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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Doctor Yvonne Ridley, an independent Scottish candidate for the next general elections in Britain, poses for a photo on the AK Deniz ship in Istanbul, on April 23, 2024 . ‘Yesterday we had a delegation of 25 from Algeria, including an MP, and today we’ve got as Spanish MP. So we have elected officials who are showing some back bone, which is more than what Biden, or Rishi Sunak or the Germans are doing. It’s encouraging because it means that they’re still a few politicians of integrity. And then the rest of us are activists, and people like myself who fought for decades to get justice and freedom for the Palestinians. We are just deeply ashamed about what’s happening at the moment, and I don’t know if the Global South will ever forgive us. The world order is just upside down. We can see clearly that there’s a famine in Gaza, we can see quite clearly from the shallow graves that have been dug up under Al Hassa hospital and Al-Shifa hospital that people were executed in cold blood. And it’s people who were stil

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"Forced labor" lies bring "forced unemployment" in Xinjiang

STORY: "Forced labor" lies bring "forced unemployment" in Xinjiang SHOOTING DATE: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Aminam Tulladin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN 3. various of the factory 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Uygur): NURAHAN TASH, Aminam's mother 5. various of the factory 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): AMINAM IMINNIYAZ, Worker of Xinjiang Shache Xiongying Textile Co., Ltd. 7. various of the factory 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN 9. various of the factory 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN STORYLINE: What Aminam Tulladin wants above all else is her old job back. Recalling her workdays just a few years ago, she described the moment she received her first paycheck as "an elating moment." SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN "That was the first time in my life that I had received a salary, and it was earned by myself. I was very happy." Starting in 2017 as an intern at a textile processing company in Qingdao

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Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Yotam, 30, is a social worker, a law student, and a training coordinator for an association that works to promote equal rights for Palestinians in Jerusalem. During Israel’s 2014 war on Gaza, he was a combat soldier. He describes a dual experience where on the one hand he explicitly condemns the war, and on the other hand, feels the need to be sensitive in situations that are incompatible with this belief. Friends he loves are fighting in Gaza, which he opposes. “However, every time they returned home in the past months, it was clear to me that first thing, I am going to see them. As someone who was a combat soldier in the Israeli military during Tzuk Eitan [Operation “Protective Edge”], for the sake of my mental health, I require myself to cut back in most situations, and only if invited to speak, will I do so”. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Inbal, 37, works at a human rights organization. She thinks the attack on 7 October, and the military offensive that followed in Gaza, brought both Palestinian and Israeli societies to their edge, making it hard to have any hope. At the start of the war, her relationship with her family was very tense. “My family lives near Gaza, and some of them were evacuated from their homes after suffering from massive rocket bombardments. I was torn between worrying for their safety and speaking out for the safety of the Gazan population. I left the family WhatsApp group in light of the harsh conversations. I wanted to protect myself.” Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Inbal, 37, works at a human rights organization. She thinks the attack on 7 October, and the military offensive that followed in Gaza, brought both Palestinian and Israeli societies to their edge, making it hard to have any hope. At the start of the war, her relationship with her family was very tense. “My family lives near Gaza, and some of them were evacuated from their homes after suffering from massive rocket bombardments. I was torn between worrying for their safety and speaking out for the safety of the Gazan population. I left the family WhatsApp group in light of the harsh conversations. I wanted to protect myself.” Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Arel, 32, is a project manager at a human rights organization. He also drums at demonstrations with a group that has long been active in opposing the occupation, which he has continued doing since the war started. He believes that the occupation is the root of the problem in Israel-Palestine, and that this war is its unprecedented radicalization. "People wrote unpleasant things to me on social media. I distanced myself from part of my family and developed paranoia that I might be wiretapped. I began to lose trust in the people who appear in my life." Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Arel, 32, is a project manager at a human rights organization. He also drums at demonstrations with a group that has long been active in opposing the occupation, which he has continued doing since the war started. He believes that the occupation is the root of the problem in Israel-Palestine, and that this war is its unprecedented radicalization. "People wrote unpleasant things to me on social media. I distanced myself from part of my family and developed paranoia that I might be wiretapped. I began to lose trust in the people who appear in my life." Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guimet Museum is gateway to China for Europeans: French museum curator

