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QUEEN'S JUBILEE FUND

STOCKHOLM 20250115Queen Silvia awarded scholarships from the Queen Silvia Jubilee Fund for research into children and disabilities at a ceremony at Stockholm Palace on Tuesday. Pictured is John Södling, ST doctor in cardiology/doctoral student, Linköping University, for the project “Ischemic heart disease, socioeconomic impact, and prediction models in young cancer patients”.Stockholm, Sweden 15 January 2024. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / kod 10030

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Kenya holds China alumni symposium on BRI

STORY: Kenya holds China alumni symposium on BRI SHOOTING TIME: March 24, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium STORYLINE: A China alumni symposium on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Sunday. The one-day symposium was organized by the Belt and Road College of Beijing Normal University, and supported by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). It aimed to capture thoughts and suggestions from Kenyans who have studied in China regarding the transformative impacts of BRI, and raising its visibility locally. Participants, including senior officials, scholars and students, underscored the BRI's positive impacts across socioeconomic spheres. Jafeth Atito, an alumnus from Beijing Normal University, currently works for Kenya's State Department of East African Affairs. He emphasized that building the skills of local people and facilitating knowledge and technology transfer betwe

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT-PROMOTING

(240320) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pose for a group photo at a BRI-themed symposium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 20, 2024. Officials and scholars from Ethiopia and China on Wednesday praised the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for its significant role in promoting socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT-PROMOTING

(240320) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Officials and scholars from Ethiopia and China attend a BRI-themed symposium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 20, 2024. Officials and scholars from Ethiopia and China on Wednesday praised the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for its significant role in promoting socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-BRI-DEVELOPMENT-PROMOTING

(240320) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gebeyehu Ganga, director-general of the Middle East, Asia and Pacific Affairs at the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks at a BRI-themed symposium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 20, 2024. Officials and scholars from Ethiopia and China on Wednesday praised the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for its significant role in promoting socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. (Photo by Zheng Lihao/Xinhua)

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UNECA chief calls for more attention to education for Africa's development

STORY: UNECA chief calls for more attention to education for Africa's development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the AU 2. various of the session 3. SOUNDBITE (English): CLAVER GATETE, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) STORYLINE: Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Claver Gatete called for accelerating digital education in Africa to help the continent achieve its future development agendas. Speaking at the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), Gatete said Africa needs to accelerate digital connectivity, accessibility, and affordability to bridge the digital divide on the continent. Noting that education is a basic human right and a key enabler for achieving Africa's collective socioeconomic development objectives, the UNECA chief said the AU should co

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-FINANCIAL BUDGET-ECONOMY

(240206) -- GABORONE, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Peggy Serame, Botswana's finance minister, presents the 2024/2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly in Gaborone, Botswana, on Feb. 5, 2024. TO GO WITH "COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupt Botswana's socioeconomic plans: minister" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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Work on Chinese-invested hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly

STORY: Work on Chinese-invested hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site of the Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station 2. various of river closing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KHUT BUNTHOEUN, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SOM BUNTHA, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village STORYLINE: Construction work on a Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station, with a designed capacity of 150 megawatts, has been over 30 percent completed so far. On Thursday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the project will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KHUT BUNTHOEUN, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village "I'm happy to see the dam development here, so there will be an ample supply of electricity to meet our consumption ne

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CAMBODIA-KOH KONG-CHINESE-INVESTED HYDROPOWER STATION

(231130) -- KOH KONG, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the construction site of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station in Koh Kong province, Cambodia. The project of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese-invested hydropower plant project to increase reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia" (Photo by Ly Lay/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KOH KONG-CHINESE-INVESTED HYDROPOWER STATION

(231130) -- KOH KONG, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (3rd R, front) and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian (2nd L, front) pose for photos at the construction site of the Chinese-invested Upper Tatay Hydropower Station in Koh Kong province, Cambodia on Nov. 30, 2023. The project of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese-invested hydropower plant project to increase reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia" (Photo by Ly Lay/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KOH KONG-CHINESE-INVESTED HYDROPOWER STATION

