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Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest

STORY: Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Budapest Airport exterior 2. various of water salute 3. various of plane arriving at airport 4. various of the speeches and welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: The first scheduled passenger flight between Chinese city Guangzhou and the Hungarian capital Budapest, operated by China Southern Airlines, landed at Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Thursday. As a part of the Hungarian government's "Eastern Opening" policy and China's Belt and Road Initiative, the two countries continue to deepen their bilateral ties with Hungary now having more direct flights to China than any other country in Eastern Europe, according to Boglarka Illes, state secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. "We are very pleased that our bilateral relations, our economic and trade relations are also steadily developi

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Uzbek, Russian leaders meet in Tashkent

STORY: Uzbek, Russian leaders meet in Tashkent SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving in Tashkent STORYLINE: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a meeting on Monday in Tashkent, according to the press service of the Uzbek leader. "During the meeting, issues of further development and deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia were discussed," the statement said. It was noted that both sides were pleased with the growing dynamics of trade and economic cooperation. "The volume of trade turnover and Russian investments in Uzbekistan is increasing, and industrial cooperation is developing. The portfolio of joint projects has reached 45 billion dollars," the statement emphasized. During the negotiations, an agreement was reached on the launch of a joint investmen

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Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 113 detainees: ICRC

STORY: Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 113 detainees: ICRC SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the detainees 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED ABDU DAIRM, Released detainee STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group unilaterally released 113 detainees in the Houthi-held Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said. "We are pleased to see that humanitarian considerations are being prioritized, particularly for the families eagerly awaiting the return of their loved ones, especially with the approach of the Eid al-Adha celebrations in a few weeks," said Daphnee Maret, the ICRC's head of delegation in Yemen. "We hope this paves the way for further releases," Maret said. The ICRC said it had conducted private pre-departure interviews with the detainees to confirm their identities, and "listen to any concerns they may have about the release pr

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Chinese language contest held in Zagreb

STORY: Chinese language contest held in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JURICA PAVICIC, Vice-rector for International and Inter-institutional Cooperation at the University of Zagreb 4. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb hosted the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition on Saturday. The competition included Chinese speeches, knowledge quizzes and talent shows. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia "Today's competition, I think, is the right moment, and we open the window for Croatian young people to connect more with China. We are pleased to know that in the last few years, there are a few other Chinese competitions that gained good results, and they have a chance

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Chinese language proficiency contests held in Namibia

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contests held in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural performances 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KENNETH MATENGU, Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia 3. various of the competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia (UNAM) on Tuesday hosted "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competitions for college and secondary school students in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. Kenneth Matengu, vice chancellor of the University of Namibia, said the level of Chinese language proficiency that the students displayed at the competitions is steadily improving. SOUNDBITE (English): KENNETH MATENGU, Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia "(This has been) the 23rd of our college students' competition and the 17th for the secondary. And it's so far the largest we have had. I'm very pleased that we have been able to gather so many young people fro

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Turkish president welcomes Hamas's acceptance of Gaza ceasefire proposal

STORY: Turkish president welcomes Hamas's acceptance of Gaza ceasefire proposal SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the press meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday welcomed Hamas's acceptance of a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. "We were pleased that Hamas accepted the ceasefire (proposal) following our suggestions. Now, the same step should be taken by Israel," Erdogan said at a press conference after a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish Preside

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China's key land port sees rising fruit, vegetable exports in Q1

STORY: China's key land port sees rising fruit, vegetable exports in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fruits being transported at Horgos port 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ELIAS KAILBAYEV, General Manager of Kazakhstan Logistics 2020 LLC. STORYLINE: According to Horgos Customs, in the first quarter of this year, the volume of fruits and vegetables exported through the border port of Horgos in northwest China's Xinjiang was 112,000 tons, marking a 690% increase year-on-year. Currently, Horgos Port has entered a busy period for fruit and vegetable exports. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ELIAS KAILBAYEV, General Manager of Kazakhstan Logistics 2020 LLC. "China is developing very rapidly, and we believe there will be further cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in import and export trade. Currently, the market in Almaty features many products from China, and we are pleased to continue our cooperation with Chinese

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UK exhibitor at consumer products expo eyes further growth in China market