STORY: Guimet Museum is gateway to China for Europeans: French museum curator SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts 2. SOUNDBITE (French): YANNICK LINTZ, President, Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts STORYLINE: Paris-based Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts is known for its collection of Chinese artifacts. The president of the museum shared her views on the museum's role in advancing cultural exchanges between China and Europe. SOUNDBITE (French): YANNICK LINTZ, President, Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts "We have a rich Chinese collection, and of the 60,000 or so works in the museum as a whole, 20,000 are Chinese objects. So for us, what's important is that visitors coming to the Guimet Museum understand what Chinese art was like during its major periods. And I say to myself, as a museum of civilizations, our museum has a duty to show that history, the real history, is the

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American entrepreneur embraces career success in Hainan FTP

STORY: American entrepreneur embraces career success in Hainan FTP SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the American entrepreneur working at his company 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RANDY FLOYD, American entrepreneur 3. various of the Hainan Free Trade Port 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RANDY FLOYD, American entrepreneur STORYLINE: American entrepreneur Randy Floyd first came to China's Hainan in 2018. The favorable business environment injected confidence into his aspiration to start a company and settle down. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RANDY FLOYD, American entrepreneur "I came here basically just to work as a teacher and a foreign manager. But then I found out about the advantageous policies for small businesses like myself for foreigners to open a business. So I inquired about it and I couldn't believe how easy it was and how quick it was and the government was really supportive and got behind foreigners and entr

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When ethnic Etles silk meets traditional Chinese Hanfu in Xinjiang

STORY: When ethnic Etles silk meets traditional Chinese attire Hanfu in Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kaidy wearing horse-face skirt made from Etles silk 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KAIDY, Tailor in China's Xinjiang STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KAIDY, Tailor in China's Xinjiang "Hello, everyone. I am a post-90s tailor in Xinjiang. Look, this is my 30-square-meter studio. The hanging fabric is Etles silk in this year's popular styles. There are Qipao, dresses, and bags made of Etles silk. They're all handmade by myself. My mother is a tailor. After graduating from high school, I started to learn from her. Then I went to many places to learn different ways of making costume made from Etles silk, because I want to pass on not only my mother's craftsmanship, but also the intangible cultures of Xinjiang. I want more people to see the beauty of Xinjiang. I came up with the idea of making hor

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Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship

STORY: Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU headquarters 2. various of the Raila Odinga and Olusegun Obasanjo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister 4. various of AU meetings 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, Former Nigerian President 6. various of AU headquarters STORYLINE: Kenyan veteran politician Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013, made the announcement in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, saying that he was ready to contest the AUC chairmanship position after consulting with friends across the continent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister "Should the leadership of Africa want my services, I am ready to offer myself to be of serv

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Iranian PE teacher embraces vibrant, diverse lifestyle in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Iranian PE teacher embraces vibrant, diverse lifestyle in China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: April/June, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Roohan Gandomi in China's Shenzhen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROOHAN GANDOMI, Iranian PE teacher in China's Shenzhen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROOHAN GANDOMI, Iranian PE teacher in China's Shenzhen 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROOHAN GANDOMI, Iranian PE teacher in China's Shenzhen STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROOHAN GANDOMI, Iranian PE teacher in China's Shenzhen "My name is Roohan. I'm from Iran. I'm working as a PE teacher in an international school, but I'm not just only a PE teacher, I'm also a tennis player, boxer and singer. I came to Shenzhen in 2016. Living in Shenzhen in the last six, seven years was maybe my happiest and the best part of my life. I feel like I'm on a high-speed train and I need to move faster, and it helps me to upgrade myself, to develop myself. This is amazi

