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Chinese engineer contributes to improving infrastructure in Nauru

STORY: Chinese engineer contributes to improving infrastructure in Nauru SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese engineer working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG YU, Construction engineer with CHEC (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd) 3. various of the port STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG YU, Construction engineer with CHEC (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd) "My name is Deng Yu. I am 26 years old. I am a construction engineer. In 2022, I came to Nauru to join the redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor. The redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor, has not only helped improve local infrastructure in Nauru, provided jobs, trained professional and technical personnel, promoted local economic and social development, but also promoted advanced Chinese technology, equipment, construction management. When I first came here, the new port had not yet been put into use, and Nauru's imports had to rely on s

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Balkan Athletics Championships - Istanbul

Sofia Iosifidou of Greece, Cansu Nimet Sayin of Turkey, Dafni Georgiou of Cyprus, Nataliia Yurchuk of Ukraine, Yaren Yildirim of Turkey during the 60m Hurdles at the 28th Balkan Athletics Championships on February 10, 2024, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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Balkan Athletics Championships - Istanbul

Sofia Iosifidou of Greece, Cansu Nimet Sayin of Turkey, Dafni Georgiou of Cyprus, Nataliia Yurchuk of Ukraine, Yaren Yildirim of Turkey during the 60m Hurdles at the 28th Balkan Athletics Championships on February 10, 2024, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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Balkan Athletics Championships - Istanbul

Sofia Iosifidou of Greece, Cansu Nimet Sayin of Turkey, Dafni Georgiou of Cyprus, Nataliia Yurchuk of Ukraine, Yaren Yildirim of Turkey during the 60m Hurdles at the 28th Balkan Athletics Championships on February 10, 2024, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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Chinese photovoltaic power generation project to improve Nauru's electricity supply

STORY: Chinese photovoltaic power generation project to improve Nauru's electricity supply SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photovoltaic power generation project 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU WEI, Project manager, China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. STORYLINE: A China-built photovoltaic power generation project in the southwest of the Pacific island country of Nauru is expected to be installed in July this year. According to the contractor China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd., the project will improve the electricity supply for local people and significantly reduce the cost of power generation. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU WEI, Project manager, China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. "At present, Nauru mainly relies on diesel power generation. It is costly, and its emission gases pollute the environment. Nauru enjoys a tropical rainforest climate. It's very hot all year round and is endowed with sufficient light h

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Nauru holds ceremony to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence

STORY: Nauru holds ceremony to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President STORYLINE: Nauru held a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the 56th anniversary of independence. "Fifty-six years ago, our forefathers embarked on a journey of sovereignty, asserting our right to self-determination and independence," Nauruan President David Adeang said at the ceremony outside the government office building. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President "The challenges we face, including the global issues of climate change, demand our collective effort and resilience. Nauru will continue to play an active role on the world stage, advocating for environmental protection and sustainable development."

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NAURU-YAREN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240131) -- YAREN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a parade celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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NAURU-YAREN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240131) -- YAREN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in a parade celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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NAURU-YAREN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240131) -- YAREN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nauru President David Adeang attends the ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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NAURU-YAREN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240131) -- YAREN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nauru's police guards of honour attend a ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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NAURU-YAREN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240131) -- YAREN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nauru President David Adeang lays a wreath at a war monument in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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NAURU-YAREN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(240131) -- YAREN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nauru's national flag is raised during the ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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Chinese embassy in Nauru holds reopening ceremony

STORY: Chinese embassy in Nauru holds reopening ceremony SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reopening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIONEL AINGIMEA, Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANG XUGUANG, Head of Chinese diplomatic team in Nauru STORYLINE: The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday in a hotel in the Pacific island country. A plaque of the Chinese embassy was unveiled by Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea and Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participated in the event as a representative of the Chinese government. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIONEL AINGIMEA, Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade "The pace in which China is moving in its relationship with Nauru is not only very fast, but very welcome in Nauru. Nauru looks forward to what we can do tog

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NAURU-CHINESE EMBASSY-REOPENING CEREMONY

(240129) -- YAREN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea speaks during the reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru held in a hotel in Nauru, Jan. 29, 2024. The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday evening in a hotel in the southeastern part of the Pacific island country. A plaque of the Chinese embassy was unveiled by Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea and Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participated in the event as a representative of the Chinese government. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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NAURU-CHINESE EMBASSY-REOPENING CEREMONY

(240129) -- YAREN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Zhaohui (2nd R), head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participates in the reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru as a representative of the Chinese government, and Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea (2nd L), unveil a plaque of the Chinese embassy during the ceremony held in a hotel in Nauru, Jan. 29, 2024. The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday evening in a hotel in the southeastern part of the Pacific island country. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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Chinese national flag raised in Nauru after nearly 19 years of hiatus

