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New pilot project helps dispose of low-value recyclables in Shanghai

STORY: New pilot project helps dispose of low-value recyclables in Shanghai DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a fast food restaurant 2. various of waste collecting 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU ZHE, Chairman, Shanghai Chengtou Environment Group Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Waste generated in fast food restaurants such as plastic straws, paper placemats and paper cups, is now being recycled in Shanghai rather than burned as they were before. In the city's new pilot project, low-value recyclables are re-utilized based on their categories after being collected and transported specifically from fast food restaurants. For instance, plastic lids are processed into plastic pellets, and paper cups and placemats into recycled paper pulp. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU ZHE, Chairman, Shanghai Chengtou Environment Group Co., Ltd. "Usually when it comes to waste recycling, we mainly pay attention to high-value recyclables such as cardboard boxes in restaur

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-LAO PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Lao president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-LAOS-THONGLOUN-MEETING (CN)

(221130) -- BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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Nigerian president urges tighter security around borders in Lake Chad Basin

STORY: Nigerian president urges tighter security around borders in Lake Chad Basin DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of officials at the event 2. various of officials and stakeholders 3. file footage of the Lake Chad Basin region 4. file footage of fishermen on the Lake Chad 5. various of military patrolling the region 6. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the increased number of arms, ammunition, and other weapons in the Lake Chad Basin. Speaking at the 16th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in the Nigerian capital Abuja, Buhari, who is also chairman of the summit of heads of state and government, said the threat by terrorists in the region had been relatively brought under control, while the influx of weapons poses

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Vietnamese passion fruit completes customs clearance in S China

STORY: Vietnamese passion fruit completes customs clearance in S China DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cargo trucks passing through Youyi Port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XINWEN, Chairman of Guangxi Junyi Agricultural Science and Technology Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YI, Official of Youyi Port Customs STORYLINE: A batch of passion fruit from Vietnam weighing 18.4 tonnes has recently cleared customs at Youyi Port in Pingxiang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This is the first batch of passion fruit exported to the Chinese market from Vietnam since the approval of China's General Administration of Customs. After going through inspection and quarantine of customs at the port, this batch of passion fruit will be directly transported to the factory as raw materials and put into production. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XINWEN, Chairman of Guangxi Junyi Agricultural Science and Technology Co., Ltd.

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Chinese Dream inspires nation on journey ahead

STORY: Chinese Dream inspires nation on journey ahead DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice Chairman of 48 Group Club 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RUEANG NGAM NAMRIN, Thai national living in China 7. various of China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation "The Chinese Dream became the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people. It was a very long vision." The Chinese Dream, put forward 10 years ago, envisages the brilliant future of the Chinese nation. At the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held last month, a blueprint for

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Chinese automaker Chery to look at viability of opening new factory in Spain's Catalonia

STORY: Chinese automaker Chery to look at viability of opening new factory in Spain's Catalonia DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a delegation of Chery at the entrance to the building of the Foment del Treball Business Association in Barcelona 2. various of the signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YIN TONGYUE, Chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. 4. various of the Chery delegation 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YIN TONGYUE, Chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. 6. various of the Chery delegation and businessmen from Barcelona leaving 7. a presentation of Chery brand models and the manufacturing plant (file) STORYLINE: A delegation from Chinese car manufacturer Chery arrived in Barcelona on Monday to look into the viability of opening a new factory in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia. The delegation was led by Yin Tongyue, chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. Yin signed an understandi

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-MONGOLIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-MONGOLIA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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American expat explores Chinese tea culture, industry in E China

STORY: American expat explores Chinese tea culture, industry in E China DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): FANG GUOQIANG, Chairman of Huangshan Xinanyuan Organic Tea Development Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): WANG HAIYAN, General Manager of Huangshan Wang Guangxi Songluo Tea Corp. Ltd. 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 11. various of Adrien Brill and He Xiyue's tour of exploring Chinese tea culture, industry ST

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CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-WANG YANG-BIWEEKLY CONSULTATION SESSION (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over a biweekly consultation session held by the CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-CUBA-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221125) -- BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 25, 2022. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-CPPCC-MEETING (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, addresses a meeting attended by national political advisors on exchanging views on studying, publicizing and implementing the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-LI ZHANSHU-43RD AIPA GENERAL ASSEMBLY-CLOSING CEREMONY-VIDEO SPEECH (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, delivers a video speech at the closing ceremony of the 43rd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) at the invitation of Cambodian National Assembly President Samdech Heng Samrin, also the chair of the 43rd AIPA General Assembly, on Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-DUTCH SENATE LEADER-MEETING (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with the president of the First Chamber of the Dutch parliament, Jan Anthonie Bruijn, via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-DUTCH SENATE LEADER-MEETING (CN)

