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Tanzanian teacher empowers youth with Chinese language skills

STORY: Tanzanian teacher empowers youth with Chinese language skills SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Asha Fum Khamis teaching in a classroom at University of Dar es Salaam 2. SOUNDBITE (Swahili): ASHA FUM KHAMIS, Chinese language teacher, Confucius Institute, University of Dar es Salaam STORYLINE: "The Chinese language is the language of the day across the globe. It is the language that unlocks opportunities for the youth, locally and globally," said Asha Fum Khamis, a Chinese language teacher from Tanzania's Zanzibar at the Confucius Institute within the University of Dar es Salaam. The 32-year-old teacher shared this sentiment shortly after concluding a Chinese language class at the Confucius Institute on Friday morning. Asha, married to a Tanzanian fluent in Chinese and a mother to a six-month-old baby boy, proudly said that she has taught Chinese to more than 300 Tanzanian students dur

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Pakistani restaurant gains popularity in China's Harbin

STORY: Pakistani restaurant gains popularity in China's Harbin SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the restaurant 2. various of Muhammad Usama 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD USAMA, Manager of the restaurant 4. various of the restaurant and customers STORYLINE: In an inconspicuous street in Harbin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, there is a Pakistani restaurant that stands out from the surrounding eateries. Upon entering the restaurant, customers can see the rich Pakistani-themed decorations. Although the space is not large, it gives a warm and tidy feeling. "This is the only Pakistani restaurant in Harbin." Muhammad Usama, the manager of the restaurant, spoke fluent Chinese as he introduced dishes to Chinese guests. "You can try the chicken curry and traditional milk tea." The restaurant was opened in 2019 by Muhammad Atif who just graduated with a doctorate degree in China at that time. "

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Young Syrian woman shares life in China's Jiangsu

STORY: Young Syrian woman shares life in China's Jiangsu DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fajer Kseibi's daily life in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAJER KSEIBI, Danyang Kseibi Tools Co. Ltd. in Jiangsu Province STORYLINE: 22-year-old Fajer Kseibi from Syria came to China with her parents during her childhood Now Fajer not only speaks fluent Chinese, but also has an interest in traditional Chinese history and culture SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAJER KSEIBI, Danyang Kseibi Tools Co. Ltd. in Jiangsu Province "I'm Fajer Kseibi from Syria. I am 22 years old. I first came across the Chinese character 'Ren' (benevolence) during my childhood, as the character can also refer to nuts like almonds and walnuts in mooncakes, and we also have pastries with five-nut fillings in Syria. However, as I grew up, I studied Chinese culture in China and interacted with Chinese people. I realized that the word 'Ren' has deeper meanings; it can be said t

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Iranian boy presents Middle Eastern products in Chinese at China-South Asia Expo

STORY: Iranian boy presents Middle Eastern products in Chinese at China-South Asia Expo DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Iranian booth 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ALI SADEGHZADEHATTAR, Iranian boy STORYLINE: At the ongoing seventh China-South Asia Expo, which opened in southwest China's Kunming on Wednesday, an Iranian boy introducing exhibits from his homeland in fluent Chinese grabbed the attention of many. Ali Sadeghzadehattar, 10 years old, has lived in Beijing since he was a toddler. His parents run a business in China, selling Iranian handicrafts. Ali is working as a presenter to help his parents promote the goods they are displaying at this year's expo. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ALI SADEGHZADEHATTAR, Iranian boy "Hello. Hello, everyone. Welcome to our Iranian booth. Come and take a look. We have Iranian handicrafts. The ceramics are handmade. Iranian tapestries, also handmade and Iranian Persian rugs, which are made by machin

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (2nd L) has lunch with other students in a canteen at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) discusses mechanical problems with a student in the dorm at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain takes notes in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks out of a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (L) chats with his roommate in the dorm at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks out of the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain works on his graduation project in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain reads a book in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks into a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (C) plays basketball with other students at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (L) works in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain plays football at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) learns to operate a coordinate measuring machine in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) learns to operate a coordinate measuring machine in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain talks with his sister via livestream in his dorm at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (L) chats with a friend after a football game at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks upstairs in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) works in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks out of his dormitory building at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R, front ) takes his food at a canteen in Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain works on his laptop in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain warms up before a football game at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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Kazakh President Tokayev in Xi'an for China-Central Asia Summit

STORY: Kazakh President Tokayev in Xi'an for China-Central Asia Summit DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arriving in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province 2. STANDUP (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent "Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who was invited to attend the China-Central Asia Summit, arrived in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province today. He is the first of five heads of state invited to attend the China-Central Asia Summit to arrive here. His arrival marks the official start of the series of events here in the run-up to the summit. Welcoming him at the airport are school children waving flowers, and folk art performance of the waist drums and Yangko dance, which is full of warmth and enthusiasm. President Tokayev studied and worked in China for years and is fluent in Chinese. Today is v

