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European Political Community Summit - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at a press conference in Budapest, Hungary on November 7, 2024. European leaders have agreed on the need for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security rather than relying solely on the United States, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday following the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit. Leaders from nearly 50 European nations and international organizations gathered here for the one-day summit, addressing urgent issues such as irregular migration, security, and connectivity across the continent. At a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama, the Hungarian prime minister highlighted the multiple threats to European peace, stability, and prosperity, which include the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, persistent illegal migration, and an unprecedented level of global economic fragmentation since the Cold War. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Political Community Summit - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at a press conference in Budapest, Hungary on November 7, 2024. European leaders have agreed on the need for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security rather than relying solely on the United States, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday following the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit. Leaders from nearly 50 European nations and international organizations gathered here for the one-day summit, addressing urgent issues such as irregular migration, security, and connectivity across the continent. At a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama, the Hungarian prime minister highlighted the multiple threats to European peace, stability, and prosperity, which include the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, persistent illegal migration, and an unprecedented level of global economic fragmentation since the Cold War. Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Political Community Summit - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) and his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama attend a press conference in Budapest, Hungary on November 7, 2024. European leaders have agreed on the need for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security rather than relying solely on the United States, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday following the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit. Leaders from nearly 50 European nations and international organizations gathered here for the one-day summit, addressing urgent issues such as irregular migration, security, and connectivity across the continent. At a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama, the Hungarian prime minister highlighted the multiple threats to European peace, stability, and prosperity, which include the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, persistent illegal migration, and an unprecedented level of global economic fragmentation since the Cold War. Photo by A

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European Political Community Summit - Budapest

The fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit is held in Budapest, Hungary on November 7, 2024. European leaders have agreed on the need for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security rather than relying solely on the United States, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday following the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit. Leaders from nearly 50 European nations and international organizations gathered here for the one-day summit, addressing urgent issues such as irregular migration, security, and connectivity across the continent. At a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama, the Hungarian prime minister highlighted the multiple threats to European peace, stability, and prosperity, which include the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, persistent illegal migration, and an unprecedented level of global economic fragmentation since the Cold War. Photo by Liu Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Political Community Summit - Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) and his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama shake hands at a press conference in Budapest, Hungary on November 7, 2024. European leaders have agreed on the need for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security rather than relying solely on the United States, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday following the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit. Leaders from nearly 50 European nations and international organizations gathered here for the one-day summit, addressing urgent issues such as irregular migration, security, and connectivity across the continent. At a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama, the Hungarian prime minister highlighted the multiple threats to European peace, stability, and prosperity, which include the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, persistent illegal migration, and an unprecedented level of global economic fragmentation since the Cold War. Ph

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GSMA's China chief opposes fragmentation of 6G standards

STORY: GSMA's China chief opposes fragmentation of 6G standards SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MWC, Chinese companies 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SIHAN BO CHEN, Head of Greater China for GSMA STORYLINE: GSMA opposes the fragmentation of 6G standards and will leverage international platforms including the Mobile World Congress (MWC) to advocate for unified standards, said the association's Greater China chief Sihan Bo Chen. GSMA is the organizer of the MWC. It brings together more than 1,000 mobile operators and companies in the global mobile ecosystem and related industries. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SIHAN BO CHEN, Head of Greater China for GSMA "Since 2023, in fact, 6G has entered its research phase. GSMA has always advocated for global technological standards to be unified, so we strongly oppose standard fragmentation. We firmly support standardization organizations in their efforts to unify global s

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONGQIAO-FORUM-PARALLEL SESSION (CN)

(231106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The parallel session on "The Global Trading System at a Crossroads: More Integration or More Fragmentation?" of the sixth Hongqiao International Economic Forum is held in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Tao)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONGQIAO-FORUM-PARALLEL SESSION (CN)

(231106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The parallel session on "The Global Trading System at a Crossroads: More Integration or More Fragmentation?" of the sixth Hongqiao International Economic Forum is held in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Tao)

