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US: Crowd Cheers as SpaceX’s Starship Soars on 10th Test Flight

SpaceX’s Starship rocket was launched from Starbase, Texas on Tuesday, August 26, with cheers erupting from spectators on South Padre Island. The massive rocket soared into the sky on its 10th test flight, after a series of explosive failures.

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Singa Recapture Celebration - Sudan

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people attending a procession celebrating the recapture of Singa, in Omdurman, Sudan, on November 23, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday announced that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Singa, the capital city of Sinnar State in central Sudan, which had been controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023. According to the most recent update by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, the deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,000 deaths. Photo by Osman Al-Jundi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Singa Recapture Celebration - Sudan

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people attending a procession celebrating the recapture of Singa, in Omdurman, Sudan, on November 23, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday announced that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Singa, the capital city of Sinnar State in central Sudan, which had been controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023. According to the most recent update by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, the deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,000 deaths. Photo by Osman Al-Jundi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Singa Recapture Celebration - Sudan

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people attending a procession celebrating the recapture of Singa, in Omdurman, Sudan, on November 23, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday announced that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Singa, the capital city of Sinnar State in central Sudan, which had been controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023. According to the most recent update by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, the deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,000 deaths. Photo by Osman Al-Jundi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election

STORY: Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now here in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The 14th presidential election is set to vote on Friday. We can see that posters are all over on the streets and polling stations are ready for the upcoming event. Citizens are looking forward to voting for their future president of the country." Spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council Hadi Tahan Nazif said on Thursday that nearly 59,000 polling stations have been set up in more than 95 states for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday. Iran's 14th presidential election, initially set for 2025, was rescheduled following former President Ebrahim Raisi's unexpected death in a helicopter crash on

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Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship

STORY: Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of youths at "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TORIN SAMPLES, Student from the University of Washington, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER LEE, Medical student from the University of Michigan, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE WEN, American student at Peking University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONDON THOMAS, American high school student from Washington State, the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LOU KOHLER VOINOV, American student studying at Tsinghua University 8. various of Kuliang 9. various of the event 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MAYA TAN, Student from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the U.S. 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOPHIA DATTA, American student studying at Tsinghua University STORYLINE: Ab

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China's Guizhou promotes tea culture, tourism in Bucharest

STORY: China's Guizhou promotes tea culture, tourism in Bucharest SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:09 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourism and tea culture promotion event STORYLINE: A tourism and tea culture promotion event was held at the China Cultural Center in Bucharest on Wednesday to showcase the rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty of China's Guizhou Province. The event featured a cultural and tourism promotion video clip broadcasting, a photo exhibition highlighting Guizhou's cultural and natural landscapes, and activities such as Guizhou tea tasting and drawing traditional Guizhou embroidery models. Chinese Ambassador to Romania Han Chunlin said that the event aims to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Romania through cultural exchanges. He expressed hope that this cultural and tourism platform would foster cultural dialogue and promote exchanges and mutual learning between the t

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China-CEEC forum boosts digital cultural trade

STORY: China-CEEC forum boosts digital cultural trade SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum and agreements signing STORYLINE: The 5th China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Cultural and Creative Industry Forum kicked off in Sofia Wednesday, focusing on digital technology's role in cultural trade. Connectivity between China and CEECs in the digital culture market, and fostering business synergy between China and CEECs in cultural industries, are among the topics discussed during the two-day event themed "Digital Technology Promoting Creative Industry and Cultural Trade." During the forum, Beijing International Studies University (BISU) and China Institute for Cultural Trade Research (CICTR) signed cooperative agreements with Bulgarian and Serbian counterparts respectively. Previous editions of the forum were held in Belgrade (Serbia, 2016), Beijing (China, 2017), Lodz and Kat

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Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day

STORY: Myanmar burns seized narcotics to mark World Drug Day SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event (source: MRTV) STORYLINE: Myanmar authorities on Wednesday burnt seized narcotics in Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi and over 20 townships to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Information Team of the State Administration Council reported. A total of 77 kinds of narcotics and chemicals were burnt on the occasion, the report said. The burnt narcotics included 1,366 kg of opium, 2,178 kg of heroin, 239 million stimulant tablets, 23,393 kg of ICE, 1,775 kg of kratom powder, 1,257 kg of cannabis, 4,165 kg of ketamine and 12 kg of brown opium powder, it said. In his World Drug Day message, Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is facing challenges related to opium poppy cultivation, synthetic drug producti

