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Japan: Anna and Elsa Bring ‘Frozen’ Magic to Tokyo Disneyland Amid Snowfall

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan on Sunday, February 8. At Tokyo Disneyland in Chiba Prefecture, Anna and Elsa from "Frozen" delighted guests by appearing amid snowfall, effectively turning the park into a real-life "Frozen Kingdom."

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China: Sleepy Parrot Refuses to Stop Talking

On February 18, 2024, in Beijing, a video showed a sleepy sun conure perched at home, swaying with its eyes closing while continuing to chirp. The amusing contrast between its drowsiness and nonstop chatter delighted viewers.

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China: Dog Dives Into River to Chase Ducks in Hunan

In Hunan, China, a playful dog jumped into a river to chase a flock of ducks, turning a peaceful riverside moment into a funny water game that delighted viewers.

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China: Lively Penguin Delights Visitors with Sharp Dive at Marine Park

On September 18, 2025, in Jiangsu, located in eastern China, a lively penguin delighted visitors at a marine park. It dove sharply into the water, darted across the pool, and quickly returned to the edge.

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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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Pope Leo XIV Receives Purebred Arabian White Horse As A Gift - Vatican

Leo XIV receives a purebred Arabian horse as a gift at the Vatican on October 15, 2025. Proton, a purebred Arabian, was given to the Pope by Andrzej Michalski, owner and founder of the Michalski Stud Farm, in Kolobrzeg-Budzistowo, Poland. Proton’s father came from the United States, and his mother was bought from a princess in Jordan. The horse was born in Poland, and Mr. Michalski purchased him as a young colt and raised him at his own stud farm. ‘When I saw the photos of the future Pope on horseback in Peru, the idea came to me that I wanted to give him a beautiful Arabian horse, one that would be worthy of him, and white, because white naturally corresponds to the Pope’s white cassock,’ Mr. Michalski said. ‘The Pope was very happy; we led the horse together. He was delighted, and we were overjoyed,’ Mr. Michalski recounted. Photo by (EV) Vatican media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Receives Purebred Arabian White Horse As A Gift - Vatican

Leo XIV receives a purebred Arabian horse as a gift at the Vatican on October 15, 2025. Proton, a purebred Arabian, was given to the Pope by Andrzej Michalski, owner and founder of the Michalski Stud Farm, in Kolobrzeg-Budzistowo, Poland. Proton’s father came from the United States, and his mother was bought from a princess in Jordan. The horse was born in Poland, and Mr. Michalski purchased him as a young colt and raised him at his own stud farm. ‘When I saw the photos of the future Pope on horseback in Peru, the idea came to me that I wanted to give him a beautiful Arabian horse, one that would be worthy of him, and white, because white naturally corresponds to the Pope’s white cassock,’ Mr. Michalski said. ‘The Pope was very happy; we led the horse together. He was delighted, and we were overjoyed,’ Mr. Michalski recounted. Photo by (EV) Vatican media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Receives Purebred Arabian White Horse As A Gift - Vatican

Leo XIV receives a purebred Arabian horse as a gift at the Vatican on October 15, 2025. Proton, a purebred Arabian, was given to the Pope by Andrzej Michalski, owner and founder of the Michalski Stud Farm, in Kolobrzeg-Budzistowo, Poland. Proton’s father came from the United States, and his mother was bought from a princess in Jordan. The horse was born in Poland, and Mr. Michalski purchased him as a young colt and raised him at his own stud farm. ‘When I saw the photos of the future Pope on horseback in Peru, the idea came to me that I wanted to give him a beautiful Arabian horse, one that would be worthy of him, and white, because white naturally corresponds to the Pope’s white cassock,’ Mr. Michalski said. ‘The Pope was very happy; we led the horse together. He was delighted, and we were overjoyed,’ Mr. Michalski recounted. Photo by (EV) Vatican media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Receives Purebred Arabian White Horse As A Gift - Vatican

Leo XIV receives a purebred Arabian horse as a gift at the Vatican on October 15, 2025. Proton, a purebred Arabian, was given to the Pope by Andrzej Michalski, owner and founder of the Michalski Stud Farm, in Kolobrzeg-Budzistowo, Poland. Proton’s father came from the United States, and his mother was bought from a princess in Jordan. The horse was born in Poland, and Mr. Michalski purchased him as a young colt and raised him at his own stud farm. ‘When I saw the photos of the future Pope on horseback in Peru, the idea came to me that I wanted to give him a beautiful Arabian horse, one that would be worthy of him, and white, because white naturally corresponds to the Pope’s white cassock,’ Mr. Michalski said. ‘The Pope was very happy; we led the horse together. He was delighted, and we were overjoyed,’ Mr. Michalski recounted. Photo by (EV) Vatican media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital

STORY: Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of prayers performing the special Eid al-Adha 3. various of Eid al-Adha celebrations STORYLINE: New Delhi's streets came alive with joy and celebration as residents celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice. Marking the beginning of the day, thousands of Muslims gathered for morning prayers at major mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid. Families performed out the ritual of Qurbani after prayers, distributing meat to friends, family, and those in need. Markets buzzed with activity in the days leading up to the festival, with many purchasing livestock for sacrificial rites. Communal feasts featuring traditional dishes like biryani and kebabs brought neighbors together, while children delighted in receiving Eidi, gifts of money and sweets. Charitable activities were widespread, with N

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Dragon Boat Festival in China's Yunnan: medicinal dish

STORY: Dragon Boat Festival in China's Yunnan: medicinal dish SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:20 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional Chinese herbal medicine 2. various of a woman making a medicinal dish STORYLINE: During the Dragon Boat Festival in Ning'er County, Pu'er, south China's Yunnan Province, locals combined traditional Chinese herbal medicine with meat to create a unique and fragrant medicinal dish. This innovative dish not only delighted taste buds, but also promised health benefits and disease-fighting properties. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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Protest Against ArcelorMittal, 2024 Olympics Partner - Toulouse

Sitting of delighted activists with placards. Manif action "Flame that shines, Promises that burn", a macabre procession with a "float", during the passage of the Olympic Flame in Toulouse. It will be followed by speeches by Mexican and Liberian defenders directly affected by ArcelorMittal's activities. The "recyclable steel" torch is manufactured by the steel giant ArcelorMittal, the world's 2nd largest steel producer and one of the most polluting sponsors of these supposedly green Games. As part of an international campaign targeting this particular sponsor and what lies behind it, a number of local organisations have joined forces to shine a spotlight on this player in Toulouse. France, Toulouse on 17 May 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against ArcelorMittal, 2024 Olympics Partner - Toulouse

Sitting of delighted activists with placards. Manif action "Flame that shines, Promises that burn", a macabre procession with a "float", during the passage of the Olympic Flame in Toulouse. It will be followed by speeches by Mexican and Liberian defenders directly affected by ArcelorMittal's activities. The "recyclable steel" torch is manufactured by the steel giant ArcelorMittal, the world's 2nd largest steel producer and one of the most polluting sponsors of these supposedly green Games. As part of an international campaign targeting this particular sponsor and what lies behind it, a number of local organisations have joined forces to shine a spotlight on this player in Toulouse. France, Toulouse on 17 May 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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University of Jordan celebrates International Chinese Language Day

STORY: University of Jordan celebrates International Chinese Language Day SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and teachers participating in the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RAND NABULSI, Chinese language student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHANNAD ALKHATEEB, Jordan university student STORYLINE: The University of Jordan held a series of activities on Thursday to celebrate International Chinese Language Day. Hundreds of students and teachers were in attendance. Activities included calligraphy, drawing, poetry recitation, Chinese traditional costume displays, and more. Students from the Department of Chinese Language delighted audiences with discussions on food and tea, mapmaking, and the evolution of Chinese characters. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RAND NABULSI, Chinese language student "Chinese calligraphy is very wonderful and fun. It is one of the reasons I chose the major." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHANNAD ALKHA

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China: Pink Sunrise At Wugong Mountains Delights Tourists

A pink sunrise at the Wugong Mountains on April 20 delighted mountain climbing tourists in Pingxiang, Jiangxi.