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A Brighter Summer Day

Shih Han on the roof top of the building where his family lives, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2019 ‘I feel very proud that Taiwan just became the first Asian country to legalize same sex marriage, and I really believe it’s just the first step. Now we have to let more and more people know that we have the same rights as heterosexual people. Education is the priority. I get discriminated by gay men because of this expectation that we should be muscular with short hair, as to compensate for something. I’m sick of this. Some patriarcal gay men asked me why I had long hair, thinking I was giving gay men a bad name by looking different. They think it’s adding an extra layer of misunderstanding for the society. They believe I’m not a good gay man. But why should I follow the rules? I just want to be myself.’ Shih Han Shih Han is a performing artist. He lives with his family in New Taipei City. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beyond Our Bodies

Margot at home, Paris, France, 2017 'I am made of flesh and hairs' 'I am conscious of being a pile of breathing flesh that moves around. But I feel like some moving slime that take a shape to present itself in front of people. I feel neither male nor female. Physically I ended up being aware that I would be seen as feminine, and it will always surprise me. My thoughts have no gender, no sex. My body feels like a prison of flesh with the cage of people's judgement on top of it. I can't control people's gaze. Whatever appearance I would give myself, I would be seen for what I am not'. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beyond Our Bodies

Shoshana is a queer trans Jewish academic and researcher in sexual and queer health. "I've always found myself on the periphery of peripheral groups: punks, queers, Jews... I'm always too A for B, too B for C etc. I've been very lucky to create my own communities and spaces with other queerdos and freax who exist in the same liminal ways that I do. These days I find my identity as a butch dyke to be the most prominent way that I connect to people, and the closest thing to a core description of who and what I am. Living in the 'margins' is challenging, but I'll take doggy-paddling through the world over wearing floaties and never learning to survive. » Shoshana Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians suffer more from injuries amid lack of treatment

STORY: Palestinians suffer more from injuries amid lack of treatment SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU MUSTAFA SALEM, Gaza-based Palestinian patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED ATTALLAH, Gaza-based Palestinian patient STORYLINE: Lack of treatment in the Gaza Strip forces Abu Mustafa Salem, a 49-year-old Palestinian man, to deal with his injury by himself as the hospital is so far away from his tent. The man was the only survivor of his family in an Israeli attack that targeted his house in the Sheikh Redwan neighborhood in Gaza City two months ago. He was severely wounded and was transferred to a local hospital for treatment. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU MUSTAFA SALEM, Gaza-based Palestinian patient "I don't want food and drink. I want treatment. I need bone reconstruction and I can't find anyone to help me. I have to treat myself because I didn't find anyone to hel

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Chinese aid helps renovate primary school in Damascus

STORY: Chinese aid helps renovate primary school in Damascus SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ahmad Munif al-A'di primary school 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AMER MARDINI, Syrian Minister of Education 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria STORYLINE: A ceremony was held Thursday in Damascus to mark the completion of a primary school renovation project with the assistance of the Chinese embassy in Syria. At the ceremony, Syria's Education Minister Mohammad Amer Mardini thanked the Chinese side for its sustained help in refurbishing the Ahmad Munif al-A'di primary school and supporting the country's reconstruction with concrete actions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AMER MARDINI, Syrian Minister of Education "This is a happy day at the Ministry of Education. A school returns to receive students again. The truth is, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of myself and all

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Renowned American chamber music group to leave for China tour

STORY: Renowned American chamber music group to leave for China tour SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a theater and musical performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WU HAN, Pianist, Co-artistic director of CMS 3. various of musical performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WU HAN, Pianist, Co-artistic director of CMS 5. various of musical performance STORYLINE: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS), one of the largest and most influential chamber music organizations in the world, is leaving for China next week for a six-city, over-two-week tour. The trip to China is scheduled from Nov. 29 to Dec. 12. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WU HAN, Pianist, Co-artistic director of CMS "We have been to China many, many times. And it's always my biggest pleasure to bring these great musicians to visit China. I am Chinese myself. So it's a homecoming for me." The traveling ensemble is to perform eight concerts in six

