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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL

(240808) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman poses for a photo at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 7, 2024. A vibrant week of cross-cultural performances kicked off this week at the 2024 edition of Hungary's Sziget Festival in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL

(240808) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy a concert at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 7, 2024. A vibrant week of cross-cultural performances kicked off this week at the 2024 edition of Hungary's Sziget Festival in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL

(240808) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Musicians perform during a concert at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 7, 2024. A vibrant week of cross-cultural performances kicked off this week at the 2024 edition of Hungary's Sziget Festival in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL

(240808) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy a concert at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 7, 2024. A vibrant week of cross-cultural performances kicked off this week at the 2024 edition of Hungary's Sziget Festival in Budapest. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA TV THEATER-OPENING CEREMONY

(240701) -- NAIROBI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the opening ceremony of China TV Theater in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 1, 2024. Kenyan and Chinese media entities inked a cooperation agreement on Monday to promote the sharing of content that advances cross-cultural understanding among citizens of the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA TV THEATER-OPENING CEREMONY

(240701) -- NAIROBI, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People perform at the opening ceremony of China TV Theater in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 1, 2024. Kenyan and Chinese media entities inked a cooperation agreement on Monday to promote the sharing of content that advances cross-cultural understanding among citizens of the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

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China Institute launches culinary center in New York

STORY: China Institute launches culinary center in New York SHOOTING TIME: Jun. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jun. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening gala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE S. GEH, Chief Executive Officer of the China Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUE-SAI KAN, Co-chair of the board of the China Institute STORYLINE: The China Institute in America launched its culinary center in New York City on Wednesday, creating a platform dedicated to showcasing and promoting authentic Chinese cuisine and culture. The grand opening gala of the center was held at the headquarters of the China Institute, a U.S. non-profit organization founded by distinguished Chinese and American educators to deepen the world's understanding of China. The newly opened center aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and elevate the appreciation of Chinese cuisine globally through its various activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE S. GEH, Chief Executive Officer

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American scholar looks forward to more Sino-U.S. cultural exchanges

STORY: American scholar looks forward to more Sino-U.S. cultural exchanges SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CAROL HUMPHRIES, President of Sofia University, the United States STORYLINE: The president of a U.S. university hopes that with more visits, cross-cultural exchanges, China and the U.S. will have better relationships. A delegation from Sofia University visited Yanching Institute of Technology in China's Hebei on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (English): CAROL HUMPHRIES, President of Sofia University, the United States "I think it's so important as a psychologist, I think that the human connection is most important. If we are educated, we can be global partners, we can be global educators, global psychologists. That's extremely important in today's world. The world has become much smaller and we need to be friends, so that we can improve the world as a whole. So for So

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Photo exhibition marks Croatian students' 20 years of cross-cultural education in China

STORY: Photo exhibition marks Croatian students' 20 years of cross-cultural education in China SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition at the University of Zagreb 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): IVANA BULJAN, Head of the Department of Sinology at the University of Zagreb 3. various of attendees 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): FLORENCE FABIANEC, Graduate of the Department of Sinology, the University of Zagreb 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): ANA TOMICIC, Student at the Department of Sinology, the University of Zagreb STORYLINE: A special photo exhibition was held Thursday at the University of Zagreb, offering a glimpse of the experiences of Croatian students studying in China over the past two decades. These photos were shot by Croatian students of the Department of Sinology, who had undergone language and postgraduate training in China during the last 20 years. Visitors at the exhibition had the chance to explor

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHINA-SYMPOSIUM-CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE

(240503) -- PARIS, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jean-Francois Huchet, president of the Paris-based National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (Inalco), speaks at a symposium themed "Exchanges and Mutual Learning between the Chinese and French Civilizations: Review and Outlook" in Paris, France, on May 3, 2024. More than 100 scholars from China and France gathered in Paris on Friday for a cross-cultural dialogue at the symposium aiming to deepen exchanges between different civilizations. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHINA-SYMPOSIUM-CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE

(240503) -- PARIS, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gao Xiang, president of the Beijing-based Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), speaks at a symposium themed "Exchanges and Mutual Learning between the Chinese and French Civilizations: Review and Outlook" in Paris, France, on May 3, 2024. More than 100 scholars from China and France gathered in Paris on Friday for a cross-cultural dialogue at the symposium aiming to deepen exchanges between different civilizations. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Shanghai intangible heritage painting exhibition held in Sydney Opera House

STORY: Shanghai intangible heritage painting exhibition held in Sydney Opera House SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai intangible heritage painting exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition on Shanghai intangible heritage paintings opened on Tuesday in the Sydney Opera House in Australia. As an important representative of Shanghai intangible cultural heritage, Jinshan farmer paintings were born out of folk artists' experience of rural life. They are characterized by graphic shape, bright colors and full composition. Thousands of Jinshan farmer paintings have been exhibited in China and in the United States, Britain, Japan, France, Germany, Canada and other countries, becoming an important link for cross-cultural communication. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID VAN NUNEN, Australian Watercolor Institute President "They painted beautifully well. There is lovely sense of colors, and dynamics seen in the pict

