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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers and military equipment for the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise are pictured at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese soldiers attend the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian soldiers attend the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese soldiers attend the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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Key railway project in China's Xinjiang resumes work

STORY: Key railway project in China's Xinjiang resumes work DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG BO, Staff of Alashankou Comprehensive Bonded Zone STORYLINE: The construction of the second line of the Jinghe-Alashankou section of the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway has fully resumed this week. After the project is completed, the Alashankou Port, China's closest railway port to the European Union, is expected to see doubled customs clearance capacity. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG BO, Staff of Alashankou Comprehensive Bonded Zone "Now we urgently need to increase the number of freight trains passing through Alashankou Port so as to give full play to our advantages. After the completion of the project, the cargo volume handled at the port will be raised from 20 million tonnes to 40 million tonnes per year. This will better serve the cross-border trade between China, Russia, and the five Central As

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Migratory birds stop over in NE China's Heilongjiang

STORY: Migratory birds stop over in NE China's Heilongjiang DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds flying STORYLINE: As temperatures rise in spring, a growing number of migratory birds have lately stopped over in Ning'an City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to strengthen ecological restoration and protection of the wetland. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harbin, China. (XHTV)

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Strong earthquake kills 4, injures 80 in Afghanistan

STORY: Strong earthquake kills 4, injures 80 in Afghanistan DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of damaged and destroyed houses in Badakhshan Province and Laghman Province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: At least four people were confirmed dead and 80 more injured as a 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Afghanistan on Tuesday night, spokesman of the Public Health Ministry Sharafat Zaman Amar said Wednesday. "Latest reports that we have collected indicate four dead and 80 others injured," Amar told Xinhua. Without providing more details, the official added that the number of casualties could go up as collecting information from provinces continued. Abidullah Alkozai, head of the Natural Disaster Management Authority in the eastern Laghman province, confirmed that two people including a child were killed and 20 others injured in the province on Tuesday night. A total of 167 houses had been damaged or destroyed due to the quake in Laghman province

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Over 1.7 mln electric vehicles registered in India since 2020

STORY: Over 1.7 mln electric vehicles registered in India since 2020 DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Delhi traffic STORYLINE: The Indian government Tuesday said that more than 1.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in the country since 2020. The information was given by the junior federal minister of heavy industries Krishan Pal Gurjar in the lower house of the Indian parliament. According to the minister, last year alone, 1,015,196 EVs were registered in the country. Prior to that in 2021 and 2020, the country registered 327,976 and 123,092 EVs respectively. Gurjar said this year until March 15, the number of EVs registered stands at 256,980. The minister said incentives were being provided to buyers of EVs in the form of upfront reduction in the purchase price of EVs under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-India) scheme. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

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China launches another direct China-Europe freight train service

STORY: China launches another direct China-Europe freight train service DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: ANYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Europe freight departing for Moscow from Anyang, central China's Henan Province STORYLINE: A cargo train, carrying 110 excavators, departed for Moscow on Sunday from Anyang, central China's Henan Province. This marks that another direct China-Europe freight train service has been launched. The train, with a cargo value of nearly 60 million yuan (about 8.7 mln USD), will arrive in Moscow after about 18 days. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The number of China-Europe freight train trips has increased rapidly in recent years, helping stabilize the international supply chain. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Anyang, China. (XHTV)

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"Magic of Coffee" exhibition held in Cairo

STORY: "Magic of Coffee" exhibition held in Cairo DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of gallery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist 3. various of gallery 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist STORYLINE: An exhibition with the theme of "The Magic of Coffee" was held in Cairo. The artist uses her imagination to create artworks showing the effectiveness of a cup of coffee. The exhibition discusses the culture of drinking coffee among people, and the impact it can have on their personalities and their daily lives. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist "The exhibition is all about coffee in our lives, in everything, waking up in the morning and going out with your friends. It shares everything with us. How simple it is, but it has dynamics in our entire lives." The artist, Menna Halawa, has participated in many group art exhibitions and a number of major art events. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist "I always

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Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll rises to 476, rescue operations underway

STORY: Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll hits 476, rescue operations underway DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:24 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM NAMBOYA, Captain, Malawi Defense Force 3. various of survivors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHORAI NG AMBI, Social and behavior change specialist at UNICEF Malawi 5. various of survivors STORYLINE: More bodies have been discovered in Malawi's southern region hit by Cyclone Freddy, bringing the death toll to at least 476 as of 07:00 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) Sunday, said the country's Department of Disaster Management Affairs. The government reports 918 people have been injured and 349 are missing. The number of displaced people is now at 490,098, with 533 camps set to accommodate the displaced. Amidst challenging weather, officers from the Malawi Defense Force have joined efforts with locals in search for more bodies in Blantyre's Chilobwe township, one of the heaviest h

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Wild leopard population rises in nature reserve in NW China

