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Vibrant Plateau: Tibetan young man's passion for American football

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Tibetan young man's passion for American football SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:54 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Tibetan young man Gelsang Lhundrup lives a modern life in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang. The 25-year-old owns a coffee shop. During his spare time, he devotes himself to his passion -- American football. Voice on site: "One, two, three, Khyung!" Gelsang Lhundrup plays running back on an amateur American football team in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GELSANG LHUNDRUP, Amateur American football player and coffee shop owner "This is the life I've always pursued. I can earn a living and also follow my passion. Before the match in Chengdu, I figured we only have three training sessions left, and then we're off to the game." He had been preparing a match to be held in Chengdu City in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Playing American football is not easy in Xizang given the plateau's l

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Brunei's top football club holds friendly match with Chinese football team

STORY: Brunei's top football club holds friendly match with Chinese football team SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of players entering the field and fans cheering 2. various of Brunei team's first goal and an attacking sequence 3. various of Guangxi team's attacking sequence 4. various of football teams, along with honorary guests, taking a group photo in the national stadium STORYLINE: On Saturday evening, the Guangxi Pingguo Haliao Football Team from China played a friendly, international match with the Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club (DPMM FC) in Brunei at the invitation of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam. The match was held at the National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. DPMM FC emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over the Guangxi team. Both teams participated in friendly athletic exchanges. DPMM FC is Brunei's top football club and was officially

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Changchun Int'l Youth Football Invitational held in NE China

STORY: Changchun Int'l Youth Football Invitational held in NE China SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Changchun International Youth Football Invitational 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HE YONG, Deputy director of Changchun Municipal Bureau of Sports 3. various of the opening match STORYLINE: The 2024 Changchun International Youth Football Invitational kicked off Tuesday at the Changchun Sports Center Stadium in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. Hosted by the Changchun Municipal Bureau of Sports, the event will last three days. The football event has invited 4 teams to compete. They are from Blagoveshchensk in Russia, and Shenyang, Dalian, and Changchun in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HE YONG, Deputy director of Changchun Municipal Bureau of Sports "Through international football events, the youth football training system can be further strengthened, and the event will play a positive role

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China trains new-generation workers on vocational education boom

STORY: China trains new-generation workers on vocational education boom SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage / March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenyang 2. various of the training 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HOU BOMIN, Dean of ShenYang Sino German Institute 4. various of the students 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DONG AIPENG, Student of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) New Vocational Education program 6. various of the students 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SASIKARN PANYAOPAS, Thai student 8. various of the students STORYLINE: In recent years, China has actively expanded its vocational education to align with the demands of enterprises. With various programs, the country's vocational education has embraced international cooperation. Since 2013, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, has run a vocational program. By teaming up with vocational schools, BBA designs courses that match the needs of b

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UN chief unveils global empowerment plan for women, girls

STORY: UN chief unveils global empowerment plan for women, girls SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIMA BAHOUS, UN Women's Executive Director 7. various of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed speaking STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday launched a plan to boost the empowerment of women and girls around the world. The UN chief made the announcement during an International Women's Day event focused on investing in women and girls at the UN headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Equality is overdue; to achieve it, we must match rhetoric with resources. We must invest in women and girls, turbocharge progres

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China's Xtreme Gaming wins Dota 2 tournament in Russia

STORY: China's Xtreme Gaming wins Dota 2 tournament in Russia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Xtreme Gaming team from China won the Dota 2 tournament at the "Games of the Future" in the Russian city of Kazan on Saturday night. The final match took place between Xtreme Gaming and LGD Gaming, both from China, in which Xtreme claimed the victory by 2:0. The 1st prize of the tournament amounted to 350,000 U.S. Dollars. Zhao Zixing from the Xtreme Gaming team was recognized as the most valuable player. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Jordanian men's football team welcomed home after achievement at AFC Asian Cup

STORY: Jordanian men's football team welcomed home after achievement at AFC Asian Cup SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception and welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: The Jordanian men's football team was warmly welcomed in the Jordanian capital Amman, after the team's historic achievement at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar, achieving second place after losing the finals to the host nation Qatar. Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, the President of the Jordan Football Association (JFA), met and welcomed the team at Queen Alia International Airport on Monday. The Jordan Football Association (JFA) organized a welcoming reception for the Jordanian team at Amman international stadium where the stands were filled with a large number of audiences who expressed their gratitude to the national team after the historic achievement of the reaching the final match of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The Jordanian national team partici