(231130) -- KOH KONG, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the construction site of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station in Koh Kong province, Cambodia. The project of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese-invested hydropower plant project to increase reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia" (Photo by Ly Lay/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KOH KONG-CHINESE-INVESTED HYDROPOWER STATION

(231130) -- KOH KONG, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 29, 2023 shows the construction site of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station in Koh Kong province, Cambodia. The project of the Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese-invested hydropower plant project to increase reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia" (Photo by Liao Hongqing/Xinhua)

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Dutch king calls for action on poverty

STORY: Dutch king calls for action on poverty DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the royal family's coach ride on the streets of The Hague on the Prince's Day STORYLINE: Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday drew attention to the need to prevent a rise in poverty in the country, around two months before the next general parliamentary elections. "The first thing that someone looking at Dutch society from the outside will see is an attractive country with good public services and a strong economy," the king said in his annual speech in The Hague. "But beyond that rosy picture lies an enduring task: to continue working to ensure equal opportunities, socioeconomic security and future prospects." The message of the king came one week after the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) said that as a result of rising inflation, the purchasing power of the Dutch population fell by 1.2 percent in 2022, compared to th

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Chinese scholarship empowers Ethiopian students dream

STORY: Chinese scholarship empowers Ethiopian students dream DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SILESHI KEBEDE, Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IDOSSA TERFASSA, Scholarships and Internationalization Head at the Ethiopian Ministry of Education 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHAO ZHIYUAN, Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia STORYLINE: Sileshi Kebede, who was awarded the Chinese government scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year, believes he is one step closer to his dream of contributing to his country's socioeconomic development. After a farewell party organized by the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia for Ethiopian students receiving Chinese government scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year on Thursday, Kebede and other 25 students are now embarking on a new study journey in China. Kebede emphasized that after going to China, he would spare no effort to further his studies while experiencing the developm

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Farewell ceremony for Lao students to study in China held in Laos

STORY: Farewell ceremony for Lao students to study in China held in Laos DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony STORYLINE: The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports and the Chinese Embassy in Laos co-hosted a farewell party in the Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday for Lao students who were awarded the Chinese government's scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. "On behalf of the Lao government, I would like to express my gratitude to the Chinese government and people for providing assistance to Laos in building human resources," Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong delivered a speech at the event. This assistance is an important contribution to Laos's socioeconomic development and has strengthened the friendship between Laos and China, he said. From 2018 to 2023, the Chinese government awarded scholarships to over 6,000 Lao people to study for doctorate, master's and bachelor's degrees in China. Xi

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96th founding anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army celebrated in Tanzania

STORY: 96th founding anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army celebrated in Tanzania DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants at the anniversary ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): INNOCENT BASHUNGWA, Tanzanian Minister for Defense and National Service 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania on Wednesday evening congratulated China on the upcoming 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), which falls on Aug. 1. Innocent Bashungwa, Minister for Defense and Nation services, thanked China for its firm support in the socioeconomic development of Tanzania. He was speaking at the celebration marking the 96th anniversary of the PLA held at the Chinese embassy in the port city of Dar es Salaam. It was attended by members of the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF), government officials, and represent

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Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation

STORY: Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the railway 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEMU SIME, Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDI ZENEBE, Chief executive officer of the EDR 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BEYENE PETROS, Director general of the Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia STORYLINE: Ethiopian experts and policymakers attending a high-level meeting on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. Themed "China-Ethiopia Building Belt and Road," the roundtable meeting brought together senior Ethiopian government officials, Chinese diplomats in Ethiopia, officials from the Ethiopia-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR), heads of different think tanks, as well

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member boards a train at Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 30, 2023. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows an Ethiopian train attendant at Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime speaks during a high-level meeting themed "China-Ethiopia Building Belt and Road" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 30, 2023. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime takes a train operating along the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 30, 2023. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian government officials, Chinese diplomats in Ethiopia, officials from the Ethiopia-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company, heads of different think tanks, as well as media leaders attend a high-level meeting themed "China-Ethiopia Building Belt and Road" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 30, 2023. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Climate change expert calls for socioeconomic changes amid ongoing drought in Spain

