(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-HANDBALL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-HANDBALL (CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanqun (R) of China shoots during the Handball Women's Preliminary Round Group B match between China and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-HANDBALL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-HANDBALL (CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanqun of China shoots during the Handball Women's Preliminary Round Group B match between China and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

Chinese film festival in Australia boosts understanding between peoples

STORY: Chinese film festival in Australia boosts understanding between peoples DATELINE: April 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: DARWIN, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Film Festival held in Darwin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HILARY WINCHESTER, Vice-president of governance at Charles Darwin University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JAMES ASHBRIDGE, President of Australia China Business Council NT Branch 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PETER DUMMETT, Chief executive officer at Darwin Port 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SONG YANQUN, Minister-counselor for culture at the Chinese embassy in Australia STORYLINE: Watching the latest movies is a good way for the Australian audience to know more about both the history and daily life in China. The 2023 Chinese Film Festival concluded Saturday in Darwin, the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory (NT). The three-day festival was jointly hosted by Australia China Friendship Society NT Branch and Chinese Embassy in Australia. It presented three Ch

AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE-CHINA TODAY-ARTS WEEK-OPEN

AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE-CHINA TODAY-ARTS WEEK-OPEN

(230128) -- ADELAIDE, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Song Yanqun (L), minister-counselor for culture at the Chinese embassy in Australia, visits an exhibition with Frances Adamson, governor of South Australia, during the "China Today" arts week in Adelaide, Australia, on Jan. 28, 2023. The "China Today" arts week was launched in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, on Saturday in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia. Co-hosted by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Chinese embassy in Australia, the Consulate-General of China in Adelaide and the Adelaide Festival Center, the arts week runs till March 19. (Photo by Lyu Wei/Xinhua)

Australian students receive awards in Chinese cultural event

STORY: Australian students receive awards in Chinese cultural event DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activity 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW FOSTER, Participant's father 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CAROL KEIL, President of the Australia China Friendship Society ACT Branch 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SONG YANQUN, Minister-counselor for culture at the Chinese Embassy in Australia STORYLINE: Students from five schools in Canberra, Australia, on Thursday received awards for their works in the 28th Panda Competition. It's a signature event hosted by a branch of the Australia China Friendship Society in the Chinese Embassy in Australia. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW FOSTER, Participant's father "She is in the youngest group, the four-year-old group. Ava is going to kindergarten next year at Mawson Primary School. She will do two and a half days in Mandarin, and two and a half days in English. She will hopefully immerse herself in that langu

"China Today" Arts Week launched in Australia

STORY: "China Today" Arts Week launched in Australia DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: MELBOURNE, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2022 "China Today" Arts Week 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBIN MATTHEWS, Former national president of the Australia China Friendship Society 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG YANQUN, Minister-counselor for culture at the Chinese Embassy in Australia 4. various of 2022 "China Today" Arts Week STORYLINE: The 2022 "China Today" Arts Week kicked off in Australia's Melbourne on Thursday in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia. The arts week features exhibition of ceramic artworks from east China's Jiangxi Province and paintings and prints from the northeastern Heilongjiang Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBIN MATTHEWS, Former national president of the Australia China Friendship Society "This is a great opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations, loo