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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Delegates enter the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors near Durban, South Africa, on its first day on July 17, 2025.

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-HAINAN AIRLINES-DIRECT FLIGHT-LAUNCH

(240802) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Delegates pose for a photo at the launching ceremony of the Hainan Airlines' Shenzhen-Budapest direct flight route at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 2, 2024. A passenger plane taking off from Shenzhen in southern China landed at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Friday, marking the inaugural flight of Hainan Airlines' new direct route between Shenzhen and Budapest. The Budapest-Shenzhen route will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a scene during the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-MILWAUKEE-TRUMP-REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION-NOMINATION

(240716) -- MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a scene during the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-MILWAUKEE-TRUMP-REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION-NOMINATION

(240716) -- MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a scene during the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-MILWAUKEE-TRUMP-REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION-NOMINATION

(240716) -- MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A police officer stands guard outside the venue of the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States, July 15, 2024. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-MILWAUKEE-TRUMP-REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION-NOMINATION

(240716) -- MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a scene during the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-MILWAUKEE-TRUMP-REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION-NOMINATION

(240716) -- MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers stand guard outside the venue of the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States, July 15, 2024. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-MILWAUKEE-TRUMP-REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION-NOMINATION

(240716) -- MILWAUKEE, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a scene during the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States. Former President Donald Trump, who has been the presumptive Republican nominee for months, received enough delegate votes on Monday to officially become the party's nominee. The former president, who survived an attempted assassination two days ago, garnered a majority of votes from delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He reached the required threshold with votes from Florida, which were announced by his son Eric Trump. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Xiaoling)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-ZHONGWEI-ENVIRONMENT-SAND CONTROL (CN)

(240616) -- ZHONGWEI, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Organized by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), international delegates inspect straw checkerboards in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct. 14, 1981. In the 1950s, to protect China's first railway that runs through a desert, the city of Zhongwei embarked on a journey of desert mitigation. Scientists at the Shapotou Desert Research and Experiment Station, part of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with local residents, developed straw checkerboards to stabilize the sand and prevent dunes from shifting. Tang Ximing, a senior engineer at a state-owned forestry farm in Zhongwei, crafted a steel tool that differs from regular shovels by featuring two horizontal bars at the front tip. This innovative tool enables the planting of seedling roots 50 centimeters deep into the moist sand layer. This simple tool increases the survival rate of afforesta

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-ZHONGWEI-ENVIRONMENT-SAND CONTROL (CN)

(240616) -- ZHONGWEI, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Organized by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), international delegates inspect straw checkerboards in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Oct. 14, 1981. In the 1950s, to protect China's first railway that runs through a desert, the city of Zhongwei embarked on a journey of desert mitigation. Scientists at the Shapotou Desert Research and Experiment Station, part of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with local residents, developed straw checkerboards to stabilize the sand and prevent dunes from shifting. Tang Ximing, a senior engineer at a state-owned forestry farm in Zhongwei, crafted a steel tool that differs from regular shovels by featuring two horizontal bars at the front tip. This innovative tool enables the planting of seedling roots 50 centimeters deep into the moist sand layer. This simple tool increases the survival rate of afforestation by 25 percent

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Laos, China's Guizhou vow to further promote cooperation

STORY: Laos, China's Guizhou vow to further promote cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Delegates from southwest China's Guizhou Province and representatives from the Lao government have convened in Lao capital Vientiane discussing ways to enhance economic, trade, cultural and tourism cooperation. The meeting on Monday was attended by Governor of Guizhou Li Bingjun, President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) Oudet Souvannavong, and officials from relevant sectors. The meeting introduced the potentials for cooperation between the two sides in the fields of logistics, railway transportation, fertilizer, electricity, agriculture, tourism, among others. Oudet said the meeting was an important opportunity to further bring the relationship between the two sides closer, adding that the LNCCI will work with all parties to deepen friendly exchanges with Chi

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E-mobility conference opens in Kenya to accelerate adoption of green transport sector

STORY: E-mobility conference opens in Kenya to accelerate adoption of green transport sector SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 3. various of the expo STORYLINE: The second edition of the Kenya Power E-Mobility Conference opened in the capital of Nairobi on Tuesday, as the East African country seeks to accelerate the adoption of green modes of transportation. The two-day e-mobility conference is organized by Kenya Power, the state-owned electricity distributor. It brings together more than 200 delegates, including government officials, donors, and e-mobility experts from around the world, to explore innovative and transformative solutions to decarbonizing the transport sector. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum "The demand of power,

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U.S. votes against Palestinian request for full UN membership at Security Council

STORY: U.S. votes against Palestinian request for full UN membership at Security Council SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of the Palestinian delegate STORYLINE: The United States on Thursday voted against a Palestinian request for full UN membership at the Security Council. The 15-member council voted on a draft resolution that recommends to the 193-member UN General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the United Nations." The draft resolution received 12 votes in favor, two abstentions, and one vote against. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Britain, France, Russia or China to pass. The United States was compelled to use its veto power after the draft secured 12 votes in favor. The Palestinian mission to the United Nations ini