STORY: Climate change expert calls for socioeconomic changes amid ongoing drought in Spain DATELINE: May 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview with a climate change expert 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Professor, Barcelona University 3. various of streets of Spain 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Professor, Barcelona University STORYLINE: The historic drought affecting Spain shows that the country needs to start making "socioeconomic changes," such as new models of consumption, in order to move towards a more sustainable system, a climate change expert told Xinhua in an interview on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Professor, Barcelona University "We need strategies to manage scarcity, for example, reducing water use and looking at how to reuse and get the most out of certain resources and products, readapt consumption, and make socioeconomic changes towards a more sustainable system." Water levels in Spain'

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CAMBODIA-SIHANOUKVILLE-BRI-10TH ANNIVERSARY

(230522) -- SIHANOUKVILLE, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian and Chinese officials visit an exhibition of projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) at the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on May 22, 2023. Cambodia celebrated the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), highlighting its great contributions to the kingdom's socioeconomic development and poverty reduction. (Photo by Zhao Yipu/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-SIHANOUKVILLE-BRI

(230522) -- SIHANOUKVILLE, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows the entrance of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Cambodia celebrated the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), highlighting its great contributions to the kingdom's socioeconomic development and poverty reduction. TO GO WITH: Cambodia marks 10th anniversary of China's Belt and Road Initiative (Photo by Ly Lay/Xinhua)

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ANGOLA-CUANZA NORTE-CHINESE-BUILT HYDROPOWER STATION

(230522) -- CUANZA NORTE, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows the diversion ceremony site of Caculo-Cabaca Hydropower Station in Cuanza Norte province, Angola. Angolan President Joao Lourenco has spoken highly of the socioeconomic contribution of the Chinese-built Caculo-Cabaca Hydropower Station, saying that the station would bring significant benefits in terms of energy supply and improved well-being for the Angolan people. (Xinhua/Lyu Chengcheng)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AFRICAN UNION-36TH ORDINARY SESSION

(230218) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2023 shows the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly kicked off on Saturday as African leaders, UN officials and leaders of various international organizations gathered in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The integration of Africa, rebuilding Africa from the brunt of various health and socioeconomic crisis, ensuring continental peace and security, socio-economic development, as well as representation of Africa in multilateral international institutions took center stage at the AU Assembly Summit. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AFRICAN UNION-36TH ORDINARY SESSION

(230218) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat addresses the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2023. The 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly kicked off on Saturday as African leaders, UN officials and leaders of various international organizations gathered in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The integration of Africa, rebuilding Africa from the brunt of various health and socioeconomic crisis, ensuring continental peace and security, socio-economic development, as well as representation of Africa in multilateral international institutions took center stage at the AU Assembly Summit. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AFRICAN UNION-36TH ORDINARY SESSION

(230218) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2023. The 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly kicked off on Saturday as African leaders, UN officials and leaders of various international organizations gathered in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The integration of Africa, rebuilding Africa from the brunt of various health and socioeconomic crisis, ensuring continental peace and security, socio-economic development, as well as representation of Africa in multilateral international institutions took center stage at the AU Assembly Summit. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

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U.S. immigration measures cost Mexico socioeconomically: expert

STORY: U.S. immigration measures cost Mexico socioeconomically: expert DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of migrants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RODOLFO CASILLAS, Researcher at Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences 3. various of migrants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RODOLFO CASILLAS, Researcher at Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences STORYLINE: A Mexican expert has predicted that the permanence of Title 42 and the new immigration measures recently announced by the U.S. will maintain a high number of migrant detentions and socioeconomic costs for Mexico. The U.S. Supreme Court in last December temporarily halted the expiration of Title 42, a U.S. public health authority that also allows border officials to swiftly expel migrants and asylum-seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RODOLFO CASILLAS, Researcher at Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences "The permanence of Title 42 is an additional instrument, not th

