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Gibraltar From a Cruise Ship

The Costa Pacifica, Concordia-class cruise ship for Costa Crociere, a brand name of Carnival Corporation & plc, in the harbor of Gibraltar on Monday, November 3, 2025. It is the sister ship of the Costa Concordia, which struck a rock and capsized in the Tyrrhenian Sea just off the eastern shore of Isola del Giglio on January 13, 2012, killing 32 people. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gibraltar From a Cruise Ship

The Costa Pacifica, Concordia-class cruise ship for Costa Crociere, a brand name of Carnival Corporation & plc, in the harbor of Gibraltar on Monday, November 3, 2025. It is the sister ship of the Costa Concordia, which struck a rock and capsized in the Tyrrhenian Sea just off the eastern shore of Isola del Giglio on January 13, 2012, killing 32 people. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,poses for a group photo as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,speaks with close supporter to the movement after making remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,speaks with close supporter to the movement after making remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,speaks with close supporter to the movement after making remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,speaks with close supporters to the movement after making remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York,makes remarks as he rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani Rallies with Striking Members of Teamsters Local 210 in Bronx, NY

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, rallies with the 175 striking members of Teamster Local 210 at the Perrigo Company plc in Bronx, New York on Monday, September 15, 2025. The workers are asking for fair pay, including protections against forced weekend work without pay, and secure retirement funding, Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE, LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), NANTES, EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITAL 2013, ILE DE NANTES, LES MACHINES DE L'ILE IN THE WAREHOUSES OF THE FORMER SHIPYARDS, ARTISTIC PROJECT CONCEIVED BY FRAN?OIS AND PIERRE OREFICE DELAROZI?RE, ELEPHANT, PLC Photo by Renaudeau Michel/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan defense chief visits fighter jet factory in England

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (C) meets the press during a visit to a fighter jet development plant run by Britain's BAE Systems plc in the suburbs of Preston, England, on Jan. 14, 2025. BAE Systems agreed earlier to invest in a joint venture of Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet.

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China-GCC Countries Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation held in China's Xiamen

STORY: China-GCC Countries Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation held in China's Xiamen SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Countries Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation 2. various of the views in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED OSILAN, Executive Board Member & Managing Director of Tanmiah Food Company PLC, AIDabbagh Group 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMEER NASS, Chairman, Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry STORYLINE: The China-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Countries Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation opened Thursday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. Themed "Embracing the Future: Advancing High-Quality Industrial and Investment Cooperation between China and GCC Countries," the event was co-hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission and the People's Government of Fujian Province. About 600 representatives

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Multinationals ready to embrace new opportunities in Chinese market

STORY: Multinationals ready to embrace new opportunities in Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: March 24, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILL WINTERS, CEO of Standard Chartered PLC 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BILL WINTERS, CEO of Standard Chartered PLC 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BILL ANDERSON, CEO of Bayer STORYLINE: Foreign companies and investors have shown confidence in the Chinese market as the country is taking practical and effective actions to promote high-quality development. Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters says China is an attractive market for foreign investors, thanks to its consistent economic policies and institutional opening up. He made the remarks before attending the China Development Forum held from March 24 to 25 in Beijing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILL WINTERS, CEO of Standard Chartered PLC "Over long periods of time, investors are attracted to

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Chinese market unlocks huge opportunities for global investors: African banking executive

STORY: Chinese market unlocks huge opportunities for global investors: African banking executive SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenya-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES AGIN, Managing principal of Corporate and Investment Banking Division at Absa Bank Kenya PLC 3. various of China-related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAMES AGIN, Managing principal of Corporate and Investment Banking Division at Absa Bank Kenya PLC STORYLINE: A banking executive has said the Chinese market remains an attractive destination for global investors, including multinational financial institutions with a large footprint in Africa, given China's accelerated pace of reform and opening up. James Agin, managing principal of the Corporate and Investment Banking Division at Absa Bank Kenya PLC, said a vibrant Chinese economy has unlocked opportunities for global investors, including banks. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAM

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Belt and Road Initiative applauded by heads of int'l media outlets

STORY: Belt and Road Initiative applauded by heads of int'l media outlets SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5/6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: GUANGDONG/YUNNAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the World Media Summit 2. various of Bangladesh 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ENAYETULLAH KHAN, Group President & CEO of Cosmos Group, Bangladesh 4. various of Thailand 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WATCHARIN SETAKUDAN, Editor-in-Chief, Thai News Agency, MCOT Plc. 6. various of Malaysia 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WONG CHUN WAI, Chairman of Malaysian national news agency Bernama STORYLINE: Many heads of international media outlets have applauded the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative's significant role in propelling development and economic growth in their countries at the ongoing World Media Summit. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ENAYETULLAH KHAN, Group President & CEO of Cosmos Group, Bangladesh "I basically think that it (BRI) is an economic effort to build the countries. You know, China wants to h

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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-

