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Memorial plaque honoring former Soviet expert to China unveiled in Russia

STORY: Memorial plaque honoring former Soviet expert to China unveiled in Russia SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: KALUGA, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL BARSKY, Vice-Chairman of the Russia-China Friendship Society 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): IVAN BORISOVICH ARKHIPOV, President of the Foundation for the Development of Socio-Economic Relations between Russia and China STORYLINE: A memorial plaque commemorating the former head of the Soviet expert group to China Ivan Vasilievich Arkhipov was unveiled in the Russian city of Kaluga on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by representatives from China and Russia as well as Arkhipov's descendants. At the ceremony, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Moscow Liu Qinghua noted that Arkhipov significantly contributed to helping New China revitalize its national economy and achieve the goals of the first Five-

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Pakistani president expresses condolences to Chinese citizens killed in terrorist attack

STORY: Pakistani president expresses condolences to Chinese citizens killed in terrorist attack SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan 2. various of the high-level emergency meeting STORYLINE: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed condolences to Chinese citizens killed in a terrorist attack while visiting the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. In a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, Zardari assured that the terrorists involved in the gruesome act would be apprehended, and his country would not let terrorists undermine Pakistan and China's shared goals for peace, prosperity and security in the region. Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed by a Chinese company in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was attacked by terror

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What to expect at "two sessions" in pivotal year

STORY: What to expect at "two sessions" in pivotal year SHOOTING TIME: February 2024 & file DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2. various of China STORYLINE: The upcoming annual sessions of China's top legislature and political advisory body will offer the world a window to observe the country's development and understand its policy direction for the following year. The second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will open on March 5 and 4, respectively. The year 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is a crucial year for the realization of the goals and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). At the "two sessions" each year, the annual economic development goals of the world's second-largest economy are

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China marks first Ecology Day amid efforts toward dual carbon goals

STORY: China marks first Ecology Day amid efforts toward dual carbon goals DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO CHENXIN, Deputy director of National Development and Reform Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHIBIN, Senior official with Ministry of Ecology and Environment 4. various of China STORYLINE: Tuesday marks China's first National Ecology Day. China released its remarkable achievements in ecological civilization construction in recent years at a National Ecology Day event held Tuesday in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO CHENXIN, Deputy director of National Development and Reform Commission "In 2020, China's carbon dioxide emission intensity was reduced by 48.4 percent from that of 2005, exceeding the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) commitment in the first phase. In the first two years of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), China'

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows the general view of the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended in dramatic fashion with Argentina beating France through a penalty shootout in the final and winning the trophy for the first time in 36 years. With seven goals and three assists, Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament. French striker Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot for the tournament's top scorer with eight goals. The Qatar World Cup marked several firsts in the history of the tournament - the first held in the Middle East, the first taking place in winter of the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar World Cup also became the first to feature female referees, semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and five-substitute rule. Morocco became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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Kan at U.N. antipoverty summit

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan delivers a speech during a summit of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals at the world body's headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2010. Kan said Japan will offer a total of $8.5 billion over five years from 2011 in health and education aid. (Pool photo)

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Kan at U.N. antipoverty summit

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan wraps up his speech during a summit on the U.N. Millennium Development Goals at the world body's headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2010. Kan said Japan will offer a total of $8.5 billion over five years from 2011 in health and education aid. (Pool photo)

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Sakaguchi leads Japan to demolition of Jordan

DOHA, Qatar - Japan midfielder Mizuho Sakaguchi (3rd from L) and teammates celebrate after demolishing Jordan 13-0 in the women's soccer opener at the Doha Asian Games on Nov. 30. Sakaguchi struck five second-half goals.

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Yanagisawa scores five goals in practice game

MOENA, Italy - Former Kashima Antlers striker Atsushi Yanagisawa, who has joined Sampdoria, jumps for the ball during a practice match in Moena, northern Italy, with a local club team on July 23. Yanagisawa scored five goals for the Serie A club team.

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(13)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo (9) scores the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo (R) rejoices after scoring the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo drives in the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Brazil vs Belgium

KOBE, Japan - Ronaldo jubilant after scoring the second goal for Brazil in the 87th minute to press home for a 2-0 victory over Belgium at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 17 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. Ronaldo now shares the lead with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the leading World Cup scorer with five goals apiece. (World Cup 2002)

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Japan relaxed ahead of Confederations clash with Brazil

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan soccer coach Philippe Troussier speaks at a press conference in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 3, one day after Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 and moved into the semifinals of the Confederations Cup. He said he was pleased that after winning two games with five goals scored and none conceded, the team could now relax when they play Brazil in their final Group B match in Kashima on June 4.