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Gaza residents resort to sea amid lack of water as conflict rages on

STORY: Gaza residents resort to sea amid lack of water as conflict rages on SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza residents using seawater 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OM OSAMA, Gaza resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SAEED MAHMOUD, Displaced person in Gaza 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOAZ MAHMOUD, Displaced person in Gaza STORYLINE: The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been worsening as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict rages on. Residents in the coastal enclave have resorted to seawater for daily use amid a severe shortage of clean water. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OM OSAMA, Gaza resident "We have no water, no electricity, no gas, no food, and no drink. There is nothing in Gaza. Gaza is now suffering from siege and deadly war. The siege and war are killing our youth and the future of our children. I came here to bring water from the sea to bathe myself and the children, and to wash clothes and dishes. We have no o

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Astronaut Tang Shengjie: honored to join Shenzhou-17 mission

STORY: Astronaut Tang Shengjie: honored to join Shenzhou-17 mission DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG SHENGJIE, Chinese astronaut STORYLINE: Three Chinese astronauts for the upcoming Shenzhou-17 spaceflight mission met the press on Wednesday. Tang Shengjie is a new comer to space. He joined China's third batch of astronauts in September 2020. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG SHENGJIE, Chinese astronaut "I feel excited to carry out the mission for my motherland, which is a great glory, responsibility and honor for me. I am fortunate that we are in a great era, which provides us with platforms to pursue and realize dreams. I am grateful for the education and nurturing from Party organizations at various levels, the full support from many other researchers and the understanding and support from my family, so I can devote myself to learning and training." The Shenzhou-17 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:1

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Egypt's Sisi announces running for upcoming presidential elections

STORY: Egypt's Sisi announces running for upcoming presidential elections DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Sisi announcing his candidacy (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDEL-FATTAH AL-SISI, Egyptian President 3. various of Egyptian President Sisi announcing his candidacy (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday that he will run for the upcoming presidential election slated for December this year. Sisi made the remarks while speaking at the three-day Story of the Homeland conference that ends on Monday in Egypt's New Administrative Capital. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDEL-FATTAH AL-SISI, Egyptian President "Just as I responded to the call of the Egyptians before, today I respond to their call once again, and I announce that I'm determined to nominate myself for a new presidential term. I call on Egyptians to participate in the elections to

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British vlogger celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival in China's Chaozhou

STORY: British vlogger celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival in China's Chaozhou DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:11 LOCATION: CHAOZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chaozhou City 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Performer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Performer 7. STANDUP 2 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger "My name is Adam. And guess where I am today? This is my first time in Chaozhou. Here's some of what I've seen in the last few days. This place has an incredibly ancient, fascinating history, culture, and traditions. So I've come to experience all myself. Look at that - the ancient city of Chaozhou. It's clustered with architectural gems from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It is like a living museum. And behind

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How legendary judge inspires generations of Chinese | Cultural China

STORY: How legendary judge inspires generations of Chinese | Cultural China DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the professor delivering a lecture 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PEI BIN, Professor of Party School of Hefei Municipal Committee of the CPC STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PEI BIN, Professor of Party School of Hefei Municipal Committee of the CPC "Almost every month, I find myself on this special platform, talking about a particularly well-known figure in Hefei, who is a household name, and indeed, that is Bao Gong (Bao Zheng). Bao Gong can be considered a top figure among Chinese sages. People commonly refer to him as 'Justice Bao.' Throughout history, whether in folk novels, traditional operas, or film and television series, there are numerous classic legends about him. Some say that he was brilliant in handling cases, fearless in giving straightforward advice, and deeply resentful of evil deeds. At the time, the frequent flooding

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Opportunity, growth to come after UAE joining BRICS: expert

