U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation

STORY: U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: DES MOINES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roundtable discussion 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO JIAN, Consul General of China's consulate general in Chicago 3. various of agricultural activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICK KIMBERLEY, President of Kimberley Farms Inc. STORYLINE: The U.S. state of Iowa and north China's Hebei Province held a roundtable discussion on strengthening cooperation in sustainable agriculture Monday in Des Moines, the state's capital. Zhao Jian, consul general of China's Consulate General in Chicago, said holding such an event in Iowa, "the granary and breadbasket of America," is significant for promoting pragmatic agricultural cooperation between China and the United States. Noting that China is the largest export destination of U.S. agricultural products, Zhao expressed optimism about deepening coopera

Indonesian education sector, Chinese companies cooperate to provide jobs for graduates

STORY: Indonesian education sector, Chinese companies cooperate to provide jobs for graduates SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YE DAIFENG, General manager of PT. Indopusat Bumi 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): IRWAN TRINUGROHO, Deputy Rector of University Sebelas Maret STORYLINE: Indonesia's education sector partnered with Chinese industries to hold a business matchmaking event on Wednesday. A primary goal was to provide job opportunities for Indonesian college students. The Indonesia Education-China Industry Talk was held in Jakarta and gathered together more than 30 Chinese companies and over 80 Indonesian educational institutions, including vocational schools and universities. The two parties were set to sign agreements in terms of recruitment of local talent, internship projects, skills training for on-duty employees, joint scientific research, and other related coopera

Italian lecturer hopes to be bridge of exchange between China, Italy

STORY: Italian lecturer hopes to be bridge of exchange between China, Italy DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italian lecturer Natan Colombo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NATAN COLOMBO, Italian lecturer, Hainan Tropical Ocean University STORYLINE: Italian lecturer Natan Colombo, who has lived in China for 10 years, said that he wants to be a bridge of exchange between the two countries. SOUNDBITE (English): NATAN COLOMBO, Italian lecturer, Hainan Tropical Ocean University "I'm Dr. Natan Colombo. I come from Italy. For the past 10 years, I have been living, studying and working in China. I think Hainan is dynamic because of the fast development and economic growth. Then Hainan has a wonderful climate and Hainan people are very friendly. Hainan is very attractive, not only for companies and enterprises but also for tourists. I love my job and I have always loved working in an academic environment. I am committed to facilitating the coopera

China, Tunisia sign joint archaeological agreement

STORY: China, Tunisia sign joint archaeological agreement DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the National Heritage Institute of Tunisia 2. various of talks between two sides 3. various of signing agreement STORYLINE: China and Tunisia Monday signed a joint cooperation agreement on conducting archaeological investigation, excavation and protection of an ancient Roman site in Tunisia. Li Qun, China's vice minister of culture and tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, and Hayat Guermazi, Tunisian culture minister, attended the signing ceremony and held working talks. Li said that the joint archaeological research between China and Tunisia on the ancient Roman ruins in the region of Ben Arous is of great significance. Chinese archaeological institutions have carried out 44 joint archaeological projects in 24 countries, and China has relatively advanced archaeological technology and mature experience in foreign coopera

Russia welcomes China's optimization of COVID-19 response

STORY: Russia welcomes China's optimization of COVID-19 response DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Moscow 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): MARIA ZAKHAROVA, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that Russia "positively assesses" China's decision to optimize its COVID-19 response policies, including those regarding the cross-border movement of people and freight. When answering a question about the prospects for China's economic development after the adjustment of COVID-19 response policies on Thursday, the ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova, said: SOUNDBITE (Russian): MARIA ZAKHAROVA, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson "We are interested in a strong, dynamically developing China and interested in strengthening and diversifying our multifaceted practical ties. We are ready to cooperate with our partners to ensure the further intensification of Russian-Chinese trade and economic coopera