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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SHORT-FINNED PILOT WHALE-BIODIVERSITY (CN)

(240709) -- HAIKOU, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Songhai, researcher of the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), checks the signal data of "Haitang" on a boat in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 7, 2024. A 5-day marine biodiversity expedition held in Hainan concluded on Monday. Experts state that the recently rescued and released short-finned pilot whale "Haitang" is of good condition. The male whale Haitang was found injured and stranded in the Haitang Bay of Sanya City on January 3, and was sent to the Sanya Haichang Animal Conservation Center for treatment. It was released back into the sea on May 26 after thorough investigation and discussion by experts. Based on the information of a signal device attached on its back, Haitang shows good abilities living in the wild and adaptability to the deep-sea environment. Within its swimming area, the expedition team spotted a large number of short-finned pilot wha

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British vlogger explores advanced infrastructure in E China's Hangzhou

STORY: British vlogger explores advanced infrastructure in E China's Hangzhou SHOOTING DATE: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hangzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JASON LIGHTFOOT, British vlogger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YAO CHAOYI, Staff member, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FU CENYING, Staff member, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JASON LIGHTFOOT, British vlogger "Now I'm here at the lake, just relaxing, enjoying this peaceful time by West Lake, and I noticed something. On one side of the city, you have the hustle and bustle of the CBD area. And then over here, you have the peacefulness and tranquility of the lake. But in both areas, I didn't see any wires hanging anywhere. So let's go find out what's going on. I've spotted something very interesting over here. Let's go take a look, see what's going on. Hello, can I ask you, wha

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WHA-SIDE EVENT

(240529) -- GENEVA, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Region Saia Ma'u Piukala addresses a side event titled "Integrated Health Services: Amplifying Impact for Universal Health Coverage" of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WHA-SIDE EVENT

(240529) -- GENEVA, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A side event titled "Integrated Health Services: Amplifying Impact for Universal Health Coverage" of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) is held in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WHA-SIDE EVENT

(240529) -- GENEVA, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A side event titled "Integrated Health Services: Amplifying Impact for Universal Health Coverage" of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) is held in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WHA-SIDE EVENT

(240529) -- GENEVA, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Region Saia Ma'u Piukala addresses a side event titled "Integrated Health Services: Amplifying Impact for Universal Health Coverage" of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Representatives support WHA's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal again

STORY: Representatives support WHA's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal again SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of representatives support WHA's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal again 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TINTE ITINTEANG, Kiribati's Minister of Health and Medical Services 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HELDER JORGE VAZ GOMES LOPES, Guinea-Bissau's ambassador to Belgium 4. various of representatives support WHA's decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal again STORYLINE: Representatives from Kiribati, Nicaragua and Guinea-Bissau expressed their support for the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)'s decision to reject Taiwan-related proposal once again. The WHA, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TINTE ITI

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240528) -- BEIJING, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240528) -- BEIJING, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(240528) -- GENEVA, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2024 show a scene at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The six-day 77th WHA, themed "All for Health, Health for All," opened here on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(240528) -- GENEVA, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (2nd L), director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), speaks at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. The six-day 77th WHA, themed "All for Health, Health for All," opened here on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(240528) -- GENEVA, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (2nd L), director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), speaks at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2024. The six-day 77th WHA, themed "All for Health, Health for All," opened here on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-77TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(240528) -- GENEVA, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2024 show a scene at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The six-day 77th WHA, themed "All for Health, Health for All," opened here on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-TAIWAN-RELATED PROPOSAL-REJECTION

(240527) -- GENEVA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-TAIWAN-RELATED PROPOSAL-REJECTION

(240527) -- GENEVA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-TAIWAN-RELATED PROPOSAL-REJECTION

(240527) -- GENEVA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Xu (C, on the screen), permanent representative of China to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, speaks at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 27, 2024. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-TAIWAN-RELATED PROPOSAL-REJECTION

(240527) -- GENEVA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-TAIWAN-RELATED PROPOSAL-REJECTION

(240527) -- GENEVA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-TAIWAN-RELATED PROPOSAL-REJECTION

(240527) -- GENEVA, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Xu (C, on the screen), permanent representative of China to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, speaks at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 27, 2024. The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Russian expat experiences folk tradition in China's Guangdong

STORY: Russian expat experiences folk tradition in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Local villager 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat STORYLINE: "Grabbing lucky cracker" is a folk tradition that boasts a history of 800 years in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province. During the cultural event which is also known as "Grabbing Paotou," people shoot specially made firecrackers up to the sky with some crackers tagged with a number and auspicious phrases. When the crackers fall, the ones who can rush to grab the crackers with the tags are believed to be lucky and will have a prosperous and safe year. On Thursday, the event was held in Dongguan, and a young man from Russia had an immersive experience of the folk tradition in a town there. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat "Wha

