2024 China (Tianjin) International Auto Show

2024 China (Tianjin) International Auto Show

TIANJIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - Visitors watch a demonstration of NIO's fourth-generation power changer at the 2024 China (Tianjin) International Auto Show in Tianjin, China, October 3, 2024.

Union Populaire meeting in Toulouse

Union Populaire meeting in Toulouse

On leaving the meeting a man with a badge, La force de tout changer with Manon Aubry, Organisation. Union Populaire meeting in Toulouse, attended by Manon Aubry (Head of the People s Union list for the European elections, co-chair of the European United Left Group during the previous mandate and specialist in the fight against tax evasion), Rima Hassan (seventh on the list, Rima Hassan (seventh on the list, a French-Palestinian lawyer specialising in international law), Antony Smith (fourth on the list, a labour inspector and defender of workers rights) and Damien Careme (eighth on the list, an EELV MEP in the previous term who joined the Popular Union list), as well as Jean-Luc Melenchon. France, Toulouse on 1 June 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Union Populaire meeting in Toulouse

Union Populaire meeting in Toulouse

On leaving the meeting a man with a badge, La force de tout changer with Manon Aubry, Organisation. Union Populaire meeting in Toulouse, attended by Manon Aubry (Head of the People s Union list for the European elections, co-chair of the European United Left Group during the previous mandate and specialist in the fight against tax evasion), Rima Hassan (seventh on the list, Rima Hassan (seventh on the list, a French-Palestinian lawyer specialising in international law), Antony Smith (fourth on the list, a labour inspector and defender of workers rights) and Damien Careme (eighth on the list, an EELV MEP in the previous term who joined the Popular Union list), as well as Jean-Luc Melenchon. France, Toulouse on 1 June 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diverse AI application scenarios highlighted at ongoing 7th Digital China Summit

STORY: Diverse AI application scenarios highlighted at ongoing 7th Digital China Summit SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU HAN, China Telecom Artificial Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd 3. various of visitors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI QIAN, AIGC Product Manager of H3C STORYLINE: The 7th Digital China Summit, kicking off Friday in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, showcased the transformative power of AI technology in various sectors. Diverse AI application scenarios were showcased at the event, such as AI outfit changer. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU HAN, China Telecom Artificial Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd "We have integrated our AI technology with Fujian's cultural and tourism elements to create an immersive AI experience. Based on some of Fujian's unique tourist attractions, we have made this scenario for visitors." AI technology can also enable baristas

Satellite positioning aids in sugarcane planting in S China

STORY: Satellite positioning aids in sugarcane planting in S China SHOOTING TIME: March 12 and March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of driverless tractors guided by BeiDou Navigation Satellite System 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU QIHUI, Director of Wuxuan Bosheng Agricultural Machinery Specialized Cooperative 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU QIHUI, Director of Wuxuan Bosheng Agricultural Machinery Specialized Cooperative STORYLINE: BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has turned out to be a real game changer for the sugarcane planting in Wuxuan County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which makes the seeding process of sugarcane ten times more efficient than before. In sugarcane field in Shangtang village of Wuxuan County, several unmanned sugarcane tractors move straight forward guided by the BDS, and farmers sit behind the tractors to drop sugarcane seeds. With the help of the driverless trac

BRI paves way for global development, cooperation and inclusiveness: Pakistani officials

STORY: BRI paves way for global development, cooperation and inclusiveness: Pakistani officials SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI and CPEC projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Minister for Information and Broadcasting 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Minister for Information and Broadcasting 4. various of BRI and CPEC projects 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Senator and chairman of the Pakistani Senate's Defense Committee STORYLINE: The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has paved the way for global economic development, win-win cooperation, and inclusiveness, said Pakistani officials. The officials made the remarks at a seminar here on Monday. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of BRI, proved to be a real game changer for Pakistan, and a clear demonstration proj

CPEC to facilitate economic development in Pakistan through win-win cooperation: minister

STORY: CPEC to facilitate economic development in Pakistan through win-win cooperation: minister DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CPEC-related footage 2. various of event of "CPEC and My Life" 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistan's caretaker minister for information and broadcasting STORYLINE: Pakistan's caretaker minister for information and broadcasting has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a journey towards economic growth of Pakistan, based on the ideals of peace, development, and win-win cooperation. Speaking at the event "CPEC and My Life" held in Islamabad, the minister also said that CPEC was launched as a game-changer project in Pakistan, and it changed the lives of millions of people in the country. SOUNDBITE (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistan's caretaker minister for information and broadcasting "As the CPEC projects between China and Pakistan have focused on major infrastructure, more s

