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"Laowai" in China | A Peruvian agricultural expert's adventure with blueberry in Yunnan

(240712) -- MENGZI, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Marcelo Vergaray (R) and Song Junhong, the director of a blueberry plantation base, talks about blueberry seedling care at a blueberry greenhouse in Mengzi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2024. Marcelo Vergaray is a 31-year-old fourth-generation Chinese-Peruvian immigrant from Peru. Driven by his agricultural passion, he came to Mengzi, a city in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province, taking up the role of production manager at Hortifrut and Joyvio, a joint venture agricultural technology company. Here, he collaborates with a professional team to manage blueberry plantations. The unique natural conditions in Mengzi make it suitable for blueberry cultivation, distinguished by a long picking season that starts in November and lasts until June the following year. This harvest period strategically fills a gap in domestic and international blueberry markets. With his expertise, Vergaray has

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"Laowai" in China | A Peruvian agricultural expert's adventure with blueberry in Yunnan

(240712) -- MENGZI, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Marcelo Vergaray (2nd R) instructs Song Junhong, the director of a blueberry plantation base, on the care of blueberry seedlings, at a blueberry greenhouse in Mengzi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 9, 2024. Marcelo Vergaray is a 31-year-old fourth-generation Chinese-Peruvian immigrant from Peru. Driven by his agricultural passion, he came to Mengzi, a city in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province, taking up the role of production manager at Hortifrut and Joyvio, a joint venture agricultural technology company. Here, he collaborates with a professional team to manage blueberry plantations. The unique natural conditions in Mengzi make it suitable for blueberry cultivation, distinguished by a long picking season that starts in November and lasts until June the following year. This harvest period strategically fills a gap in domestic and international blueberry markets. With his expertise, Ver

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US: Bravo Fire Burns 1,400 Acres On Camp Navajo, West Of Flagstaff

The Bravo Fire broke out at Camp Navajo, west of Flagstaff, on Wednesday night, June 5, burning 1,400 acres as of Friday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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CHINA-BEIJING-EDUCATION-AUTISTIC CHILDREN-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(240402) -- BEIJING, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on March 22, 2022 shows Jia Meixiang, a medical expert from Peking University Sixth Hospital, speaking to the faculty of Peking University Health Science Center Kindergarten during a training on autistic children identification and early intervention at the kindergarten in Beijing, capital of China. A themed event was held at the Peking University Health Science Center Kindergarten on Tuesday, this year's World Autism Awareness Day, to convey goodwill and care for autistic children and their families through various activities such as crafts making, dance performance, children's painting exhibition, and other forms. Peking University Health Science Center Kindergarten has been exploring integrated education since 2007. In most classes of this special kindergarten, autistic children are enjoying classes and games together with ordinary children. At present, the kindergarten has established a special support system for early education o

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CHINA-BEIJING-EDUCATION-AUTISTIC CHILDREN-KINDERGARTEN (CN)

(240402) -- BEIJING, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jia Meixiang, a medical expert from Peking University Sixth Hospital, interacts with children at Peking University Health Science Center Kindergarten in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2024. A themed event was held at the Peking University Health Science Center Kindergarten on Tuesday, this year's World Autism Awareness Day, to convey goodwill and care for autistic children and their families through various activities such as crafts making, dance performance, children's painting exhibition, and other forms. Peking University Health Science Center Kindergarten has been exploring integrated education since 2007. In most classes of this special kindergarten, autistic children are enjoying classes and games together with ordinary children. At present, the kindergarten has established a special support system for early education of autistic children in terms of school culture, teaching staff, facilities and equipment. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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Kazuo Hasegawa, honorary chief of Tokyo Center for Dementia Care Research and Practices

Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2018, in Tokyo shows Kazuo Hasegawa, honorary chief of Tokyo Center for Dementia Care Research and Practices. As one of Japan's leading authorities in the field, Hasegawa maintained his activities even after he suffered from dementia himself, saying he wanted to pass on his experiences as an expert as well as a patient. He died of old age at an Tokyo hospital on Nov. 13, 2021, aged 92.

