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Chive Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2025 shows villagers taking care of chives in Jueshan Village of Sandu Town in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Sandu Town has in recent years promoted the standardized and industrialized production of chives, and developed an integrated business system that ranges from planting and processing to sales and service. To date, the planting area of chives in Sandu Town has topped 43,000 mu (about 2,867 hectares, multiple cropping included), with an annual output of approximately 100,000 metric tons. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chive Industry - China

Villagers transfer chive bundles for sale in Jueshan Village of Sandu Town in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 28, 2025. Sandu Town has in recent years promoted the standardized and industrialized production of chives, and developed an integrated business system that ranges from planting and processing to sales and service. To date, the planting area of chives in Sandu Town has topped 43,000 mu (about 2,867 hectares, multiple cropping included), with an annual output of approximately 100,000 metric tons. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chive Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2025 shows villagers planting chives in Longxing Village of Sandu Town in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Sandu Town has in recent years promoted the standardized and industrialized production of chives, and developed an integrated business system that ranges from planting and processing to sales and service. To date, the planting area of chives in Sandu Town has topped 43,000 mu (about 2,867 hectares, multiple cropping included), with an annual output of approximately 100,000 metric tons. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chive Industry - China

Villagers clean harvested chives in Jueshan Village of Sandu Town in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 28, 2025. Sandu Town has in recent years promoted the standardized and industrialized production of chives, and developed an integrated business system that ranges from planting and processing to sales and service. To date, the planting area of chives in Sandu Town has topped 43,000 mu (about 2,867 hectares, multiple cropping included), with an annual output of approximately 100,000 metric tons. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chive Industry - China

Villagers sort harvested chives in Jueshan Village of Sandu Town in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 28, 2025. Sandu Town has in recent years promoted the standardized and industrialized production of chives, and developed an integrated business system that ranges from planting and processing to sales and service. To date, the planting area of chives in Sandu Town has topped 43,000 mu (about 2,867 hectares, multiple cropping included), with an annual output of approximately 100,000 metric tons. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chive Industry - China

Villagers sort harvested chives in Jueshan Village of Sandu Town in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 28, 2025. Sandu Town has in recent years promoted the standardized and industrialized production of chives, and developed an integrated business system that ranges from planting and processing to sales and service. To date, the planting area of chives in Sandu Town has topped 43,000 mu (about 2,867 hectares, multiple cropping included), with an annual output of approximately 100,000 metric tons. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island - South Maldives

Tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah island, South Maldives on December 2024.Reaching lengths of at least 18 feet (5.5 m) and 2000 pounds (nearly a metric tonne), the tiger shark is the fourth largest shark and second largest predatory shark, behind only the great white shark. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Women workers were seen during oil palm fruit harvesting activities at one of the palm oil plantations and factories in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Palm oil plantation factory activities in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Palm oil plantation factory activities in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Women workers were seen during oil palm fruit harvesting activities at one of the palm oil plantations and factories in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Women workers were seen during oil palm fruit harvesting activities at one of the palm oil plantations and factories in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Women workers were seen during oil palm fruit harvesting activities at one of the palm oil plantations and factories in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palm Oil Mills And Harvest - Indonesia

Women workers were seen during oil palm fruit harvesting activities at one of the palm oil plantations and factories in Sei Lepan, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on August 06, 2024. Based on data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil mills produce 2.5 metric tons of liquid waste for every metric ton. The direct release of this liquid waste can cause freshwater pollution, which affects biodiversity and downstream communities. Although palm oil plantations are not large users of pesticides and fertilizers, the indiscriminate use of these materials can pollute surface and groundwater sources. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025

STORY: Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 3. various of wheat crop fields 4. various of crop harvesting 5. various of grain markets STORYLINE: Indian government Monday imposed stock limits on the quantity of wheat that retailers and processors can hold. The step has been taken to keep prices in check and prevent hoarding of wheat. "In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided to impose stock limits on wheat applicable to traders/wholesaler, retailers, big chain retailers and processors for all states," the federal ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution in a statement said. According to the ministry, the limit is 3,000 metric ton (MT) for wholesalers, 10 MT for retailers, 10 MT per

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Indian gov't eases exports of onions to Sri Lanka, UAE

STORY: Indian gov't eases exports of onions to Sri Lanka, UAE SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of onion market 3. various of export containers STORYLINE: The Indian government has eased exports of onions to Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), confirmed a senior official of the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on Monday stated that the exports of onions would be carried out through the National Cooperative Exports Limited. The government has permitted exports of an additional 10,000 metric tons (MT) of onions to the UAE (above 24,400 MTs already allowed) and 10,000 MTs to Sri Lanka, said the notification. The federal government's decision to ease exports to Sri Lanka and the UAE assumes significance in the aftermath of the ban on exports of the commodity till last month in a bid to check p

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#CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-PORT-AUTOMATION-TERMINAL (CN)

(231227) -- QINGDAO, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Automated guided vehicles transport containers at Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 27, 2023. Qingdao Port's automated terminal phase III project was put into operation on Wednesday, with two 100,000-metric-ton container berths. (Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-PORT-AUTOMATION-TERMINAL (CN)

(231227) -- QINGDAO, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows an automated terminal of Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong Province. Qingdao Port's automated terminal phase III project was put into operation on Wednesday, with two 100,000-metric-ton container berths. (Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-PORT-AUTOMATION-TERMINAL (CN)

(231227) -- QINGDAO, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows the container yard at Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong Province. Qingdao Port's automated terminal phase III project was put into operation on Wednesday, with two 100,000-metric-ton container berths. (Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua)

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Turkish expert voices concerns about Japan's radioactive wastewater discharge plan

STORY: Turkish expert voices concerns about Japan's radioactive wastewater discharge plan DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of fisherboats 2. various of the gathering 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MURAT KAPIKIRAN, Head of Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers 4. various of fish markets 5. various of coasts STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has voiced concerns about Japan's intentions to dump more than 1 million metric tons of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. Murat Kapikiran, head of the Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers, stressed that if the radioactive wastewater is released into the ocean, damage could be done to all ecosystems in the Pacific Ocean. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MURAT KAPIKIRAN, Head of Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers "It will have a huge impact on the plant populations used in sushi products that Japan provides to the world. The nuclear material that accumulates in the leaves can d

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows facilities of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows facilities of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Technician Deswin sorts out maintenance gears at the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa, on July 25, 2023. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-DE AAR-WIND POWER PROJECT

(230727) -- JOHANNESBURG, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2023 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. The installed capacity of the De Aar wind power project invested by China's Longyuan Power and its South African partners is 244.5 megawatts (MW), which can stably supply clean power of about 760 gigawatt hour (GWh) annually, equivalent to saving more than 200,000 metric tons of standard coal, reducing carbon dioxide emissions of 700,000 metric tons. (Photo by Yeshiel Panchia/Xinhua)

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Freight volume at major ports between China, Russia hits historic high

STORY: Freight volume at major ports between China, Russia hits historic high DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of major ports between China and Russia STORYLINE: Official data has indicated a surge of freight volume at major ports between China and Russia this year. According to the Heihe municipal government, from January to May, the total value of import and export of Heihe City and Heihe Port both exceeded 10 billion yuan (1.38 billion USD). The total value of import and export of Heihe City's foreign trade increased by 71% year on year, including export growth of 973.2%, and the total value of import and export of Heihe Port increased by 163.1% year on year. According to the China Railway Harbin Group, the largest land port on the China-Russia border, Manzhouli, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, recorded 10.09 million metric tons of imports and exports in the first half of this year. The figure represents 46.1 percent growth

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NORWAY-OSLO-SALMON-CHINA-EXPORTS

(230706) -- OSLO, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows salmon and other products at a supermarket in Oslo, Norway. Norway exported 23,500 metric tonnes of salmon to China in the first half of this year, an increase of 67 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to the figures issued by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) on Wednesday. The value of these exported salmon reached 2.91 billion Norwegian kroner (274 million U.S. dollars), up 95 percent from the same period of last year. (Photo by Chen Yaqin/Xinhua)

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NORWAY-OSLO-SALMON-EXPORT

(230705) -- OSLO, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows salmon and other seafood products for sale at a supermarket in Oslo, capital of Norway. Norway exported 23,500 metric tonnes of salmon to China in the first half of this year, an increase of 67 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to the figures issued by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Yaqin/Xinhua)

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NORWAY-OSLO-SALMON-EXPORT

(230705) -- OSLO, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows salmon and other seafood products for sale at a supermarket in Oslo, capital of Norway. Norway exported 23,500 metric tonnes of salmon to China in the first half of this year, an increase of 67 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to the figures issued by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Yaqin/Xinhua)

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NORWAY-OSLO-SALMON-EXPORT

(230705) -- OSLO, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows salmon and other seafood products for sale at a supermarket in Oslo, capital of Norway. Norway exported 23,500 metric tonnes of salmon to China in the first half of this year, an increase of 67 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to the figures issued by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Yaqin/Xinhua)

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HK entrepreneur promotes Chinese culture through traditional musical instrument

STORY: HK entrepreneur promotes Chinese culture through traditional musical instrument DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guzheng 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): METRIC MOK, Chairman of the board, Hong Kong Zheng Art Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A Hong Kong entrepreneur aims to promote Chinese culture through research, design, manufacturing, and sales of Guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument. Metric Mok established his own company after graduating with a Master's degree in Guzheng from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): METRIC MOK, Chairman of the board, Hong Kong Zheng Art Co., Ltd. "The Guzheng, with a history of over 2,000 years, holds a significant place in Chinese traditional music as a well-established national instrument. The long history, including many different dynasties, has given rise to a rich repertoire of musical compositions. Why could the Guzheng be thriving today? Its remarkable devel

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Kenya's coffee exports earnings fall on low global prices

STORY: Kenya's coffee exports earnings fall on low global prices DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: NYERI, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a coffee plantation 2. various of coffee bushes 3. various of ripe coffee berries 4. various of a farmer inspecting coffee bushes 5. various of a farmer picking ripe coffee berries 6. various of farmers sorting coffee berries 7. various of farmers drying the coffee beans 8. various of cups of coffee with different varieties 9. various of processed coffee in packets 10. various of coffee bags being packed for export STORYLINE: The value of Kenya's coffee earnings in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1) dropped 20.2 percent amid a decline in export volumes and global prices, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said in an economic report released Tuesday. The country earned 7.63 billion shillings (about 55 million U.S. dollars) from 11,284 metric tons (MT) of coffee, a decline from 69 million dollars from 11,923 MT in Q1 of 2022, KNBS

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UN chief asks countries to look beyond GDP as measurement of economic progress

STORY: UN chief asks countries to look beyond GDP as measurement of economic progress DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of the attendees 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of Antonio Guterres speaking 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 7. various of the conference room STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged member states to move toward universal and comprehensive measurements to complement gross domestic product (GDP) as a metric for economic progress. GDP is the most widely used metric for a country's economic progress. It has become a proxy for wealth creation and development progress. It plays a part in evaluating countries and in allocating development resources, said Guterres in a presentation of his policy brief. SOUNDBITE 1 (E

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SOUTH SUDAN-CHINA-RICE DONATION

(230512) -- JUBA, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manase Lomole Waya, chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (R, front) and Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Ma Qiang (L, front) sign documents during the handover ceremony in Juba, capital of South Sudan, May 11, 2032. South Sudan on Thursday received nearly 2,400 metric tons of rice from the Chinese government to help respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in neighboring Sudan. TO GO WITH "China donates rice to help South Sudan's humanitarian response" (Photo by Denis Elamu/Xinhua)

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SpaceX's massive Starship rocket explodes after launch during maiden flight

STORY: SpaceX's massive Starship rocket explodes after launch during maiden flight DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch STORYLINE: SpaceX's giant Starship rocket, the most powerful ever built, exploded after liftoff from the U.S. state of Texas during an inaugural test flight on Thursday morning. The rocket got off the launch pad in SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, South Texas, but exploded minutes later. The spacecraft failed to reach orbit. The uncrewed spacecraft was scheduled to have a 90-minute trip around the Earth before a splashdown near Hawaii. Starship was fully loaded with more than 4500 metric tons (10 million pounds) of propellant before the launch, according to SpaceX. The launch was the first test flight of SpaceX's fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket. Starship experienced a "rapid unscheduled disassembly" before stage separation, according to SpaceX. "Today's test will help us improve S

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China's first blue carbon auction held in Ningbo

STORY: China's first blue carbon auction held in Ningbo DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: NINGBO, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auction 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YUAN, Zhejiang Yiduan Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. 3. various of the company 4. various of blue carbon resources in the county STORYLINE: About 2,340 metric tons of blue carbon was auctioned off in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, in an effort to help improve the marine environment in the area. The item of the auction, the first of its kind in the country, is the annual total carbon sink of a fishery in Xiangshan county, with the starting price at 30 yuan (about 4.4 USD) per ton. The winning bidder was Zhejiang Yiduan Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., which bought it at 248,000 yuan (about 35,900 USD). SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YUAN, Zhejiang Yiduan Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. "Our company is committed to green manufacturing, engaging in installment of solar photovoltaic panels. By