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India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund

STORY: India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Surajkund International Crafts Mela STORYLINE: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela, an annual extravaganza celebrating the rich diversity of traditional and contemporary crafts, has once again captivated visitors with its vibrant display of art and culture. The 2024 edition of the fair, held from Feb. 2-18 in Surajkund, northern Indian state of Haryana, attracted artisans and visitors from around the world. The fairgrounds have been transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors, with over 1,000 stalls showcasing a wide array of handcrafted items, ranging from textiles and pottery to jewelry and paintings. The fair provides a unique platform for artisans from different corners of the globe to converge, exchange ideas, and promote cross-cultural understanding. Visitors have th

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Chinese online literature attracts worldwide fans

STORY: Chinese online literature attracts worldwide fans SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5-8, 2023 & File DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of online literature writers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE MOXI, Online literature writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YE, Online literature writer STORYLINE: In recent years, online novels with distinctive Chinese features, characterized by imaginative story plots and a strong sense of immersion, have emerged as important ways for cross-cultural communication. According to a report released by the China Audio-video and Digital Publishing Association in late 2023, the total revenue of China's online novel industry reached 31.78 billion yuan (about 4.47 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 18.94 percent year on year. Its overseas revenue accounted for 4.06 billion yuan (about 0.56 billion U.S. dollars) during that period, an increase of 39.87 percent year on year. The report said, Chinese online literary work

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CHINESE AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS EXHIBITION

(230504) -- SYDNEY, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at artworks at the "Profound and Lasting - Painting Exhibition from Ren Jianguo, Ren Guozhong and Ren Lihong" held in Sydney, Australia, on May 4, 2023. A painting exhibition opened here on Thursday, featuring over 60 artworks created by Chinese Australian artists to boost dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. TO GO WITH "Painting exhibition from Chinese Australian artists promotes cross-cultural exchanges" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CHINESE AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS EXHIBITION

(230504) -- SYDNEY, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at an artwork at the "Profound and Lasting - Painting Exhibition from Ren Jianguo, Ren Guozhong and Ren Lihong" held in Sydney, Australia, on May 4, 2023. A painting exhibition opened here on Thursday, featuring over 60 artworks created by Chinese Australian artists to boost dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. TO GO WITH "Painting exhibition from Chinese Australian artists promotes cross-cultural exchanges" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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Foreign expats speak highly of development in China's Hubei

STORY: Foreign expats speak highly of development in China's Hubei SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuhan city 2. various of the ongoing Hubei "two sessions" 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVE CARPENTER, President of AmCham China's Central China Chapter 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTOPHER REHM, Principal of Wuhan Yangtze International School 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOSTAK AHAMED GALIB, Director of cross-cultural communication and the BRI research center at the Wuhan University of Technology STORYLINE: With the coming of China's Spring Festival, local "two sessions" are being held across China. The ongoing event of central China's Hubei Province has reviewed the past extraordinary year and drawn a blueprint for the future development. According to the Hubei government work report, Hubei's GDP is estimated to surpass 5.58 trillion yuan (around 777 billion U.S. dollars) last year, making a growth of 6

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Role of cross-cultural understanding stressed at int'l education meeting in NYC

STORY: Role of cross-cultural understanding stressed at int'l education meeting in NYC SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Speakers at an international education symposium in New York City highlighted the importance of cross-cultural understanding on Friday. Scholars and other attendees, mainly from the United States, China and Canada, joined the symposium to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International Institute of Teachers College at Columbia University. Much like the time when the International Institute of Teachers College was founded, "we now face a time of great uncertainty, (and) a time when international exchange, understanding and collaboration are critical to our future," said Kerry Ann O'Meara, vice president for academic affairs, provost and dean of the Teachers College. Given the current global situation, the best way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of

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Chinese philosophy offers answers that stimulate cross-cultural dialogue: Croatian scholar

STORY: Chinese philosophy offers answers that stimulate cross-cultural dialogue: Croatian scholar SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Croatian scholar Ivana Buljan teaching 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): IVANA BULJAN, Head of Department of Sinology at University of Zagreb 3. various of Croatian scholar Ivana Buljan working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): IVANA BULJAN, Head of Department of Sinology at University of Zagreb STORYLINE: A Croatian scholar who is the first to receive a doctorate of Chinese philosophy in Croatia said that Chinese philosophy offers wonderful answers that can stimulate cross-cultural dialogue. Ivana Buljan is teaching at the Department of Sinology at the University of Zagreb. She finished a two-year post-graduate course in Chinese philosophy and Chinese language at universities in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): IVANA BULJAN, Head of Department of Sinology at University of Zagreb "My interest in C

