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China explores vehicle-to-grid reverse charging technology

STORY: China explores vehicle-to-grid reverse charging technology SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DONG XIAOTIAN, Marketing director, State Grid Hefei branch 2. various of the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) reverse charging technology STORYLINE: As the user base for electric vehicles (EVs) in China has been increasing rapidly, the country has been conducting experiments to explore vehicle-to-grid (V2G) reverse charging technology. The technology allows the energy in EVs to be converted back into usable energy in the power grid to increase the efficiency of EV chargers and to ensure that EV owners get the optimum power output for the charging time and energy usage. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DONG XIAOTIAN, Marketing director, State Grid Hefei branch "The V2G technology refers to a technique where electric vehicles discharge power back to the grid. It enables the transfer of power from the electric vehicle's

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ITALY-CHINA-CIIE-PARTNERSHIPS

(231029) -- ROME, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An automatic coffee machine produced by Italy's Rhea Vendors Group is showcased at the company's headquarters in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of Italy, Oct. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Marketing director says CIIE a significant platform for forging partnerships" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-CHINA-CIIE-PARTNERSHIPS

(231029) -- ROME, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vending machine produced by Italy's Rhea Vendors Group is showcased in Milan, Italy, Oct. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Marketing director says CIIE a significant platform for forging partnerships" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-CHINA-CIIE-PARTNERSHIPS

(231029) -- ROME, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman uses an automatic coffee machine produced by Italy's Rhea Vendors Group showcased in Milan, Italy, Oct. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Marketing director says CIIE a significant platform for forging partnerships" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-CHINA-CIIE-PARTNERSHIPS

(231029) -- ROME, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Headquarters of Italy's Rhea Vendors Group is pictured in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of Italy, Oct. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Marketing director says CIIE a significant platform for forging partnerships" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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Chinese Summer Grain

QINGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 8, 2023 - A harvester harvests wheat at a wheat field in Xiaotian village, Huanglou Street, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, June 8, 2023. On July 15, 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's summer grain output was 146.13 million tons, 1.274 million tons less than the previous year, down 0.9%.

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ITALY-ROME-EAES-CHINESE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

(230623) -- ROME, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 22, 2023 shows Chinese endoscopy provider Healnoc's endoscopy system featuring an innovative image sensor and monitoring solution exhibited during the 31st congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) in Rome, Italy. Multiple Chinese medical equipment providers showcased their innovative products at a leading European congress on surgical techniques held here this week. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-ROME-EAES-CHINESE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

(230623) -- ROME, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People experience Chinese endoscopy provider Healnoc's endoscopy system featuring an innovative image sensor and monitoring solution during the 31st congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) in Rome, Italy, on June 22, 2023. Multiple Chinese medical equipment providers showcased their innovative products at a leading European congress on surgical techniques held here this week. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-VENICE-INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE BIENNALE-CHINA'S NATIONAL PAVILION

(230522) -- VENICE (ITALY), May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man visits China's National Pavilion at the 2023 Venice International Architecture Biennale in Venice, northern Italy, on May 22, 2023. China's National Pavilion at the 2023 Venice International Architecture Biennale opened on Monday in Venice, focusing on the changes and improvements of China's architecture and habitat over the past 40 years. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-VENICE-INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE BIENNALE-CHINA'S NATIONAL PAVILION

(230522) -- VENICE (ITALY), May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit China's National Pavilion at the 2023 Venice International Architecture Biennale in Venice, northern Italy, on May 22, 2023. China's National Pavilion at the 2023 Venice International Architecture Biennale opened on Monday in Venice, focusing on the changes and improvements of China's architecture and habitat over the past 40 years. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-PADUA-"CHINESE BRIDGE" COMPETITION

(230520) -- PADUA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Marco De Biase from the University of Venice attends the 22nd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" competition organized for Italian and Sammarinese university students in Padua, Italy, May 19, 2023. TO GO WITH "Italy, San Marino host "Chinese Bridge" language contest for university students" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-RICE PRODUCER-CHINA-CONSUMER EXPO

(230410) -- ROME, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rice products of Acquerello, an Italy's high-end rice producer, are displayed at its headquarters in Piemonte, Italy, on April 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Italian rice producer to attend consumer expo in China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-RICE PRODUCER-CHINA-CONSUMER EXPO