STORY: UK exhibitor at consumer products expo eyes further growth in China market SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of consumer products expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, Owner and CEO of Rapport London STORYLINE: The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo opens on Saturday in Haikou, Hainan Province. The six-day event will host over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions. An executive from a British luxury brand shares his thoughts on joining the expo for the first time. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, Owner and CEO of Rapport London "This is my first time. So I'm really pleased to be here. It's very exciting. It's a real privilege to be here as part of the UK pavilion. And we're very excited about what will happen over the next coming days. We've been speaking to the Hainan government for quite a long time. And then this year we decided it would be a great opportunity to

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Expert says China's economic development people-oriented

STORY: Expert says China's economic development people-oriented SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cairo 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOATASEM RASHED, Economic consultant for the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations STORYLINE: China's economic development path is people-oriented, with coordination between the public and private sectors to improve the lives of its people, said a Cairo-based Egyptian economic consultant in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOATASEM RASHED, Economic consultant for the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations "I am very pleased with China's development achievements. The Chinese development model is like grassroots development in which the entire people participate in the development process. China is on a continuous path to development, thanks to its strong economy built on fundamental pillars. Both the public and private sectors in China integrate to serve the state

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Kenya receives cruise ship with 2,500 tourists as sector revival gathers steam

STORY: Kenya receives cruise ship with 2,500 tourists as sector revival gathers steam SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cruise ship 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALFRED MUTUA, Kenya's cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife 3. various of tourists STORYLINE: A luxury cruise ship carrying 2,500 foreign tourists including 200 Chinese docked at Kenya's port city of Mombasa on Saturday as senior officials reiterated the sector's revival was on course after pandemic-related hiatus. Alfred Mutua, the cabinet secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, was among officials who received the cruise ship, MSC Poesia, whose 1,000 crew members included 20 from Kenya. SOUNDBITE (English): ALFRED MUTUA, Kenya's cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife "As a country, we are very pleased because today we have 3,500 people who are on this ship, who are visiting our country Kenya. Last year, we received about 3,123 people who came

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Int'l winter swimming competition held in NE China's Dunhua

STORY: Int'l winter swimming competition held in NE China's Dunhua SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: YANBIAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the winter swimming competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian & Chinese): Russian swimmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese swimmer 4. various of the winter swimming competition STORYLINE: Despite the freezing weather in Dunhua, northeast China's Jilin Province, winter swimmers from around the world dove into the icy Bohai Lake on Thursday in a winter swimming competition. The competition attracted more than 700 athletes, ranging from 9 to 78 years old, from 35 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian & Chinese): Russian swimmer "The water quality is excellent. And I am very pleased to have been invited to this competition. Thank you." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese swimmer "Being able to participate in this event is inspiring. The organizers show great care for the athletes." After intense competitio

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Chinese embassy in Croatia joins charity event in Zagreb

STORY: Chinese embassy in Croatia joins charity event in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the charity event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia 3. various of the charity event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANITA PRKA DJURASIC, IWCZ communications manager 5. various of the charity event STORYLINE: The International Women's Club Zagreb (IWCZ) organized a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, with supports of embassies and Croatian organizations in Zagreb, capital of Croatia. All proceeds of the Christmas Bazaar will be donated to the Association of Multiple Sclerosis in Croatia, which promotes treatment, research and protection for people who are suffering from serious disease. The Chinese embassy also attended the charity event. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese ambassador to Croatia "The Chinese embassy is quite pleased to join today's Christmas Bazaar organized by the Internat

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Japanese drugmaker sees opportunities at China import expo

STORY: Japanese drugmaker sees opportunities at China import expo SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Takeda's exhibits at the sixth CIIE 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHAN GUOHONG, Senior vice president of Takeda and president of Takeda China STORYLINE: Takeda Pharmaceutical, one of Japan's biggest drugmakers, is a "frequenter" at this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. Over the past six years, China has grown to be Takeda's third largest market globally. And the company's Chinese subsidiary has developed into one of the best-performing transnational pharmaceutical firms in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHAN GUOHONG, Senior vice president of Takeda and president of Takeda China "We are very pleased to be able to participate in the CIIE every year. This platform enables us to swiftly bring our global innovation achievements to China. In the future, we will continue to strengthen our coop

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China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas

STORY: China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:53 LOCATION: POKHARA, Nepal CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Chinese emergency relief materials at Nepal 2. various of unloading of Chinese emergency aid 3. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: A batch of Chinese emergency relief materials for earthquake-hit areas in western Nepal was transported to Pokhara International Airport on Wednesday. Two Chinese cargo planes landed at the airport with 600 cotton tents and 4,600 blankets worth 5 million RMB yuan (690,000 U.S. dollars). Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song attended the handover ceremony. Shrestha noted that China has always supported Nepal in its economic development, and provided assistance in the time of crisis and need, such as during the 2015 earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are pleased to say that we h

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Shenzhou-16 astronauts complete tasks very well: China's 1st astronaut Yang Liwei

STORY: Shenzhou-16 astronauts complete tasks very well: China's 1st astronaut Yang Liwei DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenzhou-16 return capsule 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG LIWEI, China's first astronaut 3. various of astronauts leaving the return capsule STORYLINE: The return capsule of China's Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship, carrying astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG LIWEI, China's first astronaut "I'm very pleased that they are in good health condition and have completed their tasks very well. The whole process has been very smooth. As a veteran astronaut, I am relieved. I want to congratulate my fellow astronauts for the successful completion of the mission. I hope they can recover soon and prepare for new missions." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan,

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Foreign athletes, officials impressed by Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony

STORY: Foreign athletes, officials impressed by Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MASOOD ALI, Pakistani delegation official 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOOSA ALHARRASI, Qatari athlete STORYLINE: Many foreign athletes and officials have showered praises for the amazing performances and technological innovations at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete "The opening ceremony was amazing. It's the first time I've seen such a performance and I thought it was very cool. The level of performance was very high." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete "We are really amazed as China hosts it (the Asian Games) very nicely. So we are really pleased. The services

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China-U.S. cultural exchanges, tourism cooperation see rapid recovery: Chinese diplomat

STORY: China-U.S. cultural exchanges, tourism cooperation see rapid recovery: Chinese diplomat DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: NEW YORK, the United States CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York 3. various of guests attending the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MA YUNFEI, Head of China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in New York 5. various of unveiling of Nihao!China logo 6. various of Huang throwing ceremonial first pitch 7. various of Huang and Ma watching baseball game STORYLINE: China-U.S. cultural exchanges and tourism cooperation have seen rapid recovery and development this year, Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping said Friday. Huang made the remarks during the Evening of Chinese Culture event held Friday in New York's Citi Field baseball park. "Since the beginning of this year, we are pleased to see the recovery and growth of the global tourism industry ... China-U.S. cultural exchange

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Incorporation of yuan to benefit both parties: Argentina's business leader

STORY: Incorporation of yuan to benefit both parties: Argentina's business leader DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views and ICBC in Argentina 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): TOMAS DE PABLOS, President of Liex S.A. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): TOMAS DE PABLOS, President of Liex S.A. STORYLINE: Argentina has initiated the opening of bank accounts in Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan. Liex S.A., a subsidiary of the Chinese firm Zijin Mining, became the first client of ICBC Bank Argentina branch to open an account in yuan. It came after the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) incorporated the Chinese yuan as an eligible currency for deposits in savings and current accounts at the end of June. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): TOMAS DE PABLOS, President of Liex S.A. "We are very pleased to be one of the first customers to be able to operate through currency exchange using yuan; after a visit by representatives of the Argentine government to China

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Nigerian president declares terrorists "subdued" following huge security investment

STORY: Nigerian president declares terrorists "subdued" following huge security investment DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of military parades 2. various of President Buhari inspecting the military formations 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, President of Nigeria STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared that terrorists, bandits, and other criminal groups operating in the most populous African country had been "subdued" following huge investment in the security architecture by the government. Speaking at a military event in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, Buhari, who is expected to quit office as Nigeria's president on May 29, said the renewed vigor for the operationalization of the military emanated from a strong desire to effectively tackle contemporary security challenges across the country. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMADU BUHARI, President of Nigeria "Today, I am pleased to specially note that the situatio

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows people in Kilolirwe, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Kilolirwe, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Mushaki, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Kibumba, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows a view of Mushaki, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Bunagana town, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows people in Kilolirwe, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