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA INSTITUTE-BLUE CLOUD AWARD

(231018) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The founder and honorary chairman of Foremost Group Dr. James S.C. Chao (C) attends the China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala in New York, the United States, on Oct. 17, 2023. The China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala honored here Tuesday eight people for promoting cross-cultural understanding between China and the United States. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA INSTITUTE-BLUE CLOUD AWARD

(231018) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping (C-L) and Chinese-American Emmy-award-winning television host Yue-Sai Kan (C-R) attend the China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala in New York, the United States, on Oct. 17, 2023. The China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala honored here Tuesday eight people for promoting cross-cultural understanding between China and the United States. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA INSTITUTE-BLUE CLOUD AWARD

(231018) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Singaporean businesswoman and philanthropist Michelle Liem speaks during the China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala in New York, the United States, on Oct. 17, 2023. The China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala honored here Tuesday eight people for promoting cross-cultural understanding between China and the United States. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA INSTITUTE-BLUE CLOUD AWARD

(231018) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-American Emmy-award-winning television host Yue-Sai Kan speaks during the China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala in New York, the United States, on Oct. 17, 2023. The China Institute's annual Blue Cloud gala honored here Tuesday eight people for promoting cross-cultural understanding between China and the United States. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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Hungary's Sziget Festival 2023 kicks off

STORY: Hungary's Sziget Festival 2023 kicks off DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival goers 2. various of the festival STORYLINE: The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off in Budapest on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. Between Aug. 10 and Aug. 15, the festival 2023 will host an array of international stars, and artists from 62 countries and regions will perform in various genres across more than 50 program venues. Nearly 200 Hungarian talents will also showcase their creativity. From its inception in 1993, Sziget Festival has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting participants from over a hundred countries and regions. In 2018, the festival reached its zenith with a record-breaking 565,000 attendees in a single week. With a history spanning three decades, the festival has evolved into a magnet for music enthusiasts and adventure se

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL 2023

(230810) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos at the Sziget Festival 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 10, 2023. The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off here on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. (Xinhua/Chen Hao)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL 2023

(230810) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A music band performs at the Sziget Festival 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 10, 2023. The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off here on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. (Xinhua/Chen Hao)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL 2023

(230810) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy a concert at the Sziget Festival 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 10, 2023. The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off here on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. (Xinhua/Chen Hao)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL 2023

(230810) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A music band performs at the Sziget Festival 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 10, 2023. The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off here on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. (Xinhua/Chen Hao)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL 2023

(230810) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the music band "Son Mieux" perform at the Sziget Festival 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 10, 2023. The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off here on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. (Xinhua/Chen Hao)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-SZIGET FESTIVAL 2023

(230810) -- BUDAPEST, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform acrobatics at the Sziget Festival 2023 in Budapest, Hungary, on Aug. 10, 2023. The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off here on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. (Xinhua/Chen Hao)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CHINESE AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS EXHIBITION

(230504) -- SYDNEY, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at artworks at the "Profound and Lasting - Painting Exhibition from Ren Jianguo, Ren Guozhong and Ren Lihong" held in Sydney, Australia, on May 4, 2023. A painting exhibition opened here on Thursday, featuring over 60 artworks created by Chinese Australian artists to boost dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. TO GO WITH "Painting exhibition from Chinese Australian artists promotes cross-cultural exchanges" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-CHINESE AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS EXHIBITION

(230504) -- SYDNEY, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at an artwork at the "Profound and Lasting - Painting Exhibition from Ren Jianguo, Ren Guozhong and Ren Lihong" held in Sydney, Australia, on May 4, 2023. A painting exhibition opened here on Thursday, featuring over 60 artworks created by Chinese Australian artists to boost dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. TO GO WITH "Painting exhibition from Chinese Australian artists promotes cross-cultural exchanges" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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London hosts East Meets West concert

STORY: London hosts East Meets West concert DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese conductor Qian Junping 2. various of Chinese guitarist Yang Xuefei performing 3. various of Chinese violinist Ning Feng performing 4. various of London Philharmonic Orchestra STORYLINE: A concert featuring Chinese and Western compositions was held in the Cadogan Hall here on Thursday evening. Under the theme of "East Meets West," the concert featured musical works with Chinese elements, such as "The Torch Festival" and "Internet Symphony 'Eroica'," along with Western compositions like "Cockaigne Overture," eliciting sustained cheers and applause from the audience. "To me, it opened a conversation and more opportunities to cross-cultural events," local audience member Krystina McNeill commented, adding that the way the concert "seamlessly" integrated Chinese and Western musical elements was "a great success." During the concert, Chinese conductor Qian Ju