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1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines

STORY: 1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINA FRASCO, Philippine Tourism Secretary 4. various of the forum 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: The First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific kicked off on Wednesday in the central Philippine city of Lapu-Lapu. The event, jointly organized by the UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the Philippine government, has gathered more than 500 participants from around the world. Secretary General of the UN Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili stressed the importance of gastronomy in tourism in his speech, saying the forum serves as a platform for participants to share their ideas. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor "Gastronomy pr

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Beijing hosts promotional event in New York to celebrate sister city relationship

STORY: Beijing hosts promotional event in New York to celebrate sister city relationship SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Beijing, the capital city of China, hosted a promotional event in New York, the U.S. on Monday for the locals in celebration of the sister city relationship established with New York in 1980. The event featured inspiring speeches and showcased Chinese and American folk music performed with traditional Chinese instruments. U.S. bilingual comedian Jesse Appell highlighted Beijing's tourist attractions to around 150 participants in both languages. Attendees enjoyed a photo exhibition depicting Beijing and had the opportunity to win lucky draws for free stays in Beijing's five-star hotels. The year 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New York, U.S. (XHTV)

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Huawei Europe Enterprise Roadshow 2024 held in Sofia

STORY: Huawei Europe Enterprise Roadshow 2024 held in Sofia SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Huawei Europe Enterprise Roadshow 2024 in Sofia STORYLINE: Chinese tech giant Huawei held a roadshow in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Tuesday. During the event, customers and partners of Huawei had an opportunity to meet the company's expert team to learn about its high-end solutions. Sofia is one of the 54 cities in 21 countries where the Huawei Europe Enterprise Roadshow 2024 is scheduled to be held. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sofia. (XHTV)

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Int'l youth film program held to promote cultural exchange in Fujian, China

STORY: Int'l youth film program held to promote cultural exchange in Fujian, China SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:02 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAY HUGHLAN HUBERT, American professor with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and instructor of the project in Fujian 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HADEN GARCIA GILLESPIE, American filmmaker STORYLINE: The "Looking China Youth Film Project" on Saturday kicked off its cultural experience activities in Xiamen University in east China's Fujian Province. Ten young filmmakers from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Fiji are involved in the project, which will run till July 6. Paired with Chinese youth, they will head to cities such as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Sanming to film a 10-minute documentary, telling their stories about Fujian's unique customs and cultural heritage. Jay Hughlan Hubert, an American professor with the Unive

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Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta

STORY: Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, visitor STORYLINE: A Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event was held on Monday in Jakarta, impressing Indonesian audiences with Guangdong's rich cultural and tourism resources. Featured by a series of captivating performances, informative presentations, and immersive exhibitions, the event also presented the "Charming Guangdong" photography exhibition with 50 artworks showcasing the beauty and cultural richness of Guangdong. More than 200 people, including representatives of relevant cultural and tourism institutions in China's Guangdong Province, representatives of the Indonesian cultural and tourism industry, and media from China and Indonesia, participated in the event. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, I

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Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024

STORY: Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:49 LOCATION: BYDGOSZCZ, Poland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHARON LEIGHTON, President of Inland Waterways International(IWI) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG HUIJUN, Deputy Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DENG QING, Honorary Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVID EDWARDS-MAY, Editor-in-chief of Inland Waterways International (IWI) STORYLINE: Over 200 global experts, scientists and entrepreneurs convened on Monday for World Canals Conference 2024 in the inland port city of Bydgoszcz, northern Poland. This event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the completion of Bydgoszcz Canal, Poland's oldest navigable inland waterway. The anniversary c

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American, Chinese youth revive Kuliang spirit

STORY: American, Chinese youth revive Kuliang spirit SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:59 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAC RICHARDSON, System analyst from the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIRA VANCE, American student from Yenching Academy of Peking University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIAM RINEHART, Graduate from University of Southern California 5. various of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHRIS CHEETHAM-WEST, Entrepreneur based in Houston, Texas STORYLINE: "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" opened on Monday in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province. More than 200 American youth and over 300 of their Chinese counterparts attended the event. The week-long event, themed "Inheriting the bond with Kuliang and deepening friendly relations," invited young people from all walks of life in both countries

