Aftermath of the Israeli strike on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital - Gaza

Aftermath of the Israeli strike on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital - Gaza

A large hole marks the impact site on the outer wall of Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, Palestine on April 12, 2025. The hospital and its surrounding area were heavily damaged by an Israeli airstrike that struck the emergency department and nearby infrastructure. Photo by Hamed Sbeata/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

Impact of Russian attack on Kharkiv TV tower

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 22, 2024 - A Russian missile attack partially destroys the Kharkiv TV tower, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen silouet at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port st

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities are seen in silhouette at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reduci

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen silouet at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 29, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port st

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities are seen in silhouette at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reduci

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port stay and c

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan seen while monitoring the Indonesian economic productivity activities at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivi

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities are seen in silhouette at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reduci

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities are seen in silhouette at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reduci

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port stay and c

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen silouet at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 29, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port st

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities are seen in silhouette at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reduci

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port stay and c

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Two Years of Pelindo Transformations - Indonesia

Indonesian economic productivity activities seen silouet at the Port of Belawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on March 29, 2024. Vice President of Corporate Communications of PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Belawan, Farid Chairmawan said PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), Subholding of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo operates in the port segment in the field of non-container terminal operations in Indonesia. To provide superior services to service users, SPMT Group continues to be committed to transforming the 25 terminals at the ports it manages throughout Indonesia by referring to six pillars, business processes, human resources, technology, equipment, infrastructure and health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE). Pelindo is also carrying out standardization and digitalization starting from planning and control, as well as improving traffic flow so that loading and unloading activities can be maximized so that it has an impact on increasing Ton/Ship/Day productivity as well as reducing port st

Namibia official hails China's support in educational infrastructure

STORY: Namibia official hails China's support in educational infrastructure SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of schools in Namibia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SANET STEENKAMP, Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture 3. various of the Confucius Institute activities STORYLINE: A Namibian official has lauded China's support in the advancement of educational infrastructure within the country, expressing a strong desire to further deepen bilateral ties in the educational sector. In an interview with Xinhua, Sanet Steenkamp, executive director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, highlighted the significant impact of the Chinese government's assistance in the construction of four rural schools in the northern region. She said this support is expected to positively affect local communities by reducing school dropouts and improving the quality of education in remote rural areas.

Italian bank stocks plummet after gov't approves windfall tax

STORY: Italian bank stocks plummet after gov't approves windfall tax DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in Rome STORYLINE: Italian banking stocks took a beating on Tuesday, after the government passed a measure that will tax the surplus profits of the country's financial institutions at 40 percent this year. Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, said that the funds raised by the windfall tax would be used to help poor families and small businesses hurt by the increase in interest rates over the last year. The new decree was passed by the Council of Ministers late on Monday. The country's main banks felt the impact of the new policy immediately. The main blue-chip index on the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan finished Tuesday's trading session down 2.1 percent, in what was a mildly negative session across Europe. Paris's CAC-40 index was down 0.69 percent for the day, while the D

China counters heatwaves as northern cities swelter

STORY: China counters heatwaves as northern cities swelter DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electricity supply inspection in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU HONGTAO, Worker with Chifeng Power Supply Company, State Grid Inner Mongolia 3. various of a repair team in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JI HONGLI, Head of a water supply repair team in Cangzhou 5. various of outdoor workers eating watermelons in Beijing STORYLINE: China's national observatory on Sunday renewed a yellow alert for high temperatures as heatwaves scorched some parts of the country. The government and relevant organizations are implementing various measures to mitigate the impact on both infrastructure projects and outdoor workers, as heatwaves sweep across north China. In Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, electrical inspectors are carrying out examination to ensure power supply in

Chinese Space Technology

Chinese Space Technology

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 19, 2023 - A model of China's space technology is displayed at the Eastern Space Port in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 19, 2023. Zhang Kejian, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology and head of China National Space Administration, said at the host event of China Space Day 2023. China Space will speed up the implementation of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, planetary exploration and other major projects, promote the development of heavy-lift launch vehicles, build a near-Earth asteroid impact risk response system, vigorously develop Earth-moon space infrastructure, foster major exploration directions at the edge of the solar system, with major space projects as the guide, expand exploration in frontier unknown areas, and strengthen research on key core space technologies. Driving national breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation.

Chinese Space Technology

Chinese Space Technology

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 19, 2023 - A model of China's space technology is displayed at the Eastern Space Port in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 19, 2023. Zhang Kejian, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology and head of China National Space Administration, said at the host event of China Space Day 2023. China Space will speed up the implementation of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, planetary exploration and other major projects, promote the development of heavy-lift launch vehicles, build a near-Earth asteroid impact risk response system, vigorously develop Earth-moon space infrastructure, foster major exploration directions at the edge of the solar system, with major space projects as the guide, expand exploration in frontier unknown areas, and strengthen research on key core space technologies. Driving national breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation.

Chinese Space Technology

Chinese Space Technology

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 19, 2023 - A model of China's space technology is displayed at the Eastern Space Port in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 19, 2023. Zhang Kejian, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology and head of China National Space Administration, said at the host event of China Space Day 2023. China Space will speed up the implementation of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, planetary exploration and other major projects, promote the development of heavy-lift launch vehicles, build a near-Earth asteroid impact risk response system, vigorously develop Earth-moon space infrastructure, foster major exploration directions at the edge of the solar system, with major space projects as the guide, expand exploration in frontier unknown areas, and strengthen research on key core space technologies. Driving national breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation.

