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WHO adopts global pandemic treaty

Representatives of member countries applaud after the World Health Organization adopted a treaty on improving global pandemic preparedness during the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 20, 2025.

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WHO discusses pandemic treaty

A World Health Organization committee discusses a proposed treaty on improving global pandemic preparedness on the first day of the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 19, 2025.

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WHO discusses pandemic treaty

A World Health Organization committee discusses a proposed treaty on improving global pandemic preparedness on the first day of the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 19, 2025.

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CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-CASEY LAU-INTERVIEW

(240619) -- TORONTO, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Casey Lau (L), co-host of Collision, one of the world's leading technology conferences taking place in Toronto, speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. Global technology events company Web Summit will once again hold its Asian flagship conference RISE in Hong Kong in 2025, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer said, while highlighting China's leading role in new technologies and apps. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Interview: Technology conference RISE to be held in Hong Kong in 2025, organizer says

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CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-CASEY LAU-INTERVIEW

(240619) -- TORONTO, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Casey Lau (L), co-host of Collision, one of the world's leading technology conferences taking place in Toronto, speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. Global technology events company Web Summit will once again hold its Asian flagship conference RISE in Hong Kong in 2025, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer said, while highlighting China's leading role in new technologies and apps. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Interview: Technology conference RISE to be held in Hong Kong in 2025, organizer says

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CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-CASEY LAU-INTERVIEW

(240619) -- TORONTO, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Casey Lau, co-host of Collision, one of the world's leading technology conferences taking place in Toronto, speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. Global technology events company Web Summit will once again hold its Asian flagship conference RISE in Hong Kong in 2025, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer said, while highlighting China's leading role in new technologies and apps. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Interview: Technology conference RISE to be held in Hong Kong in 2025, organizer says

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CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-CASEY LAU-INTERVIEW

(240619) -- TORONTO, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Lau (L), co-host of Collision, one of the world's leading technology conferences taking place in Toronto, speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. Global technology events company Web Summit will once again hold its Asian flagship conference RISE in Hong Kong in 2025, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer said, while highlighting China's leading role in new technologies and apps. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: Technology conference RISE to be held in Hong Kong in 2025, organizer says

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CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-CASEY LAU-INTERVIEW

(240619) -- TORONTO, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Lau, co-host of Collision, one of the world's leading technology conferences taking place in Toronto, speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. Global technology events company Web Summit will once again hold its Asian flagship conference RISE in Hong Kong in 2025, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer said, while highlighting China's leading role in new technologies and apps. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: Technology conference RISE to be held in Hong Kong in 2025, organizer says

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CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-CASEY LAU-INTERVIEW

(240619) -- TORONTO, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Lau (L), co-host of Collision, one of the world's leading technology conferences taking place in Toronto, speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. Global technology events company Web Summit will once again hold its Asian flagship conference RISE in Hong Kong in 2025, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer said, while highlighting China's leading role in new technologies and apps. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Interview: Technology conference RISE to be held in Hong Kong in 2025, organizer says

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World Bank cuts 2024 growth forecast for Japan

STORY: World Bank cuts 2024 growth forecast for Japan SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: The World Bank has cut its economic growth forecast for Japan for 2024 to 0.7 percent from 0.9 percent, while lifting the global growth outlook for the year to 2.6 percent from 2.4 percent, local media reported. The Japan growth forecast fell 0.2 percentage point from the previous estimate in January due to sluggish consumption growth and slowing exports, as well as a halt in growth in demand from foreign tourists, Jiji Press said Tuesday, citing the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report. Japan's economic growth is projected to rise to 1.0 percent in 2025, as consumption is expected to improve moderately, it added. Meanwhile, the global economy would avoid a third consecutive drop in real GDP growth since a major post-pandemic jump in 2021, with 2024 growth stabilizin

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UNESCO highlights key role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable future

STORY: UNESCO highlights key role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable future SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIELA RAMOS, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences STORYLINE: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday underscored that intercultural dialogue is key to the sustainable future on the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, recently established by a UN resolution. Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences, made the remarks in a video message. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIELA RAMOS, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences "The world is at the crossroads. At the time when global challenges such as climate change, pandemic, conflict and growing social and economic inequalities demand cooperative solutions, we also see record level

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China supports WHO in continuing to lead pandemic agreement negotiations

STORY: China supports WHO in continuing to lead pandemic agreement negotiations SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the WHO meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU GUANG, Director of NDCPA's health emergency response STORYLINE: China hopes that the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to lead the talks over the pandemic agreement, an official with China's National Disease Control and Prevention Administration (NDCPA) said in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday. The pandemic agreement is one of the key elements of global public health governance reform in the future, said Hu Guang, who is in charge of NDCPA's health emergency response. China has been actively participating in the negotiations, playing a constructive role in drafting the agreement, Hu said in an interview with media. Hu also said China has always firmly defended multilateralism, advocated the concept of global solidarity, underscored