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Turkmenian sisters chase dream in NW China

STORY: Turkmenian sisters chase dream in NW China DATELINE: May 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AYJAHAN and AYJEREN, Students at Ningxia University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AYJAHAN, Student at Ningxia University 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): AYJEREN, Student at Ningxia University 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): AYJAHAN, Student at Ningxia University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): AYJEREN, Student at Ningxia University 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): AYJAHAN, Student at Ningxia University 7. various of photos of Ayjahan and Ayjeren STORYLINE: Ayjahan and Ayjeren are sisters from Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan. Both of them are studying the Chinese language at Ningxia University in northwest China. They share their story in fluent Chinese. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AYJAHAN and AYJEREN, Students at Ningxia University "Hello, everyone, I'm the elder sister, Wang Aijing (Ayjahan). I'm the younger sister, Wang Aisha (Ayjeren). We come from Turkmenistan. No

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Egyptian students put on comedy show in fluent Chinese

STORY: Egyptian students put on comedy show in fluent Chinese DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:04 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian students participating in a sketch comedy contest at Confucius Institute for Chinese learning at Cairo University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SARA SAMIR, Winner of the best actress 3. Students staging a sketch in Chinese during a sketch comedy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SARAH EL-BAZ, Winner of the most fluent performer award 5. Award ceremony of the sketch comedy contest 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HESHAM MAGDY, Chinese language student at Suez University STORYLINE: At a theater decorated with Chinese-style red lanterns, a group of Egyptian students are singing, dancing and acting on the stage in fluent Chinese. The students, coming from the Chinese language departments and Confucius institutes of several public and private universities across Egypt, are participating in a sketch comedy contest held Thursday evening at Confucius Institute for Chin

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EGYPT-CAIRO-STUDENTS-CHINESE LANGUAGE-SKETCH COMEDY CONTEST

(221223) -- CAIRO, Dec. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students stage a sketch in Chinese during a sketch comedy contest at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 22, 2022. The students, coming from the Chinese language departments and Confucius institutes of several public and private universities across Egypt, are participating in a sketch comedy contest held Thursday evening at Confucius Institute for Chinese learning at Cairo University. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptian students put on comedy show in fluent Chinese

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EGYPT-CAIRO-STUDENTS-CHINESE LANGUAGE-SKETCH COMEDY CONTEST

(221223) -- CAIRO, Dec. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students and guests pose for photos after a sketch comedy contest at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 22, 2022. The students, coming from the Chinese language departments and Confucius institutes of several public and private universities across Egypt, are participating in a sketch comedy contest held Thursday evening at Confucius Institute for Chinese learning at Cairo University. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptian students put on comedy show in fluent Chinese

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EGYPT-CAIRO-STUDENTS-CHINESE LANGUAGE-SKETCH COMEDY CONTEST

(221223) -- CAIRO, Dec. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students stage a sketch in Chinese during a sketch comedy contest at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt, on Dec. 22, 2022. The students, coming from the Chinese language departments and Confucius institutes of several public and private universities across Egypt, are participating in a sketch comedy contest held Thursday evening at Confucius Institute for Chinese learning at Cairo University. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Egyptian students put on comedy show in fluent Chinese

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Table tennis player Fukuhara visits Shanghai Expo

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese table tennis star Ai Fukuhara talks to the media after touring the Japanese pavilion at the Shanghai Expo on July 19, 2010, as a special promoter of the event. Fukuhara said in fluent Chinese, ''The Japanese pavilion is very beautiful. I want many of my friends to visit it.''

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(2)Teenager Fukuhara relishing challenges in China

BENXI, China - Japanese teenage table tennis player Ai Fukuhara speaks after signing a contract to join the Liaoning club in the Chinese Super League on April 1. ''I'm glad that I joined this team and with my teammates I'll try my best to get the best possible results to the team,'' Fukuhara said in fluent Chinese.

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Chinese held for alleged abduction fluent in Japanese

SHENYANG, China - Photo taken on Oct. 12 shows Liaoning Hotel on Shenyang, where Eizaburo Yamanaka, a former trading company employee, stayed before being allegedly abducted by three Chinese. The Chinese men local police are detaining over the kidnapping all speak fluent Japanese, informed sources said.

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Police post with language specialists opens in front of USJ

OSAKA, Japan - A police post in front of the Universal Studios Japan (USJ) theme park in Osaka that is staffed with officers fluent in languages such as English, Chinese and Korean, begins operations on March 20. Officers at the post located near the park in Osaka's Konohana Ward are expected to serve up to 500,000 USJ visitors from overseas every year, giving directions and helping resolve problems, police said. The park is scheduled to open March 31.