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240331) -- BEIJING, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2024 shows a scene of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-2024 CHINA INTERNET MEDIA FORUM (CN)

(240330) -- KUNMING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2024 shows a scene of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-2024 CHINA INTERNET MEDIA FORUM (CN)

(240330) -- KUNMING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, addresses the opening ceremony of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 30, 2024. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-2024 CHINA INTERNET MEDIA FORUM (CN)

(240330) -- KUNMING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Lei, an actor from the Beijing People's Art Theater, performs at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 30, 2024. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-2024 CHINA INTERNET MEDIA FORUM (CN)

(240330) -- KUNMING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 30, 2024 shows a scene of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-2024 CHINA INTERNET MEDIA FORUM (CN)

(240330) -- KUNMING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A choir from an elementary school and local teachers perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 30, 2024. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-2024 CHINA INTERNET MEDIA FORUM (CN)

(240330) -- KUNMING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 30, 2024. The 2024 China Internet Media Forum opened on Saturday in Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two-day event, themed "Embarking on a New Journey and Shouldering a New Mission," has gathered government officials, media representatives and internet company delegates to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as new challenges and tasks in the development of online content, and new perspectives and directions for future development. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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U.S.-PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES-SUPER TUESDAY

(240306) -- WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An election official collects ballots at a polling station during the primary race of the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Boston, Massachusetts, the United States, on March 5, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump swept to victory in their respective party's presidential primaries on "Super Tuesday" when over a dozen states held primary elections, increasing the likelihood of a rematch between the two. "Super Tuesday" is the biggest day for the primary race of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, when approximately one-third of all delegates to the Republican or Democratic conventions are to be distributed. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua)

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U.S.-PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES-SUPER TUESDAY

(240306) -- WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member collects mail-in ballots during the primary race of the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Boston, Massachusetts, the United States, on March 5, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump swept to victory in their respective party's presidential primaries on "Super Tuesday" when over a dozen states held primary elections, increasing the likelihood of a rematch between the two. "Super Tuesday" is the biggest day for the primary race of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, when approximately one-third of all delegates to the Republican or Democratic conventions are to be distributed. (Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua)

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UN chief calls for end to Ukraine crisis

STORY: UN chief calls for end to Ukraine crisis SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:51 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking 3. SOUNDBITE (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 4. various of delegates 5. various of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an end to the Ukraine crisis. He made the appeal at a Security Council meeting scheduled to coincide with the second anniversary of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. Two years on, the conflict in Ukraine remains an open wound at the heart of Europe. It is high time for peace -- a just peace, based on the UN Charter, international law and UN General Assembly resolutions, said Guterres. International disputes shall be settled by peaceful means and all states shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territori

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Tanzania validates occupational standards for industrial growth

STORY: Tanzania validates occupational standards for industrial growth SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: MOROGORO, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG YUJIA, Acting country director for Sunmaker Tanzania 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): ADOLF RUTAYUGA, NACTVET Executive Director 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIMON BAREGU, Curriculum developer for TVETs 4. various of the meeting in Morogoro, Tanzania STORYLINE: More than 100 experts and delegates from Tanzanian government institutions, institutions of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and delegates from the industry had a two-day meeting in the Morogoro Region, eastern Tanzania, on Thursday and Friday to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy. The occupational standards have been prepared by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) in collaboration with local and foreign s

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TANZANIA-MOROGORO-OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS-MEETING

(240223) -- MOROGORO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A meeting to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy is held in Morogoro Region, Tanzania, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 100 experts and delegates from Tanzanian government institutions, institutions of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and delegates from the industry began a two-day meeting in the Morogoro Region, eastern Tanzania, Thursday to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy. The occupational standards have been prepared by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) in collaboration with local and foreign stakeholders, including Sunmaker, a Chinese company focused on skills development for African youth and the secretariat organization of the China-Africa TVET Alliance. (Xinhua/Herman Emmanuel)

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TANZANIA-MOROGORO-OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS-MEETING

(240223) -- MOROGORO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Adolf Rutayuga, executive director of the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), speaks during a meeting to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy, in Morogoro Region, Tanzania on Feb. 22, 2024. More than 100 experts and delegates from Tanzanian government institutions, institutions of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and delegates from the industry began a two-day meeting in the Morogoro Region, eastern Tanzania, Thursday to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy. The occupational standards have been prepared by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) in collaboration with local and foreign stakeholders, including Sunmaker, a Chinese company focused on skills development for African youth and the secretariat organization of the China-Africa TVET

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TANZANIA-MOROGORO-OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS-MEETING

