Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato gives an interview in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

E

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mariners

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gives an interview after the team defeated the Seattle Mariners in its final regular-season game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 28, 2025.

E

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after giving an interview following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

E

Baseball: Giants' Maru hits for cycle

Yoshihiro Maru of the Yomiuri Giants strikes his signature pose following an interview after hitting for the cycle in a baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2025. Maru became the 72nd player to achieve the feat in Nippon Professional Baseball history.

E

Baseball: Ichiro becomes 1st Asian elected to U.S. Hall of Fame

A television screen in Seattle shows former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki giving an interview on Jan. 21, 2025, after it was announced earlier in the day that he had become the first Asian player to be inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame.

E

Baseball: Ichiro becomes 1st Asian elected to U.S. Hall of Fame

Television screens in Seattle show former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki giving an interview on Jan. 21, 2025, after it was announced earlier in the day that he had become the first Asian player to be inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame.

E

VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76

Sara Alberti(Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76) gives an interview during Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Florence, Italy, December 01 2024

E

VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76

Linda Nwakalor (Savino Del Bene Scandicci) gives an interview during Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Florence, Italy, December 01 2024

E

VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg

Ana Carolina da Silva (Savino Del Bene Scandicci) gives an interview during Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Florence, Italy, October 30 2024

E

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gives an interview after the team's 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. He became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season during the game.

E

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gives an interview after the team's 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024, at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. He became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season during the game.

E

(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-INTERVIEW

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese rugby sevens player Chen Keyi (C) and coach Lu Zhuan (R) attend an interview with Xinhua at the main press center of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Huiwo)

E

(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-INTERVIEW

(240731) -- PARIS, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese rugby sevens player Chen Keyi (L) and coach Lu Zhuan attend an interview with Xinhua at the main press center of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Huiwo)

E

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-INTERVIEW-EMMA MALTAIS

(240620) -- TORONTO, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Canadian professional ice hockey player Emma Maltais (R) speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Canadian ice hockey star Emma Maltais praises Chinese team" (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-COLLISION CONFERENCE-INTERVIEW-EMMA MALTAIS

(240620) -- TORONTO, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Canadian professional ice hockey player Emma Maltais (R) speaks in an interview during the 2024 Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, on June 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Canadian ice hockey star Emma Maltais praises Chinese team" (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

China continues to be significant driver of global economic growth: WEF president

STORY: China continues to be significant driver of global economic growth: WEF president SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of WEF headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BORGE BRENDE, World Economic Forum President STORYLINE: In a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua in Geneva, Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF), stated that China will continue to be a significant driver of global economic growth. SOUNDBITE (English): BORGE BRENDE, World Economic Forum President "So China is the second largest economy in the world, (accounting for) 20 percent of the global GDP. The steps that China takes are incredibly important for the world. I think China works really well with the Global South. China is also a major player in Asia. And I think China can be very important in making sure that there is progress in global trade negotiations through the World Trade Organizatio

E

CHINA-HONG KONG-ENSEMBLE-MOGAO GROTTOES (CN)

(231231) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Felissa Chan, a pipa player of the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, receives an interview with Xinhua in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong ensemble decodes resonance of ageless Mogao Grottoes" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

E

Djokovic looks forward to more success from Chinese male players

STORY: Djokovic looks forward to more success from Chinese male players SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): NOVAK DJOKOVIC, Serbian World Tennis Star STORYLINE: World number one Novak Djokovic gave all thumbs up to the success of Chinese tennis male players like Zhang Zhizhen and Wu Yibing in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua, and looks forward to more success from the Chinese male players. Djokovic, who is playing the Riyadh Season Tennis Cup in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, said he was impressed with the performance of the Chinese male players in 2023. SOUNDBITE (English): NOVAK DJOKOVIC, Serbian tennis player "I have seen his (Wu Yibing's) success in the 2023. And I think it's very important for China, which is a country that is very big and loves record sports and loves tennis to have players who are on the men's side because historically you had better success on the women's side. B

E

KUWAIT-HAWALLI GOVERNORATE-COP28-INTERVIEW

(231203) -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hebah Abbas, chairwoman of the sustainability committee at the Kuwait Water Association, reacts during an interview with Xinhua at her office in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Dec. 3, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: China responsible, proactive player in global climate governance, says Kuwaiti expert" (Xinhua/Yin Ke)

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema poses with club jersey after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - L-R : Saudi Al-Ittihad Club Chairman Anmar Alhaeli, French football player Karim Benzema and club vice-Chairman Ahmad Kaaki, pose after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - L-R : Saudi Al-Ittihad Club Chairman Anmar Alhaeli, French football player Karim Benzema and club vice-Chairman Ahmad Kaaki, pose after a signature ceremony in Madrid, Spain, on June 6, 2023. Al-Ittihad club announced a 3-year deal with Benzema, who is the second major football player to join a Saudi club after Cristiano Ronaldo. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is seen dancing the traditional ‘aardha’, sometimes also known as the sword dance’, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 27, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional Saudi clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema is presented to Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on June 8, 2023. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

French Minister Accuses Benzema Of Muslim Brotherhood

File photo - French football player Karim Benzema poses in Saudi traditional clothes : a ghutra or keffieh on his head, a white dishdasha or thobe, and a light brown bisht, as he celebrates with his club ‘Al-Ittihad’, the Saudi National Day (September 23), in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 23, 2023. Benzema is wearing traditional 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a religious and political group which France considers a terrorist organization. In the televised interview, Darmanin said: “We have closed 1,100 Islamist establishments. And in recent weeks, I’ve been particularly interested, Mr. Benzema is linked, we all know it, notoriously with the Muslim Brotherhood. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Baseball: U-18 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's high school baseball national team attend the press conference at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2023, a day after winning the men's Under-18 Baseball World Cup in Taipei.

