US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

Putin says Russia bound to achieve goals in development

STORY: Putin says Russia bound to achieve goals in development SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kremlin 2. various of inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Russia will overcome all obstacles and achieve its goals in development, Vladimir Putin said Tuesday when he was sworn in as Russian president. Putin secured 87.28 percent of the vote in the 2024 Russian presidential election, which took place from March 15 to 17. "We must ensure the reliable continuity in the development of the country for decades to come, raise and educate young generations, who will strengthen Russia's power and develop our statehood, which is based on interethnic harmony, and on the preservation of the traditions of all peoples living in Russia," the president said in his speech at an inauguration ceremony, according to the Kremlin. "I will do everything necessary, everything in my power to justify your trust," Putin said while addressi

Taiwan-funded medical firm to increase investment in Chinese mainland

STORY: Taiwan-funded medical firm to increase investment in Chinese mainland DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xiamen 2. various of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MINGHUI, Assistant to the president of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-invested gene sequencing firm based in Xiamen, says it will boost its investment, as the Chinese mainland offers a friendly market environment and huge growth potential. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MINGHUI, Assistant to the president of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. "We entered the Chinese mainland market in 2016, as we found it actually a 'blue ocean' with few companies investing in our industry. And we had been operating in Taiwan for over 10 years, and we wanted to bring our technologies and good services to the mainland. At the begining, we knew little about everything and the local government helped us overcome many challenge

Nepali PM thankful for China's support in health sector

STORY: Nepali PM thankful for China's support in health sector DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Civil Service Hospital of Nepal 2. various of a handover ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PUSHPA KAMAL DAHAL, Nepali Prime Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PUSHPA KAMAL DAHAL, Nepali Prime Minister 5. various of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal presenting medals of national health champions to the 14th Chinese medical team STORYLINE: Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday voiced his appreciation of China's support in the health sector, including "life-saving" vaccines, "critical" medical equipment and other medical supplies provided in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. "We will always remember this generosity and genuine solidarity from a close neighbor and friend -- China," said Dahal. "Thanks to the support of China and other development partners, we have been able to overcome the difficulties of the pandemic a

Fresh Chinese humanitarian aid reaches quake-hit Syria

STORY: Fresh Chinese humanitarian aid reaches quake-hit Syria DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of humanitarian aid from China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOATAZ DAWJI, Assistant minister of Syria's Local Administration and Environment Ministry STORYLINE: A plane landed in Damascus on Wednesday with a batch of humanitarian aid from China to help Syria overcome the repercussions of last week's powerful earthquakes. Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei and Moataz Dawji, the assistant minister of Syria's Local Administration and Environment Ministry, were at the airport to witness the transfer of the aid supplies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria "We will provide more urgent humanitarian assistance from the Chinese government, whether food or medicinal materials as well as communication equipment to support the Syrian efforts in overcoming the eart

China's rescuers, quake relief aid arrive in Syria

STORY: China's rescuers, quake relief aid arrive in Syria DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the arrival of China's rescuers, quake relief aid 2 various of unloading the quake relief supplies 3 SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 4 various of the quake relief supplies STORYLINE: A plane carrying rescuers with the Red Cross Society of China and its first batch of quake relief aid arrived in Syria's capital Damascus Thursday evening. The Syrian Red Crescent and the Chinese Ambassador to Syria received the shipment at the airport. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria "We will be coordinating with the Syrian government, and we have deep confidence in Syria that it will be able to overcome the impacts of the disaster and rebuild their homes as soon as possible." The Red Cross Society of China sent the supplies at the request of the Syrian Embassy and the Syrian Red Crescent, which will meet the n

'We will overcome'

'We will overcome'

SENDAI, Japan - A banner reading ''We will overcome'' (top) hangs at a shopping arcade in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 26, 2011. The area was hit hard by the March 11 quake and tsunami.

China hopes Sri Lankan community will stick together through difficult times: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: China hopes Sri Lankan community will stick together through difficult times: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: The Chinese side sincerely hopes that people from all walks of life in Sri Lanka could work together to overcome difficulties and realize social stability, economic recovery and improvement of livelihood at the earliest, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China is closely following the latest development in Sri Lanka. As a friendly neighbor and cooperation partner, we sincerely hope that all sectors in Sri Lanka could bear in mind the fundamental interests of their country and people and work together in solidarity to overcome the current difficulties, and strive to restore stability, revitali

Indonesia to provide 28 mln vaccine doses against foot-and-mouth disease

STORY: Indonesia to provide 28 mln vaccine doses against foot-and-mouth disease DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (Courtesy of Antara) 2. various of the livestock vaccinated (Courtesy of Antara) STORYLINE: A total of 28 million doses of vaccines will be provided for livestock across Indonesia in a bid to overcome the re-emergence of the deadly foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a minister said here on Wednesday. The budget for the livestock vaccination campaign is being prepared, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said, adding that the government has imported at least 3 million vaccine doses and distributed them to the worst-affected regions. "We will continue to increase the number up to 28 million vaccine doses. Healthy animals are vaccinated while sick animals are treated," said the minister. As of Tuesday, the viral disease has spread across 208 munici

Vox Pop: How Moscow, Kiev locals view Ukraine crisis

STORY: Vox Pop: How Kiev, Moscow locals view Ukraine crisis DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): Kiev resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): Moscow resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): Moscow resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): Moscow resident STORYLINE: Kiev has plunged into chaos after Russian forces launched a military offensive against Ukraine. Xinhua has spoken with residents in Kiev and Moscow to get their thoughts on the ongoing Ukraine crisis. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): Kiev resident "We do not know how events in the east of Ukraine will unfold further. I hope that the Ukrainian society and leaders will remain cool, devoted to the strategic interests of Ukraine. I would like to believe that we will have enough composure and wisdom to overcome this." SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): Moscow resident "I believe that every person should remain calm and remain neutral, but if someone has been affected by thi

'We will overcome'

'We will overcome'

SENDAI, Japan - A banner reading ''We will overcome'' (top) hangs at a shopping arcade in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 26, 2011. The area was hit hard by the March 11 quake and tsunami. (Kyodo)