Zimbabwe anticipates energy sufficiency as oil and gas exploration continues

STORY: Zimbabwe anticipates energy sufficiency as oil and gas exploration continues DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of drilling rigs 2. various of workers working on site 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL CHIMBODZA, Managing Director of Geo Associates, Invictus, Zimbabwe 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL CHIMBODZA, Managing Director of Geo Associates, Invictus, Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FARAI MAGUWU, Director of the Center for Natural Resources Governance STORYLINE: Australia-listed Invictus Energy is currently exploring oil and gas in northern Zimbabwe, and a commercial discovery is expected to be a game changer in the country's quest to become energy-sufficient. Earlier this year, the company confirmed the presence of gas condensate and light oil reserves in the Muzarabani area near the Mozambican and Zambian borders, but some technical challenges prevented the extraction of a sample from an exploration well to meet requirements for de

Mega single-train refinery commissioned in Nigeria

STORY: Mega single-train refinery commissioned in Nigeria DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and officials launching the facility 2. various of Dangote refinery facility 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, Nigerian President 4. various of officials at the launching ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALIKO DANGOTE, President of the Dangote Group 6. various of officials at the launching ceremony 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALIKO DANGOTE, President of the Dangote Group STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated a mega single-train refinery in the country's southwestern state of Lagos, hailing it as a significant milestone for the country's economy and a "game changer" for the petroleum products market in Africa. Buhari emphasized the transformative impact of the Dangote Refinery on Nigeria's economic prosperity, noting the public-private partnership project will not only reduc

Australian technology to aid landmine clearing efforts

STORY: Australian technology to aid landmine clearing efforts DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of demonstration of the new Australian detection technology to help with landmine-clearing efforts STORYLINE: Australia's national science agency has developed new technology to help global landmine-clearing efforts. The new detection technology, revealed by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to coincide with International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on Tuesday, uses magnetic resonance technology capable of detecting the molecular signature of explosives used in landmines. It is more reliable than metal detectors currently used to detect landmines as well as being cost-effective. The CSIRO has established a new company, MRead, to develop the technology into hand-held detectors. "The precision of this technology will be a game-changer for landmine-clearing efforts, delivering a so

Increasing Western advanced tanks to Kiev useless in resolving conflict: expert

STORY: Increasing Western advanced tanks to Kiev useless in resolving conflict: expert DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict 2. various of NATO military drill 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG RIHAN, Professor, School of International Relations, Huaqiao University 4. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG RIHAN, Professor, School of International Relations, Huaqiao University STORYLINE: Germany and the United States have separately announced that they will send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine. This has ended a stalemate where a previously reluctant Germany found itself under increasing pressure from its allies to authorize tank shipment to Ukraine, which has long demanded such weapons. While Kiev welcomed the decision and hoped that will be a game-changer in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, analysts have expressed concerns, saying that such heavier weapons do not help resolve the conflict but w

Tourists from China visit money changer in Macao

Tourists from China visit money changer in Macao

MACAO, China - Tourists from mainland China change their yuan into local currency at a money changer in Macao on Oct. 11, 2014. Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are creating spillover effects on the former Portuguese colony.

Architect Ban at Asia Game Changer Awards ceremony

Architect Ban at Asia Game Changer Awards ceremony

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese architect Shigeru Ban (C), a recipient of the Asia Game Changer Awards from the Asia Society, attends an award ceremony at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Oct. 16, 2014. He was honored "for finding beauty, and hope, in the landscapes of disaster" through his work in designing disaster relief shelters in Japan and abroad.

Architect Ban to receive Asia "Game Changer" awards

Architect Ban to receive Asia "Game Changer" awards

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Ban is among the first group to receive the Game Changer Awards, a new award for leadership from the Asia Society, the organization said Sept. 16, 2014. Ban was recognized for his work designing disaster relief shelters which used recyclable cardboard paper tubes.

Life in Somaliland

Life in Somaliland

HARGEISA, Somalia - Bundles of Somaliland's own currency bills are laid out by a money-changer on March 19, 2012, on a street in Hargeisa, capital of the unrecognized breakaway republic of Somaliland in northwestern Somalia. The international community sees Somaliland as part of Somalia despite the former's self-declared independence in 1991.

Fake Chinese bills flood Hong Kong

Fake Chinese bills flood Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Money changer signs light up the streets of downtown Hong Kong as monetary authorities seek to cope a sharp increase of fake Chinese bills. According to Hong Kong government officials and other sources, 485 fake Chinese bills were confiscated in 2001. By 2006, the number jumped to 5,930 -- most of them in 100 yuan (1,500 yen) denominations.

China-funded New Gwadar Int'l Airport to boost Pakistan's connectivity

STORY: China-funded New Gwadar Int'l Airport to boost Pakistan's connectivity DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. various of New Gwadar International Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING KAN, Head of management team, New Gwadar International Airport project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Urdu): ABDUL SHAKOOR, Local employee 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GUAN JIANFEI, Chinese staff of New Gwadar International Airport project STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "I am standing at the parking area of airplanes in the New Gwadar International Airport, currently under construction. It started back in October 2019. Once it's completed, it will be a big game-changer for the port city of Gwadar, and eventually a game-changer for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that is indeed a game-changer for Pakistan." The China-funded New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan provin