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Philippine expert hails TCM in promoting people's health along BRI

STORY: Philippine expert hails TCM in promoting people's health along BRI DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNABELLE PABIONA-DE GUZMAN, Director general, Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care, Department of Health of the Philippines 3. various of the symposium STORYLINE: A Philippine expert hailed the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in promoting the health and well-being of people in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative at a symposium in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province on Friday. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNABELLE PABIONA-DE GUZMAN, Director general, Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care, Department of Health of the Philippines "We have developed very good linkages and cooperation between the Philippines and China for traditional Chinese medicine. So we already have traditional Chinese medicine in the Philippines for the last three years. I thin

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CHINA-YUNNAN-BUTTERFLY VALLEY-EXPERT (CN)

(230530) -- KUNMING, May 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows butterfly expert Yang Zhenwen taking care of butterflies in Jinping Miao, Yao, and Dai Autonomous County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Helping butterflies spread their wings in China's Yunnan" (Xinhua)

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Chinese democracy puts people first: Portuguese expert

STORY: Chinese democracy puts people first: Portuguese expert DATELINE: April 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese people 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal 3. various of China's anti-poverty efforts 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal STORYLINE: A Portuguese expert has spoken highly of Chinese democracy, saying it's people-centered and pragmatic. Rui Lourido, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua in Beijing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal "Because the Chinese government has the interest in its own people-centered political action. So they depend on the opinion of the people, so they protect the people. They cannot take care only of the business. It's a practical, pragmatic (democracy) that we have in China. Because the peo

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China's COVID response shift in accordance with evolving situations: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's COVID response shift in accordance with evolving situations: Pakistani expert DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILAL AHMAD, Public health scientist at Central Care Pakistan 3. various of China's COVID-19 response 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BILAL AHMAD, Public health scientist at Central Care Pakistan STORYLINE: In recent months, China has made an array of active adjustments in its COVID response. A Pakistani expert says China's COVID response shift has been made in accordance with constantly evolving situations in order to effectively address the challenges posed by the pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILAL AHMAD, Public health scientist at Central Care Pakistan "It is important for the government to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. As the situation is constantly evolving, and new information and evidence become available, this may r

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Physician Hinohara, 4 others receive Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Makoto Saito, a researcher of the history of U.S. political diplomacy, Toshio Sawada, an expert in agricultural engineering, Shigeaki Hinohara, a terminal-care physician, Mitsuko Mori, an actress, and Ryuzan Aoki, a ceramics artist, pose for photos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3 after receiving the Order of Culture, Japan's most prestigious honor in the fields of culture and science, from Emperor Akihito.

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U.S. chips bill is doing themselves a disservice: Kenya expert

STORY: U.S. chips bill is doing themselves a disservice: Kenya expert DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of technology and trade related footage 2. various of street view in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 4. various of technology and trade related footage 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden has recently signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law, in a bid to revive the country's sci-tech and chip sectors by offering incentives to chipmakers and forcing them to take side. A Kenyan analyst says that with this act, Washington apparently does not care about jeopardizing the tottering globalization, or putting the global semi-conductor industrial and supply chains on the line. SOUNDBITE 1

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GLOBALink | U.S. failure to manage COVID-19 exposes social inequality issues: Turkish expert

A Turkish expert has said that the U.S. government's failure to properly manage the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the social inequality deeply rooted in the country. Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, says the pandemic has revealed that the mechanism behind the U.S. health care system prioritizes economic interests over public health. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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U.S. failure to manage COVID-19 exposes social inequality issues: Turkish expert

STORY: U.S. failure to manage COVID-19 exposes social inequality issues: Turkish expert DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University 2. various of hospital and street views in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said that the U.S. government's failure to properly manage the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the social inequality deeply rooted in the country. Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, made the remarks during a recent interview with Xinhua. Soundbite 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University "The situation in which the U.S. health system has fallen in the pandemic, the number of deaths, the number of cases, and the emergence of the poor as more disadvantaged groups in accessing health care, for example, those who are U

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THAILAND-RAYONG-SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION-RESEARCHER

(220622) -- RAYONG, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nantarika Chansue takes care of a sea turtle at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Rayong Province, Thailand, on June 21, 2022. Dr. Nantarika Chansue, director of the Veterinary Medical Aquatic Animal Research Center at Chulalongkorn University, is a well-known aquatic animal expert in Thailand. Over the past 30 years, she has rescued at least 25,000 turtles and helped them return to nature. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-REMOTE MEDICAL SERVICE (CN)

(220409) -- GUIYANG, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An expert from Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital has a remote tele-consultation with doctors from the First People's Hospital of Bijie City in southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 30, 2022. Guizhou Province has realized a remote medical service system covering various levels of public hospitals to alleviate problems including poor accessibility and affordability of health care services for people. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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Experts slam West's double standards on Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Experts slam West's double standards on Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Cairo, Damascus, Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, many experts have voiced their opposition against the double standards adopted by the West, especially the United States, towards the issue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert "In terms of humanitarianism, the United States always has 'double standards'. We believe that to embarrass Russia, the U.S. claims to care about Ukrainian refugees while ignoring the humanitarian crisis it has caused in the Middle East, whether it is Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon or other countries. Whether through its military intervention or regional