Chinese Space Technology

Chinese Space Technology

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 19, 2023 - A model of China's space technology is displayed at the Eastern Space Port in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 19, 2023. Zhang Kejian, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology and head of China National Space Administration, said at the host event of China Space Day 2023. China Space will speed up the implementation of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, planetary exploration and other major projects, promote the development of heavy-lift launch vehicles, build a near-Earth asteroid impact risk response system, vigorously develop Earth-moon space infrastructure, foster major exploration directions at the edge of the solar system, with major space projects as the guide, expand exploration in frontier unknown areas, and strengthen research on key core space technologies. Driving national breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation.

Chinese Space Technology

Chinese Space Technology

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 19, 2023 - A model of China's space technology is displayed at the Eastern Space Port in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 19, 2023. Zhang Kejian, vice minister of Industry and Information Technology and head of China National Space Administration, said at the host event of China Space Day 2023. China Space will speed up the implementation of the fourth phase of the lunar exploration project, planetary exploration and other major projects, promote the development of heavy-lift launch vehicles, build a near-Earth asteroid impact risk response system, vigorously develop Earth-moon space infrastructure, foster major exploration directions at the edge of the solar system, with major space projects as the guide, expand exploration in frontier unknown areas, and strengthen research on key core space technologies. Driving national breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation.

Africa Finance Corporation announces Egypt as first North African sovereign shareholder

STORY: Africa Finance Corporation announces Egypt as first North African sovereign shareholder DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of infrastructure projects and traffic 2. various of finance minister speaking 3. various of infrastructure projects STORYLINE: The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's leading infrastructure solutions provider, announced on Tuesday that Egypt has joined the entity as the first North African sovereign shareholder. AFC President and CEO Samaila Zubairu said that, through Egypt, the corporation aims to help maximize the impact of investments in systemic solutions within the African country and across the continent, expressing hope to expand its collaboration to elevate Egypt's economy through delivering resilient infrastructure. In September 2021, AFC announced Egypt as its 32nd member state with a plan to invest over 1 billion U.S. dollars in the country. It has already invested over 100 million U.S.

Japan's tourism minister plants tree in China

Japan's tourism minister plants tree in China

HUZHOU, China - Japan's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Seiji Maehara plants a tree in Huzhou in China's Zhejiang Province on Aug. 23, 2010. Maehara is visiting the Chinese city for talks with his Chinese and South Korean counterparts to promote tourism with reduced environmental impact.

Egyptian professor praises China's sustainable development

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CPC adheres to principle of "serving the people": former Malagasy PM

STORY: CPC adheres to principle of "serving the people": former Malagasy PM DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (French): NORBERT RATSIRAHONANA, Former Malagasy prime minister STORYLINE: Former Malagasy prime minister Norbert Ratsirahonana said the Communist Party of China (CPC) always adheres to the principle of "serving the people," and there is a "total symbiosis" between the CPC and the Chinese people. 83-year-old Ratsirahonana has made four visits to China. SOUNDBITE (French): NORBERT RATSIRAHONANA, Former Malagasy Prime Minister "I can say that the progress has been even greater, because I have been able to observe that real estate infrastructure has increased, the road networks have been improved, and the cities have been embellished." "So China's growth rate has had an impact on the daily lives of the Chinese. I believe that there is a political will on the part of Chinese leaders." "My observation is very simple. I could obser

China, Rwanda embrace decades of strong, fruitful cooperation: envoy

STORY: China, Rwanda embrace decades of strong, fruitful cooperation: envoy DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES KIMONYO, Rwandan Ambassador to China STORYLINE: In a recent virtual interview with Xinhua, Rwandan Ambassador to China James Kimonyo said that the bilateral cooperation between China and Rwanda has grown from strength to strength in the last two decades, thanks to goodwill from top leadership of both countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES KIMONYO, Rwandan Ambassador to China "We have seen growth from strength to strength of the relationship based on mutual interests and respect. And with a common purpose of improving livelihoods of the two peoples through the implementation of practical programs that impact lives, we have seen tremendous progress in infrastructure development, power generation, agriculture, education, technology, trade and investment. All these have been very successful because of the existing frie

Syria to receive Chinese communications equipment in aid

STORY: Syria to receive Chinese communications equipment in aid DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exchange-of-notes ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IYAD MOHAMMAD AL-KHATIB, Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FENG BIAO, Chinese Ambassador to Syria STORYLINE: According to a deal signed at an exchange-of-notes ceremony held in Damascus on Wednesday, Syria is set to receive communications equipment from China as part of an ongoing aid to the war-torn country. The aid aims to improve local network infrastructure, especially in those areas hit hard during the Syrian crisis since 2011. Under the agreement, the aid equipment will be delivered in two batches to the Syrian Communications and Technology Ministry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IYAD MOHAMMAD AL-KHATIB, Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology "This will have a big positive impact on the return of displaced people to areas they had

Japan land prices rebound after marking 1st fall in 6 yrs

The average price of land in Japan rebounded on the back of solid housing demand after falling for the first time in six years the previous year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said Tuesday. Land in all categories nationwide, including that for residential and commercial use, rose 0.6 percent from a year earlier as of Jan. 1, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The ministry said a recovery trend has been observed, driven by housing demand in urban areas and vicinities, as the influence of the pandemic is waning.