Network launched to boost cooperation among governance academies in China, Central Asia

STORY: Network launched to boost cooperation among governance academies in China, Central Asia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7-8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Central Asia Network of Academies of Governance and Public Administration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BAKTYBEK SHAMKEYEV, Director of Institute of Research of Public Administration Development, Kyrgyz Republic 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALIKHAN BAIMENOV, Chairman of Steering Committee of Astana Civil Service Hub STORYLINE: The China-Central Asia Network of Academies of Governance and Public Administration, one of the outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit was launched Wednesday in Beijing. The network is seen as a multilateral cooperation platform for administrative institutions of five Central Asian countries to exchange experience, enhance cooperation and seek common development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BAKTYBEK SHAMKEYEV, Director of Institute of Research of Public Administra

Rebels free 2 Kyrgyz hostages, 4 Japanese still held

Rebels free 2 Kyrgyz hostages, 4 Japanese still held

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Maj. Gen. Anarbek Shamkeyev (L) of Kyrgyzstan speaks to a local television reporter Oct. 18 after he and a Kyrgyz soldier were freed by Islamic guerrillas that captured them in late August. The guerrillas are still holding four Japanese nationals. Photo is from a television broadcast.

Rebels free 2 Kyrgyz hostages, 4 Japanese still held

Rebels free 2 Kyrgyz hostages, 4 Japanese still held

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Maj. Gen. Anarbek Shamkeyev (L) of Kyrgyzstan speaks to a local television reporter Oct. 18 after he and a Kyrgyz soldier were freed by Islamic guerrillas that captured them in late August. The guerrillas are still holding four Japanese nationals. Photo is from a television broadcast.