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Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant

STORY: Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition 3. various of participants STORYLINE: The second Belt and Road International Skills Competition is underway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Local college student Li Siyin is one of nearly 600 participants from 61 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition "Our major is called BIM, Building Information Modeling. It has many applications in the construction industry. For example, designers can use it to optimize blueprints." The three-day event aims to provide a platform for communication and exchange between talented young individuals, promoting international cooperation in the field of vocational skills. It al

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China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery

STORY: China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEREMEW HULUKA, President of Oromia State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: More than 100 experts, scholars, and diplomats exchanged ideas on Friday at Oromia State University (OSU) in Batu Town, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, on improving public sector transformation, public service delivery, human resource development, and capacity building. In his welcoming speech, Geremew Huluka, president of OSU and organizer of the event, said the university has played a vital role in the region's development efforts by building the capacity of the regional government and providing training, reform, and consultancy. Now, its role is going beyond the reg

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Valletta Pageant of the Seas highlights environmental threats

STORY: Valletta Pageant of the Seas highlights environmental threats SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Valletta Pageant of the Seas STORYLINE: The fifth edition of the Valletta Pageant of the Seas took place on Saturday night in Valletta Grand Harbour. This year's event, themed "Save the Sea," addressed environmental threats in the world's seas, focusing on plastic and microplastic pollution. The event featured around 80 traditional Maltese boats parading through the Grand Harbour, followed by a captivating light projection against the backdrop of Fort St. Angelo. The show continued with a mesmerizing water fountain display, culminating in a grand fireworks finale. The Valletta Pageant of the Seas was staged by the Valletta Cultural Agency, with the support of the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, and Visit Malta. Xinhua News correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XH

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Myanmar bodybuilders celebrate Olympic Day amid challenges

STORY: Myanmar bodybuilders celebrate Olympic Day amid challenges SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes competing in a bodybuilding and physique sports competition in Yangon 2. the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Bodybuilding athletes in Myanmar celebrated Olympic Day 2024 on Saturday by competing in a bodybuilding and physique sports competition in Yangon. The event was held at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein attended the event and presented prizes to the winners. About 70 bodybuilders from across the country competed in three categories: men's bodybuilding, men's athletic physique, and women's athletic physique. Olympic Day 2024 falls on Sunday this year, and the theme is "Let's Move and Celebrate." Xinhua News correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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Chinese solar power helps with Europe's green revolution

STORY: Chinese solar power helps with Europe's green revolution SHOOTING TIME: June 19-20, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Intersolar Europe exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARKUS ELSAESSER, Founder and CEO of the Solar Promotion GmbH 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FREDERIC GODEMEL, Executive vice president for Power Systems and Services at Schneider Electric 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANHUI, Chairman of HyperStrong STORYLINE: The 2024 Intersolar Europe exhibition was held in Munich, Germany from June 19 to 21. Event organizers say that this year, there's been a significant rise in the participation of Chinese exhibitors. Industry insiders have emphasized that Chinese innovations in solar and energy storage products are actively contributing to Europe's shift towards green energy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARKUS ELSAESSER, Founder and CEO of the Solar Promotion GmbH "China is leading the market in terms of

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Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India

STORY: Int'l Yoga Day celebrated across India SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people attending yoga events STORYLINE: The 10th International Yoga Day was celebrated across India on Friday with people from all walks of life practicing yoga poses for nearly an hour. Hundreds of people attended yoga events in different cities and towns, celebrating the day with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society." On Dec. 11, 2014, the United Nations passed a resolution during its 69th session, announcing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. "The number of people practicing Yoga is growing worldwide. The world is looking at Yoga as a powerful agent of global good," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while participating in a yoga day event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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China-Hungary Youth Int'l Rubik's Cube Open held in Tianjin

STORY: China-Hungary Youth Int'l Rubik's Cube Open held in Tianjin SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:10 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Dozens of young people joined a China-Hungary Youth International Rubik's Cube in China's Tianjin. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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China holds symposium on law-based governance on all fronts, human rights protection

STORY: China holds symposium on law-based governance on all fronts, human rights protection SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium STORYLINE: A symposium on law-based governance on all fronts and human rights protection was held on Friday in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. The event, hosted by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development, attracted around 100 attendees, including human rights experts and scholars from universities and research institutions in China. They reviewed the achievements China has made in human rights protection based on the rule of law and its contribution to enhancing the diversity of human civilization. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hefei, China. (XHTV)