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Kazakh basketball team visits Xinjiang, China

STORY: Kazakh basketball team visits Xinjiang, China SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: HUTUBI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the game 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): DARYA KOVALYOVA, Member of Almaty women's basketball team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): ANASTASSIYA STRELKOVA, Member of Almaty women's basketball team STORYLINE: A basketball match between Xinjiang Tianshan Shenlu Women's Basketball Club and Almaty women's basketball team was held on Friday in Hutubi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. After the match, the Kazakh team was invited to visit some local attractions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): DARYA KOVALYOVA, Member of Almaty women's basketball team "When we came to the bazaar, everything was very interesting. There was a wide selection of products and the price was very good. We wanted to buy everything. I wish you all a happy Spring Festival." SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): ANASTASSIYA STRELKOVA, Member of Almaty women's baske

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French chief enjoys business opportunities in China

STORY: French chief enjoys business opportunities in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Greg Louraichi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef STORYLINE: Greg Louraichi, a chef from Bordeaux in France, moved to China in 2002. In 2011, he opened a French restaurant in China's coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef "I want to bring my cuisine to the table. And I'd like to put my passion on what we are doing. So every recipe I created in the restaurant is a little bit different. I would say Western culture can match with the Chinese culture. (I'm) using a lot of local products to create my own dish in a French way. We try to give a chance to people to come to visit us and to understand a little bit of French culture." Over the years, Louraichi has witnessed significant changes in C

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Cameroonian villagers enjoy Africa Cup of Nations thanks to China-built projects

STORY: Cameroonian villagers enjoy Africa Cup of Nations thanks to China-built projects SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Yaounde, Cameroon CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers watching TV and cheering 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ETOUNDI QUINTIN, Chief of Konabeng village, Cameroon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): HUBERT ETOUNDI, Villager from a neighboring village near Konabeng, Cameroon 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): HUBERT ATANGANA, Villager of Konabeng, Cameroon STORYLINE: The village of Konabeng in central Cameroon was abuzz with excitement on Monday, when the Cameroonian national team played its first match of the Africa Cup of Nations of this year. Residents of the village and from neighboring villages gathered to cheer on the Indomitable Lions (Cameroonian national football team). Thanks to the RuralStar and RuralSolar projects built by China's Huawei in Cameroon since 2016, hundreds of rural villages like Konabeng have been connected to electric

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Iraq beats Indonesia 3-1 in 2024 AFC Asian Cup

STORY: Iraq beats Indonesia 3-1 in 2024 AFC Asian Cup SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people gathering and watching the live broadcast of the match STORYLINE: Iraq beat Indonesia 3-1 in a highly competitive match of Group D on Monday in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar. Hundreds of Iraqis gathered in front of a large screen set up in a park inside the Baghdad International Fair to watch the match and celebrate the victory. Group D comprises record four-time winner Japan, Indonesia, 2007 champion Iraq, and Vietnam. The 2024 AFC Asian Cup is held from January 12 to February 10. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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Press conference held before first match of Africa Cup of Nations

STORY: Press conference held before first match of Africa Cup of Nations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN-LOUIS GASSET, Chief coach of Cote d'Ivoire national team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FRANCK KESSIE, Player of Cote d'Ivoire national team 4. various of training 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Portuguese): BACIRO CANDE, Chief coach of Guinea-Bissau national team 6. various of the press conference STORYLINE: At 8 p.m. local time on Saturday, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will usher in its first match of Group A at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The host country Cote d'Ivoire will face Guinea-Bissau. On Friday, the head coaches and players of the two teams held a press conference to introduce their preparations. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN-LOUIS GASSET, Chief coach of Cote d'Ivoire national team "We looked at three other teams, each wit

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Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship

STORY: Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 18th World Xiangqi Championship, hosted in Houston, is drawing to a close with an electrifying finale that crowned new champions -- Meng Chen and Tang Sinan of Team China. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the one-week prestigious event ended on Saturday night, marking the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. In the edge-of-the-seat men's final held on Friday, Vietnamese star Lai Ly Huynh clashed with Chinese grandmaster Meng in a game brimming with skillful plays and opportunities. Lai appeared poised to clinch his first world championship title, dominating the early stages of the match. However, a pivotal error in the endgame led to a draw, pushing the match into a high-stakes sudden-death t