STORY: Wild leopard population rises in nature reserve in NW China DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wild leopards 2. various of wild leopards STORYLINE: The number of wild leopards living in a nature reserve in northwest China's Gansu Province has increased. A research team from Longdong University has found 45 wild leopards in the nature reserve, compared to 39 last year. They attribute the increase to an improved local ecological system. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lanzhou, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows a view of the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A black-headed gull flies above the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 18, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Great cormorants fly above the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 17, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An egret flies above the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 18, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egrets are seen in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 18, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 17, 2023 shows great crested grebes in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows a view of the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greylag geese fly above the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 17, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greylag geese forage in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 17, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A yellow-legged gull forages in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 17, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A grey heron flies above the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 18, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 17, 2023 shows birds in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Black-headed gulls are seen in the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 18, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 17, 2023 shows birds flying above the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BOSTEN LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230319) -- BOHU, March 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turtledoves rest on the bank of the Bosten Lake in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 17, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds have returned to the Bosten Lake. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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More Israeli firms eye cooperation with China: business leader

STORY: More Israeli firms eye cooperation with China: business leader DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:28 LOCATION: TEL AVIV, Israel CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ILAN MAOR, President of Israel-China Chamber of Commerce 3. various of Chinese economy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ILAN MAOR, President of Israel-China Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Israeli business leader has said that attracted by China's strong economy and big market, an increasing number of Israeli enterprises are looking forward to intensifying cooperation with China. Ilan Maor, president of the Israel-China Chamber of Commerce, made the remarks while receiving Xinhua's interview in his office in the Israeli economic hub of Tel Aviv. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ILAN MAOR, President of Israel-China Chamber of Commerce "China is such a big economy that you cannot think about the global market without China, you could not think about the global industry without China, you cannot think ab

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6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases

STORY: 6 Indian states advised to increase vigilance amid rising COVID-19 cases DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate in New Delhi 2. various of government buildings 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of a hospital 5. various of street scenes STORYLINE: Amid a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in six states, India's health ministry has advised local governments to take a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection from spreading further, officials said Friday. The federal health ministry wrote a letter on Thursday evening to the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, asking them to pay attention to testing, treating, tracking, and vaccination. A few states are reporting higher number of COVID-19 cases, "indicating possible localized spread of infection and there is a need to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection, wit

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Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll continues to rise

STORY: Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll continues to rise DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of areas affected by the cyclone 2. various of Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), speaking to the press 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES KALEMBA, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) 4. various of the funeral 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President STORYLINE: The death toll from the devastating tropical cyclone Freddy in Malawi continues to rise, according to Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). In his regular update on Thursday evening, Kalemba reported that the death toll was at 326, but the number was still rising. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES KALEMBA, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) "Tropical cyclone Freddy induced flooding, strong w

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Laos launches mobile ticketing app for China-Laos Railway

STORY: Laos launches mobile ticketing app for China-Laos Railway DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of railway station in Vientiane 2. various of the ticketing app STORYLINE: The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) on Wednesday launched a mobile ticketing application that allows passengers to easily book and manage their journeys on smartphones. According to the LCRC, the launch of the app marks the railway's official entry into the era of online ticket sales. The app also supports ticket reservation and cancellation, and provides information on train schedules, stations, and routes. The number of passengers traveling on the China-Laos Railway is mounting. In the first two months of 2023, the railway carried 417,400 passengers, an increase of 256.2 percent compared to the same period last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vientiane. (XHTV)

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85 killed in road accidents across Laos in February

STORY: 85 killed in road accidents across Laos in February DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of roads in Laos STORYLINE: Road accidents claimed 85 lives across Laos in February, compared to 114 in the previous month, according to a report issued Monday by the traffic police department under the Lao Ministry of Public Security. The report said there were 624 road accidents recorded across the Southeast Asian country in February, with 85 people killed and 997 others injured. The main causes of the road accidents were drunk driving and speeding. The majority of the accidents involved drivers are aged 16 to 30. Meanwhile, the report said a rising number of foreign visitors were involved in road accidents, mostly Vietnamese tourists. In January, 770 road accidents were reported in Laos, it said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vientiane. (XHTV)

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Bangladesh's top business body chief sees trade potential with China

STORY: Bangladesh's top business body chief sees trade potential with China DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 2. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): MD JASHIM UDDIN, President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) 3. various of a China-funded 1,320 MW coal-fired power plant in Patuakhali, Bangladesh STORYLINE: The apex trade organization of Bangladesh has held the Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 in partnership with the Bangladeshi government, saying China is their number one trading partner. The summit came as part of efforts to further boost the country's growing trade, commerce and investment sectors. SOUNDBITE (Bengali): MD JASHIM UDDIN, President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) "The main objective of this summit is to promote Bangladesh, to show Bangladesh's capabilities to the world. About 896 people have registered here, there are more

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China continues to drive world economic growth: African scholar

STORY: China continues to drive world economic growth: African scholar DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): X.N IRAKI, Professor of Economics at the University of Nairobi 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): X.N IRAKI, Professor of Economics at the University of Nairobi STORYLINE: An African scholar says China, as one of the locomotives of global economic growth, is shoring up world economy and development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): X.N IRAKI, Professor of Economics at the University of Nairobi "China has become one of the locomotives of global economic growth. So if China is growing, the rest of the world is growing. There will be a lot of growth in world trade and the world trade benefits, not just China, but the rest of the world. The last time I visited China, I went to Beijing, I also went to Shanghai. One thing that surprised me was the number of global brands that were in China

