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Chinese doctor brings cure, hope to Botswanan patients

STORY: Chinese doctor brings cure, hope to Botswanan patients DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the clinic and the doctor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAYLOR ZHANG, Chinese doctor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TUMI ONTUMETSE, Patient 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAONE MOREMI, Patient STORYLINE: Doctor Taylor Zhang, also known as Zhang Tao in Chinese, is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist from east China's Fujian Province. Zhang was a member of the 13th Chinese medical team dispatched to Botswana's capital Gaborone in 2012. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAYLOR ZHANG, Chinese doctor "During the three years of working in the Chinese medical team, I've done dozens of surgeries which were breakthroughs in Botswana, hoping to bring something new (to local people)." After finishing his three-year tenure in 2015, he chose to stay in Botswana with his family as he wanted to bring more Chinese expertise and experience to local people. SOUNDBI

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CHINA-GUANGXI-DAHUA-WATER SUPPLY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230321) --DAHUA, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2017 shows villagers building a household water tank in Nongyong Village of Bansheng Township, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Situated at the center of the Karst landforms in west Guangxi, Dahua Yao Autonomous County had suffered from severe water deficit for ages. Since 2012, local government has been managing the water deficit through various measures like building water tanks or reservoirs to collect water or constructing water supply projects which could divert river water onto mountain areas to ease water shortage and provide safe drinking water for local people. Afters years of efforts, safe and convenient water supply is no longer a problem for the over 200,000 rural population in Dahua. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Endo holds a list of new sumo rankings at Oitekaze stable in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Endo, amateur champion in 2012, entered the makuuchi division after just three tournaments since making his debut, the fastest rise to the top flight since the start of the Showa Era.

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New sumo rankings for autumn basho

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Endo points to his name on a new sumo rankings list at Oitekaze stable in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 2, 2013, as the Japan Sumo Association the announced the rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Endo, amateur champion in 2012, entered the makuuchi division after just three tournaments since making his debut, the fastest rise to the top flight since the start of the Showa Era.

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Sakai blade forgers exploring export opportunities

OSAKA, Japan - Tadashi Enami, a craftsman of Sakai forged blades, hammers a hot steel sheet taken from a kiln at his factory in Sakai Ward, Sakai City, in Osaka Prefecture on Sept. 2, 2012.

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Sakai blade forgers exploring export opportunities

OSAKA, Japan - Tadashi Enami, a craftsman of Sakai forged blades, works at his factory in Sakai Ward, Sakai City, in Osaka Prefecture on Sept. 2, 2012.

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Berlin marathon

BERLIN, Germany - Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai (L) finishes in 2:04:15 to win the Berlin Marathon 2012 in the German capital on Sept. 30, 2012. Compatriot Dennis Kimetto (R) came in second.

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Kagawa nets 2nd goal of season

MANCHESTER, Britain - Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa (C) high-fives with a teammate after scoring a goal for Manchester United, his second of the season, in the second half of an English Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur in Manchester, England, on Sept. 29, 2012. United lost 3-2.

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Explosions at chemical plant in Hyogo Pref.

HIMEJI, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a burning fire engine (L center) at Nippon Shokubai Co.'s chemical plant in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 29, 2012. A firefighter died and dozens of other people were injured after two explosions occurred as firefighters worked to control a fire that broke out at the plant around 2 p.m.

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Explosions at chemical plant in Hyogo Pref.

HIMEJI, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows black smoke billowing from Nippon Shokubai Co.'s chemical plant in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 29, 2012. A firefighter died and dozens of other people were injured after two explosions occurred as firefighters worked to control a fire that broke out at the plant around 2 p.m.

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Explosions at chemical plant in Hyogo Pref.

HIMEJI, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows flames and black smoke billowing out of Nippon Shokubai Co.'s chemical plant in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 29, 2012. A firefighter died and dozens of other people were injured after two explosions occurred as firefighters worked to control a fire that broke out at the plant around 2 p.m.

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Petrova advances to Pan Pacific Open final

TOKYO, Japan - Nadia Petrova wallops a backhand in a singles semifinal match against Samantha Stosur at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2012. Petrova won 6-4, 6-2.

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Tesla Motors' Model S

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows the chassis of Tesla Motors Inc.'s Model S, powered by lithium-ion batteries, being unveiled to the press in Osaka on Sept. 26, 2012, ahead of its display to the general public from the following day to Oct. 2. The Japanese unit of the U.S. electric car venture planned the display to show the difference between an electric car and a gasoline-powered car, as it is set to launch sales of the sedan in Japan in 2013.

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Uotsuri Island

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken on Sept. 2, 2012, shows Uotsuri Island, part of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea that are known in China as Diaoyu and in Taiwan as Tiaoyutai. It is one of the three uninhabited islands that the Japanese government purchased on Sept. 11. Dozens of Taiwanese vessels entered Japan's territorial waters early on Sept. 25 off the island.

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Chinese ships enter Japan's territorial waters near Senkakus

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken Sept. 2, 2012, shows Kuba Island, one of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. Three Chinese surveillance vessels entered Japan's territorial waters near the disputed islands in the early hours of Sept. 24, 2012, the Japan Coast Guard said.

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Kagawa sets up equalizer as Man Utd edge Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, Britain - Shinji Kagawa (L) of Manchester United advances the ball on offense during the first half of a match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England on Sept. 23, 2012. At right is Steven Gerrard of Liverpool. United beat Liverpool 2-1.