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People watch a performance at a shopping mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop for gold jewelry at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop for gold jewelry at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - Citizens walk on a street in Fuyang, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People watch a performance at a shopping mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop for gold jewelry at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - Citizens walk on a street in Fuyang, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People watch a performance at a shopping mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - Citizens walk on a street in Fuyang, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People watch a performance at a shopping mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Life Expectancy

FUYANG, CHINA - MAY 25, 2024 - People shop for gold jewelry at a mall in Fuyang city, Anhui province, China, May 25, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual statistics on Tuesday showing that the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world between 2019 and 2021 has reduced the life expectancy of the global population by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, falling back to the level of 2012.

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Global tourism revenue to total 5.8 tln USD in 2024: report

STORY: Global tourism revenue to total 5.8 tln USD in 2024: report SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. various of cultural performances STORYLINE: Global tourism revenue is estimated to total 5.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, marking an increase of 139.6 percent over the pre-pandemic level in 2019. The Report on World Tourism Economy Trends (2024) predicted that international tourist arrivals would amount to 13.579 billion in number this year, recovering to 103.9 percent of 2019. The report was released at an international tourism summit held in Wellington, New Zealand. At the same time, the report called for efforts by the global tourism industry to turn challenges into growth opportunities. Factors such as technological advancement and climate change should be proactively incorporated into the reshaping of the industry. The World Tourism Cities Federation Wellington Fragrant H

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NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-WORLD TOURISM CITIES FEDERATION-SUMMIT

(240423) -- WELLINGTON, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the World Tourism Cities Federation Wellington Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand, April 23, 2024. TO GO WITH "Global tourism revenue to total 5.8 trillion USD this year, surpassing pre-pandemic level: report" (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-WORLD TOURISM CITIES FEDERATION-SUMMIT

(240423) -- WELLINGTON, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speaks during the World Tourism Cities Federation Wellington Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand, April 23, 2024. TO GO WITH "Global tourism revenue to total 5.8 trillion USD this year, surpassing pre-pandemic level: report" (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-WORLD TOURISM CITIES FEDERATION-SUMMIT

(240423) -- WELLINGTON, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sima Hong, executive vice chair of the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) Council and deputy mayor of Beijing, speaks during the WTCF Wellington Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand, April 23, 2024. TO GO WITH "Global tourism revenue to total 5.8 trillion USD this year, surpassing pre-pandemic level: report" (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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Spanish expert on China-EU relations

STORY: Spanish expert on China-EU relations SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:21 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): JUST CASTILLO, Professor of East Asian Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona STORYLINE: A Spanish expert in international politics told Xinhua in an interview on Tuesday that it is "essential" that China and the European Union continue to talk to find "common ground." The just-concluded 24th China-EU Summit in Beijing was the first in-person meeting after the pandemic, during which the two sides have reached broad consensus in various areas. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): JUST CASTILLO, Professor of East Asian Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona "Given that the European Union and China are two major players in the international community, and at this time of global uncertainty that we're experiencing, it's in everyone's interest that they maintain fluid diplomatic relations." Xinhua News Agency co

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China remains engine of global growth: Malaysian observer

STORY: China remains engine of global growth: Malaysian observer SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOH KING KEE, President of Center for New Inclusive Asia 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KOH KING KEE, President of Center for New Inclusive Asia STORYLINE: A Malaysian observer said China will remain the engine of global growth as the world seeks to move past disruptions and uncertainty caused by the pandemic and regional conflicts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOH KING KEE, President of Center for New Inclusive Asia "You can't live without China's market these days for any multinational or any company that claims itself to be a global player. China has also come out with this Global Development Initiative (GDI), an offer to help developing countries in terms of things like digital transformation, green development and also, it is important for China to play a role in this dynamic because no country is an 'is

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InShanghai Openmic: Suzano Asia President joins CIIE again with high expectation

STORY: InShanghai Openmic: Suzano Asia President joins CIIE again with high expectation SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:15 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PABLO MACHADO, Global Executive Director of Suzano STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "As a world-class expo, China International Import Expo has been held successfully for five consecutive years since 2018. With over 3,000 companies gathering at this business event this year, it will be the first complete return to in-person exhibitions for the event since the pandemic. Today's InShanghai Openmic will bring you a series of stories experienced by participating enterprises. Let's welcome Pablo Machado, President of the Global Executive Director of Suzano." SOUNDBITE (English): PABLO MACHADO, Global Executive Director of Suzano "Suzano is a 99-year-old company. We operate 2.6 million hectares of

