Jordan, Rwanda ink deal to waive visa requirements on regular passports

STORY: Jordan, Rwanda ink deal to waive visa requirements on regular passports DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VINCENT BIRUTA, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation STORYLINE: Jordan and Rwanda on Wednesday signed an agreement exempting ordinary passport holders in both countries from visa requirements, the state-run Petra news agency reported. The agreement was signed by Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta in Amman during the second round of strategic dialogue between the two countries. They also signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the training of diplomats as well as population and urban development. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

Diverse cultures highlighted at int'l dance festival in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Diverse cultures highlighted at int'l dance festival in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: July 24, 2023 LOCATION: URUMQI, China LENGTH: 00:01:07 CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of South African Elvis Dance Art Troupe 2. various of Xinjiang dancers welcoming their South African counterparts 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NOMTHANDAZO THANDI MLUNGWANA, Dancer with South Africa's Elvis Dance Art Troupe 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AHAMAIJIANG ARKEN, Dancer with Muqam Art Troupe of Xinjiang Art Theatre 5. various of dancers performing during the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival STORYLINE: An art troupe from South Africa arrived in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Sunday to participate in the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival. The artists from South Africa's Elvis Dance Art Troupe and Xinjiang Art Theatre's Muqam Art Troupe presented improvisational performance highlighting their respective cultural elements. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

The risks of "de-risking" from China

STORY: The risks of "de-risking" from China DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization in Beijing 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice chair of Britain's 48 Group Club 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Engl

Israeli researchers reveal secret language of plants

STORY: Israeli researchers reveal secret language of plants DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plants 2. STANDUP (English): NICK KOLYOHIN, Xinhua reporter 3. various of microphones 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LILACH HADANY, Professor at the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security at Tel Aviv University 5. various of computer 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LILACH HADANY, Professor at the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security at Tel Aviv University 7. various of computer 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LILACH HADANY, Professor at the School of Plant Sciences and Food Security at Tel Aviv University 9. various of plants with microphone and computer STORYLINE: A row of plain-looking white cabins outside the George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences at Israel's Tel Aviv University look no different from ordinary greenhouses, yet inside one of the cabins, the secret language of plants has been unlocked by a group of Israeli researchers. STANDUP (ENGL

Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera

STORY: Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Qinqiang Opera 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANYA, Cameroonian student, Ningxia University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANZAR, Pakistani student, Ningxia University STORYLINE: Forty-nine international students at Ningxia University had a chance on Wednesday to learn about Qinqiang Opera, a genre of Chinese folk opera mainly prevailing in northwest China. Guided by actors from a local theater, the students applied facial makeup, tried on various costumes, and learned about professional moves and gestures. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANYA, Cameroonian student, Ningxia University "I think it's a very good experience. At other times I just heard about it, but I didn't have a chance to participate. I think Chinese culture is very interesting. So if I have the opportunity and time to do that, I will definitely go and learn." SOUNDBITE 2 (Engl

Vlog: What drives Hainan as new engine of growth in China?

STORY: Vlog: What drives Hainan as new engine of growth in China? DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Irish): JOSEPH KEATING, Trade, Commercial, Science, Technological & Innovation Counsellor of the Irish Embassy in Beijing 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Italian): WALTER LUMINO, Managing Director, illy Caffe Shanghai Co., Ltd. 6. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MASSIMILIANO TREMITERRA, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Commission Guangzhou Office 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): LUCA BATTILORO, CEO of Ducati China 9. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): JUDITH SUN, Managing Director of Greater China, Hugo Boss 11. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