STORY: Opportunity, growth to come after UAE joining BRICS: expert DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 15th BRICS Summit 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SAEED ALDHAHERI, Director of Center for Futures Studies at University of Dubai STORYLINE: Saeed Aldhaheri, an expert in robotics and automation at University of Dubai, said he believes that new opportunity and growth will come after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joins the BRICS. He made the remarks during an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the HICOOL 2023 Global Entrepreneur Summit in Beijing on Saturday. SOUNDBITE (English): SAEED ALDHAHERI, Director of Center for Futures Studies at University of Dubai "I think there is a huge opportunity. We are very optimistic about this opportunity. And I myself am a firm believer of this multilateralism. We are very optimistic that this opportunity will bring new growth to the UAE and to the BRICS members as well." At the just-concluded BRICS s

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BRICS is an opportunity: Russian expat in China

STORY: BRICS is an opportunity: Russian expat in China DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Xiamen 2 various of Russian expat Anna Kovaleva 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Russian expat 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Russian expat STORYLINE: Russian expat Anna Kovaleva settled down in the Chinese coastal city of Xiamen in 2017 after studying and traveling in several countries. She witnessed Xiamen's preparations for and hosting of the the 9th BRICS Summit in 2017. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Russian expat "That was impressive. I had a chance to witness all the preparations. And I remember myself like biking around the city and seeing all those beautiful posters and all this information about BRICS happening here. And people were talking about it, five different presidents going to meet here in Xiamen. It's a big big event for the city and a honor for the city." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA KOVALEVA, Ru

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Chinese medical team imparts TCM knowledge to Namibian university students

STORY: Chinese medical team imparts TCM knowledge to Namibian university students DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lecture 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MONICA-CLARE NYANGO, Student, University of Namibia 3. various of the lecture STORYLINE: The Chinese medical team in Namibia on Monday delivered a lecture on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to students from the University of Namibia. During the lecture at the university's Confucius Institute, the students had the opportunity to experience some TCM techniques, including acupuncture, massages, moxibustion, and cupping. SOUNDBITE (English): MONICA-CLARE NYANGO, Student, Confucius Institute at University of Namibia "Today we did acupuncture and cupping, which was my first time trying any of these. I feel relaxed, really at ease with myself and I really did enjoy all the procedures they did for us today, despite the fact that I was a bit scared of the acupuncture, the experience was quite en

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Rural women drive Zimbabwe's green transition

STORY: Rural women drive Zimbabwe's green transition DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: WEDZA, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: TECHONOLY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers driving an electric tricycle 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): ADEFI MTAMBO, Local villager 3. various of technical workers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARILYN MAPONGA, Research and Community Engagement Coordinator, Mobility for Africa 5. various of villagers using tricycle and delivering grocery orders 6. various of a villager arriving with a load of firewood on her tricycle 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RUMBIDZAI CHINGOSHO, Assistant Engineer, Mobility for Africa 8. various of tricycles leaving the workshop STORYLINE: As a rural woman from Wedza, about 140 kilometers from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, 53-year-old Adefi Mtambo never imagined herself in the driver's seat. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): ADEFI MTAMBO, Local villager "I could only operate an ox-drawn cart. I never imagined myself driving a vehicle, however, we have welcomed the in

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Algeria hosts 22nd Chinese Bridge competition for university students

STORY: Algeria hosts 22nd Chinese Bridge competition for university students DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Bridge competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BAIRA ZINEB, Winner of 22nd Chinese Bridge competition in Algeria STORYLINE: The final stage of the 22nd Chinese Bridge competition for learning the Chinese language was held Wednesday at the Algiers 2 University. The event included a series of captivating programs with participators displaying Kung Fu performance, a dance with umbrellas, traditional Chinese calligraphy works, and singing Chinese songs. Themed "One World, One Family," all the performances highlighted the rich Chinese cultural heritage and strong bilateral ties between China and Algeria. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BAIRA ZINEB, Winner of 22nd Chinese Bridge competition in Algeria "I'm happy to be the winner of this contest. I delivered a speech in Chinese titled 'One World, One Family.' I began by introducing myself

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Kindergartners' bicycle museum field trip with Irish teacher in NW China's Gansu

STORY: Kindergartners' bicycle museum field trip with Irish teacher in NW China's Gansu DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sanmu Bicycle Museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY FEIGHERY, Irish teacher 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BAO XI, Kindergartner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU ZIJIE, Kindergartner 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHAI LIN, Curator, Sanmu Bicycle Museum 6. various of the Sanmu Bicycle Museum STORYLINE: An Irish teacher and his kindergarten students made a field trip to Sanmu Bicycle Museum in northwest China's Gansu recently. Kindergarten students and their Irish teacher are impressed by the museum's huge collection. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY FEIGHERY, Irish teacher "I think it's very very interesting both for myself and for the kids. One of the interesting things was that there are bicycles from all over the world here, from Italy, France, the UK, Japan and other countries, so they learn that people use bicycl

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French chef finds China land of opportunities for foreigners

STORY: French chef finds China land of opportunities for foreigners DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Greg Louraichi working at his restaurant 2. various of Xiamen city 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef STORYLINE: Greg Louraichi, a chef from Bordeaux in France, moved to China in 2002. Serving as the chief chef in big hotels at the beginning, he then started his own business in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GREG LOURAICHI, French chef "On my first time when I arrived here, I discovered China was very impressive. And I wanted to discover, so the year after, I jumped to China to push myself to do something here." In 2011, he opened a restaurant in east China's Xiamen that mixed different cultures into the French cuisine. He believes that China is a land of opportunities for foreigners. SOUNDBITE 2 (English

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Hanfu-led "China-chic" trend builds on cultural confidence

STORY: Hanfu-led "China-chic" trend builds on cultural confidence DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hanfu activities in Tianjin Normal University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU JING, Hanfu enthusiast 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN XUTING, Hanfu enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO CHENGYU, Hanfu enthusiast STORYLINE: Dressed in long robes, Hanfu enthusiasts were having a rehearsal of traditional Chinese etiquette in Tianjin Normal University (TNU) in China's Tianjin. As a stylist of the Hanfu hobby group, Zhou Jing is keen on studying Hanfu culture and making headdresses herself. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU JING, Hanfu enthusiast "This hairstyle I do for her is usually braided by girls in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The idea came from Xue Baochai, a character in the 1987 version of 'A Dream of Red Mansions' TV series. The hair accessories we commonly use are velvet flowers and tangled flowers. I made them by myself. I think t

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Australian expat's 18-year charity journey in China

STORY: Australian expat's 18-year charity journey in China DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian expat working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 8. various of the Australian expat and his team STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator "My name is Jerry Grey. I live in Zhongshan in Guangdong. I've been in Zhongshan for 18 years. And since 2005, my wife Ann Liang and myself have been actively involved in raising money to help people who are less fortunate than ourselves." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commen

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Italian official celebrates China-Italy relations

STORY: Italian official celebrates China-Italy relations DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Italian): MARIA TRIPODI, Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Italian): MARIA TRIPODI, Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy "I am very happy to see that despite the difficulties and obstacles in the epidemic over the past few years, there is a close partnership between Italy and China in all fields. The solidarity shown by both countries and their shared willingness to work together to reinvigorate economic growth is further evidence of the friendship that has sustained our peoples and cultures for millennia. In conclusion, on behalf of the Italian government and myself, I would like to extend our most sincere wishes to the friendly Chinese people, wishing them happiness and well-being in the Year of the Rabbit. Thank

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Taste of Lunar New Year in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Taste of Lunar New Year in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:42 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan STORYLINE: Deep-fried sesame rice ball, rice cake, braised goose and more. This Spring Festival, Adrian Berzenji, a Canadian expat living in south China's Guangdong Province, immersed himself into a traditional New Year feast, exploring the auspicious meanings behind every dish. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "How long will it take? (Twelve hours.) Such a long time. You are really awesome. Run as fast as you can. Get to the back. That was a lot louder than I was expecting." STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "Another Chinese festival is arriving. This time it's the Spring Festival. As a foreigner who loves traditional Chinese culture, myself, my family and friends are so excited, and we are just licking our chops, waiting

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Soccer: Moriyasu stays on as Japan manager after World Cup run

The Japan Football Association retained Hajime Moriyasu as men's national team manager Wednesday after he led them to the round of 16 at this year's World Cup in Qatar after topping their tough group. The 54-year-old becomes the first manager to remain in the post following a World Cup since Japan's 1998 debut in France and will be tasked with steering the Samurai Blue toward the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. "I'm extremely honored while also bracing myself for the difficult mission ahead and the weight of responsibility that comes with the job,

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Iraqi youth starts carpentry business through self-study

STORY: Iraqi youth starts carpentry business through self-study DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shamal Ahmed Muhammad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAMAL AHMED MUHAMMAD, Iraqi carpenter 3. various of carpentry workshop 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAMAL AHMED MUHAMMAD, Iraqi carpenter STORYLINE: An Iraqi young man has opened his own carpentry workshop after learning the craft through the Internet. Shamal Ahmed Muhammad is a university graduate from Erbil. He spends about 8 hours a day practicing carpentry, relying on it to provide daily sustenance for him and his family. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAMAL AHMED MUHAMMAD, Iraqi carpenter "I started this project in 2014. The reason that I started this project is my passion for woodworking. I wanted to do something that I love and that I have passion for. So I started making projects for myself, for friends and for family. In time, more people got to know me and they asked for small projects. An

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Ice-snow tourism booming in China's northernmost province

STORY: Ice-snow tourism booming in China's northernmost province DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beiji Village of Mohe City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIN JING, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG HONGFENG, Tourist 4. various of rime scenery in Xunke County 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG XIAOYU, Tourist 6. various of rime scenery in Xunke County STORYLINE: Ice and snow have become a magnet for tourists in NE China's Heilongjiang Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIN JING, Tourist "I just watched the snowmobile show, which was very fun and exciting, and I really wanted to experience it myself. There are some other activities, like turning boiling water into ice crystals and horse-drawn sleigh rides. I will have a try." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG HONGFENG, Tourist "The extremely cold temperature reminded me of my childhood. I'm impressed by the hospitality of the local people. I really like northeast China. I love Heilong

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Scandal-hit Farm minister Akagi resigns

TOKYO, Japan - Farm minister Norihiko Akagi speaks to reporters after his resignation was accepted by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Aug. 1. ''Media reports concerning myself and other factors had an impact on the election and it was all too clear that it was a factor that invited the loss of the ruling coalition,'' Akagi said.

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Life in China broadens my horizon: Japanese expat

STORY: Life in China broadens my horizon: Japanese expat DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Japanese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Japanese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (Japanese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat STORYLINE: Kato Yuki has been working and living in China for six years. His job is to help foreign-funded enterprises in China find talents and provide consultants and services to their human resources departments. Speaking about his experience in China, Yuki said "I would define myself as a Japanese who has grown a lot in China." SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): KATO YUKI, Japanese expat "As a foreigner and as a person living in Guangdong, to understand what Chinese companies need, to understand th

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Miyazaki man given certificate for being world's oldest male

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tomoji Tanabe, a 111-year-old resident of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, speaks after being presented with a certificate for being the world's oldest male from Britain's Guinness World Records on June 18. ''Not drinking alcohol is the best formula for keeping myself healthy,'' he said with a smile.

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Shinjo calling it quits but promising more surprises

SAPPORO, Japan - Tsuyoshi Shinjo, whose playing career in baseball finished triumphantly with the Nippon Ham Fighters' Japan Series success, is about to leave Sapporo Dome after his farewell press conference on Oct. 27. ''I'm not going to slip into a baseball uniform any more but I'm always going be Tsuyoshi Shinjo. I want to involve myself in a number of things and keep bringing people big surprises,'' Shinjo said.

