President Trump And VP JD Vance At Presidential Inauguration - USA

President Trump And VP JD Vance At Presidential Inauguration - USA

President Donald Trump is seen on screen with subtitles reading PLANET MARS in Emancipation Hall as he delivers his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 19, 2025. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

GLOBALink | Villagers sing shepherd's song for Chinese guests in SW France

*** Highlights: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron on Tuesday at a mountain restaurant in southern France. Before they parted, local villagers sang a shepherd's song, expressing gratitude to Xi and his wife for their visit and inviting them to come back another time. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: On May 7, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at a mountain restaurant for a restricted meeting in Hautes-Pyrenees Department in southwestern France Before they parted, local villagers started singing a shepherd's song, expressing gratitude to Xi and his wife for their visit and inviting them to come back another time

China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister

*** Highlights: China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well, a Honduran minister has said. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: A Honduran minister has said that China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well. China and Honduras established diplomatic relations in March 2023. According to Honduran minister of economic development, Fredis Cerrato, since then, relations between the two countries have been consolidated in "giant steps" in different areas. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development "We need to continue to build an increasingly strong long-term relationship so that we bet on a win-win situation and that both countries can bring benefits to their people." China and Honduras started the FTA negotiations in July 2023. He believes that the agreemen

Syria supports one-China principle: senior official

*** Highlights: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty, said Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh. *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Syria supports the one-China principle and recognizes China's right to defend its sovereignty. This is according to Syrian Vice Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh in his speech at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BASSAM SABBAGH, Syrian vice foreign minister "Syria supports the one-China principle; it supports the positions of the People's Republic of China in confronting attempts of external interference in its internal affairs; it stresses China's inalienable right to take whatever measures and steps it decides to defend its sovereignty."

U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges

STORY: U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH W. POLISI, President emeritus and chief China officer at Juilliard School STORYLINE: *** Highlights: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, has been awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award of the Orchid Awards for his contribution to cultural exchanges. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, a renowned performing arts conservatory in the United States, was awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award at the inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony held in Beijing on Friday. The Orchid Awards honor foreign friends who have promoted humanity's shared values, and facilitated cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world and mutual learning among global civilizat

Exclusive: One-on-One with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

STORY: Exclusive: One-on-One with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:09:44 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: POLITICS STORYLINE: "I believe that the relations between the governments and peoples of China and Venezuela are relations of intimate mutual trust, of true brotherhood," said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an interview with Xinhua ahead of his state visit to China. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): XU YE, Xinhua correspondent "We know that in recent years Venezuela has achieved economic recovery, peace and stability throughout the country. What are the major achievements of your government in the economic, political and diplomatic areas?" SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): NICOLAS MADURO, Venezuelan President "We have had an onslaught since 2015, eight years of escalating onslaught. More than 950 illegal, immoral sanctions were applied to the country, which are called unilateral coercive measures. The entire economy and all the strategic

Chinese suspense crime film "Lost in the Stars" hits North American big screen

STORY: Chinese suspense crime film "Lost in the Stars" hits North American big screen DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:38 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of an AMC theater 2. various of posters of the film 3. various of moviegoers watching the film 4. various of the theater STORYLINE: Chinese suspense crime film "Lost in the Stars" opened Friday in a limited theatrical release in North America. The film is being released by CMC Pictures in Mandarin with English subtitles in about 60 selected theaters in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and a few other North American cities with a large overseas Chinese population. Adapted from the Soviet film "Trap for Lonely Man," the movie follows the story of a wife who mysteriously disappears during an overseas trip but suddenly turns up just as her husband's search for her came to nothing. Produced by Chen Sicheng and co-directed by Liu Xia

Japanese storyteller to perform at U.N.

Japanese storyteller to perform at U.N.

OSAKA, Japan - ''Rakugo'' comic storyteller Katsura Koharudanji poses during a news conference on Dec. 2, 2009, where he told reporters he will be performing at the United Nations Headquarters and Carnegie Hall in New York in February 2010. The internationally active performer of Japanese comic monologue in the ''kamigata'' style with instruments said he will be performing two classic rakugo stories at the U.N. with French, Spanish and Chinese subtitles.

