wilde. The festival stages nine theatrical plays performed by actors from Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Algeria, Iraq and Morocco, providing the opportunity for actors to present theatrical performances in an unconventional atmosphere outside traditional theaters. SOUNDB

Efforts to fight floods underway in south China

STORY: Efforts to fight floods underway in south China DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of floods 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHENG XIYU, Zhangjiafan villager in Sizhou Town, Jiangxi 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LENG YUAN, Party secretary of Sizhou Town, Jiangxi STORYLINE: As heavy rainfalls continue to batter south China, Chinese authorities have mobilized great efforts to fight the floods. East China's Jiangxi Province upgraded the flood control emergency response to level II on Monday evening, as around 485,000 residents were affected by lingering rain. In Sizhou Town, evacuation efforts have been carried out. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHENG XIYU, Zhangjiafan villager in Sizhou Town, Jiangxi "I'm relieved since a rescue team got us out, and I feel so safe now. I was very anxious then. If the second floor was also flooded, there would be no place for us to sleep." VOICE ON SITE "The village committee has arranged us to stay at a hotel." SOUNDB

Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan

STORY: Man weaves future for ethnic brocade craftsmanship in China's Hainan DATELINE: June 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): HUANG YANGWEI, Craftsman STORYLINE: Huang Yangwei is a native of Maodao Township in Wuzhishan County, south China's Hainan Province. Born into a family of the Li ethnic minority, Huang was immersed in the Li culture as a kid, especially the Li ethnic brocade, which is famous for its bright, striking colors. The intangible cultural heritage of the Li brocade can trace back to over 3,000 years ago. In line with the Li tradition, the brocade weaving techniques were only "passed on to women, not to men." Huang did not know much about craftsmanship until he was in high school, when local authorities organized an event to introduce intangible cultural heritage into the school campus in 2016. After the event, Huang fell in love with the Li brocade and became the only man in his village who can weave the brocade. SOUNDB

Shanghai restaurants, retail shops gradually resume business amid pandemic

STORY: Shanghai restaurants, retail shops gradually resume business amid pandemic DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the supermarkets 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN KAIQIANG, Local restaurant manager of hotpot chain 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JIE, Local supermarket head 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Shopper STORYLINE: Restaurants and retail shops gradually resume business in Shanghai as the COVID-19 resurgence starts to ease in the city. Most of them are now only taking online orders as many areas in the city are still under closed-off and closed-loop management. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN KAIQIANG, Local restaurant manager of hotpot chain "We have gradually resumed business since April 16. Now we receive as many as more than 400 orders at the peak time of the day. Apart from food for hotpot, we also provide meal boxes for some communities, medical institutions, hotels and community property management service companies." SOUNDB