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Ghanaian high jumper Yeboah claims gold at 13th African Games

STORY: Ghanaian high jumper Yeboah claims gold at 13th African Games SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah 2. various of high jumpers Fatoumata Balley, Darina Hadil Rezik 3. various of Ghanaian high jumper Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah STORYLINE: Ghana's Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah put up an inspiring performance at the 13th African Games in the Ghanaian capital of Accra late Tuesday to defend her African Games women's high jump gold title. Yeboah, 22, who first won the high jump gold during the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco, delighted the home crowd with her jumps, clearing 1.90 meters to retain her gold title. The Ghanaian high jumper, also a student at the University of Cape Coast, thus surpassed her previous record of 1.84 meters. Picking up the silver medal was Fatoumata Balley of the Republic of Guinea, who jumped 1.81 meters, with the bronze falling to Algerian D

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Elderly people at the market

19.03.2024, Tallinn. The Central Market of Tallinn has delighted people with its wide range of products since 1947. Pensioner in front of a kiosk. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Elderly people at the market

19.03.2024, Tallinn. The Central Market of Tallinn has delighted people with its wide range of products since 1947. Pensioner with a walking stick. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Elderly people at the market

19.03.2024, Tallinn. The Central Market of Tallinn has delighted people with its wide range of products since 1947. Pensioner with a shopping trolley. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Elderly people at the market

19.03.2024, Tallinn. The Central Market of Tallinn has delighted people with its wide range of products since 1947. Pensioners in front of a kiosk. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Elderly people at the market

19.03.2024, Tallinn. The Central Market of Tallinn has delighted people with its wide range of products since 1947. Pensioner buying honey from a kiosk. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Spanish travel industry keen to see China's return as major tourist destination

STORY: Spanish travel industry keen to see China's return as major tourist destination SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourism fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): MARTI SARRATE, President of B-Travel and Spain's Corporate Association of Specialized Travel Agencies (ACAVe) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ADONIS RAHMOUNI, Director of Aspasia Travel 4. various of Chinese tourists in Barcelona STORYLINE: Professionals in Spain's travel industry are delighted about China's ongoing return to normality as a major tourist destination for Spanish tourists. At the B-Travel tourism fair, which opened on Friday in Spain's Barcelona, exhibitors showcased diverse tourism products and packages to promote traveling in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): MARTI SARRATE, President of B-Travel and Spain's Corporate Association of Specialized Travel Agencies (ACAVe) "Our tour operators and travel agents are developing produ

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London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges

STORY: London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) STORYLINE: The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, wrapped up on Thursday. Gareth Rapley, London Book Fair director, was pleasantly surprised by the active participation of Chinese publishers and called for strengthening cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) "We're delighted to see an increase this year from China. It's great, a large number of publishers. I mean it's something we want to just build upon. My understanding is there's great relationship, I think. Here in the UK, we have a great trade relationship with China. I think a lot of business done between the two countries, a lot of great publishing relationships that go on. I think cultural exchange and dia

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Construction of Chinese-built airport for Cambodian capital in full swing

STORY: Construction of Chinese-built airport for Cambodian capital in full swing SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EL SETHSOVATHA, Techo International Airport project site engineer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): OU CHANRATHANA, Techo International Airport project claims manager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHEY ENEANG, Techo International Airport project employee 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): JIN WEI, Executive manager of the Techo International Airport project for China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. STORYLINE: Robed in a high-vis vest and crowned with a white hard hat, Cambodian site engineer El Sethsovatha is proud and delighted to work with a Chinese company to develop a new airport for the Cambodian capital. Graduated from Phnom Penh-based National Technical Training Institute with a major in civil engineering, the 30-year-old joined the China State Constructi

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China expected to be Australia's biggest tourism market again in near future: tourism director

STORY: China expected to be Australia's biggest tourism market again in near future: tourism director SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia STORYLINE: Managing Director of Tourism Australia Phillipa Harrison has said that China is expected to reclaim the top spot in Australia's international tourism industry in the near future. Tourism Australia is the Australian government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia "We are seeing more and more Chinese travelers coming back to Australia since we opened just over 12 months ago, which is great to see. We are really delighted to see that more and more Chinese are coming back

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Intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Syria hope to revive glassblowing tradition

STORY: Intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Syria hope to revive glassblowing tradition SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of glassblowing process 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD HALLAQ, Glassblower 3. various of glassblowing process 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YASMIN DARWISH, Apprentice 5. various of glassblowing process 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): BASMA MAJZOUB, Apprentice 7. various of glassblowing process STORYLINE: In the heart of Damascus, the capital of Syria, 63-year-old Muhammad Hallaq has run a glassblowing workshop, a family legacy that spans three generations. In his workshop in the Zablatani area, Hallaq and six family members have remained to blow glass to keep this time-honored Syrian technique from dying out. Hallaq is delighted as the glassblowing tradition has recently been inscribed on the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD HALLAQ, Glassblower "I hav

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Cambodian officials expect more agricultural cooperation with China

