Enthusiasm for Tai Chi flourishes in Italian city

STORY: Enthusiasm for Tai Chi flourishes in Italian city DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: FLORENCE, Italy CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial views of Florence 2. various of the flash mob 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARCO CALVELLI, Performer of the flash mob 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Audience 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNALISA, Audience STORYLINE: In front of Florence's iconic cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, more than 30 Tai Chi enthusiasts in the Italian city performed a set of Tai Chi moves to the music, attracting passersby and tourists to gather around and watch. Dressed in white loose uniforms, the performers brought a sense of tranquility and calmness to the tourist spot, and won a round of applause from the crowd at the end of their little show. These Chinese martial arts lovers in Italy staged the flash mob event to celebrate the World Tai Chi Day this year. The World Tai Chi Day falls on the last Saturday of April, and is celebrated in many countries across the wo

Chinese FM says Ukraine crisis peace talks should begin as soon as possible

STORY: Chinese FM says Ukraine crisis peace talks should begin as soon as possible DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIN GANG, Chinese Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday that what is needed now is calmness, reason and dialogue, and the process of peace talks should begin as soon as possible for the Ukraine crisis. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIN GANG, Chinese Foreign Minister Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

Pyongyang keeps calmness

Pyongyang keeps calmness

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Citizens practice a mass game at Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang on Oct. 12.

Pyongyang keeps calmness

Pyongyang keeps calmness

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Citizens read a newspaper put up in a subway station in Pyongyang on Oct. 14.

Pyongyang keeps calmness

Pyongyang keeps calmness

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Citizens pose for photos in front of a restaurant in Pyongyang on Oct. 13 in commemoration of a wedding.

Pyongyang keeps calmness

Pyongyang keeps calmness

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Citizens practice a mass game at Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang on Oct. 12. (Kyodo)

Pyongyang keeps calmness

Pyongyang keeps calmness

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Citizens read a newspaper put up in a subway station in Pyongyang on Oct. 14. (Kyodo)

Pyongyang keeps calmness

Pyongyang keeps calmness

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Citizens pose for photos in front of a restaurant in Pyongyang on Oct. 13 in commemoration of a wedding. (Kyodo)