Suspect of California mass shooting on Lunar New Year's Eve found dead

STORY: Suspect of California mass shooting on Lunar New Year's Eve found dead DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shooting area cordoned off by police and media outlets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHANIE AGUILAR, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TOMMY, Local resident 4. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The suspect of the California mass shooting on Saturday night was found dead in another city of what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Five women and five men were killed while another 10 people were injured in a mass shooting in the city of Monterey Park, 16 km east of Los Angeles downtown, the authorities said Sunday. The fatal incident occurred at 10:22 p.m. (06:22 GMT) Saturday local time in Star Ballroom Dance Studio, a popular ballroom dance facility operated for about 30 years, when it was hosting an event to celebrate the countdown to the Chinese Lunar New Year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

Vlog: Exploring the making of Chinese rock tea from farm to cup

STORY: Vlog: Exploring the making of Chinese rock tea from farm to cup DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:53 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tea 2. various of the Fulian Jiaye tea estate 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HONG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALICE WEI, CEO of Fulian (Wuyishan) Tea Industry Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HONG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALICE WEI, CEO of Fulian (Wuyishan) Tea Industry Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HONG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ALICE WEI, CEO of Fulian (Wuyishan) Tea Industry Co., Ltd. 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): HONG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ALICE WEI, CEO of Fulian (Wuyishan) Tea Industry Co., Ltd. 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): HONG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 12. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): ALICE WEI, CEO of Fulian (Wuyishan) Tea Industry Co., Ltd. 13. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): HONG YAN, Xinhua correspondent 14. SOUNDBITE 12 (Engl

UN chief calls for solidarity to deal with global challenges ahead of G20 summit

STORY: UN chief calls for solidarity to deal with global challenges ahead of G20 summit DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: BALI, Indonesia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antonio Guterres entering the venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of audience STORYLINE: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for global joint efforts to address global challenges such as climate change ahead of the 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit. Terming climate change a "defining challenge" of the age, Guterres said at a press conference here that a "climate solidarity pact" is conducive to achieving the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. Under the proposed pact, wealthy countries and international financial institutions would provide financial and technical assistance to help the emerging economies accelerate their energy transition, he said, adding that the G20 members could play a key role in the process. SOUNDBITE (Engl

Journey toward Chinese modernization Ep 3: Modernization of material and cultural-ethical advancement

STORY: Journey toward Chinese modernization Ep 3: Modernization of material and cultural-ethical advancement DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:05 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU YACHONG, Guqin maker and performer 3. various of Xu making the guqin 4. various of Xuchang Village 5. Voice of Xu Yachong 6. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of Yuanjiacun Village 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG CHUANGZHAN, Village committee director 9. various of Yuanjiacun Village 10. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 11. various of the New Era Civilization Practice Center 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIU XUEYAN, Shenzhen resident 13. various of the New Era Civilization Practice Center 14. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LIU XUEYAN, Shenzhen resident 15. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN MINGSHAN, Office of Cultural-ethical Construction Committee of Futian District, Shenzhen 16. STANDUP 4 (Engl

China's commitment to the world in key CPC blueprint bolster global confidence

STORY: China's commitment to the world in key CPC blueprint bolster global confidence DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALISTAIR MICHIE, Secretary general of the British East Asia Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: A report that charts the course for Chinese modernization unveiled Sunday by the Communist Party of China (CPC) at its 20th national congress has drawn world attention. International observers have taken note of China's commitments outlined in the report that concern world peace and shared prosperity, and expressed their confidence that China will make a greater contribution to a better future of the global community. The report says China will accelerate creating a new development pattern and pursue high-quality development. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

Nelson Mandela Day 2022 campaign launched in South Africa

STORY: Nelson Mandela Day 2022 campaign launched in South Africa DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch ceremony and speeches 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PARKS TAU, MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELLO HATANG, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SYLVIA CHAUKE, Mandela Day outreach team, the Nelson Mandela Foundation 5. various of tree planting STORYLINE: The Nelson Mandela Foundation launched the Nelson Mandela Day 2022 campaign Monday in the community of Zandspruit, Johannesburg. Together with key institutional partners, the foundation will be contributing to the development of a community garden through the planting of vegetables and trees. People are being urged to plant and grow fresh, organic, and cost-effective produce in or for vulnerable communities as part of the Nelson Mandela Day 2022 campaign. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland following Russia's military operation