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Kenya observes World Refugee Day

STORY: Kenya observes World Refugee Day SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities on World Refugee Day 2. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN CHABARI, Kakuma refugee camp manager at the State Department of Refugees Services 3. various of refugees and displaced persons STORYLINE: Kenya observed the World Refugee Day on Thursday. The highlight of the event, which was attended by senior government officials as well as representatives of the UN, humanitarian agencies, and other development partners, was cultural dances, skits, and poem performances by refugees. Edwin Chabari, Kakuma refugee camp manager, said that Kenya observed the day by reaffirming the country's continuous open-door policy towards refugees by committing to implement policies that are compliant with international conventions. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN CHABARI, Kakuma refugee camp manager at the State Department of Refugees Services "Most of those th

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China Cultural Center in Budapest opens its doors

STORY: China Cultural Center in Budapest opens its doors SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony STORYLINE: The China Cultural Center in Budapest opened on Thursday, with an event featuring a photo exhibition and an interactive tea show. Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation Janos Csak spoke at the event of the enduring friendship and mutual respect between Hungary and China. "The opening of this institution marks another milestone in our cooperation, which spans economic, cultural, commercial, and financial areas," he said. The new center will deepen Hungarians' understanding of Chinese culture, and strengthen bilateral relations, he added. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Hungary Gong Tao expressed gratitude for the support received from Hungarian authorities, and expressed hope that the center would facilitate rich cultural exchanges. Director of the China Cultural Cente

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China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection

STORY: China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARAZ BAGRILI, Head of the International Organization Cooperation Department, Ministry for Culture of Azerbaijan 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Wednesday to Thursday, attracting around 150 attendees from 23 countries and 2 international organizations. The alliance has been running for a year. Attendees from China and other countries to the meeting have spoken highly of China's efforts and shared their views on the future of cultural heritage protection in Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum "I have a deep feeling about this meeting.

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Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes

STORY: Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center 2. various of the singing competition and Tai Chi performance 3. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking opera during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. Ilhem Motamri, a Chinese language teacher and an amateur singer, clinched the championship in the adult group with her performance of "Chess Piece." Motamri said she started teaching Chinese in 2004 and has been practicing singing Chinese songs since then. She believed that a Tunisian female singer proficient in Ch

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World Intelligence Expo 2024 opens in China's Tianjin

STORY: World Intelligence Expo 2024 opens in China's Tianjin SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WAN GANG, Chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology 3. various of the expo STORYLINE: The World Intelligence Expo 2024 opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday. The expo, scheduled to be held from June 20 to 23, is co-hosted by the Tianjin municipal government and Chongqing municipal government, with a theme of "Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver." The event aims to aggregate AI-related resources both nationwide and worldwide. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WAN GANG, Chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology "Artificial intelligence has shown many new developments, new trends and new features. The technical level is constantly improving, the forms of plug-ins are more diverse, the application scen

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Xinhua Institute launches report on new quality productive forces in Brussels

STORY: Xinhua Institute launches report on new quality productive forces in Brussels SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: A report on new quality productive forces was launched in Brussels on Wednesday by Xinhua Institute, a high-end think tank of Xinhua News Agency. In a speech delivered at the meeting, Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency and chairman of the academic committee of Xinhua Institute, said that the concept of "new quality productive forces" creatively put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping was based on his insightful observation of the world's sci-tech and economic trends. Fu said that the concept contributes greatly to international economic theories, deepens understanding of the laws of productivity development, and further answers a series of major issues concerning the development of the Chinese economy in the new era. Fu said the report is the latest ach

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Report on Chinese NEV manufacturers in Europe launched in Brussels

STORY: Report on Chinese NEV manufacturers in Europe launched in Brussels SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Brussels 2. various of the event STORYLINE: The China Economic Information Service of Xinhua News Agency and the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (CCCEU) on Wednesday jointly launched a report focusing on Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in Europe. Addressing the event, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said China and Europe are fully capable of achieving mutual benefits and win-win cooperation in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, given their commitment to promoting energy conservation, reduction of carbon emissions and harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Fu said the report released on Wednesday has analyzed the global demand for NEVs and summarized the development and competitive advantages of China's NEV industry, offering valuable references for China a