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Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic

STORY: Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the football players 2. various of the audience 3. various of press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China's men's national football team 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHANGYUAN, Player of China's men's national football team STORYLINE: The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic said the victory over Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifier is a good sign as his side snatched a 2-1 comeback win here on Thursday. Sarach Yooyen put the host ahead in the 23rd minute through a counterattack, but Wu Lei's slide-in and Wang Shangyuan's diving header helped China complete the comeback win. "We are satisfied with the three points tonight. The first match against the third tier team is not easy, being one goal down from

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Jankovic confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers opener

STORY: Jankovic confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers opener SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China's men's national football team 2. various of China's men's national football team training 3. various of press conference 4. various of Thailand's men's national football team training STORYLINE: The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic is brimming with confidence for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers Round 2 as his side visits Thailand in the opening round on Thursday. Having managed three wins, two draws and three defeats since his appointment in February, Jankovic is ready to steer China to begin its 13th quest for the World Cup, and the Serbian is never coy on his ambitions for the quadrennial gala. Jankovic attended the pre-match press conference on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China'

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Football match at Buddha site in Afghanistan promotes cultural relics protection

STORY: Football match at Buddha site in Afghanistan promotes cultural relics protection SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: BAMYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the football match at the giant Buddha relics site in Bamyan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SAYED HASSAN, Football player 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): MOHAMMAD TAQQI TAQADOSI, Organizer STORYLINE: A football match was held Sunday at the giant Buddha relics site in Bamyan, Afghanistan on Sunday. The game was backed by a team of Chinese archaeologists and Bamyan University. Aimed at raising awareness on preserving the cultural heritage, the activity inspires more young people to join in. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SAYED HASSAN, Football player "Since the Buddha site is a worldwide popular cultural heritage and registered by UNESCO, it is important for us to hold the football competition in front of one of the statues, and we want to send a message to the world that we will protect our cultural

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China beats Mongolia in Sitting Volleyball World Cup women's opener

STORY: China beats Mongolia in Sitting Volleyball World Cup women's opener SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 World ParaVolley (WPV) Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Cairo STORYLINE: China secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Mongolia on Sunday in the women's opening match of the 2023 World ParaVolley (WPV) Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Cairo. China exhibited a dominant performance, triumphing 25-3, 25-7, 25-4 in their first game in Group E, which also includes Egypt, Rwanda, and Germany. The Cairo World Cup presents an opportunity to earn a spot in the Paris Paralympics for one team per gender. China's women's team has already qualified for the Paris games. "It was a very good game. Our women's team already qualified for the Paris Paralympics, so we came here to know more about our competitors and exchange expertise with teams from different countries," Xu Huimin, head coach of the Chinese women's t

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Canadian expat explores hometown of China's village basketball champion

STORY: Canadian expat explores hometown of China's village basketball champion SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 28, 30, Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST 1. various of the finals of the Village Basketball Competition of China (Shooting Time: Oct. 28) 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 4. various of the final match of the 2023 Zhongshan village basketball competition (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 5. STANDUP 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 6. File photos of town-level basketball league in Shaxi 7. various of kids playing basketball (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 8. File photos of town-level basketball league in Shaxi 9. various of the Xiaze Elementary School in Shaxi (Shooting Time: Oct. 30) 10. STANDUP 4 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 11. STANDUP 5 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 12. various of students fr

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UN chief calls for multilateralism that matches new multipolar world

STORY: UN chief calls for multilateralism that matches new multipolar world DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday stressed the importance of multilateral institutions that match a multipolar world that is in the making. Guterres made the remarks at a preparatory ministerial meeting of the Summit of the Future. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We are moving toward a multipolar world. Multipolarity is creating new opportunities for different countries to lead on the global stage. But history teaches that multipolarity without strong multilateral institutions creates serious risks. It coul

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U20 Wrestling World Championships unveiled in Jordan

STORY: U20 Wrestling World Championships unveiled in Jordan DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NENAD LALOVIV, President of United World Wrestling 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-AWAMLEH, President of Jordan Wrestling Federation 4. various of the wrestling match STORYLINE: The United World Wrestling (UWW) U20 World Championships 2023 kicked off in Amman of Jordan on Monday. More than 1,000 global wrestlers will compete on the mats for world titles in various weights of freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women wrestling. The seven-day championship was originally scheduled to be held in Warsaw of Poland. UWW President Nenad Lalovic expressed his satisfaction with the preparation for hosting the championship in Jordan with such short notice. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NENAD LALOVIV, President of United World Wrestling "The preparation goes very well. The competition has already started. I don't see any,

