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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks as US President Donald Trump announces changes to new fuel economy standards at the White House, Washington, DC USA, 03 December 2025. EPA/WILL OLIVER/POOL

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) responds to questions from reporters at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) responds to questions from reporters at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) responds to questions from reporters at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Brian Schatz (Democrat of Hawaii) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Chris Murphy (Democrat of Connecticut) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Brian Schatz (Democrat of Hawaii) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Brian Schatz (Democrat of Hawaii) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat of Minnesota) speaks at a press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Democrats Weekly Luncheon Press Conference - DC

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) clears his throat before starting the press conference for the Senate Democratic Leadership Committee outside of the Senate Chamber in the Capitol, on Tuesday January 21, 2025. They spoke of the dangers of all executive actions Trump has taken in his first day as president, stating that the “golden age” of Trump will only benefit the wealthy, given that none of the current changes initiated by Trump appear to have any longterm economic benefits. Photo by Mattie Neretin / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin (1st L, Rear) speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM-PUTIN

(240607) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin (1st L, Rear) speaks at the plenary session of the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 7, 2024. The Russian economy is demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid changes in the global economic landscape and the rise of a new multipolar world, Putin said on Friday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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Boao: transformation of a fishing village

STORY: Boao: transformation of a fishing village SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao in Hainan Province 2. various of venue of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) STORYLINE: Themed "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. Boao boasts the permanent venue of BFA, a non-governmental and non-profit international organization founded to promote regional economic development and cooperation. Since the founding of BFA in 2001, Boao has undergone tremendous changes, transforming from a small fishing village into a name card of Hainan, which features modernity and vibrancy. The transformation of Boao has also spurred the development of the local tourism industry, with homestays, restaurants and bars springing up. Currently, there are more than 100 such businesses, a

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AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa

STORY: AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the African Union 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 3. various of headquarters of the African Union 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 5. various of headquarters of the African Union STORYLINE: Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday expressed deep concern over prevailing unconstitutional changes of governments, political and institutional instability, climate change and economic deficits in Africa. Africa has witnessed exorbitant military spending as terrorism and conflict continue to destroy some African states, reversing their development priorities, Faki said at the opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the

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Russia supports creation of new democratic model of global economic development: Putin

STORY: Russia supports creation of new democratic model of global economic development: Putin SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:31 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin 2. various of forum and venue STORYLINE: Russia supports the establishment of a new "truly democratic" model of global economic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. "The entire global system of economic relations is undergoing fundamental ... irreversible changes. This is because the previous model of globalization is being replaced by a multipolar model," Putin said at the plenary session of the 14th VTB "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum. "We want to create a new model, a truly democratic one, where fair competition between all economic actors prevails," he said, adding that such a change in the global economic landscape and the emergence of new powers would be a "natural" and "objective" process. The Russian l

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-PUTIN-CREATION OF NEW DEMOCRATIC MODEL OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

(231208) -- MOSCOW, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2023 shows a screen displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin attending the 14th VTB "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum in Moscow, Russia. Russia supports the establishment of a new "truly democratic" model of global economic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. "The entire global system of economic relations is undergoing fundamental ... irreversible changes. This is because the previous model of globalization is being replaced by a multipolar model," Putin said at the plenary session of the 14th VTB "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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Star-studded financial summit lineup casts vote of confidence in Hong Kong, mainland

STORY: Star-studded financial summit lineup casts vote of confidence in Hong Kong, mainland SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the HKSAR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHANG QINGSONG, Deputy governor of the People's Bank of China STORYLINE: Global financial heavyweights joined regulators Tuesday at the main session of the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong, casting a vote of confidence in the economic prospects of the financial center and the Chinese mainland. The event brought together around 300 international and regional leaders from 160 global financial institutions, with more than 90 institutions represented by their group chairmen or CEOs. Under the theme of "Living with Complexity," the main summit discussed the trends and changes that are reshaping the global financi

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Western countries destroying int'l financial relations system: Putin

STORY: Western countries destroying int'l financial relations system: Putin DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin 2. various of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum STORYLINE: The global economy is undergoing changes largely due to the fact that certain Western countries are destroying the financial relations system, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday. "We know and can see how the global economy has changed and is continuing to change in recent years, due to the fact that some countries, primarily Western ones, are destroying the system of financial, trade, and economic relations that they themselves built," Putin said during his speech at the plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). He said that in this context, genuine business cooperation between those states that choose not to succumb to external pressure is expanding. These states prefer to follow their own inter