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member patrols on the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand, Nov. 7, 2023. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for the tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for the tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for the tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for the tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for the tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for the tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-CHONBURI-CHINESE COMPANY-SOLAR ROOFTOP

(231126) -- CHONBURI, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the solar rooftop at a tire factory in Chonburi province, Thailand. Chinese company Prinx Chengshan Tire and WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP) of Thailand have been jointly building a solar rooftop for a tire factory in Chonburi Province. The first-phase of the project started operation at the end of November 2022, with an installed capacity of 19.44 MW. The second-phase of the project is expected to be completed in 2024, by which the total installed capacity will reach 24.24 MW, capable of reducing 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission annually. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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Meeting of Japan, S. Korea environment ministers

Japanese Environment Minister Shintaro Ito (L) and his South Korean counterpart Han Wha Jin pose for a photo during a meeting on Nov. 4, 2023, in Nagoya, central Japan.

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Japan-China-S. Korea environment ministerial meeting

Environment ministers from three East Asian countries -- (from L) South Korea's Han Wha Jin, Japan's Shintaro Ito and China's Huang Runqiu -- pose for a photo after adopting a joint statement at a trilateral meeting on Nov. 4, 2023, in Nagoya, central Japan.

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China's Changan Auto to set up EV plant in Thailand

STORY: China's Changan Auto to set up EV plant in Thailand DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the land purchase contract signing ceremony 2. various of the promotion video of Changan Auto STORYLINE: Chinese automaker Changan on Thursday signed a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle (EV) factory in the Southeast Asian country. The 40-hectare plant is located in Thailand's eastern Rayong province, part of the country's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a special development zone. Scheduled to start operation in 2025 with an initial capacity of 100,000 units per year, the plant will be a production base for electrified vehicles to supply the Thai market and export to neighboring ASEAN and other markets including Australia, New Zealand, and Britain. Thailand has long been a major automobile production base in Southeast Asia due to its industrial chain and geographical a

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE AUTOMAKER-CONTRACT

(231026) -- BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker Changan signs a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle (EV) factory, in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 26, 2023. The 40-hectare plant is located in Thailand's eastern Rayong province, part of the country's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a special development zone. TO GO WITH "China's Changan Auto to set up EV plant in Thailand" (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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What China has done to help world go through pandemic

STORY: What China has done to help world go through pandemic DATELINE: May 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Geneva CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view outside of the 76th World Health Assembly 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LORRAINE HERNANDEZ, Obstetrics physician in the Dominican Republic 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHMED OGWELL OUMA, Acting director, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JELENA BEGOVIC, Director, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman, Observer Research Foundation, India STORYLINE: The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) concluded in Geneva on Tuesday with a focus on "saving lives and driving health for all." This year's WHA convened at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and the world is moving towards a return to normalcy. At this cri

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World Health Assembly once again rejects Taiwan-related proposal

STORY: World Health Assembly once again rejects Taiwan-related proposal DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the WHO Headquarters STORYLINE: The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer. Currently, global health security poses significant challenges, and most assembly member states hope for increased solidarity and cooperation to tackle these issues. Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have gone against the trend and insisted on Taiwan-related proposals, a political ploy to engage in "Taiwan independence" separatist activities by hyping up its participation in the WHA. Chen Xu, China's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, said in a statement that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A logo of the World Health Organization (WHO) is pictured at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, May 21, 2023. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows an exterior view of the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows a logo of the World Health Organization (WHO) with the WHO headquarters in the background in Geneva, Switzerland. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows an exterior view of the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows an exterior view of the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A logo of the World Health Organization (WHO) is pictured at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, May 21, 2023. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WHO-76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY-OPENING

(230522) -- GENEVA, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows the Palais des Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland. The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), kicking off in Geneva on Sunday, focused on "saving lives, driving health for all," the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. TO GO WITH "76th World Health Assembly kicks off" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva

STORY: 76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of WHO 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, Director-general of WHO STORYLINE: The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), focusing on "saving lives, driving health for all," kicked off in Geneva on Sunday. As 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the WHO, this year's WHA will determine the immediate and longer-term future of the organization, starting with the program budget for the next two years, key decisions about sustainable financing and changes to improve WHO's processes and accountability. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a video speech at the opening ceremony of the assembly and called for global cooperation in the health sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Peace depends on health and disease in one nation endangers all, t

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S. Korea envoy on human rights in N. Korea

Photo taken at the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2022, shows Lee Shin Wha, South Korean ambassador for international cooperation on North Korean human rights.