(240223) -- MOROGORO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yujia, the acting country director for Sunmaker Tanzania, speaks during a meeting to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy, in Morogoro Region, Tanzania on Feb. 22, 2024. More than 100 experts and delegates from Tanzanian government institutions, institutions of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and delegates from the industry began a two-day meeting in the Morogoro Region, eastern Tanzania, Thursday to validate occupational standards in important sectors for the growth of the industrial economy. The occupational standards have been prepared by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) in collaboration with local and foreign stakeholders, including Sunmaker, a Chinese company focused on skills development for African youth and the secretariat organization of the China-Africa TVET Alliance. (Xinhua/Herman Emmanuel)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AU-PRC-47TH ORDINARY SESSION

(240115) -- ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attending the 47th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee of the African Union pose for a group photo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Jan. 15, 2024. The 47th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU) opened on Monday in Addis Ababa, with Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat reiterating a two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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"Two Countries, Twin Parks" project highlighted at conference in E China

STORY: "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project highlighted at conference in E China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the first Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development 2. various of the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project (file footage) STORYLINE: "Two Countries, Twin Parks," a flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation, was highlighted at the ongoing first Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development held in Fuzhou City, east China's Fujian Province. During the event, a promotion conference was attended by delegates from both home and abroad to discuss and expand future cooperation in marine food industry under the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project. The project is a new model of international cooperation featuring two countries setting up industrial parks on each other's soil and jointly facilitating development. With its memorandum signed in January 2021, the "Two Countries, Twin Park

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UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:34 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of voting result on screen 4. various of President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis announcing voting result 5. various of delegates applauding 6. wide shot of Francis walking up to rostrum 7. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 8. various of Francis speaking 9. various of delegates STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution demanding an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza. Member states voted down two amendments making specific reference to "extremist group Hamas," with 153 supporting the draft resolution, 10 against and 23 countries abstaining. The resolution demands an "immediate humanitarian c

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231202) -- BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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Delegates worldwide gather in Dubai to find global climate response at COP28

STORY: Delegates worldwide gather in Dubai to find global climate response at COP28 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 president 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIMON STIELL, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary 4. various of COP28 STORYLINE: The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change, started Thursday afternoon in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, calling for accelerating global climate response. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULTAN AHMED AL JABER, COP28 president "The new road starts with a decision on the Global Stocktake, a decision that i

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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COP28 calls for accelerating global climate response in Dubai

STORY: COP28 calls for accelerating global climate response in Dubai SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 venue 2. STANDUP (English): TAI BEIPING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, started Thursday afternoon in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. STANDUP (English): TAI BEIPING, Xinhua correspondent "For the next two weeks, over 70,000 delegates from around the world will together here to discuss ways to deal with climate change. This year's conference marks milestone significance as the world takes its first Global Stocktake on the Paris Agreement. Delegates here will make assessment and make a comprehensive review of what has been achieved and what needs to be done in the future to better control global warming." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dubai. (XHTV)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber addresses the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry addressed the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell addresses the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber addresses the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (C, front) presides over the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (R, front) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (L, front) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (5th R, front) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (4th L, front) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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Green, digital transition to unleash huge potential for future BRI cooperation: BRF delegates

STORY: Green, digital transition to unleash huge potential for future BRI cooperation: BRF delegates DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUNAYYAN MOHAMMED ABDULLAHR, ACWA Power Company, Saudi Arabia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JELENA GRUBOR STEFANOVIC, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Burger King (China) Holding Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TEDDY TRILAKSONO, Journalist, The Jakarta Post STORYLINE: The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation concluded on Wednesday in Beijing. Many delegates attending the two-day forum have expressed confidence in green and digital transition for the future of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUNAYYAN MOHAMMED ABDULLAHR, ACWA Power Company, Saudi Arabia "We need to really put more emphasis on green energy, like green hydr

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Serbian president blasts West's double standards in int'l relations

STORY: Serbian president blasts West's double standards in int'l relations DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic walking to rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSANDAR VUCIC, Serbian President 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEKSANDAR VUCIC, Serbian President STORYLINE: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday blasted the West's double standards in handling international relations. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Vucic criticised U.S. President Joe Biden's double standards in his speech at the General Debate. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSANDAR VUCIC, Serbian President "Here, in this hall, only two days ago, we could hear from the president of the United States the most important principle in relations between the countries -- the respect for their territorial integrity and sovereignty, and only as the third most important factor, he mentioned hum

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Concerning trends continue throughout occupied Palestinian territory: UN Mideast envoy

STORY: Concerning trends continue throughout occupied Palestinian territory: UN Mideast envoy DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Security Council Chamber 2. various of UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland 3. SOUNDBITE (English): TOR WENNESLAND, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process 4. various of delegates 5. various of the Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: Concerning trends seen in recent months continue throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said on Monday, underscoring the need to restore a political horizon and achieve a two-state solution. Palestinians and Israelis are killed and injured in near-daily violence that is fueled and exacerbated by a growing sense of despair about the future, Wennesland said in a briefing to the Security Council. SOUNDBITE (English): TOR WENNESLAND, UN Special