E

China key player in multilateralism: Nicaraguan FM

STORY: China key player in multilateralism: Nicaraguan FM DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DENIS MONCADA, Nicaraguan Foreign Minister STORYLINE: China is an important player in multilateralism with visionary initiatives to promote world peace and development, said Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada in a recent interview at the UN headquarters. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): DENIS MONCADA, Nicaraguan Foreign Minister "The strong relationship that China has with the world and with the United Nations is one of friendship and of unity." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): DENIS MONCADA, Nicaraguan Foreign Minister "China strengthens multilateralism and also strengthens multipolarity. It develops and implements projects and programs of international significance, global development, global security and of the Belt and Road Initiative." SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): DENIS MONCADA, Nicaraguan Foreign Minister "Widening exchanges (between China a

E

Baseball: DeNA BayStars player Trevor Bauer

DeNA BayStars pitcher Trevor Bauer is pictured during a postgame hero interview following a 5-3 Central League win against the Hanshin Tigers at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 25, 2023.

E

China's Li Meng looks ahead to new season with Washington Mystics

STORY: China's Li Meng looks ahead to new season with Washington Mystics DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: MEMPHIS, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MENG, Chinese basketball player 2. various of Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault addressing the press 3. various of Li Meng at a portrait photoshoot STORYLINE: Chinese basketball player Li Meng said on Monday that she is actively adapting to life in the United States as a member of the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Washington Mystics signed Li in mid-March, and she joined the team in late April. Li told Xinhua during an interview that she is thriving in her training and new environment and looking forward to showcasing her abilities and skills on the court. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MENG, Chinese basketball player "I haven't been here for a very long time, but I have spent some time with the team members here now. A major challenge for me is the English languag

E

Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani gives an interview after throwing seven shutout innings to earn the third win of the season in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on April 21, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

E

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Angels' two-way player Shohei Ohtani gives an interview ahead of the team's first game of the season at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2023.

E

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Angels' two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) gives an interview ahead of the team's first game of the season at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2023.

E

China responsible player in boosting multilateral cooperation, globalization: Turkish expert

STORY: China responsible player in boosting multilateral cooperation, globalization: Turkish expert DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said that China has been acting as a responsible global player to boost multilateral cooperation and globalization. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, shared his opinions in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies "All these principles like mutual respect and consultation, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, inclusiveness, and connectivity raised an

E

China can "become world's biggest football nation": Patrice Evra

STORY: China can "become world's biggest football nation": Patrice Evra DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: Lisbon CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICE EVRA, Former football player and entrepreneur 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAVIER TEBAS, President, La Liga STORYLINE: Former Manchester United football star Patrice Evra said China could likely become "the world's biggest football nation" in the future. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of Web Summit, one of the world's largest technology conferences which took place in Lisbon on November 1-4, the 41-year-old told Xinhua: "I think China can be one of the greatest nations of football if they really focus on it and invest in it. Although China did not qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will be played from November 20 to December 18, Evra said he was optimistic about the long-term performance and skills of the Chinese players. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICE EVRA, Former football player

E

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BUSINESS LEADER-INTERVIEW

(221103) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, works in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2022. China's resolute, mutually-beneficial opening up is "precisely" what business people worldwide expect and pursue, a Turkish business leader has said. China is an exemplary player in international cooperation, Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, told Xinhua in an interview prior to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). TO GO WITH "Interview: China's win-win cooperation, opening-up key to business appeal -- Turkish business leader" (Xinhua/Shadati)

E

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BUSINESS LEADER-INTERVIEW

(221103) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, works on his computer in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2022. China's resolute, mutually-beneficial opening up is "precisely" what business people worldwide expect and pursue, a Turkish business leader has said. China is an exemplary player in international cooperation, Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, told Xinhua in an interview prior to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). TO GO WITH "Interview: China's win-win cooperation, opening-up key to business appeal -- Turkish business leader" (Xinhua/Shadati)

E

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BUSINESS LEADER-INTERVIEW

(221103) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, speaks in an interview with Xinhua in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2022. China's resolute, mutually-beneficial opening up is "precisely" what business people worldwide expect and pursue, a Turkish business leader has said. China is an exemplary player in international cooperation, Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, told Xinhua in an interview prior to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). TO GO WITH "Interview: China's win-win cooperation, opening-up key to business appeal -- Turkish business leader" (Xinhua/Shadati)

E

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-BUSINESS LEADER-INTERVIEW

(221103) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, speaks in an interview with Xinhua in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2022. China's resolute, mutually-beneficial opening up is "precisely" what business people worldwide expect and pursue, a Turkish business leader has said. China is an exemplary player in international cooperation, Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, told Xinhua in an interview prior to the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). TO GO WITH "Interview: China's win-win cooperation, opening-up key to business appeal -- Turkish business leader" (Xinhua/Shadati)

E

China acts as a responsible player in the world: Turkish expert

STORY: China acts as a responsible player in the world: Turkish expert DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said China, as one of the leading global economies, acts as a responsible player in the world. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies, said in a recent interview that China has made a remarkable success in modernization and development. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies "Since the foundation of the PRC (the People's Republic of China) in 1949, Chinese people have sought to realize the country's modernization for decades. China made a remarkable success for its modernization and development. As of 2021, China's GDP surpassed the average of the world. As China is the second largest economy of the world and the main production and trading hub,

E

Tennis: Naomi Osaka

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka speaks during an interview at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2022, as the Toray Pan Pacific Open kicks off the same day there.

E

Tennis: Naomi Osaka

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka speaks during an interview at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2022, as the Toray Pan Pacific Open kicks off the same day there.