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Good start to Chinese economy boosts confidence in global economic recovery

STORY: Good start to Chinese economy boosts confidence in global economic recovery DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 5. various of the views in China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, Director of the Research Department of the IMF STORYLINE: Newly released data indicated that the Chinese economy is recovering with stronger-than-expected momentum, boosting confidence in a tepid global economic recovery. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Tuesday that China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director "We have been pleased to see this rebound of China, not only for China, but also because of China'

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Canadian senators announce remembrance of 100th anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act

STORY: Canadian senators announce remembrance of 100th anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VICTOR OH, Canadian senator 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YUEN PAU WOO, Canadian senator 3. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Canadian senators Victor Oh and Yuen Pau Woo Thursday announced a national remembrance ceremony on June 23 to mark the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese Exclusion Act. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VICTOR OH, Canadian senator "This morning, we are, I am pleased to announce that on June 23, 2023, we will be hosting a national remembrance ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. This ceremony presents an opportunity to recognize the injustice committed against early Chinese Canadians, while increasing Canadians' knowledge of our shared history, while celebrating the many accomplishments of our community over the past 100 years." SOUNDBI

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Tanzania, World Bank pledge to support women in accessing, using digital technologies

STORY: Tanzania, World Bank pledge to support women in accessing, using digital technologies DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NAPE NNAUYE, Tanzania's Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology 3. various of attendees at the conference 4. various of women receiving awards for outstanding performance in ICT STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania and the World Bank on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to supporting women in accessing and using digital technologies. SOUNDBITE (English): NAPE NNAUYE, Tanzania's Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology "There are still cultural barriers preventing women and girls from taking advantage of existing economic and social ICT (information and communications technology) opportunities. The government is pleased to see organizations and individuals promoting women's participation in technology by intr

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Chinese film exhibition kicks off in Cuba

STORY: Chinese film exhibition kicks off in Cuba DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of attendees 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): RAMON SAMADA, President of ICAIC 4. various of Chinese films 5. various of the event STORYLINE: A Chinese film festival was inaugurated Thursday in Havana, Cuba. Four films made between 2014 and 2019 were included in the event, the Chinese Film Showcase. The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) and the Cuban Ministry of Culture have helped organize the event. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): RAMON SAMADA, President of ICAIC "We are pleased to have a film showcase representative of Chinese culture with the exhibition of four films of various genres and themes that bring us closer to the culture and reality of that beloved country." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Havana. (XHTV)

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Iraqi boy experiences Japanese elementary school

NUMAZU, Japan - Mohamad Haytham Saleh (L), a 10-year-old Iraqi boy temporarily staying in Japan following a second round of surgery on his left eye, introduces himself in a class room at a public elementary school in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Jan. 5. He greeted students at Imazawa Elementary School by saying in Japanese, ''I'm from Iraq and pleased to meet you.''

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Japan's Matsuyama not pleased with shot at Masters golf

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama looks less than pleased after making his fifth shot from a gallery area on the second hole at the Augusta National Golf Club in the second round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2014.

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Sochi Olympics women's figure skating medalists

SOCHI, Russia - As the medalists of the women's figure skating competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia pose for photos on Feb. 20, 2014, silver medalist Kim Yu Na (C) of South Korea smiles upon realizing she was erroneously in the center position, while winner Adelina Sotnikova (L) of Russia does not look all that pleased. Italian Carolina Kostner (R) took the bronze.

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Woods participates in charity golf event

MIKI, Japan - American golfer Tiger Woods gives a press conference in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2011, before taking part in a charity golf event at the Masters Golf Club for the reconstruction of areas hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Woods said he was pleased both personally and as a professional golfer to play in the charity event.

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Ivory Coast, Portugal draw 0-0 in World Cup Group G match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo looks less than pleased after receiving a yellow card during the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on June 15, 2010. Portugal and the Ivory Coast finished deadlocked at 0-0.

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Japan delegation chief pleased with effort in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japanese Olympic delegation head Seiko Hashimoto speaks at a news conference in Vancouver, Canada, on Feb. 28, 2010, the last day of the 17-day Winter Olympics. Hashimoto praised the efforts of Japanese athletes for winning five medals.