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Food, attire, travel -- a decade of changes in China

STORY: Food, attire, travel -- a decade of changes in China DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of changes in food, clothing and transportation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JONGMAY URBONYA, Hanfu costume enthusiast 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YINZHONG, General manager of Tidu, Sanlitun store STORYLINE: In the past 10 years, the life of Chinese people has undergone tremendous changes, which is reflected in the daily life of food, clothing and transportation. In fashion choices, a new trend called Guochao, or "China-chic", is on the rise. It features modern designs mixed with traditional cultural elements. JongMay Urbonya is an American lady who is fluent in Mandarin and obsessed with Guochao. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JONGMAY URBONYA, Hanfu costume enthusiast "As I stayed here longer, a new fashion came to life, the Guochao movement and the Hanfu movement. And now Hanfu enthusiasts like me, we can all connect through the internet and talk about our

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GLOBALink | Chinese market ideal for challenge lovers: Italian businessman

Italian businessman Matteo Terigi never expected that his career would prosper in China. He came to China in 2014 when the Italian company he worked for decided to set up a joint venture in China. As a fluent Chinese speaker, Terigi soon helped his company expand in the Chinese market. He was also amazed by the potential of the Chinese market which he said has provided him with many unbelievable opportunities. Terigi said that he has learned a lot by working in China. Though missing family and friends back in Italy, he also enjoys the challenges here. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Chinese market ideal for challenge lovers: Italian businessman

STORY: Chinese market ideal for challenge lovers: Italian businessman DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of Matteo TerigiSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MATTEO TERIGI, Sales Director, Guangdong Fosber Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.various of people working in Guangdong Fosber Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MATTEO TERIGI, Sales Director, Guangdong Fosber Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Italian businessman Matteo Terigi never expected that his career would prosper in China. He came to China in 2014 when the Italian company he worked for decided to set up a joint venture in China. As a fluent Chinese speaker, Terigi soon helped his company expand in the Chinese market. He was also amazed by the potential of the Chinese market which he said has provided him with many unbelievable opportunities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MATTEO TERIGI, Sales Director, Guangdong Fosber Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. "In the beginnin

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(220707) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Jingyu, a 29-year-old Chinese, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 30, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese speaking fluent Kiswahili promotes China-Tanzania friendship" (Photo by Nurdin Pallangyo/Xinhua)

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(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iarroumets Jonathan (L) talks with a foreign resident at the nucleic acid testing site of a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin, May 22, 2022. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iarroumets Jonathan plays the guitar at home after volunteer work at a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin, May 22, 2022. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGNER-VOLUNTEER (CN)

(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iarroumets Jonathan takes off protective suit after volunteer work at a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin, May 20, 2022. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGNER-VOLUNTEER (CN)

(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iarroumets Jonathan gives direction to a child at the nucleic acid testing site of a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin, May 22, 2022. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGNER-VOLUNTEER (CN)

(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iarroumets Jonathan carries tent parts at a nucleic acid testing site of a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin, May 22, 2022. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGNER-VOLUNTEER (CN)

(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in January of 2022 shows Iarroumets Jonathan guiding residents to receive nucleic acid tests at a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGNER-VOLUNTEER (CN)

(220522) -- TIANJIN, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Iarroumets Jonathan guides residents to receive nucleic acid tests at a community in Nankai District, north China's Tianjin, May 22, 2022. North China's Tianjin Municipality saw a COVID-19 resurgence recently. Iarroumets Jonathan, a Belgian who has been living in Tianjin for a decade, registered as a volunteer in his residential community. Jonathan developed a deep fondness for Chinese culture at an early age, and came to live in China after graduated from college. Tianjin has become his second hometown. "Everyone is busy fighting the pandemic. I would also like to help," he said in fluent Mandarin. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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GLOBALink | China is more and more open and free: Kyrgyzstani expat

"China is more and more open and free," says Baktygul Raimbekova, who has worked as a teacher in a university in China for 7 years. The Kyrgyzstani shares her story in fluent Chinese. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-BEIJING 2022-CHINESE VOLUNTEERS

(220228) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Yang Dijingwen, a Chinese student of Turkish, poses for a photo at photo help desk at Capital Indoor Stadium while volunteering in Beijing Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese volunteers with fluent Turkish cultivated warm ties with Turks in Beijing" (Xinhua)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-BEIJING 2022-CHINESE VOLUNTEERS

(220228) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Guan Bo (1st R), a teacher of Turkish at the Beijing Foreign Studies University, greets some Turkish Olympic team members while volunteering in Beijing Winter Olympics in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese volunteers with fluent Turkish cultivated warm ties with Turks in Beijing" (Xinhua)