STORY: Cambodian officials expect more agricultural cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the agriculture fair 2. various of the Cambodian booth and exhibits 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SVAY NAKRY, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HEAN VANHAN, Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia 5. various of the agriculture fair STORYLINE: The 26th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Products Winter Fair on Thursday opened in China's Hainan. Cambodian officials attending an agriculture fair in China said they look forward to more agricultural cooperation between the two countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SVAY NAKRY, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia "As a guest of honor country, we delighted to bring with us 6 private companies who are very interested in tie-up with Hainane

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19th edition of National Festival of Arts and Culture of Guinea kicks off

STORY: 19th edition of National Festival of Arts and Culture of Guinea kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Conakry CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE (French): MOHAMED LAMINE BIYAYE N'DIAYE, Audience 3. various of the festival STOYRLINE: The 19th edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture of Guinea (FENAC) kicked off Tuesday in Conakry by the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts, Alpha Soumah. The festival sees the participation of around 30 artistic and cultural groups from different regions of the country. According to the minister, more than 400 artists and cultural figures will compete in several disciplines such as choreography, percussion, theater, recital and choral. SOUNDBITE (French): MOHAMED LAMINE BIYAYE N'DIAYE, Audience "I am very delighted and feel comfortable because this is our field, this is our work. Our percussionists and ballet artists haven't been promoted for a long time. It is

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Pine nut exports to China spur job opportunities for Afghans

STORY: Pine nut exports to China spur job opportunities for Afghans SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a pine nut processing factory in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): KHALA FATIMA, Local worker 3. various of a pine nut processing factory in Kabul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): SHIR ALI ZADRAN, Afghan businessman STORYLINE: As one of the daily wagers involved in cleaning pine nuts on the outskirts of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, Khala Fatima was delighted to witness more such nuts exported to China. The increase in pine nut exports to China has created job opportunities in Afghanistan as hundreds of thousands of Afghans work to clean and process the precious dry fruit to make it ready for export. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): KHALA FATIMA, Local worker "I have been working here for the past six years, and the pine nut exports to China make us happy because we work here and earn our livelihood. Exporting pine nuts to

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Foreigners experience charm of ancient culture in China's Xi'an

STORY: Foreigners experience charm of ancient culture in China's Xi'an DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of relics in Xi'an 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA MOH'D MUSTAFA ALNEMRAT, Tourist 3. various of relics in Xi'an 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAREED HAMEED, Tourist STORYLINE: With over 3,100 years of history, Xi'an in China's Shaanxi served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. Today its charm has continued to draw more and more foreign tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA MOH'D MUSTAFA ALNEMRAT, Tourist "The relics I see record the historical events and showcase the history of the unification of China by Emperor Qinshihuang leading the armies over two thousand years ago. They are very important." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAREED HAMEED, Tourist "I'm delighted to be able to visit this place, as it has been included in the World Heritage List, which is very important. I am glad to be here and learn about histor

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BRI brings tremendous long-term benefit: Trinidad and Tobago minister

STORY: BRI brings tremendous long-term benefit: Trinidad and Tobago minister DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Port of Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Phoenix Park Industrial Estate 2. various of street views in Port of Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAULA GOPEE-SCOON, Minister of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago 4. various of street views in Port of Spain 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAULA GOPEE-SCOON, Minister of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago STORYLINE: The Phoenix Park Industrial Estate in Trinidad and Tobago is the first Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project in the Caribbean. Designed and built by China's Beijing Construction Engineering Group, the industrial estate covers an area of about 580,000 square meters. A Trinidadian minister has said that the long-term benefit "is tremendous." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAULA GOPEE-SCOON, Minister of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago "Trinidad and Tobago was delighted to be the first country in t

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BRI brings more job opportunities for locals: Malaysian youth

STORY: BRI brings more job opportunities for locals: Malaysian youth DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BREVIA PAN WOON SHIEN, National Organizing Secretary of Young Malaysians Movement STORYLINE: A member of a Malaysian youth group attending an exchange event in Beijing said the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has created job opportunities for Malaysians, and helped foster economic growth. SOUNDBITE (English): BREVIA PAN WOON SHIEN, National Organizing Secretary of Young Malaysians Movement "We are delighted to see and witness the inception of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). I think the most significant project in Malaysia under the Belt and Road Initiative is the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). During the construction period, our youths are involved in the construction work also. I think this indirectly provides more job opportunities for our youths. We can see significant economic growth an