STORY: Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland following Russia's military operation DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: MEDYKA, Poland CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Ukrainian family walking along the road after crossing the border (courtesy of TVN) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSYI, Refugee from Ukraine 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Aleksyi's wife, Refugee from Ukraine 4. various of the family walking from the border crossing 5. various of refugees with a child 6. various of Mrs. Oleksandea Brechkoi, a refugee 7. various of their child, boy named Daniel, a refugee 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VITALII KOVAL, Ukrainian refugee, software developer 9. various of the bus station STORYLINE: Ukrainian refugees are fleeing to Poland after Russia's launch of a "special military operation" in Donbass. Ukrainians have the short-stay right in the EU without visa, and Poland's geographical and cultural closeness makes it the destination of choice for people fleeing the war. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

The New Avengers (1976)

The New Avengers (1976)

Joanna Lumley, Gareth Hunt & Patrick Macnee Characters: Purdey, Mike Gambit, John Steed Television: The New Avengers (TV-Serie) Uk/Can/Fr 1976-1977, 22 September 1976 Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone (The New Avengers, TV-Serie GB 1976-1977) Joanna Lumley, Gareth Hunt, Patrick Macnee / Paar mit Pistole, Revolver, weiterer Mann in Anzug, Hut Melone, Stockschirm, typischer Engl

Marco The Magnificent - film (1965)

Marco The Magnificent - film (1965)

Horst Buchholz & Anthony Quinn Characters: Marco Polo, Kublai Khan, Mongol Emperor of China Film: Marco The Magnificent (La fabuleuse aventure de Marco Polo) It/Fr/Yu/Egy/Afg 1965, Regie: Denys De La Patelliere, Raoul Levy, Noel Howard, Director: Denys De La Patelliere, R Levy 06 August 1965 Im Reich des Kublai Khan (La Fabuleuse Aventure De Marco Polo/ Marko Polo/ Le Meravigliose Avventure Di Marco Polo aka: Lo Scacchiere Di Dio, engl. Titel: Marco The Magnificent, FR/YUG/IT 1965, Regie: Noel Howard, Denys de La Patelliere) Horst Buchholz, Anthony Quinn Date: 06-Aug-65

The Black Tent film (1956)

The Black Tent film (1956)

Anthony Steel & Anna-Maria Sandri Characters: Capt. David Holland, Mabrouka ben Yussef (as Anna Maria Sandri) Film: The Black Tent (1950) Director: Brian Desmond Hurst 15 August 1956 Das schwarze Zelt (The Black Tent, GB 1956, Regie: Brian Desmond Hurst) Anthony Steel, Anna Maria Sandri / Paar, Mann, Engl

The Black Tent film (1956)

The Black Tent film (1956)

Anna-Maria Sandri & Anthony Steel Characters: Mabrouka ben Yussef (as Anna Maria Sandri), Capt. David Holland Film: The Black Tent (1956) Director: Brian Desmond Hurst 15 August 1956 Das schwarze Zelt (The Black Tent, GB 1956, Regie: Brian Desmond Hurst) Anna Maria Sandri, Anthony Steel bei den Dreharbeiten / Paar, Mann, Engl

The Black Tent film (1956)

The Black Tent film (1956)

Anthony Steel, Andre Morell & Anna-Maria Sandri Characters: Capt. David Holland, Sheik Salem ben Yussef (as Andre Morell), Mabrouka ben Yussef (as Anna Maria Sandri) Film: The Black Tent (1956) Director: Brian Desmond Hurst 15 August 1956 Das schwarze Zelt (The Black Tent, GB 1956, Regie: Brian Desmond Hurst) Anthony Steel, Andre Morell, Anna Maria Sandri / Scheich in Wｸstenzelt, Beduinenzelt, Tochter umarmen, arabische Kleidung, Kopftuch 'Guthra', Engl