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Chinese investment strongly promotes Namibia's economic development: minister

STORY: Chinese investment strongly promotes Namibia's economic development: minister SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of Rossing's 2023 Sustainability and Performance Report 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TOM ALWEENDO, Namibia's Minister of Mines and Energy 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Namibia's mining industry is one of the largest contributors to the country's economy, with Chinese investment playing a significant role in the development of the uranium mining sector, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo has said. In 2023, the mining sector contributed up to 14.4 percent of Namibia's gross domestic product, Alweendo said Tuesday at a press conference held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. He noted that Chinese investment has been instrumental in establishing Namibia as one of the world's largest producers of uranium. "I am honored to be here today to recognize the Rossing uranium min

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70th anniversary of Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence celebrated in Myanmar

STORY: 70th anniversary of Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence celebrated in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAO LI, Counselor of Chinese Embassy in Myanmar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Burmese): DAW THAN THAN NU, President of U Nu Daw Mya Yi Foundation 4. various of the event STORYLINE: An event marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence was held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon on Wednesday. The event was jointly organized by the China Foundation for Peace and Development, the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Yangon University of Foreign Languages, and Myanmar Chinese Cooperation and Communication Center. Qiao Li, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, said at the event that 70 years ago, Chinese and Myanmar leaders jointly advocated the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence with political wisdom and foresight

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Dutch celebrate start of herring season with auction

STORY: Dutch celebrate start of herring season with auction SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auction of the first barrel of herring in Scheveningen STORYLINE: The Dutch Herring Wholesale Association held its traditional auction of the first barrel of herring in Scheveningen, a coastal district in The Hague, on Tuesday. The first barrel of herring, known in Dutch as "Hollandse Nieuwe," refers to the initial catch of young herring cured in brine. This event is highly anticipated each year, and the first barrel is traditionally auctioned for charity. This year, the first barrel was auctioned for 81,000 euros, with the proceeds going to charity. The Netherlands has a deep and historic connection with herring, a small oily fish that has been a staple in Dutch cuisine for centuries. Nowadays, herring is much more than just a fish in the Netherlands. It is a cultural icon and an inte

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Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon

STORY: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD TAQQI TAQADOSI, Organizer of the mini-marathon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): BAHAR ALIZADA, 10-year-old competitor in the mini-marathon 4. various of young competitors in the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: Some clad in simple sandals, Afghan children from the Bamiyan Valley set off on a run in front of the UNESCO-listed giant Buddhas site, an iconic symbol of Afghanistan's rich cultural history. The event, which commenced on Saturday, was a mini-marathon organized by Afghan and Chinese archaeologists, including members from Bamyan University, Shanghai University, and Shanghai International Studies University. The marathon aimed to raise local awareness of the urgent need to protect cultural relics in this war-torn country,

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Tai Chi festival held in Riga, Latvia

STORY: Tai Chi festival held in Riga, Latvia SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Riga CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tai Chi festival STORYLINE: A Tai Chi festival was held on Saturday at the ZALA SALA (Green Island) park in the center of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Tai Chi enthusiasts from Riga, Jurmala and other cities of Latvia gathered at the park to perform Tai Chi, Tai Chi fan and Tai Chi sword. The event was co-organized by the Latvian Tai Chi Association and a local Chinese painting studio. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Riga. (XHTV)

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Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China

STORY: Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: CHUMPHON, Thailand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event and durian plants 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province 3. various of the event STORYLINE: A durian festival celebration was held on Saturday in Chumphon province, an important durian producing area in southern Thailand, aiming to promote Thailand's durian and help more fruit enter the Chinese market. Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Wu Dongmei, some Chinese logistics companies and fruit dealers such as SF Express were invited to the event. During the event, Governor of Chumphon province Wisah Poolsirirat cut a durian with a knife, marking the start of the 2024 Chumphon durian harvest season. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province "We hold this event to let Thai and Chinese people know that after June 15, durians i

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Dragon boat race held in China's Guangzhou

STORY: Dragon boat race held in China's Guangzhou SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat team racing STORYLINE: The Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Tournament was held on the Pearl River in south China's Guangzhou on Sunday. The tournament is a traditional event with a long history in Guangzhou. A total of 111 dragon boat teams, including 19 overseas teams and nearly 4,000 athletes participated this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Xinhua holds dialogue, exchanges with U.S. media, strategic, academic communities in Washington