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Bangladesh enters wind power era with Cox's Bazar project into operation

STORY: Bangladesh enters wind power era with Cox's Bazar project into operation DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony 2. various of the Cox's Bazar wind power project 3. SOUNDBITE (English): HABIBUR RAHMAN, Senior secretary of Power Division of Bangladesh's Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources STORYLINE: Bangladesh on Thursday joined the global wind power club with the inauguration of its Cox's Bazar wind power project. The wind power project, located some 400 km away from the capital Dhaka, was built by a Chinese company. SOUNDBITE (English): HABIBUR RAHMAN, Senior secretary of Power Division of Bangladesh's Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources "The benefit is that now more and more investors start believing that generation of wind-based power in Bangladesh is possible. So that means we are very delighted and encouraged. There are more proposals. In the coming years and coming months, the

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Halma has strong ambitions for Chinese market: sector chief executive

STORY: Halma has strong ambitions for Chinese market: sector chief executive DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVE BROWN, Sector Chief Executive of Halma 2. various of APAC Integrated Production and R&D Center in Shanghai STORYLINE: Steve Brown, sector chief executive of Halma, a group of technology companies that makes products for hazard detection and life protection, said Halma has "very strong ambitions" for the Chinese market. Halma on Friday announced the opening of its APAC Integrated Production and R&D Center in Shanghai. The center, covering an area of 11,000 square meters, is home to 15 of Halma's companies in China. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVE BROWN, Sector Chief Executive of Halma "We have 45 companies globally and a strong footprint in China. APAC represents 15 percent of our revenue, and China is about half of that. And we have very strong ambitions around China. So we're delighted to be opening our new

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Chinese-funded ring road helps improve traffic in Cambodian capital

STORY: Chinese-funded ring road helps improve traffic in Cambodian capital DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the road 2. various of the inauguration 3. various of the road 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): YAY ART, Farmer in Kandal province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LIM SORIYA, Vegetable vendor in Kandal province 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SAING SOKCHEA, Resident along the third ring road 7. various of the road STORYLINE: Cambodia inaugurated the third ring road encircling parts of the capital Phnom Penh on Thursday. The Chinese-funded ring road, with two lanes for traffic in each direction, stretches from the southwestern part of Phnom Penh to Kandal province in the east of the capital. Local residents are delighted to see the completion of the road, saying that it would facilitate their travel and transport of goods. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): YAY ART, Farmer in Kandal province "Previously, it was difficult to travel to the city because of traffic jams

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DR Congo hosts subregional karate tournament to promote peace

STORY: DR Congo hosts subregional karate tournament to promote peace DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the karate tournament in Goma, DR Congo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN NAISHIMWE, Burundian athlete 3. various of training scene 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): JEAN MSHONGOLO, Athlete from Tanzania 5. various of audience 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEANNE THIOMBA, DRC athlete STORYLINE: The city of Goma, the capital of the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), hosted the third edition of the African Great Lake region karate tournament on Friday. This event gathered athletes from six countries in the sub-region, aiming to promote peace between neighboring countries. The athletes were from six African countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, Angola, Burundi and the DRC. Jean Naishimwe, an athlete from Burundi, said that he was delighted to participate in this competition given its importa

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Brussels metro delights commuters with free concert

STORY: Brussels metro delights commuters with free concert DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: BRUSSELS CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert STORYLINE: Musicians from the Brussels Philharmonic staged a performance on Wednesday at Rogier metro station in Brussels, treating the public to a free concert. The musicians, arriving from different directions via public transport, delighted commuters along the way with musical interludes. The event was organized by the Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB) in partnership with Brussels Philharmonic, in an effort to bring the symphonic music closer to the public. Every summer, Brussels hosts Fete de la Musique, a music festival featuring numerous free concerts, to mark a musical start to the season. Xinhua News Agency correspondent reporting from Brussels. (XHTV)

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China-Laos Railway records 25,000 cross-border passenger trips

STORY: China-Laos Railway records 25,000 cross-border passenger trips DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Laos Railway 2. various of passengers 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MICHAEL and ALYSHA DRAGOO, A couple from the United States STORYLINE: Since the launch of its passenger services on April 13, the China-Laos Railway has handled 25,000 cross-border passenger trips through the Mohan entry-exit border checkpoint. The checkpoint, located in the Chinese border town of Mohan in southwest Yunnan Province, recorded 14,156 inbound and 11,752 outbound passenger journeys during this period. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MICHAEL and ALYSHA DRAGOO, A couple from the United States "We are delighted to ride on the international passenger train of the China-Laos Railway, which offers comfort, convenience, and beautiful decoration. After reaching Yunnan, we can easily transfer to many fascinating destinations, such as Shangri La and other renowned attrac