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InShanghai OpenMic: President of Covestro China speaks highly of CIIE

STORY: InShanghai OpenMic: President of Covestro China speaks highly of CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President of Covestro China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "As a world-class expo, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has been held successfully for five consecutive years since 2018. And over 3,000 companies are gathering at the business event this year. It will be the first complete return to in-person exhibition for the event since the pandemic. So in today's InShanghai OpenMic, our first speaker is Holly Lei, President of Covestro China. Let's see what's the key focus of its presence at the CIIE. Let's welcome." SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President of Covestro China "Covestro is a global leading polymer maker from Germany. We are striving for climate neutral by 2035. With

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Higher interest rates "important driver" of global debt growth: IMF fiscal chief

STORY: Higher interest rates "important driver" of global debt growth: IMF fiscal chief DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:04 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): VITOR GASPAR, Director of IMF's fiscal affairs department STORYLINE: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) senior official has said that with global public debt projected to grow faster, higher interest rates have been pushing up borrowing costs, becoming an important driver of public debt dynamics. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VITOR GASPAR, Director of IMF's fiscal affairs department "Global public debt went up quite a lot in the year of the pandemic 2020. Then given very strong catch-up growth from the contraction in the pandemic plus inflation surprises, it came sharply down in 2021 and 2022. But as you said, public debt ratios are now higher and they're projected to grow faster than under pre-pandemic projections." According to the newly released IMF's Fiscal Monitor, total debt liabilities of governments

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Laotian FM calls for multilateralism to tackle global challenges

STORY: Laotian FM calls for multilateralism to tackle global challenges DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of UNGA Hall 2. wide shot of Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith walking to the rostrum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALEUMXAY KOMMASITH, Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SALEUMXAY KOMMASITH, Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 6. wide shot of Kommasith speaking 7. wide shot of Laotian delegates applauding STORYLINE: Laotian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on Saturday called for collective actions to tackle global challenges, warning against unilateralism. He told the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly that the international community is facing multiple crises at an unprecedented level. Following the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the major chal

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China fosters regional economic ties through expos

STORY: China fosters regional economic ties through expos DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Korean): KIM DONG-PIL, Chairman of Nexpharm Korea 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GHAZARYAN KORYUN, Economic counselor, Armenian embassy in China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHOKI DORJI, Exhibitor from Bhutan STORYLINE: In the face of the challenges of a post-pandemic global landscape, several offline exhibitions targeting neighboring countries have been organized in China this year, as part of its efforts to drive the revitalization and growth of both the domestic and global economies. The 14th China-Northeast Asia Expo, which concluded on Sunday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, saw the offline participation of over 20,000 merchants from 123 countries and regions. Investment deals worth 84.48 billion yuan (about 11.59 billion U.S. dollars) we

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Foreign tourist arrivals in Türkiye's Antalya tops 10 million

STORY: Foreign tourist arrivals in Türkiye's Antalya tops 10 million DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: ANTANYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists arriving at Antalya, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: More than 10 million foreign tourists have already arrived by air this year in Antalya, a major tourist destination on Türkiye's southern Mediterranean coast, according to data from local culture and tourism authorities on Friday. The number of foreign visitors between Jan. 1 and Aug. 22 increased by 20 percent from a year earlier, the local culture and tourism authorities said, adding that from Aug. 1 to Aug. 22, around 1.88 million foreign tourists entered the city, marking a 10 percent increase compared with the same period of last year. In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the global travel and tourism industry, Antalya welcomed a record 15.6 million foreign tourists. Antalya is keen on attracting more tourists throughout the whole year by

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Leonel de Castro/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Leonel de Castro/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Day - Lisbon

Pilgrims are seen before the Holy Mass for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis' World Youth Day Vigil - Lisbon

Pope Francis attends a youth vigil for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Reinaldo Rodrigues/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis' World Youth Day Vigil - Lisbon

Youth vigil for World Youth Day (WYD) at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Leonel de Castro/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis' World Youth Day Vigil - Lisbon

Pope Francis presides over the World Youth Days vigil with young people at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Pedro Rocha/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis' World Youth Day Vigil - Lisbon

Pope Francis presides over the World Youth Days vigil with young people at Parque Tejo on August 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. With a week of scheduled events, World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon is the first post-pandemic edition of the biggest organised gathering of young Catholics, with Pope Francis addressing pressing issues such as clerical child abuse, war in Ukraine and poverty. Photo by Mario Vasa/Global Imagens/Atlantico Press/ABACAPRESS.COM