SOUTH KOREA-CENTRAL BANK-POLICY RATE-INCREASE

SOUTH KOREA-CENTRAL BANK-POLICY RATE-INCREASE

(221124) -- SEOUL, Nov. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the signs of a money changer at the Myeongdong shopping area in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea's central bank on Thursday raised its policy rate to curb inflation, delivering six back-to-back rate hikes for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

(220729) -- RAWALPINDI, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A currency changer counts U.S. dollar notes in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 29, 2022. Pakistani rupee rebounded in the last trading session of the week on Friday, recording minor gains against the U.S. dollar after extending losses for 10 consecutive sessions in the interbank market, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

(220729) -- RAWALPINDI, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A currency changer gives U.S. dollar notes to a customer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 29, 2022. Pakistani rupee rebounded in the last trading session of the week on Friday, recording minor gains against the U.S. dollar after extending losses for 10 consecutive sessions in the interbank market, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE

(220729) -- RAWALPINDI, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A currency changer counts U.S. dollar notes in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 29, 2022. Pakistani rupee rebounded in the last trading session of the week on Friday, recording minor gains against the U.S. dollar after extending losses for 10 consecutive sessions in the interbank market, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

PAKISTAN-KARACHI-ECONOMY-INFLATION

PAKISTAN-KARACHI-ECONOMY-INFLATION

(220521) -- KARACHI, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A money changer counts U.S. dollars in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, May 21, 2022. Pakistani experts are foreseeing a new wave of inflation after the U.S. dollar touched an all-time high against the local currency by zooming past 200 rupees. (Str/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-KARACHI-ECONOMY-INFLATION

PAKISTAN-KARACHI-ECONOMY-INFLATION

(220521) -- KARACHI, May 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A money changer counts U.S. dollars in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, May 21, 2022. Pakistani experts are foreseeing a new wave of inflation after the U.S. dollar touched an all-time high against the local currency by zooming past 200 rupees. (Str/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-INFLATION-DAILY LIFE

PAKISTAN-INFLATION-DAILY LIFE

(220512) -- KARACHI, May 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A money changer counts U.S. dollars at a shop in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on April 7, 2022. Devaluation of the Pakistani rupee against the U.S. dollar continued as the greenback touched a historic high of 190.02 rupees in interbank trading on Wednesday, according to the latest figures from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to a recently available report of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics released on May 2, inflation in the country, measured by the Consumer Price Index, was recorded as 13.37 percent in April, the highest in two years. (Str/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

(220112) -- HERAT, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Taliban members check the men on motorbikes at a checkpoint in Herat city, Herat province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2022. Unknown armed men have gunned down a money changer in Herat city, capital of Afghanistan's western Herat province, provincial police spokesperson Mohmoud Rasouli said Sunday. (Str/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

(220112) -- HERAT, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Taliban members are seen at a checkpoint in Herat city, Herat province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2022. Unknown armed men have gunned down a money changer in Herat city, capital of Afghanistan's western Herat province, provincial police spokesperson Mohmoud Rasouli said Sunday. (Str/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

(220112) -- HERAT, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Taliban members check passing cars at a checkpoint in Herat city, Herat province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2022. Unknown armed men have gunned down a money changer in Herat city, capital of Afghanistan's western Herat province, provincial police spokesperson Mohmoud Rasouli said Sunday. (Str/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

AFGHANISTAN-HERAT-GUNSHOT-CHECKPOINT

(220112) -- HERAT, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Taliban members check a rickshaw at a checkpoint in Herat city, Herat province, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2022. Unknown armed men have gunned down a money changer in Herat city, capital of Afghanistan's western Herat province, provincial police spokesperson Mohmoud Rasouli said Sunday. (Str/Xinhua)

Fake Chinese bills flood Hong Kong

Fake Chinese bills flood Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Money changer signs light up the streets of downtown Hong Kong as monetary authorities seek to cope a sharp increase of fake Chinese bills. According to Hong Kong government officials and other sources, 485 fake Chinese bills were confiscated in 2001. By 2006, the number jumped to 5,930 -- most of them in 100 yuan (1,500 yen) denominations. (Kyodo)

Life in Somaliland

Life in Somaliland

HARGEISA, Somalia - Bundles of Somaliland's own currency bills are laid out by a money-changer on March 19, 2012, on a street in Hargeisa, capital of the unrecognized breakaway republic of Somaliland in northwestern Somalia. The international community sees Somaliland as part of Somalia despite the former's self-declared independence in 1991. (Kyodo)

Tourists from China visit money changer in Macao

Tourists from China visit money changer in Macao

MACAO, China - Tourists from mainland China change their yuan into local currency at a money changer in Macao on Oct. 11, 2014. Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are creating spillover effects on the former Portuguese colony. (Kyodo)

Architect Ban to receive Asia "Game Changer" awards

Architect Ban to receive Asia "Game Changer" awards

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Ban is among the first group to receive the Game Changer Awards, a new award for leadership from the Asia Society, the organization said Sept. 16, 2014. Ban was recognized for his work designing disaster relief shelters which used recyclable cardboard paper tubes. (Kyodo)