(230410) -- ROME, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Piero Rondolino, founder of Italy's high-end rice producer Acquerello, shows rice in processing in Piemonte, Italy, on April 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Italian rice producer to attend consumer expo in China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-RICE PRODUCER-CHINA-CONSUMER EXPO

(230410) -- ROME, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Piero Rondolino, founder of Italy's high-end rice producer Acquerello, stands in front of the company's headquarters in Piemonte, Italy, on April 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Italian rice producer to attend consumer expo in China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-RICE PRODUCER-CHINA-CONSUMER EXPO

(230410) -- ROME, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rice products of Acquerello, an Italy's high-end rice producer, are displayed at its headquarters in Piemonte, Italy, on April 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Italian rice producer to attend consumer expo in China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-MILAN-FORMER PM-BERLUSCONI-INTENSIVE CARE

(230405) -- MILAN (ITALY), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past San Raffaele Hospital where former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is hospitalized in Milan, Italy, on April 5, 2023. Berlusconi was admitted to the intensive care unit of a Milan hospital Wednesday, the Rome office of his political party Forza Italia has confirmed. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-MILAN-FORMER PM-BERLUSCONI-INTENSIVE CARE

(230405) -- MILAN (ITALY), April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Journalists are seen outside San Raffaele Hospital where former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is hospitalized in Milan, Italy, on April 5, 2023. Berlusconi was admitted to the intensive care unit of a Milan hospital Wednesday, the Rome office of his political party Forza Italia has confirmed. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-FLORENCE-DANCER-TRADITIONAL CHINESE DANCE

(230326) -- FLORENCE, March 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, practices traditional Chinese dance at a square in Florence, Italy, March 20, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Italian dancer embraces Chinese culture to fill 'book of life'" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-FLORENCE-DANCER-TRADITIONAL CHINESE DANCE

(230326) -- FLORENCE, March 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, practices traditional Chinese dance at a square in Florence, Italy, March 20, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Italian dancer embraces Chinese culture to fill 'book of life'" (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yao Di of Scandicci serves during the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Scandicci celebrate scoring during the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yao Di (L) of Scandicci reacts with teammates prior to the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yao Di of Scandicci warms up prior to the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Ting of Scandicci serves during the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Ting (3rd L) and Yao Di (2nd L) of Scandicci react during the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Scandicci celebrate scoring during the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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(SP)ITALY-SCANDICCI-VOLLEYBALL-SERIE A1 WOMEN-SCANDICCI VS CONEGLIANO

(230320) -- SCANDICCI, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Ting (C) of Scandicci gestures during the 23rd round match between Scandicci and Conegliano at Serie A1 Women 2022/2023 volleyball league in Scandicci, Italy on March 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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Ukraine crisis one year on: observations by Xinhua correspondents

STORY: Ukraine crisis one year on: observations by Xinhua correspondents DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine and Russia 2. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN QIANG, Xinhua correspondent in Eurasia Bureau 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHOU XIAOTIAN, Xinhua correspondent in Rome 4. STANDUP 3 (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent in Washington D.C. 5. STANDUP 4 (English): LU JINBO, Xinhua correspondent in Minsk 6. STANDUP 5 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent based in UN headquarters STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN QIANG, Xinhua correspondent in Eurasia Bureau "It's been a year since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, and no positive sign is in sight for a quick end to the crisis. Analysts say that Ukraine has suffered bitterly from the conflict, with its economy now mired in a severe recession. According to a preliminary estimate by the Ukrainian Economy Ministry this January, Ukraine's GDP dropped by 30.4 percent in 2022, as compared wit

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ITALY-PUTIGNANO-CARNIVAL

(230213) -- PUTIGNANO, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A float parade is held during the Carnival of Putignano in southern Italy on Feb. 12, 2023. The Carnival of Putignano is known as one of the oldest carnivals in Italy. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-PUTIGNANO-CARNIVAL

(230213) -- PUTIGNANO, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors pose for photos during the Carnival of Putignano in southern Italy on Feb. 12, 2023. The Carnival of Putignano is known as one of the oldest carnivals in Italy. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-PUTIGNANO-CARNIVAL