Japan storyteller entertains Cambodia students

Japan storyteller entertains Cambodia students

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - ''Rakugo'' storyteller Katsura Utamaru performs a popular eel restaurant story, ''Shirouto Unagi,'' in Phnom Penh on Nov. 25, 2009. About 400 people including students learning Japanese listened to the comic monologue with English and Cambodian subtitles available, as part of a series of events for Japan-Mekong exchange year.

Japanese, English voice recognition system set up for deaf

Japanese, English voice recognition system set up for deaf

SAPPORO, Japan - A man demonstrates a voice recognition system that instantly converts Japanese or English into subtitles displayed on monitors along with the speaker's face. The system, developed by Toru Ifukube, a Hokkaido University professor, and systems development firm B.U.G., Inc., will be used Oct. 15-18 at the Sixth World Assembly of the Disabled Peoples' International in Sapporo.

First Japanese film released in S. Korea

First Japanese film released in S. Korea

An award-winning Japanese movie ''Hana-Bi (Fireworks)'' was released in South Korea on Dec. 5, marking the first public screening of a Japanese film. The movie, imported from its former colonial ruler, was screened with Korean subtitles in 14 theaters in Seoul and 21 others in provincial cities.

GLOBALink | Energy crisis in Poland features coal price hike, stirs air pollution concerns

*** Highlights: As winter approaches, the European energy crisis is having a direct impact on home heating in Poland, a country that relies heavily on coal for energy. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: As winter approaches, the European energy crisis is having a direct impact on home heating in Poland, a country that relies heavily on coal for energy. According to official estimates, even under normal circumstances, 37 percent of Polish homes use coal for heating. While Poland is the largest coal producer in the European Union (EU), it still needs to cover roughly 20 percent of its needs from imports. Data from Statistics Poland show that in 2020, Russia accounted for 75 percent of Polish coal imports. However, since Poland imposed an embargo on Russian coal this April, well ahead of the EU-wide ban that took effect in August, this route is no longer open, which has left many Poles in a precarious situation just before the start of the heating season. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOANNA MACKOWIAK-PANDER

Chinese Film Festival held in Romania

STORY: Chinese Film Festival held in Romania DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the opening ceremony STORYLINE: The first edition of the Chinese Film Festival in Romania kicked off on Saturday at the "Union" Cinema in central Bucharest. The festival is co-organized by Guang Hua Cultures Et Media, Romanian-Chinese House and Romanian National Film Center. Over 100 representatives from different fields such as culture, art, film and mass media, as well as overseas Chinese attended the opening ceremony. During this film festival, 10 new Chinese films with Romanian subtitles, will be screened in the capital Bucharest and two western cities of Arad and Cluj-Napoca. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bucharest. (XHTV)

I haven't felt like a foreigner in China: Canadian musician

STORY: I haven't felt like a foreigner in China: Canadian musician DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician 3. various of Guangzhou 4.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician 5.various of Guangzhou 6.SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician 7.SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician 8.SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician 9.SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician 10.SOUNDBITE 7 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician STORYLINE: ***Subtitles: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician "My name is David Klinck. I'm from Canada. And I've been living in China now for 18 years I guess since 2004. I studied Chinese in Beijing and then I moved to Guangzhou and I (have lived) here for about 16 years." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID KLINCK, Canadian musician "When I came here, basically downto

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

(220710) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hosts explain as Chinese audiovisual content is presented at the launching ceremony of the Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2022. The Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone," which aims at promoting Chinese audiovisual content abroad, was launched Friday in Brazil. Through "China Zone," the Brazilian people can watch Chinese movies, TV programs, documentaries, cartoons and other audiovisual content with Portuguese subtitles on local platforms to learn more about China. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

(220710) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hosts explain as Chinese audiovisual content is presented at the launching ceremony of the Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2022. The Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone," which aims at promoting Chinese audiovisual content abroad, was launched Friday in Brazil. Through "China Zone," the Brazilian people can watch Chinese movies, TV programs, documentaries, cartoons and other audiovisual content with Portuguese subtitles on local platforms to learn more about China. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