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Amsterdam closes cruise ship terminal to curb pollution, over-tourism

STORY: Amsterdam closes cruise ship terminal to curb pollution, over-tourism DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Amsterdam cruise terminal and cruise ship STORYLINE: Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is saying goodbye to the cruise ship terminal in its city center. The city council of Amsterdam has adopted a proposal to close the cruise ship terminal near the main train station in a bid to curb pollution and limit the number of tourists. Amsterdam councilor Ilana Rooderkerk, whose party initiated the proposal, has said that "the polluting cruise" does not match the city's sustainable ambitions. "In addition, cruise ships in the city center do not fit into Amsterdam's assignment to reduce the number of tourists. In other words, Amsterdam sails better without the cruise," she said in a statement. Around 20 million tourists visit Amsterdam every year. Among them, about 300,000 are cruise ship passengers, according to local media. Xin

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Swamp soccer brings fun to Shanghai's Songjiang

STORY: Swamp soccer brings fun to Shanghai's Songjiang DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Xinbang Swamp Soccer match STORYLINE: Mud, water, and fun! The 2023 Xinbang Swamp Soccer Match in Songjiang, Shanghai, has begun with a joyful opening match. This year's Swamp Soccer Match has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in terms of venue and hardware. The venue has been adjusted to 40 meters x 20 meters. Soft bags were also made around to prevent collisions and injuries. The mud used in the competition is also softer and more comfortable than before. With multiple Swamp Soccer matches held in Xinbang Town, Shanghai in recent years, this fun football sport has become a mass sports event in the town, attracting more and more citizens to participate. Starting from this week, 32 teams from multiple industries in Songjiang District, Shanghai will compete in groups for the championship. Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo

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Greek athletes prepare for Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Greek athletes prepare for Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the preparation match of the Greek university water polo team for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games 2. various of Ioanna Sacha 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): IOANNA SACHA, Greek student-athlete 4. various of Lida Nanou 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): LIDA NANOU, Greek student-athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): DIMITRIOS KONSTANTINOS DRAKIOTIS, Greek student-athlete 7. various of the preparation match of the Greek university water polo team 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): DIMITRIS KERERES, Director in Physical Education of the Greek Ministry of Education 9. various of Dimitris Kereres 10. various of the preparation match of the Greek university water polo team STORYLINE: Greece has announced a delegation of 34 members for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games to be held in China. In an interview in Athens on Friday, stude

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China's goalkeeper vows to protect team at FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: China's goalkeeper vows to protect team at FIFA Women's World Cup DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese national team in training 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU YU, Chinese goalkeeper STORYLINE: Chinese goalkeeper Zhu Yu hopes to contribute to the national team's success in her first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup, which begins next week. Zhu played a crucial role in the team's Asian Cup victory last year, earning the best goalkeeper award. The Chinese team, who reached the round of 16 in the 2019 World Cup, arrived in Gold Coast on Wednesday for a warm-up match against Brazil. Brazil is currently ranked eighth in the world, six places higher than China. Before departing from the team's base camp in Adelaide, Zhu, who is set to make her World Cup debut, expressed her excitement in an interview with Xinhua on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU YU, Chinese goalkeeper "When it comes to playing football, the World Cup mea

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China defender Chen aims for best form for FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: China defender Chen aims for best form for FIFA Women's World Cup DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training session in Adelaide 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN QIAOZHU, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: China defender Chen Qiaozhu said on Tuesday that she hoped to reach top form through warm-up matches before the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off next week. On a sunny and warm afternoon, the Chinese team continued their training in Ellis Park in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. The Chinese team, which reached the round of 16 at the 2019 World Cup, will fly to Gold Coast on Wednesday for a warm-up match against Brazil, which is currently ranked eighth in the world, six places higher than China. Chen, who is set to make her World Cup debut, told Xinhua that it was her childhood dream come true. "In my memory, it is a very, very big competition. I never thought I can one day compete in it when I sta

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Robot football match held at 2023 World AI conference

STORY: Robot football match held at 2023 World AI conference DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a robot football match STORYLINE: A robot football match was held during the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference which concluded in Shanghai on Saturday. After being programmed, the robots made autonomous decisions and moved independently during the competition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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China braves in 3rd defeat at Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: China braves in 3rd defeat at Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:48 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match between China and Serbia STORYLINE: China conceded a third defeat in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League in Suwon, South Korea on Wednesday, falling to reigning world champions Serbia 13-25, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25. China easily handed the first set over but recovered in the second with superior attacking play and staunch blocking. Outsider hitter Li Yingying was the best scorer for China with 18 points, but it was Serbia's Tijana Boskovic who scored a game-high 25 points. The lead went back and forth several times in the third set. Despite fending off two set points, China failed to turn the tide. The two teams battled neck-and-neck from the beginning of the fourth set, but Serbia established a 15-12 lead and went on to win the match. China, who lost to Poland and Italy last week, will face the Domi

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U.S. beats Poland to lead Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: U.S. beats Poland to lead Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match between the United States and Poland STORYLINE: The United States defeated Poland 3-2 (17-25, 25-15, 27-25, 28-30, 16-14) in Suwon, South Korea on Wednesday, climbing to the top of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League with an 8-1 win-loss record. Poland slipped to the second with seven wins and one defeat. The top two in the 16-team table went neck and neck from the beginning, but Poland led the first set in the middle of the game on superior attacking and blocking. The United States took control of the second set and fought off a hard challenge from Poland in the third set with successful spikes from outside hitters Alexandra Frantti and Kelsey Robinson. In the fourth set, the Polish built up a 17-14 lead with successful blocks and dragged the match into the short decider. In the fifth set, the t

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Germany beats Dominican Republic at Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: Germany beats Dominican Republic at Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match venue 2. various of match and audience STORYLINE: Germany beat the Dominican Republic 25-19, 25-18, 18-25, 25-21 in Suwon, South Korea on Tuesday in the opening match of the third and last competition week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League. Germany climbed to third place on a 7-2 win-loss record, amassing 19 points. Despite the harsh struggle of Dominica's Brayelin Martinez who scored a game-high 21 points, the Caribbean nation failed to reverse the match. Germany started off on the right foot, but Dominica intensely fought back in the second set, where both sides went neck and neck and leveled the score several times with Germany securing the set with an ace in the end. Dominica led from the start in the third set and seemed to have set the stage for a turnaround, but Germany took control of the fou

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China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match

STORY: China women's volleyball team faces off with HKSAR disciplined forces volleyball team in friendly match DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match STORYLINE: China women's volleyball team conducted a sharing session with the disciplined forces of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and played a friendly match with them on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GONG XIANGYU, China women's volleyball team player "Yesterday, the China women's volleyball team went to universities, middle schools and primary schools to communicate with students of different ages and with people from all walks of life here in Hong Kong. We hope that through the influence of our team, more people can be encouraged to take part in the sports." China women's volleyball team arrived in Hong Kong on June 6 for their second-week matches of the FIVB Women's Nations League (VNL). They concluded the matches in Hong Kong with two wins and

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Girls play football near Mount Cook to mark one month to FIFA Women's World Cup

STORY: Girls play football near Mount Cook to mark one month to FIFA Women's World Cup DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mount Cook in New Zealand's remote southern highlands 2. various of girls playing football STORYLINE: Twenty-two local girls aged between eight and 11 kicked off a special football match at the foot of Mount Cook in New Zealand's remote southern highlands on Tuesday to mark the one-month countdown to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The two teams were named Pukaki and Tekapo after the pristine alpine lakes nearby at Mackenzie Plains. The match was officiated by current referee and New Zealand Football National Referee Development Manager, Lindsey Robinson. New Zealand national team members Katie Bowen and Emma Rolston were also on site at the match, teaching skills and drills to the youngsters. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wellington. (XHTV)

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Exchange event boosts friendship between youths from China, Russia

STORY: Exchange event boosts friendship between youths from China, Russia DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Heihe, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO ZHENG, Student of Heihe University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): RUSLAN, Russian student 4. various of the event STORYLINE: A conference on exchanges between Chinese and Russian college students was held in Heihe, a Chinese city on the border with Russia. It's joined by more than 1,000 students from over 30 universities and colleges from both countries. An AI competition and ice hockey friendly match were among the events held during the conference. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO ZHENG, Student of Heihe University "I've got to know more friends from across Russia, and our communication was very friendly. Both Chinese and Russian students have gained a lot through this event." SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): RUSLAN, Russian student "This is a nice event, which helps strengthen our understanding of Chin

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China secures 2nd win in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

STORY: China secures 2nd win in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U-20 women's football match between China and Nepal 2. various of the Thuwunna Stadium 3. various of the press conference after the match STORYLINE: China secured its second consecutive win in the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification after triumphing 5-0 over Nepal on Thursday. At Thuwunna Stadium of Yangon, Myanmar, the Chinese players wasted no time in making their presence felt on the pitch from the opening whistle. In the 16th minute, forward Ouyang Yuhuan unleashed a brilliant strike, which found the back of the net to give her team a well-deserved lead. The other four goals for China were scored by Huo Yuexin in the 26th minute, Yin Lihong and Lu Jiayu in the injury time of the first half, and Yu Jiaqi in the 87th minute. "With today's result, we have already advanced to the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals," s

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China beats Chinese Taipei in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

STORY: China beats Chinese Taipei in AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of Thuwunna Stadium 2. various of fans cheering during the match 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China started the second round of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification by beating Chinese Taipei 1-0 in Yangon, Myanmar on Tuesday. At the Thuwunna Stadium in the evening, Lu Jiayu headed the lone goal on Wang Aifang's cross in the 65th minute. "We can see that Chinese Taipei played more defending. Actually, today's match was a little bit lower than my expectations," said China's head coach Wang Jun at a post-match press conference. Also on Tuesday, host Myanmar thrashed Nepal 5-0 in Group B, with goals scored by Zin Moe Pyae, Yin Loon Eain and Yoon Wadi Hlaing. The remaining matches of Group B will be played on June 8 and 10. Group B consists of China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Chinese Taipei,

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My life is quite beautiful: Playing football with Bronze figurines

STORY: My life is quite beautiful: Playing football with Bronze figurines DATELINE: May 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "live broadcast" of Cuju match in the Southern Song Dynasty 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Commentator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Female Captain 4. various of bronze mirror STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Commentator "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the live broadcast of the Cuju match in the Southern Song Dynasty. Today, we have a special exhibition match between men and women. Our female captain is wearing bow shoes and a high chignon, making it more convenient for her to kick the ball. As she lightly stretches her sleeves, she performs a beautiful 'Turn the Universe' move. The male player quickly steps forward and steals the ball, and performs a 'Double Shoulders Backing Moon' move. The female captain shows no weakness and performs a 'Wind Swinging Lotus' move, and then a 'Dry Land Fish Picking' move. Amazing! Amazing! Did you

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Cambodian badminton players proud to win historic gold medal in SEA Games

STORY: Cambodian badminton players proud to win historic gold medal in SEA Games DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:38 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the the final of the mixed team badminton match at the SEA Games 2 various ot the Cambodia's mixed team badminton players 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (Cambodian): YANG SAMNANG, Cambodian badminton player 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (Cambodian): PHON CHENDA, Cambodian badminton player 5 various of the Morodok Techo National Stadium STORYLINE: Cambodian badminton players are proud to have earned a historic gold medal in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for their country after defeating their Myanmar rivals in the final of the mixed team badminton event last week. The 10-member mixed team badminton players had been trained in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, for eight months before competing in the 32nd SEA Games, which was hosted by Cambodia from May 5 to 17. Yang Samnang, one of the mixed team badminton members, said he was el

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Afghan children chase football dream despite war, poverty

STORY: Afghan children chase football dream despite war, poverty DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: BAMYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Afghan childre playing football 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): AMIR HUSSAIN, Afghan boy 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): TAZAHIR, Afghan boy 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): AHMAD BEHZAD, Provincial directorate of Physical Education and Sport in Bamyan STORYLINE: Millions of kids around the world dream of becoming football legend Lionel Messi, but Afghan boy Amir Hussain is not one of them. He has never even seen a live game of the Argentinian national football team. Hussain, 14, lives in central Afghanistan's Bamyan Valley where the famous Buddhas of Bamyan stand. Although the old-fashioned TVs, which have been used for several years there, can receive sports channels, few children in the village have the chance to stay up all night watching a football match. Despite the setback, Hussain's determination remained unshakable. At a small flat ground near his

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Portugal, Czech Republic win golds as shotgun World Cup wraps up

STORY: Portugal, Czech Republic win golds as shotgun World Cup wraps up DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of awarding ceremony of the 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup 2. various of athletes competing during the trap men's medal match 2. various of athletes competing during the trap women's medal match STORYLINE: Portuguese shooter Maria Ines Coelho De Barros claimed the title of women's trap shooting after an impressive victory on Thursday as the 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup concluded in Cairo. Coelho De Barros, who is turning 22 in a couple of months, managed to dominate the medal match and hit a total of 30 clay pigeons out of 34, finishing with a "golden hit" to affirm victory without even waiting for the 35th bird. Lin Yi-chun of Chinese Taipei came second and earned the silver medal while Wang Xiaojing from China came third to win bronze. Wang's bronze is the

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Denmark prepares for key matchup against China in upcoming Women's World Cup

STORY: Denmark prepares for key matchup against China in upcoming Women's World Cup DATELINE: May 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMONE BOYE SORENSEN, Defender in Danish women's national football team 3. various of the training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIMONE BOYE SORENSEN, Defender in Danish women's national football team 5. various of the training 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NICOLINE SORENSEN, Forward in Danish women's national football team 7. various of the training 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LARS SONDERGAARD, Head coach of Danish women's national football team 9. various of the training 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LARS SONDERGAARD, Head coach of Danish women's national football team STORYLINE: All eyes will be on the match between China and Denmark on July 22 at HBF Park in Perth, Australia, as the competitions at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are approaching. In what's anticipated to

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China's Jiang wins women's skeet shooting at shotgun World Cup in Cairo

STORY: China's Jiang wins women's skeet shooting at shotgun World Cup in Cairo DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Cairo 2. various of Jiang Yiting of China competing during the skeet women medal match at the 2023 ISSF World Cup Shotgun 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG YITING, Chinese shooter 4. various of Award Ceremony of the match 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HAZEM HOSNY, Head of Egyptian Shooting Federation STORYLINE: Eighteen-year-old Chinese shooter Jiang Yiting won the women's skeet shooting gold at the 2023 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup held in Cairo on Saturday. Although Jiang reached the final with 19 hits out of 30 flying targets second to Italy's Simona Scocchetti who scored 20, she managed to reverse the situation in the final, scoring 35 hits out of 40, while Scocchetti settled for a silver with 33 hits. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG YITING, Chinese shooter "I am pretty exc

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Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs

STORY: Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GAO WEI, Managing director, China Information & Culture Communication Kenya Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AGNES MATURA, Entrepreneur STORYLINE: A promotion forum for the upcoming 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday, attracting many participants, including senior policymakers and budding entrepreneurs. Held concurrently with a match-making session for 20 local firms that will send delegations to the Canton Fair, the half-day forum took place against a backdrop of concerted efforts to deepen Sino-Kenyan economic and trade ties. Pius Rotich, general manager of investment promotion and business development at the Kenya Investment Authority, said the government was keen to leverage the Canton Fai

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Chinese man plays table tennis with wooden board

STORY: Chinese man plays table tennis with wooden board DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match STORYLINE: A table tennis enthusiast in Guangdong, China uses a wooden board as his racket in a table tennis match. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Sustainable futsal pitch made from used sneakers opens in Chengdu

STORY: Sustainable futsal pitch made from used sneakers opens in Chengdu DATELINE: March 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a ceremony of a sustainable futsal pitch being officially opened to the public 2. various of sneakers being recycled 3. various of workers installing the sustainable futsal pitch 4. various of a football match STORYLINE: Built with 40,000 pairs of used sneakers, a sustainable futsal pitch was officially opened to the public on Saturday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The cushion pads, rest chair cushions, and entrance mats are all made of recycled materials from the 40,000 pairs of discarded Adidas sneakers. And the field is covered with recyclable and reusable eco-friendly turf. In addition, the football goal nets are also made from recycled shoelaces. The pitch is in a new sports park, which also includes football fields and an indoor comprehensive sports venue. The facilities can provide sports space for l

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Toddler goes viral for doing perfect cartwheel in Taekwondo match

STORY: Toddler goes viral for doing perfect cartwheel in Taekwondo match DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:08 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2-year-old girl performing a cartwheel STORYLINE: The video clip of a toddler doing a perfect cartwheel in a Taekwondo demonstration match in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has gone viral on China's social media. The girl, over 2 years old, learns Taekwondo from his father, a Taekwondo coach. She loves Taekwondo and practices it for about one hour every day. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