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Peace "golden opportunities" for Cambodia's development: PM

STORY: Peace "golden opportunities" for Cambodia's development: PM DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations for the 44th anniversary of the Victory Day 2. various of Prime Minister Hun Sen delivering a speech 3. various of performances 4. various of Prime Minister Hun Sen receiving bunches of flowers from well-wishers 5. various of Hun Sen releasing a dove 7. various of balloons flying STORYLINE: Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Saturday that peace has created "golden opportunities" for the country's development in all fields. Hun Sen, who is also the president of the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP), made the remarks during an event marking the 44th anniversary of the Victory Day in Phnom Penh, which was attended by more than 20,000 people. "Peace has created golden opportunities for socioeconomic development and the well-being of our people for 44 years," he said. "Peace, political stability and secu

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China-aided academy handed over to Sierra Leone

STORY: China-aided academy handed over to Sierra Leone DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Freetown CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio inspecting project 2. various of participants 3. various of the handover ceremony 4. various of China-aided foreign service academy project STORYLINE: A China-aided foreign service academy was handed over to the Sierra Leonean government in Freetown on Thursday to serve as a professional training and educational institute of Sierra Leone's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The project was undertaken by the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG). Addressing the handover ceremony, Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio thanked the Chinese government for supporting the country's socioeconomic development and described the academy as a testament to mutual cooperation. The academy "will help solidify our effort in building Sierra Leone's good image across the world and it trains people to

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows the production line of COVID-19 vaccine under the Butantan Institute in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Since June 2020, Chinese biopharmaceutical company Sinovac has carried out cooperation with the Butantan Institute to conduct a number of clinical studies, the most important of which is the Phase III clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 Persistent COVID-19 pandemic profoundly shapes world The persistent COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous damage to people's lives and health, had a profound impact on the world economy and people's work and life, and exacerbated supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. Putting people and their lives first, the Chinese government has been optimizing its response measures, and has achieved major positive results in coordinating epidemic prevention and control with socioeconomic development. Countries worldwide should focus o

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U.S. sociologist Ezra Vogel wins Fukuoka Prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ezra Vogel, a U.S. sociologist and professor emeritus of Harvard University, smiles during his acceptance speech for the Fukuoka Prize in the city of Fukuoka on Sept. 18, 2014. Vogel was awarded the grand prize for his research into socioeconomic and political changes in postwar Asia. The Fukuoka Prize was established by the city of Fukuoka and others in 1990 to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving and creating Asian culture.

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7-nation Bay of Bengal group

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - Foreign ministers from countries sharing the Bay of Bengal plus Nepal and Bhutan gather in the Myanmar capital of Naypyitaw on March 3, 2014. They agreed to set up a permanent secretariat for the seven-member grouping to promote socioeconomic cooperation in the region.

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Hokkaido firms attempting to attract Russian tourists

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourism personnel from Sakhalin, Russia, receive an explanation about facilities as they visit a ski resort in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in December 2010. Companies in Hokkaido are aiming to attract Russian tourists, particularly higher socioeconomic groups.

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Lower house panel passes IT bill

TOKYO, Japan - A majority of House of Representatives Cabinet Committee members stand up Nov. 9 in support of a bill aimed to deal with quick and radical socioeconomic changes driven by the global revolution of information technology.

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Ancient gold jewelry unveiled in southern Egypt

STORY: Ancient gold jewelry unveiled in southern Egypt DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. pics of the gold jewelry 2. various of Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities 3. various of a press conference 4. various of the archeological site STORYLINE: An Egyptian-British archaeological mission discovered a collection of gold jewelry south of the capital Cairo, said the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Tuesday. "The find, discovered in the ancient city of Amarna, comprised three gold rings, one of which is decorated with a depiction of the ancient Egyptian Bes, god of fun, and the second is inscribed with a phrase in hieroglyphics that means a lady of the two lands," the ministry said in a statement. The joint mission has been working in Amarna since 2010 on studying the socioeconomic conditions, types of food, and common diseases in the ancient city that used to be the capital of Egypt during King Akhenaten reigning 1353-1336 B.C., it added