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CHINA-MAILAND MEDICAL EXPERTS-HONG KONG-ANTI-COVID-19 (CN)

(220228) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The third team of mainland health experts and personnel depart for Hong Kong from Shenzhen Bay Port, south China, Feb. 28, 2022. The team consists of five experts, with Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission (NHC) as the team leader. The experts will give advice and share their experiences with clinical medical experts in Hong Kong on critical care of COVID-19 patients and ways to reduce the number of infections and mortality rate of the epidemic. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAILAND MEDICAL EXPERTS-HONG KONG-ANTI-COVID-19 (CN)

(220228) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The third team of mainland health experts and personnel arrive at south China's Shenzhen Bay Port, Feb. 28, 2022. The team consists of five experts, with Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission (NHC) as the team leader. The experts will give advice and share their experiences with clinical medical experts in Hong Kong on critical care of COVID-19 patients and ways to reduce the number of infections and mortality rate of the epidemic. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAILAND MEDICAL EXPERTS-HONG KONG-ANTI-COVID-19 (CN)

(220228) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The third team of mainland health experts and personnel are welcomed by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), upon arrival at south China's Shenzhen Bay Port on Feb. 28, 2022. The team consists of five experts, with Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission (NHC) as the team leader. The experts will give advice and share their experiences with clinical medical experts in Hong Kong on critical care of COVID-19 patients and ways to reduce the number of infections and mortality rate of the epidemic. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-MAILAND MEDICAL EXPERTS-HONG KONG-ANTI-COVID-19 (CN)

(220228) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The third team of mainland health experts and personnel depart for Hong Kong from Shenzhen Bay Port, south China, Feb. 28, 2022. The team consists of five experts, with Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission (NHC) as the team leader. The experts will give advice and share their experiences with clinical medical experts in Hong Kong on critical care of COVID-19 patients and ways to reduce the number of infections and mortality rate of the epidemic. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-MAILAND MEDICAL EXPERTS-HONG KONG-ANTI-COVID-19 (CN)

(220228) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The third team of mainland health experts and personnel are welcomed by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), upon arrival at south China's Shenzhen Bay Port on Feb. 28, 2022. The team consists of five experts, with Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission (NHC) as the team leader. The experts will give advice and share their experiences with clinical medical experts in Hong Kong on critical care of COVID-19 patients and ways to reduce the number of infections and mortality rate of the epidemic. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-MAILAND MEDICAL EXPERTS-HONG KONG-ANTI-COVID-19 (CN)

(220228) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The third team of mainland health experts and personnel are welcomed by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), upon arrival at south China's Shenzhen Bay Port on Feb. 28, 2022. The team consists of five experts, with Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission (NHC) as the team leader. The experts will give advice and share their experiences with clinical medical experts in Hong Kong on critical care of COVID-19 patients and ways to reduce the number of infections and mortality rate of the epidemic. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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Mental care crucial for Ebola epidemic orphans: UNICEF expert

Peter Salama, global Ebola emergency coordinator of the United Nations Children's Fund, speaks during an interview in Geneva, Switzerland, on Jan. 29, 2015. He stressed the importance of mental care for more than 10,000 children who have lost their parent or parents in the Ebola epidemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Physician Hinohara, 4 others receive Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Makoto Saito, a researcher of the history of U.S. political diplomacy, Toshio Sawada, an expert in agricultural engineering, Shigeaki Hinohara, a terminal-care physician, Mitsuko Mori, an actress, and Ryuzan Aoki, a ceramics artist, pose for photos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3 after receiving the Order of Culture, Japan's most prestigious honor in the fields of culture and science, from Emperor Akihito. (Kyodo)

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Doctors' group aims to ensure dignified end-of-life care

Photo taken Aug. 10, 2016, in Tokyo shows Japan Medical Association President Yoshitake Yokokura. Yokokura said the physicians' organization will soon launch an expert panel to discuss how to ensure dignified end-of-life care for elderly people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Doctors' group aims to ensure dignified end-of-life care

Photo taken Aug. 10, 2016, in Tokyo shows Japan Medical Association President Yoshitake Yokokura. Yokokura said the physicians' organization will soon launch an expert panel to discuss how to ensure dignified end-of-life care for elderly people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo