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U.S. "shooting itself in the foot" with tariff hikes on China: Cuban expert

STORY: U.S. "shooting itself in the foot" with tariff hikes on China: Cuban expert SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Havana 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: The U.S. narrative of "overcapacity" against China's new energy sector, along with its decision to raise tariffs on Chinese new energy products, is not only political manipulation and economic protectionism but also undermines global trend of green transition, said Eduardo Regalado, a Cuban political expert in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba "The move has several interpretations. Firstly, it is political manipulation with the U.S. presidential elections looming. The candidates are competing using the China factor to have a greater number of votes. And

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Floral art exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain

STORY: Floral art exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Curator of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Curator of the exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition that brings together the works of 24 contemporary artists inspired by Asian interpretations of flowers is being held in Barcelona, Spain. The exhibition, titled "After the fog, the first flowers," runs from April 26, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024. In its aim of relating the orientalism of modernism and the globalization of art today, the exhibition features artistic forms from painting and photography to video and art installations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Curator of the exhibition "Around the world, flowers represent reproduction, and obviously the renewal of nature, thanks to flowers as if they are, in some way, the mother of nature." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS,

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China, Japan hold 1st meeting on joint history study

BEIJING, China - Researchers and scholars from Japan and China hold the first meeting of a panel on joint history research in Beijing on Dec. 26. The research aims to bridge differences between the nations that have often been at odds over their interpretations of recent war history.

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'Da Vinci Code' hits theaters in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - People line up at a movie theater in Tokyo's Yurakucho District on May 20 to see the movie ''The Da Vinci Code,'' which began showing the same day in Japan amid controversy involving religious interpretations.

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Archaeology museum offers public closer look at history in Shaanxi, China

STORY: Archaeology museum offers public closer look at history in Shaanxi, China DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors and exhibits at the museum 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU XIAOYU, Director of exhibition department of Shaanxi Archaeology Museum STORYLINE: Visitors to the newly-opened Shaanxi Archaeology Museum in Xi'an, China, are often amazed by the different experiences of how archaeology is conducted. The museum was built based on achievements of archaeological projects and research on relic preservation technologies made by the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology over the past six decades. The museum offers a glimpse into tech-assisted archaeological work via the restoration of excavation sites, carefully-placed interpretations, and interactive devices. Visitors can have a closer look at these treasures and get a deeper understanding of history. Among the over 5,200 pieces of relics on display, most are exhibited to the publi

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Experts interpret China's stable economic performance amid pandemic

STORY: Experts interpret China's stable economic performance amid pandemic DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Tashkent/Abuja/Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TULANBAY KURBANOV, Uzbek expert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Center for China Studies in Nigeria 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director STORYLINE: China's economy got off to a steady and robust start in 2022 in the face of global challenges and a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Some experts have given their interpretations of China's economic performance. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TULANBAY KURBANOV, Uzbek expert China's economy grew in the first quarter of this year, exceeding expectations despite a series of complicated issues in the international arena. Facing a pandemic unseen in a century, China is taking the lead in controlling the virus, resuming production and reversing economic performance from negative

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Friends, family bid farewell to Japanese stage director Ninagawa

Family and friends of stage director Yukio Ninagawa gather in Tokyo on May 16, 2016, to bid farewell to the director renowned for his interpretations of Shakespearean plays and Greek tragedies. Ninagawa died on May 12 of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia at age 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Friends, family bid farewell to Japanese stage director Ninagawa

Japanese actor Tatsuya Fujiwara attends a funeral service for stage director Yukio Ninagawa in Tokyo on May 16, 2016. Ninagawa, known for his interpretations of Shakespearean plays and Greek tragedies, died on May 12 of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia at age 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Friends, family bid farewell to Japanese stage director Ninagawa

Fans of stage director Yukio Ninagawa gather in Tokyo on May 16, 2016, to bid farewell to the director renowned for his interpretations of Shakespearean plays and Greek tragedies. Ninagawa died on May 12 of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia at age 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Friends, family bid farewell to Japanese stage director Ninagawa

Japanese actress Shinobu Otake (R) attends a funeral service for stage director Yukio Ninagawa in Tokyo on May 16, 2016. Ninagawa, known for his interpretations of Shakespearean plays and Greek tragedies, died on May 12 of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia at age 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Renowned stage director Yukio Ninagawa dies at 80

File photo taken in October 2010 shows stage director Yukio Ninagawa speaking about his receipt of the Order of Culture during an interview with the media. Ninagawa, renowned worldwide for his interpretations of plays by William Shakespeare and Greek tragedies, died on May 12, 2016, of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia. He was 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Renowned stage director Yukio Ninagawa dies at 80

File photo taken in December 1997 shows stage director Yukio Ninagawa (L) directing William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Ninagawa, renowned worldwide for his interpretations of plays by Shakespeare and Greek tragedies, died on May 12, 2016, of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia. He was 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Renowned stage director Yukio Ninagawa dies at 80

File photo taken in November 2000 shows stage director Yukio Ninagawa (L) posing with actress Shinobu Otake (C) and actor Toshiaki Karasawa during a presentation for his production of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Ninagawa, renowned worldwide for his interpretations of plays by Shakespeare and Greek tragedies, died on May 12, 2016, of multiple organ failure caused by pneumonia. He was 80. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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'Da Vinci Code' hits theaters in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - People line up at a movie theater in Tokyo's Yurakucho District on May 20 to see the movie ''The Da Vinci Code,'' which began showing the same day in Japan amid controversy involving religious interpretations. (Kyodo)

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China, Japan hold 1st meeting on joint history study

BEIJING, China - Researchers and scholars from Japan and China hold the first meeting of a panel on joint history research in Beijing on Dec. 26. The research aims to bridge differences between the nations that have often been at odds over their interpretations of recent war history. (Kyodo)

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MILOS VYSTRCIL

The visit of the Czech Senate delegation to Taiwan attracted big attention. Apart from China, Czech politicians including President Zeman and PM Andrej Babis (ANO) opposed it. Czech Senate head Milos Vystrcil said that he did not violate the One China policy during the press conference in Prague, Czech Republic, September 5, 2020. He indicated that China and the Czech Republic have different interpretations of this policy. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)