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Kagawa sets up equalizer as Man Utd edge Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, Britain - Shinji Kagawa (L) of Manchester United vies for the ball with Raheem Sterling of Liverpool during the first half of a match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England on Sept. 23, 2012. United beat Liverpool 2-1.

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Nagatomo injury-time equalizer salvages draw for Inter

MILAN, Italy - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) of Inter Milan shoots an injury-time equalizer during a Europa League Group H game against Rubin Kazan at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Sept. 20, 2012. The last-gasp volley in the 84th minute salvaged a 2-2 home draw for Inter Milan.

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Nagatomo injury-time equalizer salvages draw for Inter

MILAN, Italy - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) of Inter Milan shoots an injury-time equalizer during a Europa League Group H game against Rubin Kazan at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Sept. 20, 2012. The last-gasp volley in the 84th minute salvaged a 2-2 home draw for Inter Milan.

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Uehara saves

ARLINGTON, United States - Koji Uehara of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 16, 2012. Uehara recorded his first save in two years, striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth of a 2-1 victory.

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Kiyotake inspires Nuremberg victory

MONCHENGLADBACH, Germany - Japan midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake (L) of Nuremberg competes for the ball during a game against Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Bundesliga in Monchengladbach, Germany, on Sept. 15, 2012. Kiyotake put in a man-of-the-match performance in Nuremberg's 3-2 away win over Borussia, setting up two goals and scoring the winner.

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Senkakus

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken Sept. 2, 2012, shows (from front) Minamikojima, Kitakojima and Uotsuri islands, part of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, which are known in China as Diaoyu and in Taiwan as Tiaoyutai.

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Murray wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Britain's Andy Murray (L) is congratulated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic after their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Murray wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Britain's Andy Murray squats after defeating Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Murray wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Britain's Andy Murray acknowledges cheers from spectators after defeating Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Murray wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Britain's Andy Murray holds up the winner's trophy after his men's singles final victory over Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Murray wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Britain's Andy Murray plays a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Murray wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Britain's Andy Murray plays a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Djokovic loses to Murray at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Britain's Andy Murray in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Djokovic loses to Murray at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during the U.S. Open men's singles final against Britain's Andy Murray in New York on Sept. 10, 2012. Murray beat Djokovic 7-6(10), 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2, securing his first Grand Slam title.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during a U.S. Open men's singles semifinal against Spain's David Ferrer in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Djokovic won 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, advancing to the final against Britain's Andy Murray.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during a U.S. Open men's singles semifinal against Spain's David Ferrer in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Djokovic won 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, advancing to the final against Britain's Andy Murray.

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Azarenka fails to win U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Victoria Azarenka of Belarus plays a shot during the U.S. Open women's singles final against Serena Williams of the United States in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States holds up the winner's trophy after defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States sits on the court after defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States (R) with the winner's trophy and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus with the runner-up plate stand together after their singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States plays a shot against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during their women's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States jumps for joy after defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open semis

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during his singles quarterfinal match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 6, 2012. Djokovic won 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-4.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open semis

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during his singles quarterfinal match against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 6, 2012. Djokovic won 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-4.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open semis

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in his singles quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 6, 2012. Djokovic won 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-4.

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Murray advances to semis at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Murray of Britain plays a shot during his singles quarterfinal against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 5, 2012. Murray won 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-0, to advance to the semifinals.

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Del Potro advances to quarterfinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays a shot during his singles fourth-round match against Andy Roddick of the United States at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 5, 2012. Del Potro won 6-7(1), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Roddick out of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Roddick of the United States waves to spectators after being defeated by Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in his singles fourth-round match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 5, 2012. Roddick lost 6-7(1), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4. He will retire after the U.S. Open.

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Roddick out of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Roddick of the United States plays a shot during his singles fourth-round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 5, 2012. Roddick lost 6-7(1), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4. He will retire after the U.S. Open.

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Roddick out of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Andy Roddick of the United States plays a shot during his singles fourth-round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 5, 2012. Roddick lost 6-7(1), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4. He will retire after the U.S. Open.

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Aoki sparks Brewers with 1st 3-RBI game

MIAMI, United States - Milwaukee Brewers leadoff man Norichika Aoki hits a double during the seventh inning of a game against the Miami Marlins, which tied the game 4-4, at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Sept. 4, 2012. Aoki went 2-for-5 with his first three-RBI day as a major leaguer as the Brewers beat the Marlins 8-4.

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Japan to bring Senkakus under state control

NAHA, Japan - Photo taken from an airplane chartered by Kyodo News on Sept. 2, 2012, shows (from front) Minamikojima, Kitakojima and Uotsuri islands, part of a group of Japanese-controlled islets in the East China Sea known as Senkaku in Japan, Diaoyu in China and Tiaoyutai in Taiwan. The Japanese government has agreed with the family that owns the three islands in the Senkaku Islands group on its plan to bring them under state control, government sources said on Sept. 5.

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Aoki sparks Brewers with 1st 3-RBI game

MIAMI, United States - Milwaukee Brewers leadoff man Norichika Aoki belts a two-run homer during the second inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on Sept. 4, 2012. Aoki went 2-for-5 with his first three-RBI day as a major leaguer as the Brewers beat the Marlins 8-4.

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Japan to bring Senkakus under state control

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken Sept. 2, 2012, shows (from front) Minamikojima, Kitakojima and Uotsuri islands, part of the Japanese-controlled islets in the East China Sea, known as Senkaku in Japan, Diaoyu in China and Tiaoyutai in Taiwan. The Japanese government has agreed with the family that owns the Senkaku Islands on its plan to bring the three islands under state control, government sources said on Sept. 5.