(221124) -- BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, meets with the president of the First Chamber of the Dutch parliament, Jan Anthonie Bruijn, via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

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Chinese consulate general, community donate new building to Nigerian school

STORY: Chinese consulate general, community donate new building to Nigerian school DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: LAGOS, Nigeria CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of newly renovated classrooms being launched by officials 2. various of the school and students 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NI MENGXIAO, Chairman of the Hua Xing Arts Troupe Nigeria 4. the handover ceremony STORYLINE: The Consulate General of China in Lagos, Nigeria, together with the Chinese community in the African country, on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed school administration building and 23 renovated classrooms to a primary school here. The donation to the Fazzil Oma Amadiyah Primary School in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos is aimed at bringing China and Nigeria closer, and the consulate general would continue to support the school, said Jin Mingyu, deputy consul general of the Consulate General of China in Lagos, at the handover ceremony. Ni Mengxiao, chairman of the Hua Xing Arts Troupe Nigeria coordinated

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Foreign bankers upbeat on China's finance market despite challenges

STORY: Foreign bankers upbeat on China's finance market despite challenges DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Beijing 2. various of PBOC 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN D. SNEADER, President of Asia Pacific Ex-Japan (APEJ), member of the Management Committee and member of the Asia Pacific Management Committee of Goldman Sachs Group. Inc. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARK E. TUCKER, Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings plc STORYLINE: The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2022 concluded in Beijing on Wednesday. The three-day event with the theme "Forge Ahead Toward a Shared Future: Economic Development and Financial Cooperation Amid Changes" featured topics including high-quality development, empowering the real economy, serving rural revitalization, high-level opening-up and fintech innovation. Yi Gang, governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, said at the forum that as the Chinese economy is

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-CPPCC-MEETING (CN)

(221122) -- BEIJING, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over a meeting of the Chairpersons' Council of the CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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Overseas business leaders hail China's economic, financial progress at Financial Street Forum 2022

STORY: Overseas business leaders hail China's economic, financial progress at Financial Street Forum 2022 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the forum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARK E. TUCKER, Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings Plc. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KEVIN D. SNEADER, President of Asia Pacific Ex-Japan (APEJ), Goldman Sachs Group. Inc. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VIRGINIE MORGON, CEO, Eurazeo STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "The 2022 Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum kicks off in Beijing on Monday. Themed 'Forge ahead toward a Shared Future -- Economic Development and Financial Cooperation amid Changes,' the three-day event discusses the challenges and opportunities in the global economy." This year's forum features topics including high-quality development, empowering the real economy, serving rural revitalization, high-level opening-up and fin

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-REFEREES-MEDIA BRIEFING

(221118) -- DOHA, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, speaks during a media briefing at 2022 Qatar World Cup Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-REFEREES-MEDIA BRIEFING

(221118) -- DOHA, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) shakes hands with Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, during a media briefing at 2022 Qatar World Cup Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-REFEREES-MEDIA BRIEFING

(221118) -- DOHA, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pierluigi Collina (L), chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, speaks during a media briefing at 2022 Qatar World Cup Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-REFEREES-MEDIA BRIEFING

(221118) -- DOHA, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, reacts during a media briefing at 2022 Qatar World Cup Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIFA WORLD CUP-REFEREES-PRACTICE SESSION

(221118) -- DOHA, Nov. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pierluigi Collina (3rd L), the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, attends a practice session at Qatar Sports Club Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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Chinese modernization to stimulate steady development in Asia-Pacific: observers

STORY: Chinese modernization to stimulate steady development in Asia-Pacific: observers DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thailand 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE SOEMEDI, CEO of Master Steel, Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHERDCHAI CHAIVAIVID, Director-general, Department of International Economic Affairs, Thailand's Foreign Ministry 4. SOUDNBITE 3 (Thai): KRIENGKRAI THIENNUKUL, 2022 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Chairman 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation 7. various of the development of China STORYLINE: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit was held Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand. Experts have hailed China's role in driving regional economic integration, saying it will stimulate steady development in the Asia-Pacific region. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LES

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China a leading engine of regional, global recovery: Thai top business advisor

