Diplomatic envoys impressed by big data industry in China's Guizhou

STORY: Diplomatic envoys impressed by big data industry in China's Guizhou SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY:TECHNOLOGY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys' visit to the National Big Data (Guizhou) Comprehensive Pilot Zone 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA C. CWELE, South African ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IVEN ZYUULU, Zambian ambassador to China STORYLINE: During a six-day visit to China's Guizhou, a group of diplomatic envoys and representatives from 15 countries and international organizations have been impressed by the development of the mountainous province's big data industry. At the National Big Data (Guizhou) Comprehensive Pilot Zone, the visitors learned about how big data are used in various fields such as the real economy, livelihood services, social governance and rural revitalization. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA C. CWELE, South African ambassador to China "I think what interests me mos

Chinese-supported job fair held in South Africa

STORY: Chinese-supported job fair held in South Africa SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:41 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA NIKWANA, Job seeker 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHADINAY SAMPSON, Job seeker 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HON. MAROPENE RAMOKGOPA, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation STORYLINE: In Midrand, South Africa, over 60 Chinese-invested enterprises participated on Tuesday in a job fair organized by the SA-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA). This event was part of a broader effort to enhance employment prospects, especially for young South Africans. Building on the success of the 2022 job fair, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa has once again backed SACETA by hosting the 2024 edition. The job fair featured on-site recruitment in various sectors such as finance, energy, transportation, information technology, mining, and ma

CHINA-BEIJING-FOREIGN ENVOYS-XINJIANG-CONFERENCE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-FOREIGN ENVOYS-XINJIANG-CONFERENCE (CN)

(240411) -- BEIJING, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele, ambassador of South Africa to China, speaks at a conference for foreign diplomats to learn about Xinjiang in Beijing, capital of China, on April 10, 2024. Over 70 foreign diplomats from 49 countries attended a conference held in Beijing on Wednesday, to learn about economic and social development and human rights protection achievements in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Foreign envoys praise prosperous Xinjiang at conference" (Xinhua/Li He)

Chinese embassy in South Africa hosts 2024 Chinese New Year gala

STORY: Chinese embassy in South Africa hosts 2024 Chinese New Year gala SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Pretoria CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN XIAODONG, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PATRICIA DE LILLE, Minister of tourism of South Africa STORYLINE: Chinese Embassy in South Africa on Monday hosted a gala event to welcome the Year of the Dragon. South African government officials, led by Minister of Tourism of South Africa Patricia de Lille and South African Ambassador to China Siyabonga Cwele, attended the event. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN XIAODONG, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa "I would like to take this opportunity to wish that China-South Africa relations will reach a new level and will bear fruit in the Year of the Dragon. And I wish the two countries prosperity and the two people happiness." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PATRICIA DE LILLE, Minister of tourism of South Afri

Chinese manufacturing praised by foreign envoys for benefiting world

STORY: Chinese manufacturing praised by foreign envoys for benefiting world DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TUMELO MOSEME, Charge d'affaires ad interim in the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIYABONGA C. CWELE, South African Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TUMELO MOSEME, Charge d'affaires ad interim in the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in China STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent "Hello everyone, the 2023 World Manufacturing Convention kicks off here on Sept. 20 in Hefei, the capital of east China's Anhui Province, with a record number of exhibitors this year. And a group of foreign ambassadors and diplomats are also invited to come to attend this year's convention. Before the convention kicks off, the ambassadors and diplomats paid a visit to some local companies here in H

China, Africa in fast lane of high-quality cooperation

STORY: China, Africa in fast lane of high-quality cooperation DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Changsha, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA C. CWELE, South African ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN MUEMA KLAFUMA, Livestreamer from Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEAN-LUCIEN BUSSA TONGBA, DRC's external trade minister STORYLINE: The third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicked off on Thursday in Changsha, the capital of central China's Hunan Province. The expo aims to welcome more "Made in Africa" products into China and boost business links between the two sides. Themed "Common Development for a Shared Future," the four-day event will be attended by representatives from 53 African countries and multiple international organizations. The number of exhibitors has reached 1,500, up 70 percent from the previous expo. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA C. CWELE, South Af

Livestreaming sales popular among exhibitors at China-Africa expo

STORY: Livestreaming sales popular among exhibitors at China-Africa expo DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:22 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of livestreaming e-commerce 2. various of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in China's Hunan 3. STANDUP 1 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 2 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIYABONGA C. CWELE, South African ambassador to China 6. STANDUP 3 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG HAIPENG, General manager of Hunan Small-Orange Cross-Border Technology Co., Ltd. 8. STANDUP 4 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN MUEMA KLAFUMA, Livestreamer from Kenya 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): BENJAMIN MUEMA KLAFUMA, Livestreamer from Kenya STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "China is one of the world's largest e-comm

(5)South Africa vs Slovenia

(5)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - Slovenia defender Muamer Vugdalic (foreground) and South Africa forward Siyabonga Nombvethe battle for the ball during the first half of a World Cup group B match at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

(1)South Africa vs Slovenia

(1)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - South Africa's Siyabonga Nomvethe (L) heads the first goal in the 4th minute of the group B match against Slovenia at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

(2)South Africa vs Slovenia

(2)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - South Africa's Siyabonga Nomvethe (14) shows a photo of his child on his vest while celebrating with teammates after scoring in the 4th minute of the group B match against Slovenia at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

China's commitment to green growth welcomed by experts, diplomats

STORY: China's commitment to green growth welcomed by experts, diplomats DATELINE: Spet. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BERTIE AHERN, Former Prime Minister of Ireland, Chairman of the World Carbon Neutrality Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIYABONGA CYPRIAN CWELE, South African Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE ZHENHUA, China's Special Envoy for Climate Change STORYLINE: A China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum was held in Hangzhou earlier this week. More than 100 representatives from various countries and regions shared their views on green energy development online and offline. Attendees spoke highly of China's commitment to green development, despite the global economic downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BERTIE AHERN, Former Prime Minister of Ireland, Chairman of the World Carbon Neutrality Commission "China and the EU are two major regions in

Xi urges BRICS solidarity, openness for peace, development

STORY: Xi urges BRICS solidarity, openness for peace, development DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in BRICS countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIYABONGA CYPRIAN CWELE, South African Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMED ELBADRI, Egyptian Ambassador to China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-general of India China Economic and Cultural Council 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Russia): ROZALIA VARFALOVSKAYA, Institute of the Far East of the Russian Academy of Sciences 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): HASSANE RABEHI, Algerian Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged efforts to embrace solidarity and expand win-win cooperation and openness in the pursuit of peace, stability and sustainable global development. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President "Despite changes in an evolving global environment, the historical trend

BRICS looking for enhanced policy coordination: South African ambassador

STORY: BRICS looking for enhanced policy coordination: South African ambassador DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SIYABONGA CYPRIAN CWELE, South African Ambassador to China STORYLINE: While attending the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum held on Wednesday, South African Ambassador to China Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele said BRICS is looking for "enhanced policy coordination in terms of supporting global economic recovery." SOUNDBITE (English): SIYABONGA CYPRIAN CWELE, South African ambassador to China "The important thing is policy coordination as BRICS partners really, what we're looking here is enhanced policy coordination in terms of supporting global economic recovery other than being for the protectionism or unilateralism, and open up this globalization and to raise the protection of the global supply and industrial supply chains. For instance, we take South African trade with China, it increa

Ambassadors call for int'l effort to promote growth at BRICS Business Forum

STORY: Ambassadors call for int'l effort to promote growth at BRICS Business Forum DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMED ABDELSATTAR MOHAMED ELBADRI, Egyptian Ambassador to China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HASSANE RABEHI, Algerian Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIYABONGA CYPRIAN CWELE, South African Ambassador to China STORYLINE: At the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum held on Wednesday, ambassadors of South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt all talked about the necessity of a joint international effort in promoting growth for the sake of all humankind. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMED ABDELSATTAR MOHAMED ELBADRI, Egyptian Ambassador to China "We need a collective effort internationally in order to promote international growth, in order to promote international trade as an engine of growth, in order to provide transfer of technology to tackle issues like climate change, all of these international issues tha

(5)South Africa vs Slovenia

(5)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - Slovenia defender Muamer Vugdalic (foreground) and South Africa forward Siyabonga Nombvethe battle for the ball during the first half of a World Cup group B match at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)

(1)South Africa vs Slovenia

(1)South Africa vs Slovenia

TAEGU, South Korea - South Africa's Siyabonga Nomvethe (L) heads the first goal in the 4th minute of the group B match against Slovenia at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 8.(2002 World Cup)