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Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in central China marks 40th founding anniversary

STORY: Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in central China marks 40th founding anniversary DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO YUEHUA, Local resident STORYLINE: Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in central China's Hubei Province celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding on Saturday. Standing as the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in Hubei Province, the autonomous prefecture has witnessed rapid economic development, leading to an improved quality of life for its residents. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO YUEHUA, Local resident "I'm a native of Enshi. There used to be lots of undeveloped areas and some abandoned factories, but now you can see that beautiful buildings were built everywhere, some of them are fascinating with traditional style. As a native, I'm really happy to see such changes." Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture's

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BRI has brought positive changes to world: Argentine experts

STORY: BRI has brought positive changes to world: Argentine experts DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of hydropower project construction site in Argentina 2. various of 300MW Cauchari solar farm project in Argentina 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): SEBASTIAN SCHULZ, Researcher at National University of La Plata, Argentina 4. various of employees of Cauchari solar farm project 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CARLA OLIVA, Coordinator of China-Argentina study group at National University of Rosario, Argentina 6. various of 300MW Cauchari solar farm project in Argentina 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): GABRIEL MERINO, Adjunct researcher at National Scientific and Technical Research Council of Argentina 8. various of hydropower project construction site in Argentina STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has contributed to economic development, job creation and improvement of people's livelihoo

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev sworn in as Uzbek president

STORY: Shavkat Mirziyoyev sworn in as Uzbek president DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shavkat Mirziyoyev being sworn in as Uzbek president 2. various of city views STORYLINE: Shavkat Mirziyoyev was sworn in as Uzbek president on Friday. Uzbekistan is entering a new era, Mirziyoyev said after taking an oath at an inauguration ceremony held in the capital city of Tashkent. The coming period will be a time of profound, crucial changes and huge transformation in the political, socio-economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres of the country, he added, stressing the need for new ideas, initiatives and achievements. Uzbekistan held an early presidential election on July 9, with four candidates, including Mirziyoyev, who was nominated by the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan. The Central Election Commission of the country confirmed the election results on Tuesday, with Mirziyoyev garnering 87.1 percent of the vote. The early presiden

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Good governance, reforms contribute to Rwanda's economic development: expert

STORY: Good governance, reforms contribute to Rwanda's economic development: expert DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:40 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kigali 2. various of factories in Kigali 3. SOUNDBITE (English): GERARD RURANGWA, Rwandan economic expert STORYLINE: A Rwandan expert has said since the end of the genocide in Rwanda 29 years ago, the East African country has transformed from a fragmented country into one of the world's fast-growing economies due to good governance and reform. Rwanda marked the 29th anniversary of its liberation earlier this month. Known as Kwibohora, Liberation Day is celebrated annually on July 4 in Rwanda. The Rwandan Patriotic Army, the armed wing of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), ended the genocide in 1994 against the Tutsi that claimed more than 1 million lives in the country. Gerard Rurangwa, a Rwandan economic expert said the country has experienced tremendous changes in terms of economic development, due to good governance, sec

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CPEC qualitatively changes Pak-China relations into deep economic partnership: minister

STORY: CPEC qualitatively changes Pak-China relations into deep economic partnership: minister DATELINE: July 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: LAHORE, Pakistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the venue 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN, Pakistan's Minister for Power 4. various of the construction site STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "On the successful energization or 1,000 days of 660kV Matiari-Lahore high-voltage direct current transmission line, which is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework. Both Pakistani and Chinese staff here at the project in a ceremony celebrated the occasion, where they share their experiences and stories while marking the 10th anniversary of the CPEC and the strong-bonded friendship between the two countries." Pakistan's Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan said on Monday that with the inception of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 10 years ago, the r

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PAKISTAN-CPEC-MATIARI-LAHORE-TRANSMISSION-PROJECT

(230704) -- LAHORE, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan unveils a plaque during the celebrations of safe operation for 1,000-days of the ±660kV Matiari-Lahore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan on July 3, 2023. Pakistan's Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan said Monday that with the inception of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 10 years ago, the relations between the two countries qualitatively changed into a deep economic partnership. TO GO WITH "CPEC qualitatively changes Pak-China relations into deep economic partnership: minister" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)