STORY: China a leading engine of regional, global recovery: Thai top business advisor DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of APEC logo 2. SOUNDBITE (THAI): KRIENGKRAI THIENNUKUL, 2022 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Chairman STORYLINE: The 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will kick off Friday in Bangkok, Thailand with economic recovery and sustainable growth high on the agenda. A top business advisor of the host country says China will take a more positive role in driving both regional and global sustainable recovery. SOUNDBITE (Thai): KRIENGKRAI THIENNUKUL, 2022 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Chairman "China has massive economic power. Therefore, China, as a member of the 21 (APEC) economies, has been a driving force not only to the bloc, but also the entire world. China is one of the world's main engines. Because of the pandemic and high inflation, the world's economic engines have been weakened. After the 20th Natio

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-NICARAGUA-HEAD OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-TALKS (CN)

(221116) -- BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, holds talks with Gustavo Porras, head of Nicaragua's National Assembly, via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-NICARAGUA-HEAD OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-TALKS (CN)

(221116) -- BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, holds talks with Gustavo Porras, head of Nicaragua's National Assembly, via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 16, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

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Chinese company's patent technology enables transparent display

STORY: Chinese company's patent technology enables transparent display DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenzhen Photonic Crystal Co. Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG YONGJING, Chairman, CTO, Shenzhen Photonic Crystal Co. Ltd. 3. various of the application scenarios of the transparent display technology NanoAR 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANG YONGJING, Chairman, CTO, Shenzhen Photonic Crystal Co. Ltd. STORYLINE: A Chinese company's patent technology can change transparent media into screens. According to the company, the technology is based on nano-optical material. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG YONGJING, Chairman, CTO, Shenzhen Photonic Crystal Co. Ltd. "Transparent display actually is really hard to make because if you project some light on a transparent subject, the light will pass through. It will not form an image. But on the other hand, there is a huge market requirement for transparent displays. So, after several years'

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High hopes on G20, APEC for stronger solidarity in stormy age

STORY: High hopes on G20, APEC for stronger solidarity in stormy age DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: Jakarta/Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesia's resort island of Bali 2. various of views in the Thai capital of Bangkok 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): MARZUKI ALIE, Former Speaker of People's Representative Council of Indonesia 4. various of views in Indonesia 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): KRIENGKRAI THIENNUKUL, Chairman of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 6. various of views in China 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMMAD FAISAL, Executive director, Center of Reform on Economics Indonesia 8. various of views in Indonesia 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Indonesian): MARZUKI ALIE, Former Speaker of People's Representative Council of Indonesia 10. various of views in China STORYLINE: The 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit will be hosted on Tuesday and Wednesday in Indonesia's resort island of Bali. It is followed by the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meet

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Mozambique starts to export liquefied natural gas through FLNG project in north

STORY: Mozambique starts to export liquefied natural gas through FLNG project in north DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Maputo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Coral South FLNG platform 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): NAZARIO BANGALANE, Chairman of Mozambique's National Institute of Petroleum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG JIANHUA, General Manager of CNPC Mozambique STORYLINE: Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced the start of the export of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in his country on Sunday. The oil tanker British Sponsor has already left Mozambican territorial waters, carrying the first cargo of LNG produced by the Coral South Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in the north of the country. Coral South FLNG is Africa's largest and the second largest FLNG project in the world. It's the pioneering part of Mozambique's Area 4 mega gas project, which was a joint venture bringing together the Italian ENI, ExxonMobil of the U.S., China's CNPC (China National Petrol

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHEN ZHU-PARIS PEACE FORUM

(221114) -- PARIS, Nov. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhu (2nd, L), vice chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, delivers a keynote speech during a high-level dialogue of the Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France, Nov. 11, 2022. At France's invitation, Chen attended the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the forum on Friday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Hakkaku, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, attends a ceremony at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2022, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-CPPCC-VIDEO CONFERENCE (CN)

(221111) -- BEIJING, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over a video conference to discuss advancing the construction of the Yellow River national cultural park, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 11, 2022. Wang also delivered a speech at the meeting. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son explains the company's April-September earnings at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2022.

