XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- China Coast Guard assists injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao on June 29, 2024. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 29, 2024 shows the China Coast Guard assisting injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

CHINA-HUANGYAN DAO-CHINA COAST GUARD-FILIPINO FISHERMEN-ASSISTANCE (CN)

(240630) -- BEIJING, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- China Coast Guard assists injured Filipino fishermen in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao on June 29, 2024. The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Saturday assisted two Filipino fishermen injured in waters adjacent to China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, the CCG announced on Sunday. The Filipino fishermen sustained injuries when an engine exploded on their boat, and their situation became dire. As soon as they were spotted, two CCG vessels patrolling the area approached the site, prepared a lifeboat, and dropped buoys and life jackets to the sea. The CCG later informed the Philippine side about the incident, it said, adding that the Philippine vessel expressed gratitude for CCG's act of humanitarianism via radio. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

China increasingly important in global humanitarian affairs: ICRC president

STORY: China increasingly important in global humanitarian affairs: ICRC president DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's humanitarian aid 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIRJANA SPOLJARIC EGGER, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 3. various of ICRC 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIRJANA SPOLJARIC EGGER, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) STORYLINE: The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday that China is an important participant and promoter of multilateral cooperation and international humanitarian cause. The ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger noted that China is playing an increasingly significant role in international humanitarianism. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIRJANA SPOLJARIC EGGER, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) "I've had the opportunity to have a first-hand understanding of the growing importance tha

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

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