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Miyazato struggles in Evian Masters 2nd round

EVIAN, France - Japan's Ai Miyazato listens to a reporter at a press conference after suffering a second-round slump and dropping into a six-way tie for 42nd after a 4-over-par-76 at the Evian Masters on July 21. 'My tee shots were good but the pin position is difficult and I couldn't set myself up with chances from my second shots,'' she said.

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(1)Kawashima, Tokuyama to fight for WBC superflyweight title

OSAKA, Japan - Former champion and challenger Masamori Tokuyama talks with WBC superflyweight champion Katsushige Kawashima (seen on TV screen) at his gym in Osaka on May 9 after arrangements were made for their title bout in Osaka on July 18. ''I've done enough damage to my body in training and I'm prepared mentally. I can picture myself winning,'' said fifth-ranked Tokuyama.

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Miyazato sets off for major challenge

NARITA, Japan - Teenage golf sensation Ai Miyazato waves at fans as she leaves Narita airport for the United States on March 16 to test herself for the first time since turning pro at the upcoming Kraft Nabisco Championship. ''I'm not going to set my expectations too high. I just want to try and see how far I can push myself,'' World Cup winner Miyazato said prior to her departure.

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Asashoryu gets Time's Asian heroes award

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Asashoryu received the Asian Heroes 2003 award from the Time magazine in a ceremony at a Tokyo hotel on June 11. Addressing the gathering, Asashoryu said, ''(The magazine) was kind enough to cite me in recognition of my doing my best in sumo. I will continue to devote myself heart and soul to become a bridge between Japan and Mongolia in the sports world.''

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Nobel laureate Tanaka emphasizes learning from mistakes

KYOTO, Japan - Koichi Tanaka, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, stresses the importance of learning from one's mistakes in a lecture he gave in Kyoto on Oct. 15. On his research achievements, Tanaka told the audience of more than 1,000, ''I have always repeated to myself, 'Every failure is a stepping stone to success'.''

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Oki hopes summit will be 'step toward jump' for environment

TOKYO, Japan - Environment Minister Hiroshi Oki hopes the upcoming World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa, will serve as ''a step toward a big jump'' in tackling environmental and development issues. ''I myself think this summit will be a conference to accelerate environmental measures,'' Oki said in a recent interview with Kyodo News ahead of the Aug. 26-Sept. 4 summit.

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Ozawa says he will concentrate on opera in fall next year

PARIS, France - World-renowned conductor and music director Seiji Ozawa speaks at a news conference in Paris on June 6, ''After assuming the post of music director of the Vienna State Opera in the fall of next year, I want to immerse myself in opera more.''

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Letter given to Waddle who apologizes to kin of missing Japanese

HONOLULU, United States - The photo shows a letter written by the wife of a missing teacher and handed to Cmdr. Scott Waddle, former captain of the U.S. Navy submarine that collided with and sank a Japanese fisheries training ship Feb. 9. Waddle on March 16 directly apologized to relatives of some of the nine missing Japanese including Naoko Nakata, 36, wife of Jun Nakata, a 33-year-old high school teacher. The letter said, ''I am unable to recover myself from the disaster and unable to accept your apology...My husband who was to share joy and sorrow of life with me is gone forever.'' It asks Waddle to tell the truth and explain why the accident happened at the Navy's ongoing Court of Inquiry.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans

STORY: Traditional Chinese Medicine provides relief to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the TCM center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARITY NYAKURIMWA, Patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CATHERINE SADZA, Patient 4. various of the patients being cured 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHU WEI, Head of the 19th Chinese Medical Team in Zimbabwe 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RICHARD MUTINGWENDE, Homeopathy specialist and TCM trainee STORYLINE: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is providing a viable medical alternative to Zimbabweans as more people turn to natural remedies. Since a TCM center was opened at Parirenyatwa Hospital in the capital Harare in 2020, thousands of locals with different ailments have come to the center to receive treatment free of charge. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARITY NYAKURIMWA, Patient "I thought there is a non-pharmacological way that I can have myself healed, so I came and it was just a walk-in without booking, so