(220710) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the launching ceremony of the Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2022. The Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone," which aims at promoting Chinese audiovisual content abroad, was launched Friday in Brazil. Through "China Zone," the Brazilian people can watch Chinese movies, TV programs, documentaries, cartoons and other audiovisual content with Portuguese subtitles on local platforms to learn more about China. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

(220710) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the launching ceremony of the Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2022. The Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone," which aims at promoting Chinese audiovisual content abroad, was launched Friday in Brazil. Through "China Zone," the Brazilian people can watch Chinese movies, TV programs, documentaries, cartoons and other audiovisual content with Portuguese subtitles on local platforms to learn more about China. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE AUDIOVISUAL BRAND-LAUNCH

(220710) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People watch Chinese lion dance at the launching ceremony of the Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2022. The Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone," which aims at promoting Chinese audiovisual content abroad, was launched Friday in Brazil. Through "China Zone," the Brazilian people can watch Chinese movies, TV programs, documentaries, cartoons and other audiovisual content with Portuguese subtitles on local platforms to learn more about China. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

Chinese audiovisual brand launched in Brazil

STORY: Chinese audiovisual brand launched in Brazil DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): TIAN MIN, Chinese consul general in Rio de Janeiro 3. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: The Chinese audiovisual brand "China Zone," which aims at promoting Chinese audiovisual content abroad, was launched Friday in Brazil. Through "China Zone," the Brazilian people can watch Chinese movies, TV programs, documentaries, cartoons and other audiovisual content with Portuguese subtitles on local platforms to learn more about China. The launch of "China Zone" is an important fruitful result yielded by audiovisual cooperation between China and Brazil in the digital era, said Tian Min, Chinese consul general in Rio de Janeiro, in an online speech at the launching ceremony. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): TIAN MIN, Chinese consul general in Rio de Janeiro "It is an important fruitful result

Japanese, English voice recognition system set up for deaf

Japanese, English voice recognition system set up for deaf

SAPPORO, Japan - A man demonstrates a voice recognition system that instantly converts Japanese or English into subtitles displayed on monitors along with the speaker's face. The system, developed by Toru Ifukube, a Hokkaido University professor, and systems development firm B.U.G., Inc., will be used Oct. 15-18 at the Sixth World Assembly of the Disabled Peoples' International in Sapporo.

Katsura Utazo performs in Cairo

Katsura Utazo performs in Cairo

Internationally active "Rakugo" comic story teller, Katsura Utazo (L), performs in front of Egyptian students who are learning Japanese and Japanese residents at the Japanese Embassy in Cairo on March 23, 2015. He performed in Japanese with Arabic subtitles shown on the screen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Theater shows 'barrier-free' films

Theater shows 'barrier-free' films

TOKYO, Japan - A man with hearing difficulties looks at a display showing subtitles at the Kamata Takarazuka movie theater in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2010. (Kyodo)

Japanese storyteller to perform at U.N.

Japanese storyteller to perform at U.N.

OSAKA, Japan - ''Rakugo'' comic storyteller Katsura Koharudanji poses during a news conference on Dec. 2, 2009, where he told reporters he will be performing at the United Nations Headquarters and Carnegie Hall in New York in February 2010. The internationally active performer of Japanese comic monologue in the ''kamigata'' style with instruments said he will be performing two classic rakugo stories at the U.N. with French, Spanish and Chinese subtitles. (Kyodo)

Japan storyteller entertains Cambodia students

Japan storyteller entertains Cambodia students

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - ''Rakugo'' storyteller Katsura Utamaru performs a popular eel restaurant story, ''Shirouto Unagi,'' in Phnom Penh on Nov. 25, 2009. About 400 people including students learning Japanese listened to the comic monologue with English and Cambodian subtitles available, as part of a series of events for Japan-Mekong exchange year. (Kyodo)

First Japanese film released in S. Korea

First Japanese film released in S. Korea

An award-winning Japanese movie ''Hana-Bi (or Fireworks)'' was released in South Korea on Dec. 5, marking the first public screening of a Japanese film. The movie, imported from its former colonial ruler, was screened with Korean subtitles in 14 theaters in Seoul and 21 others in provincial cities. ==Kyodo