(230213) -- PUTIGNANO, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor poses for photos during the Carnival of Putignano in southern Italy on Feb. 12, 2023. The Carnival of Putignano is known as one of the oldest carnivals in Italy. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-PUTIGNANO-CARNIVAL

(230213) -- PUTIGNANO, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor poses for photos during the Carnival of Putignano in southern Italy on Feb. 12, 2023. The Carnival of Putignano is known as one of the oldest carnivals in Italy. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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ITALY-PUTIGNANO-CARNIVAL

(230213) -- PUTIGNANO, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for photos during the Carnival of Putignano in southern Italy on Feb. 12, 2023. The Carnival of Putignano is known as one of the oldest carnivals in Italy. (Xinhua/Zhou Xiaotian)

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Japan, China vice defense ministers

TOKYO, Japan - Kimito Nakae (L), Japan's administrative vice minister of defense, shakes hands with Gen. Ma Xiaotian, deputy chief of the general staff of China's People's Liberation Army, at the Defense Ministry building in Tokyo on July 26, 2011. Their meeting was the first vice defense ministerial meeting between the two Asian countries since March 2008.

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Europe's energy crisis may last beyond winter

STORY: Europe's energy crisis may last beyond winter DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU XIAOTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of energy-intensive industries in Europe 3. various of streets and shops in Europe STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU XIAOTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "The severe economic impacts of the energy crisis are being felt in almost all energy sectors in Europe, and the problems are bound to remain until the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is resolved. The crisis in Ukraine has sent energy prices surging, which in turn pushed up inflation rates and disrupted international supply chains. European countries are taking steps to confront the near-term risks from energy-related impacts. They are strengthening natural gas storage capacities and providing economic relief for low-income families and energy-intensive industries." Recently, the European Commission predicted that the 27-nation European Union (EU) wo

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(HKSAR 25)CHINA-GREATER BAY AREA-TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE (CN)

(220630) -- GUANGZHOU, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A cruise ship sails past the artificial islands of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, south China, July 27, 2018. The 55-kilometer-long bridge, situated in the Lingdingyang waters of the Pearl River Estuary, is the world's longest bridge-tunnel combined cross-sea passage. With the building of traffic arteries, the connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has been continuously improved. The convenient transport network has also enhanced the logistics efficiency within the area and injected new vitality into local development of business. (Photo by Hao Xiaotian/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-MEIZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-CANGZHOU VS CHENGDU(CN)

(220612) -- MEIZHOU, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Romulo Jose Pacheco da silva (L) of Chengdu Rongcheng vies with Yang Xiaotian (C) of Cangzhou Mighty Lions during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC and Chengdu Rongcheng FC in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-MEIZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-CANGZHOU VS CHENGDU(CN)

(220612) -- MEIZHOU, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Johnathan Aparecido da Silva (L) of Chengdu Rongcheng vies with Yang Xiaotian of Cangzhou Mighty Lions during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC and Chengdu Rongcheng FC in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-MEIZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-CANGZHOU VS CHENGDU(CN)

(220612) -- MEIZHOU, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Yang Xiaotian (1st R) of Cangzhou Mighty Lions competes during a 2022 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC and Chengdu Rongcheng FC in Meizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, June 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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Dragon Boat Festival celebration in SE China strengthens cross-Strait cultural exchanges

STORY: Dragon Boat Festival celebration in SE China strengthens cross-Strait cultural exchanges DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZENG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of traditional customs of the Dragon Boat Festival 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GONG XIAOTING, Staff 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GONG XIAOTING, Staff 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DUAN YAOTIAN, University student 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): HUANG XIAOTIAN, Staff 7. various of traditional festival activities STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZENG YAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. On this day, the Chinese people eat rice dumplings, drink realgar wine and race dragon boats. Please follow me and take a look." Festive activities were staged in Jiageng Park Friday, attracting visitors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The activities included well-wishing ceremoni

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Japan, China vice defense ministers

TOKYO, Japan - Kimito Nakae (L), Japan's administrative vice minister of defense, shakes hands with Gen. Ma Xiaotian, deputy chief of the general staff of China's People's Liberation Army, at the Defense Ministry building in Tokyo on July 26, 2011. Their meeting was the first vice defense ministerial meeting between the two Asian countries since March 2008. (Kyodo)