STORY: Chinese national flag raised in Nauru after nearly 19 years of hiatus SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of flag-raising ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XUGUANG, Head of Chinese diplomatic team in Nauru STORYLINE: A Chinese national flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday in Nauru by a Chinese diplomatic team, marking the first time in nearly 19 years that the five-star red flag has been raised in the Pacific island country. The ceremony was held by the team responsible for reestablishing the Chinese embassy in Nauru in a compound that also houses their temporary offices. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XUGUANG, Head of Chinese diplomatic team in Nauru "It's the first time in nearly 19 years that the five-star red flag has been raised in Nauru. This is a very important moment with special significance. China and Nauru are naturally complementary and have great potential in bilateral cooperation. I am ful

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Chinese national flag raised in Nauru after nearly 19 years of hiatus

STORY: Chinese national flag raised in Nauru after nearly 19 years of hiatus SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of flag-raising ceremony STORYLINE: A Chinese national flag-raising ceremony was held on Monday in Nauru by a Chinese diplomatic team, marking the first time in nearly 19 years that the five-star red flag has been raised in the Pacific island country. The ceremony was held by the team responsible for reestablishing the Chinese embassy in Nauru in a compound that also houses their temporary offices. The Nauruan government issued a statement on Jan. 15, announcing that it recognizes the one-China principle, severed the so-called "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities, and is willing to resume diplomatic relations with China. China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing on Jan. 24 on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. Xinhua News Agency correspondents rep

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINESE NATIONAL FLAG-RAISING

(240129) -- YAREN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese diplomatic team responsible for reestablishing the Chinese embassy in Nauru holds a Chinese national flag-raising ceremony in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 29, 2024. The ceremony held on Monday in a compound that also houses the team's temporary offices marked the first time in nearly 19 years that the five-star red flag has been raised in the Pacific island country. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

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Nauruan youth appreciates job opportunities brought by Chinese project

STORY: Nauruan youth appreciates job opportunities brought by Chinese project SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sylvester Kaierua 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVESTER KAIERUA, Nauruan citizen 3. various of Sylvester Kaierua 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVESTER KAIERUA, Nauruan citizen 5. various of Nauru 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SYLVESTER KAIERUA, Nauruan citizen STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVESTER KAIERUA, Nauruan citizen "My name is Sylvester Kaierua. I am 27 years old." Sylvester Kaierua is one of the first local employees working for the redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor, Nauru's largest harbor. The project, contracted by a Chinese company, was launched in 2019. Earning twice as much as when he was working as a housekeeper, Kaierua said he now has greater ability to take care of his three children. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVESTER KAIERUA, Nauruan citizen "Very strong this job, and I lik

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RESUMPTION

(240125) -- YAREN, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy water entertainments in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 20, 2024. China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RESUMPTION

(240125) -- YAREN, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows the Parliament of the Republic of Nauru. China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RESUMPTION

(240125) -- YAREN, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Eoe, secretary of multicultural affairs of the Nauruan government, speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 24, 2024. China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RESUMPTION

(240125) -- YAREN, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 20, 2024 shows a commercial center in the Republic of Nauru. China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RESUMPTION

(240125) -- YAREN, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows the Parliament of the Republic of Nauru. China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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We look forward to very exciting partnership between Nauru, China: official

STORY: We look forward to very exciting partnership between Nauru, China: official SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL EOE, Secretary of Multicultural Affairs, the Government of Nauru STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL EOE, Secretary of Multicultural Affairs, the Government of Nauru "I believe that it's a very exciting future for both countries and future cooperation between Nauru and China. The people of Nauru as well as the government of Nauru, I think, is very, very excited to look at this new partnership moving forward for a very prosperous future and sharing mutual initiatives for both countries moving forward. I think that looking at cooperation generally between countries, there is a way that both countries can benefit from it. I think ongoing initiatives where there is an opportunity to exchange expertise as well as resources and development from both sides are of mutual benefit for

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NAURU-YAREN-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS RESUMPTION

(240124) -- YAREN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows the Parliament of the Republic of Nauru. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held talks with Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea on Wednesday, and they signed a joint communique on the resumption of bilateral diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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Vox Pop: Nauruans appreciate Chinese food