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Chinese economy has continuing growth prospects: British expert

STORY: Chinese economy has continuing growth prospects: British expert DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London STORYLINE: China's economy has shown remarkable resilience and enormous potential, as evidenced by key indicators that have surpassed expectations and signs of consumer and investor confidence. A British expert says China's economic recovery is expected to inject vitality into the growth of many other countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London "The engine is now primed and it's going to move. So the expectation is that I think the Chinese economy will touch the kind of 4.9-5 percent and will continue upon that rate. And already we've seen quite a number of C

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Death toll exceeds 48,000 in Türkiye's deadly quakes

STORY: Death toll exceeds 48,000 in Türkiye's deadly quakes DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of collapsed buildings in the epicenter 2. various of tents 3. various of people STORYLINE: The death toll from two earthquakes that hit Türkiye on Feb. 6 has risen to 48,448, the Turkish Interior Minister said Monday. "The number of foreign nationals among the killed is 6,660. Most of them are our Syrian brothers," Suleyman Soylu said at a press conference in the central Malatya province, which was also attended by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. The Turkish authorities are still working on the identification of 1,615 victims, Soylu said. He said the debris removal is underway and that Türkiye will start the demolition of heavily damaged buildings in the next stage. The powerful earthquakes and major aftershocks centered in southern Türkiye have caused huge property losses and left tens of thousands of people homeless. More th

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COVID mask rules eased in Japan

A number of spectators without masks are pictured at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan, the venue for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, on March 13, 2023, as Japan dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years.

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COVID mask rules eased in Japan

A number of spectators without masks are pictured at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan, the venue for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, on March 13, 2023, as Japan dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years.

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COVID mask rules eased in Japan

A number of spectators without masks are pictured at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan, the venue for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, on March 13, 2023, as Japan dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years.

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JAPAN-TOKYO-PROTEST-NUCLEAR-CONTAMINATED WASTEWATER

(230312) -- TOKYO, March 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sign that reads "do not dump contaminated wastewater into the sea" is pictured during a protest near the headquarters of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in Tokyo, Japan, March 11, 2023. Saturday marks the 12th year after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan, which is also known in the country as the Great East Japan Earthquake. On March 11, 2011, an ensuing tsunami also led to core meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant operated by TEPCO, resulting in a level-7 nuclear accident. The Japanese government said in January that starting in this spring or summer, over 1 million tons of radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant will be released into the Pacific. In front of the TEPCO headquarters in Tokyo, a large number of people gathered early Saturday to express their strong opposition to the discharge plan by holding various banners and signs, or handing out leaflets. TO GO WITH "Feature: 12 years after Fukushima quake, Ja

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Tourism rebounds in China's Gansu

STORY: Tourism rebounds in China's Gansu DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: JIAYUGUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 STANDUP (English): REN YANXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2 various of tourists 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO TIANYIN, Tourist 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG YONGDE, General manager, Jiayuguan Golden Mango International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): REN YANXIN, Xinhua correspondent "Here is the Great Wall's Jiayu Pass, a world-famous historical heritage. Jiayu Pass is in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province. And Jiayuguan is rich both in natural and cultural heritage. This week, with the arrival of spring, the number of visitors is surging in the city." The Jiayu Pass is regarded as the western start of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Great Wall. It has witnessed an increasing number of tourists as tourism is recovering across the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO TIANYIN, Tourist "As living in a coastal city, I have rare chances to see such h

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CHINA-JIANGXI-POYANG LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230311) -- NANCHANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Black-tailed godwits fly over a white crane conservation area by the Poyang Lake in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 10, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds such as white cranes, geese and snipes have gathered in Poyang Lake area in Jiangxi Province to take off and start their journey north. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-POYANG LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230311) -- NANCHANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Black-tailed godwits fly over a white crane conservation area by the Poyang Lake in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 10, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds such as white cranes, geese and snipes have gathered in Poyang Lake area in Jiangxi Province to take off and start their journey north. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-POYANG LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230311) -- NANCHANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- White cranes roost at a white crane conservation area by the Poyang Lake in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 10, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds such as white cranes, geese and snipes have gathered in Poyang Lake area in Jiangxi Province to take off and start their journey north. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-POYANG LAKE-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(230311) -- NANCHANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- White cranes fly over a white crane conservation area by the Poyang Lake in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 10, 2023. As the temperature gradually rises, a large number of migratory birds such as white cranes, geese and snipes have gathered in Poyang Lake area in Jiangxi Province to take off and start their journey north. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist buys souvenirs during a visit to the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

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EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take boats at a dock after visiting the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

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EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

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EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Philae temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession

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EGYPT-ASWAN-TOURISM-BOOMING

(230310) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil in Aswan, Egypt, on March 9, 2023. The number of tourists in Egypt dropped to around 3.7 million in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, after it saw a boom in 2019 with over 13 million visiting the North African country, according to official data. It gradually recovered to about 8 million in 2021 and further flourished throughout 2022 to near pre-pandemic numbers. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: Tourism booms in Upper Egypt's Aswan after pandemic-related recession