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"Re-globalization is in our common interest," says WTO chief economist

STORY: "Re-globalization is in our common interest," says WTO chief economist DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist STORYLINE: "Re-globalization is in our common interest," said Ralph Ossa, chief economist of the World Trade Organization (WTO), in a recent interview. According to Ossa, re-globalization means increased international cooperation and broader integration and is key to addressing the pressing challenges of our time and to building a secure, inclusive and sustainable future. The WTO published the 2023 edition of the World Trade Report Tuesday. This document presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO chief economist "The economic costs of fragmentation are going to be large. And in some sense, that's the point

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"Re-globalization" more promising than fragmentation: WTO

STORY: "Re-globalization" more promising than fragmentation: WTO DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist 3. various of the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist 3. various of Gevena STORYLINE: Re-globalization, which means increased international cooperation and broader integration, can support security, inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a flagship report published on Tuesday. In the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report," the trade organization presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. "Globalization is really at a crossroads," WTO Chief Economist Ralph Ossa said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist "The

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO-2023 EDITION "WORLD TRADE REPORT"

(230913) -- GENEVA, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held upon the release of the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report" at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 12, 2023. Re-globalization, which means increased international cooperation and broader integration, can support security, inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a flagship report published on Tuesday. In the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report," the trade organization presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO-2023 EDITION "WORLD TRADE REPORT"

(230913) -- GENEVA, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- World Trade Organization (WTO) chief economist Ralph Ossa speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 12, 2023. Re-globalization, which means increased international cooperation and broader integration, can support security, inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a flagship report published on Tuesday. In the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report," the trade organization presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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War in Sudan may cause fragmentation if not resolved: army chief

STORY: War in Sudan may cause fragmentation if not resolved: army chief DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of arrival of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan at the headquarters of the Sudanese Police 2. various of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan 3. various of police officers 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of Sudanese Armed Forces 5. various of Al-Burhan's meeting 6. various of police officers 7. various of Al-Burhan's meeting 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, General Commander of Sudanese Armed Forces 9. various of Al-Burhan's meeting STORYLINE: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan said on Thursday that the current war may lead to fragmentation of the country if not resolved. Al-Burhan made the remarks when addressing the Sudanese police leaders in Port Sudan, the capital city of the Red Sea State in eastern Sud

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U.S. conservationist says global cooperation important for desert ecosystems amid climate change

STORY: U.S. conservationist says global cooperation important for desert ecosystems amid climate change DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Joshua trees 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KELLY HERBINSON, Co-Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust 3. various of Joshua trees 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KELLY HERBINSON, Co-Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust STORYLINE: The Joshua trees, an integral part of California's Mojave Desert landscape, with their characteristic spiky leaves and unique branches, are locked in a desperate battle for survival. Increasingly severe droughts driven by climate change, habitat fragmentation due to expanding residential and commercial real estate development, and heightened wildfires all pose dire threats to this iconic and enduring symbol of the U.S. West. "There are desert and arid ecosystems all over the planet facing similar issues, including in China," Kelly Herbinson, Co-Execu

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-VENTURA-DESERT ECOSYSTEMS-CLIMATE CHANGE-CONSERVATIONIST-INTERVIEW

(230721) -- VENTURA (U.S.), July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kelly Herbinson, Co-Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, speaks during an interview in Ventura, California, the United States, on July 18, 2023. The Joshua trees, an integral part of California's Mojave Desert landscape, with their characteristic spiky leaves and unique branches, are locked in a desperate battle for survival. Increasingly severe droughts driven by climate change, habitat fragmentation due to expanding residential and commercial real estate development, and heightened wildfires all pose dire threats to this iconic and enduring symbol of the U.S. West. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: U.S. conservationist says global cooperation important for desert ecosystems amid climate change