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S. Korea envoy on human rights in N. Korea

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno (R) meets with Lee Shin Wha, South Korean ambassador for international cooperation on North Korean human rights, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2022.

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Vlog: Discovering path out of poverty in China's Minning Town

STORY: Vlog: Discovering path out of poverty in China's Minning Town DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Minning Town 2. STANDUP (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat in China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat in China "Hello, everyone. I'm Batoul Nejjaoui from Morocco. I'm now living in Yinchuan, Ningxia. The Chinese poverty alleviation TV series 'Minning Town' is broadcasting in Egypt and to be broadcast in some other Arab states. It was an honor for me to work with my colleagues on the translation of the Arabic version of this TV series." The TV series "Minning Town" tells a story of poverty alleviation in Ningxia. People who have lived in the southern mountains of Ningxia for generations moved to Minning Town, in Yinchuan City, where they managed to get rid of poverty and lived a moderately prosperous life. Today I will take you to Minning Town, where the story happened. Do you know wha

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China's BYD to build EV plant in Thailand

STORY: China's BYD to build EV plant in Thailand DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a new electric vehicle factory in Thailand 2. various of a land purchase agreement signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU XUELIANG, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division STORYLINE: Chinese automaker BYD on Thursday signed a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle (EV) factory in the Southeast Asian country. The 96-hectare plant is located in Thailand's eastern Rayong province. The plant is scheduled to start operation in 2024, with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU XUELIANG, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division "We will make pure electric vehicles first, and will also consider manufacturing PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) here based on the actual needs of the Thai market. We h

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-BYD-EV PLANT

(220908) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xueliang, the general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, addresses the signing ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 8, 2022. Chinese automaker BYD on Thursday signed a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle (EV) factory in the Southeast Asian country. TO GO WITH "China's BYD to build EV plant in Thailand" (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-BYD-EV PLANT

(220908) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xueliang (2nd, L), the general manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, and WHA's co-founder and chairman Jareeporn Jarukornsakul (3rd, L) attend the signing ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 8, 2022. Chinese automaker BYD on Thursday signed a land purchase agreement with Thailand's industrial estate developer WHA Group to build its new electric vehicle (EV) factory in the Southeast Asian country. TO GO WITH "China's BYD to build EV plant in Thailand" (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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Carbon neutrality platform boosts emission cut in China's Jiangxi

STORY: Carbon neutrality platform boosts emission cut in China's Jiangxi DATELINE: June 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU TAO, Head of information center of Jiangxi Public Resources Trading Group 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WAN HAITAO, Deputy general manager of Jiangxi Public Resources Trading Group STORYLINE: East China's Jiangxi Province has launched a platform to enable more individuals and entities to take part in the province's carbon neutrality efforts. As one of the first three national ecological civilization pilot zones, Jiangxi has been continuously deepening its ecological civilization construction via forestry carbon sink trading. The carbon neutrality platform launched by Jiangxi Public Resources Trading Group has various carbon reduction projects involving conferences, scenic spots, organizations, and individuals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU TAO, Head of information center of Jiangxi Public Resources Trading Group "Wha

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Tedros re-appointed as WHO chief

STORY: Tedros re-appointed as WHO chief DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, WHO Director-General STORYLINE: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the incumbent director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), was reappointed to a second five-year term by the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) here on Tuesday. Elected to the post at the 70th WHA in May 2017, Tedros was the sole candidate this year. In his first remarks after his reelection, Tedros said he appreciated the WHO family for their hard work and thanked the WHO member states for their trust. SOUNDBITE (English): TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, WHO Director-General "We have already presented this. It's to promote health and keep people healthy. That should be at the center. Managing this should not be the center. Of course, people will be sick. That has to be managed, but we have to focus on promoting health. That's No.1. No.2, we have

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DPP warned against attempt to seek "Taiwan independence" by using pandemic: FM spokesperson

STORY: DPP warned against attempt to seek "Taiwan independence" by using pandemic: FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday urged Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to stop seeking "Taiwan independence" under the pretext of the COVID-19 pandemic and said that such an attempt will only come to a dead end. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a daily news briefing when answering a query on reports that the General Committee and the Plenary Session of the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) have respectively decided to reject the so-called proposal of "inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer" submitted by certain countries. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The Chinese central government always attache