Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city

STORY: Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancer from China's Taiwan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan STORYLINE: Born in China's Taiwan in 2000, Lin Chun-hsuan is now a classical Chinese dance teacher in Xiamen, Fujian Province. With 15 years of experience in classical Chinese dance, she is pursuing her dream in the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan "The most attractive part of classical Chinese dance is that it has a unique posture and charm, and it integrates the artistic essence of Chinese culture. The costumes worn in Chinese dance not only add beauty but also aid in expressing the emotions and narratives within the performance. With graceful and fluid movements, each step aims for perfection in beauty. That's why I find Chinese dance incredibly charming. Chinese

Rwanda's arts festival highlights vibrancy of African culture

STORY: Rwanda's arts festival highlights vibrancy of African culture SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arts festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES KENNEDY MAZIMPAKA, Rwandan actor and writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JULES CEZAR NIYONKURU, Organizer of the event STORYLINE: A new arts festival launched by Rwanda is providing a platform for African artists and curators to explore new narratives and build relationships while highlighting the vibrancy of the African cultural scene. Organized by the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI) art center, the City of Kigali, and the Rwandan Ministry of Youth and Arts, the Kigali Triennial is a pan-African event that weaves together literature, theater, dance, music, cinema, fashion, digital arts, gastronomy, and design. The festival, themed "Where art, knowledge and business converge," runs from Feb. 16 to 25 in the Rwandan capital of Kigali. With more than 200 artists

Facts show human rights in China's Xinjiang and Xizang well-protected: Kenyan expert

STORY: Facts show human rights in China's Xinjiang and Xizang well-protected: Kenyan expert SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xizang 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center, Kenya 3. various of Xinjiang STORYLINE: A Kenyan expert has said that Western media reports on Xinjiang and Xizang are merely post-truth narratives and facts show that human rights in Xinjiang and Xizang are well-protected. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center, Kenya "(China's) Xinjiang and Xizang have become one of the theaters of the "post-truth" narrative. It's part of the region where a lot of propaganda is being used by the West. Yet again we've seen people going to Xinjiang, we've seen diplomats going (there), journalists (going there), yet the narratives that they come out are totally different and so for me in terms of what I've read, what

Pakistani, Chinese media could contribute to CPEC construction: Pakistani minister

STORY: Pakistani, Chinese media could contribute to CPEC construction: Pakistani minister SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting 3. various of the forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Chairman of the Pakistani Senate's Defense Committee STORYLINE: Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi urged Pakistani and Chinese media to disseminate accurate and unbiased narratives to contribute to the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He made the remarks Wednesday while addressing a media forum in Islamabad. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting "CPEC came at an opportune time for Pakistan, instilling hope, confidence and faith in the people of Pakistan about the future. Your (media) crucial ro

"China in Maltese Eyes" book launched in Valletta

STORY: "China in Maltese Eyes" book launched in Valletta DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book "China in Maltese Eyes" 2. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: The English version of the book "China in Maltese Eyes" was launched in Valletta on Wednesday by Heritage Malta and the China Cultural Center, which began collaborating on the project two years ago. The book features contributions from over 20 Maltese people of diverse backgrounds, who have shared their experiences of Chinese culture, history, and contemporary development. It provides a glimpse of China's exquisite natural landscapes, its rich and profound culture, and the evolving social landscape of modernization in the country. "Their narratives not only shed light on the profound cultural heritage and beauty of China, but also offer unique and valuable perspectives," said Peng Yijun, charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Malta, at the book launch event. "Ch

Cultural activities held in Los Angeles to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day

STORY: Cultural activities held in Los Angeles to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural activities 2. various of food in cultural activities 3. various of Getty Center STORYLINE: A series of cultural activities were held Saturday in Getty Center in Los Angeles of U.S. Southern California to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day. Getty Center shared traditional and contemporary indigenous perspectives and narratives through music, performances, workshop, food, plants, and more. Visitors experienced Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures through the full-day events. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the country on the second Monday in October. This year's Indigenous Peoples' Day falls on Oct. 9. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting f

Amman Int'l Film Festival aims to nurture filmmaking industry

STORY: Amman Int'l Film Festival aims to nurture filmmaking industry DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:28 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NADA DOUMANI, AIFF Director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD RAHAHLEH, Jordanian director 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): EYAD NASSAR, Jordanian actor 5. various of the film festival STORYLINE: The 4th edition of the Amman International Film Festival (AIFF) is underway in the Jordanian capital Amman, featuring a wide variety of films from some 20 countries. The eight-day festival until Aug. 22 will premiere 56 films in Jordan, including narratives, documentaries and short films released in 2022 and 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NADA DOUMANI, AIFF Director "The festival helps the growth of the filmmaking industry. Obviously, because you're attracting people to cinema, and you are also offering all the filmmakers opportunities, either to mix, network and meet people from the industry from all ove

Magicians present "China Week" at Hollywood Magic Castle to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Magicians present "China Week" at Hollywood Magic Castle to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of magical performance at Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JEFFEREY WANG, Chinese magician 3. various of magical performance at Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles STORYLINE: A full house of audience watched solid coins vanish under poker cards and reappear, and experienced mind reading as they were inspired by the narratives of a young Chinese magician at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Jeffrey Wang, 23, performed his breathtaking card trick just inches from the audience, as he welcomed them into a unique world of infinite possibilities. Wang is among the 14 Chinese magicians that presented the "China Week," a week-long magic show from Jan. 23 to 29 at the Magic Castle, home of the Academy of Magical Arts and a clubhouse for magicians an

U.S. research report reveals pro-Western influence operations

STORY: U.S. research report reveals pro-Western influence operations DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the screenshot of the website of the Stanford Internet Observatory Cyber Policy Center 2. various of the report STORYLINE: A recent report has revealed a series of Western media influence operations on social media networks. The operations involve a large number of accounts promoting pro-Western narratives that supported the United States and its allies. The report - Unheard Voice: Evaluating five years of pro-Western covert influence operations - by the Stanford Internet Observatory Cyber Policy Center and Graphika, a network analysis company based in New York, has analyzed a large network of accounts removed from the U.S. social media giants Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The report said, "our joint investigation found an interconnected web of accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and five other social media platforms that use

A girl playing the shamisen

A girl playing the shamisen

The shamisen lute originated in Okinawa as the jamisen. A musician named Nakanokoji of Sakai near Osaka remodeled the jamisen around 1570, and Yanagawa and Yatsuhashi established the shamisen as a musical instrument between 1624 and 1644. It was an easy instrument for young women. Two kinds of music were composed for the shamisen: narratives and songs.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number68‐15‐0]