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Istanbul's football fans support earthquake victims with teddy bears

STORY: Istanbul's football fans support earthquake victims with teddy bears DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of football match 2. various of fans throwing toys onto the field STORYLINE: Turkish football fans threw thousands of stuffed toy bears onto the pitch during a match Sunday evening for young victims of southern Türkiye's deadly earthquakes earlier this month. The Besiktas Sports Club, one of Istanbul's three premier teams, organized the "This Toy Is For You My Friend" campaign for its match against Antalyaspor which ended 0-0, urging fans to bring stuffed animals, scarves, and warm headgear to the stands to "cheer up" children in the affected areas. The game was paused at precisely 4 minutes and 17 seconds in memory of the first earthquake, which hit at 04:17 a.m. local time on February 6. During the pause, fans threw their donations onto pitch to be collected by staff. "We thank our fans for taking part in this meaningful

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Chinese women's field hockey team beats New Zealand 5-2

STORY: Chinese women's field hockey team beats New Zealand 5-2 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match STORYLINE: Chinese women's field hockey team beat its New Zealand counterpart 5-2 in the Women Hockey World Pro League 2022-23 match held on Sunday in Wellington, New Zealand. China had a brilliant start to the game, spending the opening five minutes in and around the Black Sticks' circle. They earned an early penalty corner as well, but the ball wasn't stopped cleanly at the top of the circle and the opportunity was missed. Gu Bingfeng's low shot opened the scoring for China in the ninth minute, as her low shot hit the post defender's foot and led to a penalty stroke. A penalty corner by Gu at the beginning of the second quarter forced a fantastic save by Brooke Roberts, diving low to her right as China searched for a second goal to increase their cushion. New Zealand's first score came in the 20th minute, when Olivia Merry

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China beats U.S. 4-1 in FIH Hockey Pro League women's match

STORY: China beats U.S. 4-1 in FIH Hockey Pro League women's match DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of FIH Hockey Pro League women's match STORYLINE: The Chinese women's hockey team beat the United States in the 2022-2023 FIH Hockey Pro League women's match on Monday in Wellington, New Zealand. The opening goal came for the Chinese women's hockey team through a penalty stroke. Then they doubled their lead early in the second half. The U.S. team scored midway through the final quarter. The Chinese team finally won the game 4-1. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wellington. (XHTV)

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China beats New Zealand 3-2 in FIH Hockey Pro League women's match

STORY: Chinese women's hockey team beats New Zealand 3-2 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match STORYLINE: The Chinese women's hockey team beat New Zealand 3-2 in the 2022-2023 FIH Hockey Pro League women's match Sunday in Wellington. The Chinese women's hockey team, in traditional red uniforms, scored 0-0 against New Zealand in the first two quarters of the match. In the third quarter, the New Zealand team scored a goal first, and the Chinese team rushed to catch up and evened the score soon. The two sides maintained a score of 1-1 until the end of regular time, and the game had to enter a penalty shootout. The Chinese team finally won the game 3-2. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wellington. (XHTV)

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Florists in increasing demand as people chase quality life in E China

STORY: Florists in increasing demand as people chase quality life in E China DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plants and Liu Yi working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU YI, Florist STORYLINE: Florists are in increasing demand in Hefei, the capital city of east China's Anhui Province as there has been a surge in people's pursuit of quality life. Liu Yi is a florist. She says florists like her not only provide flower arrangement services and ideas for customers, but also help them treat plant diseases either at a horticultural base or at their homes. If clients are in need, they also offer them plant maintenance services. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU YI, Florist "I have been doing this job for five to six years. We would visit our clients at their homes and find suitable plants for arrangements to match their interior decorations. We also help them see if their plants are healthy. If their plants are sick and they are not able to treat them,

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China-Vietnam friendly football match back after 3-year suspension

STORY: China-Vietnam friendly football match back after 3-year suspension DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a friendly football match between China and Vietnam 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BUI TIEN HA, Assistant coach of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): NGUYEN VAN HIEU, Player of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team 5. various of the competition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): BUI TIEN HA, Assistant coach of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team 7. various of the audience 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Mayor of Dongxing City 9. various of the competition STORYLINE: A friendly football match between China and Vietnam kicked off on Sunday at the Dongxing Stadium in Dongxing City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BUI TIEN HA, Assistant coach of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team "We are so grateful. It's very special as we couldn't make it for 3 years. So I'