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father walk at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. TO GO WITH "Fea

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. T

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. T

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her parents watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay visits the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. TO GO WITH "Feature: Grappling

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her father watch giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. T

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay receives a panda doll from a staff member at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her pare

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-FRENCH GIRL-RARE DISEASE-PANDA DREAM (CN)

(230526) -- CHENGDU, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ninon Vernay and her parents arrive at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2023. "There are many more pandas here than in France!" exclaimed Ninon Vernay, a little French girl, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, delighted to see the lively and cute giant pandas in their native country. The 10-year-old has been suffering from cystic fibrosis since birth, a genetic disease that mainly affects the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and usually results in chronic obstructive lung damage. Grappling with the disease, Vernay volunteered to become an "ambassador for cystic fibrosis" of France and has developed a love for nature and animals, especially pandas. Last weekend, with the help of institutions and people in China and France, Vernay was finally able to fulfill her dream on a journey to the panda's home province in southwest China with her parents. TO GO WITH "

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Christchurch's Asian Art Festival celebrates cultural diversity

STORY: Christchurch's Asian Art Festival celebrates cultural diversity DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: The Asian Art Festival was held on Saturday in Christchurch, New Zealand, showcasing a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and art, to address the city's cultural inclusiveness and the special contribution made by the wider ethnic communities, especially the Asian communities. The Chinese lion dance and Peking Opera were particularly popular, drawing in crowds who were delighted to take photos with the performers and applaud their impressive skills. The children's fashion show was also a highlight, where young participants showcased costumes that displayed Asian characteristics. Another important aspect of the festival was the "To Make the World Better" art exhibition, which showcased 62 works of art by artists from New Zealand, China, and other Asian countries and regions. This diverse collect

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1st group of Chinese trekkers arrive in Nepal

STORY: 1st group of Chinese trekkers arrive in Nepal DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:20 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists arriving in Nepal STORYLINE: The first batch of Chinese trekkers arrived in the Nepali capital on Thursday. "We're happy and delighted to welcome you on the eve of our New Year," Sudan Kirati, Nepal's minister for culture, tourism and civil aviation, said at the inauguration ceremony of the eight-day Poon Hill trekking event at the airport in Kathmandu. "Nepal and China have a long history of friendship," the minister said. "We want to take our relationship to a new height." He voiced appreciation for China's move to list Nepal among the countries to which outbound group tours for Chinese citizens are resumed on a pilot basis. The 180 Chinese tourists arrived in Kathmandu on a Himalaya Airlines charter flight, and they are the first of four batches of nearly 1,000 Chinese trekkers to land on the Poon Hill trail located

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Global tourism industry to get boost from Chinese travelers, says WTTC CEO

STORY: Global tourism industry to get boost from Chinese travelers, says WTTC CEO DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of different tourist destinations in world 2. SOUNDBITE 1(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 3. various of Chinese tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 5. various of Chinese tourists 6. SOUNDBITE 3(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) STORYLINE: The chief executive officer (CEO) of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is bullish about the sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and expects exponential growth over the next decade, mainly thanks to a boost from Chinese outbound travelers and foreign visitors to China. SOUNDBITE 1(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) "I wanted to say how delighted I am tha

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Cambodia rejoices as foreign tourists gradually return to famed Angkor

STORY: Cambodia rejoices as foreign tourists gradually return to famed Angkor DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: SIEM REAP, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists visiting Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia's Siem Reap 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SAO EN, Souvenir vendor 3. various of souvenir stalls in the Angkor Archaeological Park 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LONG KOSAL, Deputy director-general of APSARA National Authority 5. various of promoting video of Angkor Archaeological Park STORYLINE: Sao En, a souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Cambodia, is delighted to see many foreign tourists visiting the ancient site again. Selling souvenirs in the park for more than a decade, Sao En said her livelihood has started improving after being hit the worst by the pandemic for more than two years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SAO EN, Souvenir vendor "During the COVID-19, it was very quiet. But now, there are a lot of tourists, many more than before. I'm happy,