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Dow soars 3.7 pct as Wall Street scores best day since 2020

STORY: Dow soars 3.7 pct as Wall Street scores best day since 2020 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of New York Stock Exchange in Wall Street 2. various of the trading floor of New York Stock Exchange 3. various of the exterior of Nasdaq MarketSite at Times Square 4. various of the exterior of the U.S. Federal Reserve 5. various of U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announcing the rate decision 6. various of local residents shopping in a supermarket in New York STORYLINE: Wall Street notched its biggest daily advance in more than two years on Thursday, as a softer-than-expected October U.S. consumer price index (CPI) report raised hopes for a less hawkish Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 1,201.43 points, or 3.70 percent, to 33,715.37. The S&P 500 increased 207.80 points, or 5.54 percent, to 3,956.37. The Nasdaq Composite Index spiked 760.98 points, or 7.35 percent, to 11,114.15. All th

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI ZHANSHU-NPC-CHAIRPERSONS-MEETING (CN)

(221109) -- BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the 129th meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the 13th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

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Imperial conferment of decorations

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) confers the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to former Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. Chairman Satoshi Miura at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2022. (Pool photo)

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CHINA-XI JINPING-CMC-JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND CENTER-INSPECTION (CN)

(221108) -- BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and commander-in-chief of the CMC joint operations command center, meets representatives of officers and soldiers of the command center, conveys sincere greetings to all of its members and delivers an important speech during his inspection to the CMC joint operations command center, Nov. 8, 2022. Xi on Tuesday inspected the CMC joint operations command center, demonstrating the stance of the new CMC on implementing the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and enhancing troop training and combat preparedness. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-XI JINPING-CMC-JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND CENTER-INSPECTION (CN)

(221108) -- BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and commander-in-chief of the CMC joint operations command center, inspects the CMC joint operations command center, demonstrating the stance of the new CMC on implementing the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and enhancing troop training and combat preparedness, Nov. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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TÜRKIYE-CHINA-CIIE-BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

(221108) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mehmet Ali Isik, Chairman of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters Association, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Izmir, Türkiye, on Oct. 28, 2022. Turkish companies view the on-going 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a premium platform to seek business opportunities and further tap into the vast consumer market of China and beyond. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Turkish companies eye vast business opportunities at China's import expo" (Photo by Li Zhenbei/Xinhua)

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Football: J-League awards ceremony

J-League Chairman Yoshikazu Nonomura delivers a speech at the end-of-season awards ceremony to commemorate players in Japan's professional football league at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 7, 2022.

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Sudanese leader acknowledges understandings with political forces to end political crisis

STORY: Sudanese leader acknowledges understandings with political forces to end political crisis DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of motorcade of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan 2. various of the Sudanese army 3. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council 5. various of Sudanese soldiers STORYLINE: Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Sunday acknowledged that understandings have been reached with political forces to overcome the political impasse in the country. Al-Burhan, who is also the general commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, made the remarks when addressing military officers and soldiers at a military base northeast of the capital Khartoum. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council "There are understandings, but understandings with red lines for the army. First, the armed forces and all regular for

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Nigerian village lit up with solar-power light systems donated by Chinese firm

STORY: Nigerian village lit up with solar-power light systems donated by Chinese firm DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of donated solar-power light equipment and receiving ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hausa): SHUAIB IBRAHIM, Local resident 3. various of locals of Bunkure community and solar-power light equipment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDULRAUF UMAR GADABU, Council Chairman of Bunkure local government 5. various of locals of Bunkure community STORYLINE: PowerChina, a state-owned hydropower and civil engineering construction giant in China, donated on Saturday over 500 sets of solar-power light systems to the Lauteye village in Bunkure local government area of Kano state, north Nigeria. The donation will end the long history of relying only on charcoal fires or kerosene lamps for nighttime lighting in the village. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hausa): SHUAIB IBRAHIM, Local resident "I am very thankful for this gift. I was born here and I grew up here. Before now

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD LAUREATES FORUM (CN)

(221107) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Roger Kornberg, chairman of the World Laureates Association (WLA) and winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, addresses the opening ceremony of the 5th World Laureates Forum in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2022. The 5th World Laureates Forum kicked off Sunday in Shanghai, gathering 60 decorated scientists, including 27 Nobel Prize winners, at the two-day event online and offline. (Xinhua)

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China committed to openness as import expo champions cooperation, shared opportunities

STORY: China committed to openness as import expo champions cooperation, shared opportunities DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of The China International Import Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEON WANG, Executive vice president, International and China president at AstraZeneca 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): VIVIAN WANG, Brand Director of Dole (Shanghai) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): DEMIR SARMAN, Head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LOW KIAN CHUAN, President of Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) STORYLINE: The China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first import-themed national-level expo, opens its fifth edition. A total of 145 countries, regions and international organizations are joining this year's expo. Hundreds of new products, technologies and serv