Media executives seek to forge vision for better world at World Media Summit

STORY: Media executives seek to forge vision for better world at World Media Summit SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Media Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WING PING ALICE HANG, Editor-in-Chief of Oceania TV (OTV), New Zealand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WATCHARIN SETAKUDAN, Editor-in-Chief, Thai News Agency, MCOT PLC. STORYLINE: World media leaders are gathering in China to contribute media power to building a better future for humanity. The 5th World Media Summit has attracted more than 450 representatives of nearly 200 institutions from over 100 countries and regions, including media outlets, think tanks and international organizations. From Beijing to Guangzhou and Kunming, media executives have exchanged views on boosting global confidence and cooperation, aiming to forge a vision for the media's role in shaping a better world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WING PING ALICE HANG, Editor-in-

Chinese modernization means opportunities for world: experts

STORY: Chinese modernization means opportunities for world: experts DATELINE: March 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEFFREY D. SACHS, Professor, Director of Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KNUT HALVOR ALFSEN, Senior researcher at Center for Int'l Climate and Environmental Research Oslo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL TRIOLO, Senior vice president for China and Technology Policy Lead at Albright Stonebridge Group STORYLINE: The China Development Forum 2023 concluded in Beijing on Monday. Themed "Economic Recovery: Opportunities and Cooperation," the three-day forum focuses on opportunities in the Chinese market, the stabilization of global industrial chains, and the green transition. It attracts over 100 overseas delegates, including executives from leading multinationals, overseas scholars, and representatives from international organizations, to discuss new op

Japan business mission in China

Japan business mission in China

BEIJING, China - Fujio Cho (L), Toyota Motor Corp. honorary chairman, shakes hands with China's Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng at the ministry in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2013. Cho was heading a delegation of over 100 executives from leading Japanese companies visiting China.

Japan business mission in China

Japan business mission in China

BEIJING, China - China's Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng speaks during a meeting with a delegation of over 100 executives from leading Japanese companies in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2013.

Japan business mission in China

Japan business mission in China

BEIJING, China - Fujio Cho (L), Toyota Motor Corp. honorary chairman, speaks during a meeting with China's Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng and other ministry officials in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2013. Cho was heading a delegation of over 100 executives from leading Japanese companies visiting China.

Japan business mission in China

Japan business mission in China

BEIJING, China - A delegation of over 100 executives from leading Japanese companies holds a meeting with officials from China's Commerce Ministry (front) in Beijing on Nov. 18, 2013.

Kyushu Electric managers to stay on

Kyushu Electric managers to stay on

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Toshio Manabe speaks during a press conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 14, 2011. The utility announced a three-month, 100-percent salary cut for Manabe and Chairman Shingo Matsuo over a scandal involving the company manipulating public opinion in favor of restarting reactors at its Genkai nuclear power plant in Saga Prefecture. The two top executives will remain in their posts.

Kyushu Electric managers to stay on

Kyushu Electric managers to stay on

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Toshio Manabe speaks during a press conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 14, 2011. The utility announced a three-month, 100-percent salary cut for Manabe and Chairman Shingo Matsuo over a scandal involving the company manipulating public opinion in favor of restarting reactors at its Genkai nuclear power plant in Saga Prefecture. The two top executives will remain in their posts. (Kyodo)