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Ethiopian coffee exporters seize opportunities in thriving Chinese market

STORY: Ethiopian coffee exporters seize opportunities in thriving Chinese market DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the coffee production 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): WONDWESON MENGESHA, Senior Technician at S.A Bagersh PLC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KASSAHUN HIRUTU, Operation Manager at S.A Bagersh PLC 4. various of the coffee production 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GIZAT WORKU, CEO of the Ethiopian Coffee Association STORYLINE: Ethiopia, known as the birthplace of Arabica coffee, is witnessing a surge in the demand for its coffee in China, and a growing interest among coffee producers to penetrate the Chinese market. Wondweson Mengesha is a senior technician at S.A Bagersh Private Limited Company (PLC). He observed a notable rise in the volume of organic coffee shipments to China over the past three years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): WONDWESON MENGESHA, Senior Technician at S.A Bagersh PLC "This time around we are sending increasing volume of

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Digital twin technology at Xiaolangdi Dam takes central stage at 18th World Water Congress

STORY: Digital twin technology at Xiaolangdi Dam takes central stage at 18th World Water Congress DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Xiaolangdi Dam 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG ZHONGLIN, Xiaolangdi Multi-purpose Dam Project Management Center, Ministry of Water Resources 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHILIPPE GOURBESVILLE, President, International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RENEE MARTIN-NAGLE, Co-chair of the International Science Committee, CEO and President of A Ripple Effect plc STORYLINE: The 18th World Water Congress, hosted in Beijing, has brought to the forefront a dazzling array of cutting-edge technologies. Among these, the integration of digital twin technology has greatly facilitated the operations of the Xiaolangdi Dam, a colossal water infrastructure project along China's Yellow River. This technology empowers operators with enhanced capabilities to efficiently ma

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Egypt grants land to build 3 GW wind farm in southern province

STORY: Egypt grants land to build 3 GW wind farm in southern province DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENERGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing of land for the western wind power project (courtesy of Egyptian Cabinet) STORYLINE: Egypt granted on Wednesday an 852-square-kilometer land in the southern province of Sohag for building a wind farm that can produce 3 gigawatts of electricity per day, in an attempt to bolster the country's green energy production. The project will be carried out by a joint venture between Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority and the consortium partners -- Orascom Construction PLC, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and French energy company ENGIE, according to a government statement. The new wind farm is planned to supply clean energy for two million households and will contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by 6.5 million tons per year, said the statement. The new project will provide 8,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, it added

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African products increasingly popular in China as cross-border trade thrives

STORY: African products increasingly popular in China as cross-border trade thrives DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of African products 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG ZINAN, Chairwoman of Hunan Xiyue Culture Media Co., Ltd. 3. various of Kenya flowers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): JEMAL ABRAR, Deputy manager of quality control of Mullege Coffee Export Private Limited Company (PLC) 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALI ABDU, Coffee quality control expert of Mullege Coffee Export Private Limited Company (PLC) 6. various of coffee production 7. various of African seafood 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SU JUNPING, President of the Asia-Europe and Africa Joint Trade and Investment Promotion Association 9. various of African fruits STORYLINE: From fresh roses from Kenya to Yirgacheffe coffee beans from Ethiopia, more products from Africa are increasingly sold well in the Chinese market thanks to more convenient cross-border trade. Gaoqiao Grand Market in

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Ethiopian coffee exporters enjoy growing demand in China

STORY: Ethiopian coffee exporters enjoy growing demand in China DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ethiopian coffee 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABDULLAH BAGERSH, General manager of S.A. Bagersh Private Limited Company (PLC) 3. various of Ethiopian coffee 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHADU WOUBSHET, Managing director of Moyee Coffee Roasting PLC 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GIZAT WORKU, Chief executive officer of the Ethiopian Coffee Association 6. various of Ethiopian coffee STORYLINE: Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of Arabica coffee. Coffee exporters in the country are enjoying the rising coffee market in China as an increasing number of Chinese consumers tend to value Ethiopian coffee. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABDULLAH BAGERSH, General manager of S.A. Bagersh Private Limited Company (PLC) "The general population of China begins to appreciate coffee. So the moment they appreciated and tasted Ethiopian coffee, and found out that it has a ve

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-COFFEE-EXPORT-CHINA

(230708) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker carries coffee beans in a warehouse at Mullege Coffee Export PLC, one of Ethiopia's leading coffee exporting firms, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ethiopian coffee exporters enjoy growing demand in China" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-COFFEE-EXPORT-CHINA

(230708) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 1, 2023 shows coffee beans at Mullege Coffee Export PLC, one of Ethiopia's leading coffee exporting firms, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ethiopian coffee exporters enjoy growing demand in China" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-COFFEE-EXPORT-CHINA

(230708) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Abdullah Bagersh, general manager of S.A. Bagersh Private Limited Company (PLC), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ethiopian coffee exporters enjoy growing demand in China" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)