STORY: Vox Pop: Nauruans appreciate Chinese food SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nauruans doing groceries 2. various of a Chinese restaurant (shooting date: Jan. 21, 2024) STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Yaren resident "I grew up around Chinese food and Chinese shops. So, yeah, it's pretty common (that we see) Chinese people here in Nauru. I love Chinese food. I like stir-fries, black bean sauce and stuff like that." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Do you like Chinese food?" SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Yaren resident "Yeah. I like Chinese food." SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Do you often visit Chinese restaurants?" SOUNDBITE 5 (English): Yaren resident "Jay restaurant." SOUNDBITE 6 (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "This is the only restaurant you visit or you can try other Chinese restaurants here in Nauru?" SOUNDBITE 7 (English): Yaren resident "Yes, o

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How Nauru turns seawater into freshwater

STORY: How Nauru turns seawater into freshwater SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a truck carrying water 2. various of a Chinese restaurant 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN JIEQING, Staff of a Chinese restaurant 5. shot of tanks used to store water 6. various of a reverse osmosis plant 7. STANDUP (Chinese): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 8. various of a reverse osmosis plant STORYLINE: Like many other Pacific island countries, Nauru depends on desalinated water for its inhabitants' consumption despite being surrounded by the blue sea. Traditionally, the islanders collected rainwater to meet their water needs. This practice continues today. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Where does the water in your restaurant come from?" SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN JIEQING, Staff of a Chinese restaurant "The first is to order water from the water

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NAURU-TOURISM

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a beach in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-TOURISM

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 20, 2024 shows a coastal view of the Republic of Nauru. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-TOURISM

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a beach in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-TOURISM

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a beach in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-TOURISM

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People barbecue at a beach in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-TOURISM

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children play on a beach in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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Nauruan people hope for deeper ties with China

STORY: Nauruan people hope for deeper ties with China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Local resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "The Pacific island country of Nauru has announced that it recognizes the one-China principle and has severed the so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan. Today, follow us onto the streets of Nauru to hear what local citizens have to say about their impression of China." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Local resident "I know about China because of the Chinese food here in Nauru. Because we grew up with Chinese people since we were young. We know Chinese, we call them friends, they are friends." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Local resident "I know about China, the Great Wall o

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NAURU-AIWO HARBOR-CHINA-REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff workers pose for a group photo at the construction site of redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese projects inject momentum for economic growth in Nauru" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-AIWO HARBOR-CHINA-REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People work at the construction site of redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese projects inject momentum for economic growth in Nauru" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-AIWO HARBOR-CHINA-REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People work at the construction site of redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese projects inject momentum for economic growth in Nauru" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-AIWO HARBOR-CHINA-REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man works at the construction site of redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese projects inject momentum for economic growth in Nauru" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-MINISTER-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Charmaine Scotty, Nauru's minister for health and internal affairs, receives an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Nauru, Jan. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Nauruan minister extends warm welcome to Chinese tourists to visit small country with big heart" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-MINISTER-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Charmaine Scotty, Nauru's minister for health and internal affairs, receives an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Nauru, Jan. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Nauruan minister extends warm welcome to Chinese tourists to visit small country with big heart" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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Nauru welcomes you to come: Nauruan minister

STORY: Nauru welcomes you to come: Nauruan minister SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17-19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nauru 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Culture, Tourism STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Culture, Tourism "My name is Charmaine Scotty. I am (Nauru's) Minister for Health and also for Culture and Tourism. Tourism is very new in Nauru, we're hoping to promote it. Like you will see in the news, in the internet that Nauru is one of the least visited countries in the world, like very far away from everybody. It's like very small. It doesn't have very much infrastructure. There's a lot of interest also from the Nauru people in promoting our culture, you know like our traditional sports, our way of fishing, like our Nauruan lifestyle. Especially we are trying to promote the youths in the tourism area. And we need a lot of help because it's really new

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Nauru tourism practitioner hopes for more Chinese tourists

STORY: Nauru tourism practitioner hopes for more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:50 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 18, 2024) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Internal Affairs (shooting time: Jan. 19, 2024) 3. various of a store in Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 18, 2024) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BERLYN, Personal assistant to general manager of Menen Hotel Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 19, 2024) STORYLINE: Nauru, an island country in the Central Pacific. It has a land area of 21.1 square km, and a population of about 13,000. The country attracts tourists with its beautiful tropical scenery and unique customs. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Internal Affairs "Tourism is very new in Nauru, we're hoping to promote it." Nauru has announced that it recognizes the one-China principle and had severed "diplomatic relations"

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A yacht sails on the sea in a bay in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time in a bay in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People use fishing nets to catch seafood in the sea in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man uses a fishing net to catch seafood in a bay in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man uses a fishing net to catch seafood in the sea in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man uses a fishing net to catch seafood in the sea in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-DAILY LIFE

(240118) -- YAREN, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man uses a fishing net to catch seafood in the sea in the Republic of Nauru, Jan. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)