STORY: Xinhua holds dialogue, exchanges with U.S. media, strategic, academic communities in Washington SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinhua holds dialogue, exchanges with U.S. media, strategic, academic communities in Washington STORYLINE: Xinhua News Agency held a reception for dialogue and exchanges with U.S. media, strategic and academic communities, at the Chinese Embassy in the United States on Friday. Delivering a keynote speech at the event, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said China and the United States should follow the strategic guidance of the future-oriented "San Francisco Vision" reached between the two heads of state in San Francisco last November. Fu encouraged the media, strategic and academic communities of both countries to make full use of their unique advantages and contribute to the progress of bilateral relations. Fu said the media, strategic and academic communities of Ch

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Slum children in Kenya hold procession to mark Day of African Child

STORY: Slum children in Kenya hold procession to mark Day of African Child SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the beginning of the procession 2. various of children and other people marching 3. various of children holding placards about children education 5. various of Nairobi county coordinator for children services 6. SOUNDBITE (English): NANCY WASWA, County coordinator for children services in Nairobi 7. various of the event STORYLINE: Children from the Korogocho, one of the biggest slums in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on Friday marked the Day of the African Child by holding a procession. In an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the event, Nancy Waswa, county coordinator for children services in Nairobi, said that this day helps to reiterate the importance of protecting children. SOUNDBITE (English): NANCY WASWA, County coordinator for children services in Nairobi "Why we commemorate this day is beca

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International folklore festival kicks off in Finnish city

STORY: International folklore festival kicks off in Finnish city SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: TAMPERE, Finland CATEGORY: ART/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of the 2024 Pispala Schottische International Folklore Festival was held on Thursday. The four-day event features indoor and outdoor concerts, seminars, workshops, and dance classes, attracting nearly a thousand participants from Finland, Latvia, Ukraine, and Estonia. The Pispala Schottische International Folklore Festival, one of the largest folk dance and music festivals in the Nordic region, marks the advent of summer with captivating folk dances, stunning ethnic costumes, and traditional music performances. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tampere, Finland. (XHTV)

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China Brand Fair 2024 kicks off in Budapest

STORY: China Brand Fair 2024 kicks off in Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:16 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): IMRE ATTILA NESZTLER, Hungarian buyer 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): ANTAL MUSZ, Hungarian entrepreneur 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): ERNO PETO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Economy 4. various of visitors queuing at the entrance 5. various of the opening ceremony 6. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: China Brand Fair 2024 kicked off in Budapest on Thursday. The three-day event featured more than 270 companies from 10 Chinese provinces and cities, showcasing a diverse range of products. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): IMRE ATTILA NESZTLER, Hungarian buyer "The products are of very high quality and very innovative. This is interesting for us here in Hungary, and we see potential in cooperating and ordering from China or Asia. We are seeking cooperation with Chinese partners and are looking to collaborate

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Maximum security deployed ahead of G7 summit in Italy

STORY: Maximum security deployed ahead of G7 summit in Italy SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: APULIA, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of G7 summit 2. various of police in Apulia STORYLINE: Heavy security measures have been implemented in Italy ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit held in the southern Apulia region on June 13-15. Some 1,500 extra troops have been deployed across the country, adding to some 6,800 troops already involved in security operations leading up to the event. Border controls have been temporarily reinforced at all land, air and sea entry points -- including those with countries in the Schengen area. Extra checks will be in place around sensitive targets in the provinces of Bari and Brindisi until 2 p.m. local time (0000 GMT) on June 18. The summit is hosted at Borgo Egnazia, a resort near the town of Fasano, and brings together the leaders of the G7 (Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, and

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Leather products exhibition opens in west Afghanistan

STORY: Leather products exhibition opens in west Afghanistan SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the leather products exhibition in Herat 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): TORYALI GHAWSEE, Provincial deputy of Chamber of Industries and Mines 3. various of the leather products exhibition in Herat STORYLINE: A five-day leather products exhibition kicked off in western Afghanistan's Herat province on Wednesday. Local businesspersons and enterprises have put on display their leather products such as shoes, sandals and valises in 54 booths in the fair in Herat city. The event aims to develop and promote leather products, Toryali Ghawsee, provincial deputy of Chamber of Industries and Mines, told Xinhua. Due to decades of wars, leather embroidery industry was wrecked in Herat. SOUNDBITE (Dari): TORYALI GHAWSEE, Provincial deputy of Chamber of Industries and Mines, Herat "But we are trying to build up the industry aga