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Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tanaka receives 105 million yen pay raise

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles right-hander Masahiro Tanaka looks pleased during a press conference in Sendai on Dec. 25, 2009, after re-signing with the Pacific League baseball club for an annual salary of 180 million yen plus performance bonuses. Tanaka received a whopping 105 million yen pay raise following a career-best 15-6 season with one save and a 2.33 ERA in 25 games.

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Stationmaster cat Tama presented with own train

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Cat Tama the stationmaster looks pleased when she was presented with a two-car train featuring her likeness and special logos by Wakayama Electric Railway Co. on March 21

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Marukome fetes completion of 1st ever overseas plant in California

LOS ANGELES, United States - Marukome Co. President Tokio Aoki (far left) and other officials crack open a cask of rice wine in a ceremony to dedicate the company's first miso (fermented bean paste) factory in Irvine, California, on Dec. 5. ''I am pleased to be able to contribute to the health of Americans through miso,'' Aoki said at the ceremony.

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Hill says funds deposited to Russia

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. six-party delegate Christopher Hill speaks with reporters on arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport from Seoul on June 19. He said that the disputed North Korea-linked funds were deposited to Russia. ''We're very pleased we've passed this banking issue,'' Hill said.

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(2)Koji Nakata reunited with Troussier

MARSEILLE, France - Japan international midfielder Koji Nakata, who has joined new club Marseille, holds his shirt at a press conference, flanked by his coach Philippe Troussier on Feb. 15. Nakata said he is pleased to be reunited with the former Japan coach and has vowed to repay his faith in him.

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IOC chief pleased with Athens Games preparations

ATHENS, Greece - International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge holds a news conference in Athens on Aug. 8 in which he praised the organizers of the Athens Olympics for their last-minute preparations, following worries over whether all the venues would be ready in time for the Aug. 13 opening of the Games.

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(3)Gusmao urges Japan to maintain SDF presence in E. Timor

TOKYO, Japan - East Timor President Xanana Gusmao speaks during a news conference Feb. 23 at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo. He said his country is pleased to hear of U.N. preparedness to extend its mission in East Timor for an additional one-year ''consolidation phase,'' at a reduced size.

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Farmer Ono fails to renew Guinness record

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Manabu Ono, a Kagoshima farmer, looks half pleased Feb. 1 after winning the annual world radish contest with his product weighing 20.6 kilograms. He failed to renew his own record of 31.1 kilograms listed in the Guinness World Record Book.

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(1)Emperor wishes happiness to people in New Year's greeting

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito waves at well-wishers who gathered at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2. ''I am truly pleased to celebrate the New Year with you. I wish happiness to people in our country as well as the whole world,'' the emperor said in a speech from the balcony of the Chowaden Palace.

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(1)Ichiro gets 200th hit in Mariners win over Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki became the third player in major league history to record 200 hits in each of his first three seasons when he went 4-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20. ''I really can't put into words how pleased I am with the accomplishment I have made today,'' the Japanese star said after the game. (MLB)

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(1)Emperor wishes happiness to people in world in 2003

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito waves at the well-wishers at the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2. In a speech to about 16,460 well-wishers from the balcony of the Chowaden Palace, the emperor said, ''I am very pleased to celebrate the new year with everybody. I wish happiness to people in our country as well as the whole world.''

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(2) Murakami wins silver in men's javelin in Asian Games

PUSAN, South Korea - Japan's Yukifumi Murakami nets a surprise silver in the men's javelin in the Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea, on Oct. 12. Murakami was not expected to reach the podium but an opening round effort of 78.77 was good enough for second place. ''I just had to get a medal for the team, so I'm pleased with the result,'' said Murakami. (Asian Games)

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Yanagisawa, Nakamura in first camp of World Cup year

IBUSUKI, Japan - Japan squad ace striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (C) and midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) chase the ball as manager Philippe Troussier (R) watches during the first national team training session at an Ibusuki ground in southern Kyushu on Jan. 25. ''I've been able to have a look at all the players and I'm very pleased,'' Troussier said.

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Troussier ''very pleased'' after 1st camp of World Cup soccer ye

IBUSUKI, Japan - Japan soccer manager Philippe Troussier speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Jan. 24, where 41 Japan-based players are training for five days. Troussier said he was ''very pleased'' with his squad as the first national team training session in the World Cup year draws to a close.