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Expats celebrate Lantern Festival in ancient Chinese city of Xi'an

STORY: Expats celebrate Lantern Festival in ancient Chinese city of Xi'an DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebratory event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DEV RATURI, Indian businessman STORYLINE: As the Chinese Lantern Festival is approaching, a special celebratory event was held in China's Xi'an on Thursday. At the event, more than 30 foreigners from more than 20 countries gathered together to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival and felt the charm of traditional Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DEV RATURI, Indian businessman "We invited friends from more than 20 countries to gather here and celebrate. What are we doing? We are making the cross-cultural exchanges to better understand each other's culture." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xi'an, China. (XHTV)

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Asian dishes served at Japanese university cafeteria

CHIBA, Japan - Foreign students at Kanda University of International Studies enjoy Asian dishes for lunch at a school cafeteria in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in this file photo taken in June 2014. Asian cuisine from some 10 countries is available there. The university hopes to deepen cross-cultural understanding among students through food.

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Ethiopia aspires to attract more Chinese tourists with help of digital technology

STORY: Ethiopia aspires to attract more Chinese tourists with help of digital technology DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of cultural promotion activitiesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism CommissionerSOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism CommissionerSOUNDBITE 3 (English): SILESHI GIRMA, State minister of Tourism in charge of developing tourism destinations in Ethiopia STORYLINE: In Oromia, Ethiopia's largest regional state, local and Chinese tourism experts are collaborating to promote hidden gem attractions to make the region worth visiting. Oromia Tourism Commissioner Lelise Dhugaa told Xinhua that a cross-cultural collaboration between the Oromia region and China is gaining momentum as more Chinese tour operators and interpreters continue to engage in the region's tourism sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism Commissioner "We are collaborating with Chinese companies to reach

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Germany scholar aspires to become cross-cultural ambassador

STORY: Germany scholar aspires to become cross-cultural ambassador DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Lanzhou UniversitySOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ULRICH THOMAS FORDERER, Faculty staff, Lanzhou Universityvarious of UlrichSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JUNYI, Student, Lanzhou UniversitySOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI JIAYANG, Student, Lanzhou UniversitySOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIN LINGNA, Faculty staff, Lanzhou University STORYLINE: Ulrich Thomas Forderer, a 64-year-old German scholar, has been teaching at Lanzhou University in northwest China's Gansu Province for nine years. SOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): ULRICH THOMAS FORDERER, Faculty staff, Lanzhou University "I'm Ulrich, a teacher at the German Department of the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures of Lanzhou University. I teach both the German language and culture, as well as German philosophy. I'm very interested in Chinese philosophy. I present a comparative study between Chinese and German philos

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GLOBALink | Germany scholar aspires to become cross-cultural ambassador

A German scholar teaching at Lanzhou University, a renowned university in northwest China, aspires to become a cross-cultural ambassador who will help bridge different cultures. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Kenya's national library holds Chinese language experience event

STORY: Kenya's national library holds Chinese language experience event DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:12 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various establishments of KNLS 2. Various of the guests at the event 3. Various of activities 4. Various of guests 5. SOUNDBITE 1(English): Dr.CHARLES NZIVO, Deputy Director, KNLS 6. Various of the activities 7. SOUNDBITE 2(English): HILDA MWANGI, Tourist Agent 8. SOUNDBITE 3(English): JUSTUS KAMAMO, Chinese language teacher STORYLINE: The Kenya National Library Service on Friday hosted a Chinese language experience event, as part of efforts to strengthen cultural relations between the two countries. The event under the theme of "Shining China" was attended by senior officials of the national library, staff of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, students and researchers, with speakers reaffirming the critical role of language in promoting cross-cultural ties. Highlights of the event included enlightening participants on learning basic Chinese language

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CHINA-BEIJING-THAI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CN)

(220318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Thai Assistant Professor Kuapan Nakbubpa gives a lesson at Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 22, 2013. TO GO WITH: Profile: Thai "granny professor" forges bridge of cross-cultural friendship (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THAI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CN)

(220318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Thai Assistant Professor Kuapan Nakbubpa grades students' assignments at home in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2022. TO GO WITH: Profile: Thai "granny professor" forges bridge of cross-cultural friendship (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-THAI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CN)

(220318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Thai Assistant Professor Kuapan Nakbubpa gives a lesson at Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 22, 2013. TO GO WITH: Profile: Thai "granny professor" forges bridge of cross-cultural friendship (Xinhua)

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Asian dishes served at Japanese university cafeteria

CHIBA, Japan - Foreign students at Kanda University of International Studies enjoy Asian dishes for lunch at a school cafeteria in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in this file photo taken in June 2014. Asian cuisine from some 10 countries is available there. The university hopes to deepen cross-cultural understanding among students through food. (Kyodo)