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Fruitful results of China-Africa agricultural cooperation lauded at seminar

STORY: Fruitful results of China-Africa agricultural cooperation lauded at seminar SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:39 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar and China-Africa agricultural cooperation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAKELE WELDU GEBREWAHID, Researcher from Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAILA LOKOSANG, Senior Technical Coordinator from the African Union Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FELIX DAKORA, Former President of the African Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: A seminar on China-Africa agricultural cooperation kicked off Wednesday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. The three-day event aims to foster deeper collaborations in agricultural science and technology between China and Africa. African participants have lauded the fruitful results China-Africa agricultural cooperation has yielded in advancing Africa's agricultural modernization. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAKELE WELDU GEBREW

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Memorial statue honors Chinese translator of Hungarian poet

STORY: Memorial statue honors Chinese translator of Hungarian poet SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: KISKUNFELEGYHAZA, Hungary CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): JOZSEF CSANYI, Mayor of Kiskunfelegyhaza in Hungary 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): JOZSEF TARJANYI, Member of the National Petofi Society in Hungary 5. various of the statue of Bai Mang 6. various of the statue of Sandor Petofi STORYLINE: A statue was unveiled on Tuesday to honor Bai Mang, the Chinese translator of Hungary's most renowned poet: Sandor Petofi. Jozsef Csanyi, mayor of Petofi's hometown Kiskunfelegyhaza, emphasized the significance of the memorial, which completes a series of monuments dedicated to the first translators of Petofi into various languages. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): JOZSEF CSANYI, Mayor of Kiskunfelegyhaza in Hungary "This event today is another bridge built between a very important country of the w

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Chinese embassy donates books to Syria's library

STORY: Chinese embassy donates books to Syria's library SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Syrian flags 2. various of the books 3. various of Syrian culture minister and Chinese ambassador to Syria opening the section 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): LUBANAH MSHAWEH, Syrian Culture Minister STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Syria on Wednesday donated a vast collection of Chinese books, translated into both English and Arabic, to the Al-Assad National Library, the largest public library in Syria. The donation event took place at the library in the capital Damascus in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Syria, Shi Hongwei, and Syria's Minister of Culture, Lubanah Mshaweh, highlighting the growing cultural exchange between China and Syria. The donated books cover a wide range of subjects, including Chinese history, literature, and contemporar

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Russia Day celebrated in St. Petersburg with military music festival

STORY: Russia Day celebrated in St. Petersburg with military music festival SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the military music festival in Russia's St. Petersburg STORYLINE: In celebration of Russia Day, a military music festival was held on Wednesday in Russia's St. Petersburg. Over 400 musicians from Russia, Belarus, and other countries took part in the event at Peter and Paul Fortress. Russia Day, a national holiday in the Russian Federation since 1991, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic on June 12, 1990. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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UK-China tech businesses boost cooperation at London Tech week

STORY: UK-China tech businesses boost cooperation at London Tech week SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NEIL BRIGDEN, Director of Foreign Direct Investment at London & Partners 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROB DURRANT, Head of Public Relations and Events at OMODA UK 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZOU SHUJUN, CEO of China National Eastern Tech-transfer Center 5. various of the event STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent "As Europe's largest tech event, the London Tech Week attracted thousands of entrepreneurs. We thus took this opportunity to interview some of the participants about their opinions on UK-China cooperation in terms of the tech sector." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NEIL BRIGDEN, Director of Foreign Direct Investment at London & Partners "Chinese investment into London in the last couple of years has been really strong. W

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7th Int'l Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa held in Tunisia

STORY: 7th Int'l Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa held in Tunisia SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: The seventh edition of the International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA) kicked off on Tuesday in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. Organized by the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), this international conference is themed "Strengthening local transformation and technology transfer for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa," which attracts more than 2,000 participants. Inaugurating the two-day event, the TABC's president Anis Jaziri said that Tunisia would benefit from its membership in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which offers several advantages to investors including exemption from customs duties. For her part, Tunisian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub stressed that "Tunisi