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-VENTURA-DESERT ECOSYSTEMS-CLIMATE CHANGE-CONSERVATIONIST-INTERVIEW

(230721) -- VENTURA (U.S.), July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kelly Herbinson, Co-Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, speaks during an interview in Ventura, California, the United States, on July 18, 2023. The Joshua trees, an integral part of California's Mojave Desert landscape, with their characteristic spiky leaves and unique branches, are locked in a desperate battle for survival. Increasingly severe droughts driven by climate change, habitat fragmentation due to expanding residential and commercial real estate development, and heightened wildfires all pose dire threats to this iconic and enduring symbol of the U.S. West. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: U.S. conservationist says global cooperation important for desert ecosystems amid climate change

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Pakistani expert says "de-risking" from China harms global economy

STORY: Pakistani expert says "de-risking" from China harms global economy DATELINE: July 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Amer Zafar Durrani 2. various of the White House 3. SOUNDBITE (English): AMER ZAFAR DURRANI, President of Reenergia 4. various of ports in China STORYLINE: Amer Zafar Durrani, president of Reenergia, a social impact advisory group in Pakistan, has criticized the Western "de-risking" concept -- a false proposition based on zero-sum ideology and confabulation. Some Western politicians have promoted the idea of "de-risking" from China this year. Durrani said that as China is a major trading partner of over 140 countries and regions, the Western "de-risking" concept would increase risks, fragmentation and uncertainty for the world economy. SOUNDBITE (English): AMER ZAFAR DURRANI, President of Reenergia "When you look at the current number of countries China trades with, China has progressively become the trade partner with pretty muc

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Geoeconomic fragmentation rising risk to global growth: IMF official

STORY: Geoeconomic fragmentation rising risk to global growth: IMF official DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL LEIGH, Chief of World Economic Studies division in IMF's Research Department 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIEL LEIGH, Chief of World Economic Studies division in IMF's Research Department 3. various of Daniel Leigh speaking at a press briefing on the world economic outlook 4. various of related footage STORYLINE: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) official says geoeconomic fragmentation is a rising challenge to the world economy. He also says at a highly uncertain moment, major countries should find ways of maintaining the strong integration that lifts everybody. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL LEIGH, Chief of World Economic Studies division in IMF's Research Department "There's the problem of the geoeconomic fragmentation, splitting up into different blocks. And a number of countries have increased the

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-IMF-INTERVIEW

(230413) -- WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Leigh, who heads the World Economic Studies division in the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Research Department, speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Geoeconomic fragmentation rising risk to global growth, says IMF official" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-IMF-INTERVIEW

(230413) -- WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Leigh, who heads the World Economic Studies division in the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), speaks in an interview with Xinhua during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings week in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Geoeconomic fragmentation rising risk to global growth, says IMF official" (Xinhua/Zhang Mocheng)

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WEF annual meeting to address divisions in face of multiple crises

STORY: WEF annual meeting to address divisions in face of multiple crises DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting STORYLINE: The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting opened on Monday in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to address divisions and fragmentation in face of multiple crises. Ahead of the annual meeting, Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the WEF, said the manifold political, economic, and social forces are creating increased fragmentation on a global and national level. He stressed the need to reinforce cooperation between the government and business sectors. Under the theme of "Cooperation in a Fragmented World," the annual meeting will focus on solutions and public-private cooperation to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. World leaders will discuss issues including energy, climate, nature, economy, technology, society, health, and geopolitical cooperatio

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EU leaders pledge to further coordinate energy policies at Prague meeting

STORY: EU leaders pledge to further coordinate energy policies at Prague meeting DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: European Union (EU) leaders said on Friday at an informal summit in Prague that they are still working on coordinated energy policies for the bloc's member states to address the energy crisis plaguing families and businesses. Europe's worsening energy crisis was under the spotlight as leaders of EU member states met in Prague to discuss the most pressing issues facing the bloc. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU will have more detailed proposals to contain soaring energy costs "in the coming weeks," adding that it is important to avoid the fragmentation of the EU's single market. Noting that the EU-wide gas storage now stands at 90 percent, von der Leyen underlined