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Italy's new cabinet wins final confidence vote

STORY: Italy's new cabinet wins final confidence vote DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni making a speech in Senate 2. various of confidence vote STORYLINE: The new Italian cabinet led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won a confidence vote on Wednesday in the upper house of Italy's parliament by a comfortable margin. The final tally in the Senate was 115 votes in favor of confirming Meloni's government, 79 against and five abstentions. On Tuesday, the government easily won approval in the lower house of parliament, with 235 votes in favor, 154 against and five abstentions. The two confidence votes are a step required by the Italian constitution for a new government to become fully operative. Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, told the parliament ahead of the confidence vote on Wednesday her policy goals, including curbing high energy costs, sparking stronger economic growth, continuing support for Ukr

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UN-GUTERRES-FIFTH LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE

(220317) -- UNITED NATIONS, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (at podium and on screens) addresses the fifth Least Developed Countries Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York on March 17, 2022. Guterres on Thursday highlighted five lifelines that will help the least developed countries (LDCs) recover in the short term, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the medium term, and prosper over the long term. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

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UN-GUTERRES-FIFTH LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES CONFERENCE

(220317) -- UNITED NATIONS, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the fifth Least Developed Countries Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York on March 17, 2022. Guterres on Thursday highlighted five lifelines that will help the least developed countries (LDCs) recover in the short term, achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the medium term, and prosper over the long term. (Loey Felipe/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

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Japanese universities to accept 150 Syrians over 5 years

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga attend a meeting aimed at pushing the country's implementation of sustainable development goals in Tokyo on May 20, 2016. Abe said up to 150 Syrians will be allowed to enter Japan over the next five academic years to study at universities, as part of the government's efforts to help refugees in the war-torn Middle East country. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese universities to accept 150 Syrians over 5 years

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far L) attends a meeting aimed at pushing the country's implementation of sustainable development goals in Tokyo on May 20, 2016. Abe said up to 150 Syrians will be allowed to enter Japan over the next five academic years to study at universities, as part of the government's efforts to help refugees in the war-torn Middle East country. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan miss 2nd straight Women' World Cup title with U.S. defeat

Japanese men react to a United States' goal while watching the U.S.-Japan Women's World Cup soccer final at a bar in Tokyo on July 6, 2015. The United States scored two goals in the first five minutes and went on to win 5-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. chief calls for ambitious plans at Japan antidisaster confab

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon speaks to Japanese reporters during a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 11, 2015, prior to the five-day Third U.N. World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction starting on March 14, in Japan's northeastern city of Sendai. Ban expressed hope that the conference will produce a "strong and ambitious" framework to curb disaster risks, calling it essential for achieving the global organization's sustainable development goals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakaguchi leads Japan to demolition of Jordan

DOHA, Qatar - Japan midfielder Mizuho Sakaguchi (3rd from L) and teammates celebrate after demolishing Jordan 13-0 in the women's soccer opener at the Doha Asian Games on Nov. 30. Sakaguchi struck five second-half goals. (Kyodo)

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Kan at U.N. antipoverty summit

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan wraps up his speech during a summit on the U.N. Millennium Development Goals at the world body's headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2010. Kan said Japan will offer a total of $8.5 billion over five years from 2011 in health and education aid. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Kan at U.N. antipoverty summit

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan delivers a speech during a summit of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals at the world body's headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2010. Kan said Japan will offer a total of $8.5 billion over five years from 2011 in health and education aid. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Petr Holecek, member of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition, left, greets Stanislav Synek, member of Tatra around the World expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Tatra Around the World 2 expedition

Many fans saw off the members of the Tatra around the World 2 expedition in Prague, Czech Republic, February 22, 2020. The travellers plan to cross 69 countries in five continents and cover over 270,000 kilometres in three years. This expedition wants to follow up the Tatra around the World from the end of the 1980s. Like more than 30 years ago, one of its main goals is to spread the good name of the Czech Republic and Czech products in the world. In the 1980s, the expedition used a modified Tatra T 815 GTC. Its successor has a special version of Tatra T 815 4x4, adjusted for the expedition. There are 14 seats in the vehicle and 20 places for sleeping. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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ASEAN "re-calibrates" objectives to speed up RCEP negotiations

Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez speaks at a press conference in Manila on Sept. 11, 2017, after five days of ministerial meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Lopez said trade ministers of most countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have adjusted their goals for the China-backed regional trade agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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ASEAN "re-calibrates" objectives to speed up RCEP negotiations

A press conference is held in Manila on Sept. 11, 2017, after five days of ministerial meetings involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said trade ministers of most countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have adjusted their goals for the China-backed regional trade agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yanagisawa scores five goals in practice game

MOENA, Italy - Former Kashima Antlers striker Atsushi Yanagisawa, who has joined Sampdoria, jumps for the ball during a practice match in Moena, northern Italy, with a local club team on July 23. Yanagisawa scored five goals for the Serie A club team. (Kyodo)

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Japan relaxed ahead of Confederations clash with Brazil

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan soccer coach Philippe Troussier speaks at a press conference in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 3, one day after Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 and moved into the semifinals of the Confederations Cup. He said he was pleased that after winning two games with five goals scored and none conceded, the team could now relax when they play Brazil in their final Group B match in Kashima on June 4.