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CPC's foresight is inspiring: Pakistani FM

STORY: CPC's foresight is inspiring: Pakistani FM DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenes in China 2. various of the Great Hall of the People 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BILAWAL BHUTTO ZARDARI, Pakistani Foreign Minister 4. various of Chinese-built projects in Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said "we're inspired by the CPC's foresight and steering the Chinese nation on a path of high quality governance and socioeconomic development." Zardari made the remarks in a speech congratulating the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which opened in Beijing on October 16. SOUNDBITE (English): BILAWAL BHUTTO ZARDARI, Pakistani Foreign Minister "The 20th National Congress is taking place at a time when the tides of change are transforming the international political, economic and social landscape. I am confident that under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of China, China will co

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Chinese FM spokesperson on IMF's lifting of RMB weighting in SDR currency basket

STORY: Chinese FM spokesperson on IMF's lifting of RMB weighting in SDR currency basket DATELINE: May 17, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) lifting of the RMB's weighting in the SDR currency basket, will help to further enhance the Chinese RMB's status as an international reserve currency and increase the appeal of RMB assets, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its quinquennial SDR valuation review a few days ago. The current composition was maintained with a higher weight for the Chinese renminbi. This is a high recognition from the international community of China's achievement in reform, opening-up and socioeconomic development. It will help to furt

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China's dynamic zero-COVID policy essential to safeguard people's lives, says Cambodian scholar

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy essential to safeguard people's lives, says Cambodian scholar DATELINE: May 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vaccination 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 3. various of the production STORYLINE: A Cambodian scholar has said China's dynamic zero-COVID approach is crucial to protect people's lives and to minimize the pandemic's impact on socioeconomic development. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "Since the outbreak of COVID-19, China has always put the people and their lives first and worked hard to prevent both inbound cases and domestic resurgence. China has always upheld the dynamic zero-COVID policy, but quite a number of the Western countries did not agree, but the Chinese policy is strict, zero-COVID-19 (policy) has kept the Chinese economy going and

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China to continue to provide support, assistance to Sri Lanka: FM spokesperson

STORY: China to continue to provide support, assistance to Sri Lanka: FM spokesperson DATELINE: April 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: The Chinese government will continue to provide support and assistance for Sri Lanka to help the country cope with the current difficulties, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China and Sri Lanka are traditional friendly neighbors. We always understand, support, and stand together with each other. We have set up the example for countries different in size in peacefully co-existing and beneficial cooperation. For a long time, China has always provided support for socioeconomic development of Sri Lanka. Now, China has already announced providing emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, will continue to pr

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U.S. sociologist Ezra Vogel wins Fukuoka Prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ezra Vogel, a U.S. sociologist and professor emeritus of Harvard University, smiles during his acceptance speech for the Fukuoka Prize in the city of Fukuoka on Sept. 18, 2014. Vogel was awarded the grand prize for his research into socioeconomic and political changes in postwar Asia. The Fukuoka Prize was established by the city of Fukuoka and others in 1990 to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving and creating Asian culture. (Kyodo)

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Hokkaido firms attempting to attract Russian tourists

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourism personnel from Sakhalin, Russia, receive an explanation about facilities as they visit a ski resort in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in December 2010. Companies in Hokkaido are aiming to attract Russian tourists, particularly higher socioeconomic groups. (Kyodo)

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New coronavirus

A video screen in Tokyo shows a plenary meeting of the National Governors' Association being held online on June 4, 2020, to discuss ways on how to resume socioeconomic activities while keeping the risk of the new coronavirus infection low. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New coronavirus

A video screen in Tokyo shows Kamon Iizumi, Tokushima governor who heads the National Governors' Association, speaking during the association's plenary meeting held online on June 4, 2020, to discuss ways on how to resume socioeconomic activities while keeping the risk of the new coronavirus infection low. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo