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Int'l experts speak positively about rural revitalization in China

STORY: Int'l experts speak positively about rural revitalization in China SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China/Moscow/Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's poverty alleviation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KLAUS SCHUSTEREDER, Visiting scholar of Boao Forum for Asia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): PAVEL KUZNETSOV, Deputy director, Institute of China and Modern Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AMER TAMAM, Egyptian expert STORYLINE: China began to implement a rural revitalization strategy in 2017 to address the imbalance between urban and rural areas and between regions. In February 2021, China announced it had secured a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty. Over the past 40 years, China had lifted nearly 800 million people out of poverty, accounting for over 75 percent of global poverty reduction in the same period. China has now embarked on a new journey of comprehensively promoting rural revitalization

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China's green transformation offers opportunity to world, experts say

STORY: China's green transformation offers opportunity to world, experts say SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: Manila/Jakarta/Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINE SUSANNA TJHIN, Director of Strategic Research, Gentala Institute, Indonesia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: Experts have spoken positively about China's push for green and low-carbon development, adding that China's green transformation is crucial not just for China's growth, but also for the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines "China's push towards a greener economy is not only advancing its domestic

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Traditional Chinese medicine brings hope to Zimbabwean patients

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine brings hope to Zimbabwean patients SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of patients 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): MARTHA TSIGA, Patient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH) MARTHA TSIGA, Patient 4. various of acupuncture treatment 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (ENGLISH): CHARLOTTE MUZIRI, Volunteer at TCM clinic 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (ENGLISH): WANG ZHIMING, TCM doctor STORYLINE: In Zimbabwe, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been providing hope for patients who are seeking relief from various ailments. Every working day, a number of patients would come to the Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare for acupuncture treatment. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): MARTHA TSIGA, Patient "Once those needles were just inserted, I just relaxed and I slept, just for those 10 to 15 minutes, and my body was just responding positively. So it's like magical, but very very important and very very goo

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Namibia official hails China's support in educational infrastructure

STORY: Namibia official hails China's support in educational infrastructure SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of schools in Namibia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SANET STEENKAMP, Executive Director of Namibia's Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture 3. various of the Confucius Institute activities STORYLINE: A Namibian official has lauded China's support in the advancement of educational infrastructure within the country, expressing a strong desire to further deepen bilateral ties in the educational sector. In an interview with Xinhua, Sanet Steenkamp, executive director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, highlighted the significant impact of the Chinese government's assistance in the construction of four rural schools in the northern region. She said this support is expected to positively affect local communities by reducing school dropouts and improving the quality of education in remote rural areas.

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Suspect inside home that exploded near Washington, D.C. presumed dead

STORY: Suspect inside home that exploded near Washington, D.C. presumed dead SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:24 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of police vehicles, ambulances, and firetrucks near the scene 2. various of smoke at the scene STORYLINE: Resident James Yoo, 56, the suspect inside an Arlington, Virginia, home that went up in flames Monday night while police were executing a search warrant is presumed to be dead, authorities said Tuesday. "Human remains have been located at the scene. The office of the Chief Medical Examiner will work to positively identify the individual and cause and manner of death," Arlington County Police Chief Andy Penn told reporters at a news conference. Authorities are also investigating the cause and origin of the explosion, which was heard in the area at approximately 8:25 p.m. Monday local time. The blast destroyed the home instantly and electricity was disrupted in the vicinity. Preliminary investig

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CAMBODIA-SIHANOUKVILLE-BRI-SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

(231123) -- SIHANOUKVILLE, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People work at the Jiangxi 3L Medical Products factory in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on Nov. 21, 2023. Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, has not only positively impacted on local people's lives, but also significantly contributed to the kingdom's economic growth. TO GO WITH "Feature: BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy" (Photo by Liao Hongqing/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-SIHANOUKVILLE-BRI-SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

(231123) -- SIHANOUKVILLE, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man works at the General Tire Technology (Cambodia) factory in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on Nov. 21, 2023. Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, has not only positively impacted on local people's lives, but also significantly contributed to the kingdom's economic growth. TO GO WITH "Feature: BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy" (Photo by Liao Hongqing/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-SIHANOUKVILLE-BRI-SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

(231123) -- SIHANOUKVILLE, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023 shows a view of the General Tire Technology (Cambodia) factory in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, has not only positively impacted on local people's lives, but also significantly contributed to the kingdom's economic growth. TO GO WITH "Feature: BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy" (Photo by Liao Hongqing/Xinhua)

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China's win-win model strengthens collaboration: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's win-win model strengthens collaboration: Pakistani expert SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of CPEC infrastructures 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUMA BAQAI, Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUMA BAQAI, Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship 4. various of city views in China 5. various of the CIIE STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert has spoken positively about China's promotion of win-win cooperation SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUMA BAQAI, Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship "China is willing to collaborate, engage, cooperate, mediate for progress, growth, development. I think China projects win-win models to states, and it's not just Asia-Pacific. I think China is way beyond the Asia-Pacific. China has now consistently, at least for the last 10 plus years, has talked about development, growth, progres

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Chinese hybrid rice helps Africa enhance food security

STORY: Chinese hybrid rice helps Africa enhance food security SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hybrid rice cultivation in Madagascar, Africa 2. various of a forum on China-Africa cooperation in agriculture in China's Sanya 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAILA BARNABA LOKOSANG, Senior Technical Advisor to the Commissioner (Food Systems), African Union 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEMBA SABALLY, Minister of Agriculture, Gambia 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): GAOUSSOU SANOU, Secretary general of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fisheries Resources, Burkina Faso 6. various of hybrid rice cultivation in Madagascar, Africa STORYLINE: China has been helping African countries boost food security and alleviate poverty by introducing hybrid rice. At a forum on China-Africa cooperation in agriculture in China's Sanya, officials from various African countries have spoken positively about China-Africa cooperation in t

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Cameroonian exhibitors' expectations for 6th CIIE

STORY: Cameroonian exhibitors' expectations for 6th CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: DOUALA, Cameroon CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of previous CIIE 2. various of Cameroonian businesswomen preparing to participate in this year's CIIE 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARSI MPAFE DJANKOU, Cameroonian businesswoman 4. various of previous CIIE 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ROSE MARTHE TAKAM MBOUMENE, Cameroonian businesswoman attending CIIE for 4th time 6. various of previous CIIE STORYLINE: The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. Two Cameroonian businesswomen who are returning to this year's expo have spoken positively about the opportunities offered by the CIIE, and expressed confidence in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARSI MPAFE DJANKOU, Cameroonian businesswoman "I was in Shanghai in 2019, which was my first participation, which allowed me to observe and see everything that was bei

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BRI based on mutual respect, solidarity: ambassadors

STORY: BRI based on mutual respect, solidarity: ambassadors DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China 3. various of views in Nicaragua 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NGUK YANG DENNIS NAI, Vanuatuan Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Ambassadors to China attending a forum in China's Tibet spoke positively about the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China "We believe that the Belt and Road cooperation is based on mutual respect, on solidarity, and that fully takes advantage of the development potential of each country. It's based on respect. Nicaragua is already taking advantage of participating actively in the Belt and Road Initiative in projects in the area of hou

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Turkish scholar speaks positively about China's pursuit of common development.

STORY: Turkish scholar speaks positively about China's pursuit of common development DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Istanbul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has spoken positively about China's pursuit of common development. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, highlighted China's achievements in lifting hundreds of millions of people from absolute poverty, and China's assistance to other countries. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "China is focusing on development as a priority to enhance human dignity. And in that regard, eradicating poverty is a key point. China wants to share its experiences with other developing countries, including least-developed countries, too. And then in that regard, it will be very helpful to improve human (living) standards and hum

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China-proposed GDI envisions win-win solutions: observers

STORY: China-proposed GDI envisions win-win solutions: observers DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst 2. various of Global Development Initiative-related footage 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst 4. various of Global Development Initiative-related footage 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KHALID TAIMUR AKRAM, Executive Director of Pakistan Research Center for Community with Shared Future 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AKKAN SUVER, Head of Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation STORYLINE: On the second anniversary of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), observers have spoken positively about China's efforts to promote shared development worldwide on a win-win basis. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst "One of the most importa

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IRENA chief speaks positively of China's role in global energy transition

STORY: IRENA chief speaks positively of China's role in global energy transition DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2023 International Forum on Energy Transition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANCESCO LA CAMERA, Director-General of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) STORYLINE: The world is accelerating the construction of a new energy system, and China plays a crucial role in it, said Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). La Camera spoke highly of China's role in global energy transition in an interview with Xinhua during the International Forum on Energy Transition in China's Suzhou. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANCESCO LA CAMERA, Director-General of International Renewable Energy Agency "China has been able to provide all the world with low-cost solar panel that's contributed largely to the growth of renewables around the world and on the competitiveness of the solar PV and oth

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Expert hails reappearance of rare Iberian lynx in Spanish capital

STORY: Expert hails reappearance of rare Iberian lynx in Spanish capital DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iberian lynxes at a breeding center in Spain 2. various of the Iberian lynx spotted in Sevilla La Nueva 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LUIS SUAREZ, WWF Conservation Coordinator 4. various of Iberian lynxes at Andalucia region 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): LUIS SUAREZ, WWF Conservation Coordinator 6. various of Iberian lynxes at Andalucia region STORYLINE: Experts and authorities have positively assessed the reappearance of the critically endangered Iberian lynx in the Spanish capital, as they are studying how to reintroduce the feline in the community of Madrid. In mid-June, a resident of Sevilla la Nueva in Madrid managed to capture on camera images of an Iberian lynx, making it the first sighting of the wild cat in 30 years in the community of Madrid. The last time an Iberian lynx was spotted in this area was in 1993. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanis

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China's increasing participation in global healthcare a welcome sign: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's increasing participation in global healthcare a welcome sign: Pakistani expert DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of city scenes in China 2. various of China's medical aid 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist 4. various of vaccines 5. various of senior citizens in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist 6. various of Chinese medical teams to other countries 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist STORYLINE: China has been contributing to enhancing global health cooperation and sharing experience and resources in improving the healthcare system, said Shimail Daud Arain, an Islamabad-based public health specialist. Arain highlighted the importance of global collaboration in overcoming the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke positively about China's efforts in building a global

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Scholars speak positively about China's efforts in advancing human rights

STORY: Scholars speak positively about China's efforts in advancing human rights DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the scholar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAMARA KUNANAYAKAM, Former Sri Lankan Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, Kenya-based international relations scholar STORYLINE: Experts in various countries have spoken positively about China's efforts in promoting human rights at home and its contributions to advancing global human rights. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAMARA KUNANAYAKAM, Former Sri Lankan Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN "I think China's success in eradicating extreme poverty is a great achievement from the point of view of realization of human rights, but also in terms of an example of a country that has been able to, through its own p

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China-funded projects facilitate life of Palestinians

STORY: China-funded projects facilitate life of Palestinians DATELINE: June 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese School 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ODAI AL-HINDI, Director of the projects department in Ramallah 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED GHABATRA, Local resident in Ramallah 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMED RABEA, Secretary of the school's director STORYLINE: Palestinian officials and locals have said that China-funded projects have positively facilitated the daily life of Palestinians in the densely populated West Bank city of Ramallah. In 2018, the Ramallah municipality established a massive China-funded ring road to ease traffic woes in the territory. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ODAI AL-HINDI, Director of the projects department in Ramallah "This project constituted a qualitative addition and expansion to the road network, and its cost amounted to about 7 million U.S. dollars, funded by the Chinese government. Its total length is about 8

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Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities

STORY: Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee camps in Kigali, Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ESPERANCE MUSANGANIRE, DRC refugee in Kigeme refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): ALAIN GUSTAVE NGWIJE, Burundian refugee in Mahama refugee camp 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEANNETTE UWIMANA, Acting project manager of "Jya Mbere" STORYLINE: Esperance Musanganire, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fled her war-torn homeland and arrived in Rwanda in 2012, in search of safety and a better future. Despite numerous challenges facing refugees like her, Musanganire is determined to rebuild her life and contribute positively to her new community in Kigeme refugee camp, in Nyamagabe, a district in Rwanda's Southern Province. Using savings from working at construction sites, she started with an initial capital of 20,000 Rwandan francs (about 17.6 U.S. dol

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Int'l students experience ethnic cultures in SW China's Guizhou

STORY: Int'l students experience ethnic cultures in SW China's Guizhou DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour group 2. various of the activity 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHIN MOON SUB, Student from South Korea 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): RANADI VISINIA TUALA, Student from Samoa 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU ZHENGYI, High school student, Sandu Shui Autonomous County STORYLINE: A total of 40 international students from 24 countries studying in China visited Guizhou Province from June 2 to 7. During the tour whose theme was on China's countryside, 20 students held exchange activities with local middle school students in Sandu Shui Autonomous County on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHIN MOON SUB, Student from South Korea "I think students here are enthusiastic. When we were singing and dancing, they responded positively. The boys danced with music, wearing their ethnic costumes, which was perfect. I think their ethnic cultures have bee

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Foreign scholars impressed with green development in China's Hubei

STORY: Foreign scholars impressed with green development in China's Hubei DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hubei Province 2. various of the event on Chinese modernization 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHUKWUEMEKA IKEMEFUNA MBAH, Deputy director of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Nigeria 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEOLA ADEYINKA OLUMEYAN, Assistant general counsel of the Channels TV, Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUDOVIC FLOREAC, Adviser to deputy speaker of the Parliament of Moldova STORYLINE: Scholars attending a recent thematic event in China's Hubei have spoken positively about China's efforts in promoting green development. More than 100 foreign experts and political party representatives attended the event on Chinese modernization, and had a tour in various cities of Hubei. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHUKWUEMEKA IKEMEFUNA MBAH, Deputy director of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Nigeria "Everywhere i

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Living in China has positively changed my life: Kazakh student

STORY: Living in China has positively changed my life: Kazakh student DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DIANA ZHANAKHMETOVA, Kazakh student, China's Northwest A&F University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DIANA ZHANAKHMETOVA, Kazakh student, China's Northwest A&F University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DIANA ZHANAKHMETOVA, Kazakh student, China's Northwest A&F University "I came to China in 2017. After I came to China, I spent a year specially learning Chinese. Now, my focus is on conducting experiments, and my major is cell biology." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DIANA ZHANAKHMETOVA, Kazakh student, China's Northwest A&F University "Living in China has positively changed my life. I have learned a lot of new things. I have developed some good habits. One of them is waking up very early in the morning. I also want to mention Chinese medicine. Because I believe it has less harm for your health than Western medicine. It also helps me

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50 years of friendship between Spain and China celebrated in Madrid

STORY: 50 years of friendship between Spain and China celebrated in Madrid DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Madrid 2. various of the round table titled "A look to the future" 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GEORGINA HIGUERAS, Journalist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): LAURA GONZALEZ ESCALLADA, President of NI HAO CONECTA (NHC) STORYLINE: A round table titled "A look to the future" was held in Madrid to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Spain. Participants believed that Sino-Spanish relations have been running positively, expecting to strengthen friendly exchanges and open up new prospects for bilateral relations. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): GEORGINA HIGUERAS, Journalist "Everything needs to be done step by step. I think that so far the (Sino-Spanish) relations have been very positive, and the best thing is to remain on the path we have followed." SOUNDBITE (Spanish): LAURA GONZALEZ ESCALLADA, Presid

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Experts speak highly of Chinese modernization of material, cultural and ethical progress

STORY: Experts speak highly of Chinese modernization of material, cultural and ethical progress DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UG, Vice president, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KLAUS HEINRICH RADITIO, Indonesia-based researcher on International relations and Chinese politics 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: Some experts have spoken positively of China's efforts to achieve a modernization of material and cultural-ethical advancement. According to China's two-step strategic plan, the country aims to "basically realize socialist modernization from 2020 through 2035." Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material an

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Italian politicians upbeat on resuming exchanges with China

STORY: Italian politicians upbeat on resuming exchanges with China DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): GIAN MARCO CENTINAIO, Vice president of the Italian Senate 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): ROMANO PRODI, Former president of the European Commission and Italy's former prime minister 4. various of China's port STORYLINE: Senior figures in Italy's political circle have said that Italy looks forward to the full resumption of bilateral exchanges with China at an early date and aims to strengthen cooperation, especially in economy and trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): GIAN MARCO CENTINAIO, Vice president of the Italian Senate "I am convinced that the relationship between Italy and China is an important relationship that is a millennial relationship. Now that they have a history, an important history should continue to go on. I evaluate the Chinese market very positively. China for Italy is an important market, an expanding m

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Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability

STORY: Chinese envoy urges NATO to contribute positively to world peace, stability DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 SHOTLIST: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. wide shot of China's permanent representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun speaking 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the UN 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the UN 6. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the UN STORYLINE: China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said on Friday that NATO should contribute positively to world peace and stability, instead of merely being a troublemaker. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the UN "We urge NATO to draw lessons from history, abandon the obsolete Cold War mentality and bloc con

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ICRC to boost cooperation with China on humanitarian aid

STORY: ICRC to boost cooperation with China on humanitarian aid DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in areas affected by multiple crises 2. various of China Aid 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERT MARDINI, Director-general of ICRC 4. various of ICRC in Ukraine STORYLINE: With the world currently facing multiple crises including climate change, armed conflicts and COVID-19, a senior official of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on the international community to step up humanitarian aid. Robert Mardini, director-general of the ICRC, also spoke positively of China's role in promoting international humanitarian law, and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERT MARDINI, Director-general of ICRC "Well unfortunately, the world is not in a good place. So clearly, Ukraine is our largest operation this year. But at the same time, there are today more t

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Russia welcomes China's optimization of COVID-19 response

STORY: Russia welcomes China's optimization of COVID-19 response DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Moscow 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): MARIA ZAKHAROVA, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that Russia "positively assesses" China's decision to optimize its COVID-19 response policies, including those regarding the cross-border movement of people and freight. When answering a question about the prospects for China's economic development after the adjustment of COVID-19 response policies on Thursday, the ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova, said: SOUNDBITE (Russian): MARIA ZAKHAROVA, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson "We are interested in a strong, dynamically developing China and interested in strengthening and diversifying our multifaceted practical ties. We are ready to cooperate with our partners to ensure the further intensification of Russian-Chinese trade and economic coopera

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Syrian president urges Türkiye to end military presence, halt support to rebels

STORY: Syrian president urges Türkiye to end military presence, halt support to rebels DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Syrian president receives Russian delegation 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday urged Türkiye to remove its military presence on Syrian soil and end its support for rebels in Syria so that constructive talks between the two countries could move forward. Assad made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Russian President's Special Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev in Syrian capital Damascus, state news agency SANA reported. Assad's comments followed a tripartite meeting attended by defense ministers from Syria, Türkiye, and Russia in Moscow on Dec. 28. During Thursday's meeting, Lavrentiev said Russia had positively rated the tripartite meeting, stressing the need to continue such meetings and develop them into one attended by foreign ministers. During the December m

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China's COVID response shift to positively influence global economy: expert

STORY: China's COVID response shift to positively influence global economy: expert DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OKTAY F. TANRISEVER, Professor of International Relations, Middle East Technical University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OKTAY F. TANRISEVER, Professor of International Relations, Middle East Technical University STORYLINE: In recent months, China has made an array of active adjustments in its COVID response. An Ankara-based expert on international relations has said the downgrade in China's COVID-19 management policy will positively influence global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OKTAY F. TANRISEVER, Professor of International Relations, Middle East Technical University "Now with these measures lifted, I think there will be more room for trade, more interaction and global economy will be affected positively from that. China is the largest producing country in the world. It will also increase not

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Scholar speaks highly of China's contribution in global fight against COVID-19

STORY: Scholar speaks positively of China's contribution in global fight against COVID-19 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China providing medical aid and vaccines to other countries 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, Kenya-based international relations scholar STORYLINE: A Kenya-based scholar has spoken highly of China' role in strengthening global defenses against the COVID-19 pandemic. By mid-December 2022, China had provided anti-epidemic materials to 153 countries and 15 international organizations, sent medical expert groups to 34 countries, shared epidemic response knowledge with more than 180 countries and international organizations, and offered over 2.2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 120 countries and international organizations. SOUNDBITE (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, Kenya-based international relations scholar "I think places like Africa has greatly benefited from the generosity and pragmatic approach of China

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China's optimized COVID-19 response conducive to global tourism: Pakistani official

STORY: China's optimized COVID-19 response conducive to global tourism: Pakistani official DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AFTAB UR REHMAN RANA, Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Department Corporation (PTDC) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AFTAB UR REHMAN RANA, Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Department Corporation (PTDC) STORYLINE: China's newly adjusted COVID-19 response that lifts restrictions on Chinese citizens' overseas trips and promotes cross-border personnel exchanges will help the recovery of global tourism, said a Pakistani official. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AFTAB UR REHMAN RANA, Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Department Corporation (PTDC) "China had been a big outbound tourism market for the rest of the world before the pandemic. I think this (China's optimized COVID-19 response) is a very important decision. I think this decision will be very positively impacting the overall global tourism economy. Bec

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Experts speak positively about China's efforts in preserving biodiversity

STORY: Experts speak positively about China's efforts in preserving biodiversity DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: Nairobi/Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in China 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English):GERALD LEPARIYO, Geo-politics and climate change analyst in Kenya 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DR. MOSTAFA EL SHERBINY, Environmental expert and head of the "One Million Young Volunteers for Climate Adaptation" initiative in Egypt STORYLINE: The ongoing UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Canada's Montreal is expected to conclude next week with the adoption of a post-2020 global biodiversity framework aiming to save nature for future generations to come. Environment experts have hailed China's efforts in preserving biodiversity in the past decade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English):GERALD LEPARIYO, Geo-politics and climate change analyst in Kenya "China has achieved a lot of the transformation agenda on climate change in respect to stepping up more efforts to safeguard the world's biodiversity.

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Kyushu-Shinwa asks Fukuoka Financial Group to integrate management

FUKUOKA, Japan - President Takashige Araki of Kyushu-Shinwa Holdings Inc., a local lender in Kyushu, speaks at a news conference in Fukuoka on May 2 where he announced the bank has given up on its own efforts to turn around its business and asked Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. for a merger. Fukuoka Financial, the top lender in Kyushu and the nation's No. 4 regional bank, has replied positively and agreed to begin merger talks as soon as possible, Kyushu-Shinwa said.

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Nakagawa objects to U.S. plan to reduce No. of cows checked for BSE

GENEVA, Switzerland - Japan's Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shoichi Nakagawa (far left) and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns (far right) pose for photos prior to their talks in Geneva on May 2. Nakagawa told Johanns that reducing the number of cows to be checked for mad cow disease is never likely to be accepted positively in Japan.

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(1)Putin's envoy arrives in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Alexander Losyukov (R), Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy to North Korea, arrives at Beijing airport from Pyongyang on Jan. 21 after talks with North Korean leader Kim Il Jong. Losyukov earlier said that Kim has responded positively to Russian proposals aimed at peacefully resolving the diplomatic standoff over the North's unfreezing of its alleged nuclear weapons development program.

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Hasuike thinking positively of job at hometown city office

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Kaoru Hasuike (L), abducted by North Korea in 1978 and now back in Japan, returns home Nov. 3 in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, after shopping with his elder brother Toru (R). Toru later told reporters Kaoru seemed positive about working at the city office as proposed by his hometown.

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U.S. reiterates intention to resume dialogue with N. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - (From L to R) U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs James Kelly, South Korean Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Yim Sung Joon and Hitoshi Tanaka, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, shake hands before the start of a trilateral policy consultation meeting in Seoul on Jan. 25. At the meeting, the U.S. reiterated its intention to resume the currently stalled dialogue with North Korea ''without preconditions'' and urged Pyongyang to respond positively.

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China adopts productive stance to promote integration in Asia-Pacific: Turkish scholar

STORY: China adopts productive stance to promote integration in Asia-Pacific: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. various of APEC forum in Thailand 4. various of economic activities in China STORYLINE: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies met in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday to discuss ways to promote sustainable development and facilitate trade and investment. A Turkish scholar spoke positively of the APEC's role in trade facilitation and economic cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "APEC itself is a representative of economic globalization. In that regard, there is a unification of the glob

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China's green transition has positive impact on global trade: Danish expert

STORY: China's green transition has positive impact on global trade: Danish expert DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER BOGH HANSEN, Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) in Denmark 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER BOGH HANSEN, Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) in Denmark 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PETER BOGH HANSEN, Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) in Denmark 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PETER BOGH HANSEN, Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) in Denmark 5. various of Peter Bogh Hansen in DI office in central Copenhagen STORYLINE: China's installed capacity of renewable energy registered rapid growth in the first nine months of the year amid the country's pursuit of green development. China leads globally in installed capacities of wind, photovoltaic, hydro, and biomass power. An industry leader in Denmark has spoken positively about China's green transition. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER BOGH HANSEN, Confederation

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Brazilian scholar speaks positively on China's path to modernization

STORY: Brazilian scholar speaks positively on China's path to modernization DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): EVANDRO CARVALHO, Brazilian professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation STORYLINE: China has made socialist modernization one of the tasks for building socialism with Chinese characteristics. A Brazilian scholar says that China has charted out its own development path for modernization according to its national conditions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): EVANDRO CARVALHO, Brazilian professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation "China has learned from history that it needs to find its development path, without waiting for the path to be pointed out, or shared by other developed countries. So I think the socialism with Chinese characteristics has taken elements of history, culture, and socialist ideals into consideration. It also views the historical process of development with

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Egypt to increase oil, gas reserves

STORY: Egypt to increase oil, gas reserves DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Petroleum Ministry headquarters in Cairo 2. various of Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla speaking 3. various of gas and oil fields STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla confirmed on Monday that the government is working to increase oil and gas reserves by offering international bids and intensifying search and exploration operations. El Molla made the remarks during his presidency of the General Assembly of the Egyptian South Valley Petroleum Holding Company. He added that the move will reflect positively on increasing domestic production rates of oil and gas. He pointed out that there are good petroleum prospects in the Red Sea region, as three agreements were signed with major international companies for exploration in that region. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from C

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Experts speak positively on China's economic prospects amid fight against COVID-19

STORY: Experts speak positively on China's economic prospects amid fight against COVID-19 DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BILAWAL BHUTTO ZARDARI, Foreign Minister of Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BHIMA YUDHISTIRA, Expert on economy at Center of Economic and Law Studies, Indonesia 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BORGE BRENDE, World Economic Forum (WEF) President STORYLINE: China has made it clear that it will adhere firmly to its dynamic zero-COVID strategy in handling the pandemic. International experts say that China's strategy has proven to be pragmatic and effective and that it not only helped save lives but also contributed to the growth of the economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review "I think that this (the dynamic zero-COVID stra

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Saudi Aramco expert optimistic about trade, investment cooperation prospects with China

STORY: Saudi Aramco expert optimistic about trade, investment cooperation prospects with China DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDALLAH AL THAALY, Head of Aramco Industrial Investment Programs 2. various of street views of China and Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: An expert on industrial investment at Saudi oil giant Aramco expressed optimism about trade and investment cooperation prospects with China. Abdallah Al Thaaly spoke positively about the two countries' strengthening bilateral trade and mutually beneficial cooperation. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDALLAH AL THAALY, Head of Aramco Industrial Investment Programs "The first time I went to China was in 2003. I worked for the Fujian project, an integrated project with Sinopec, which is now a very successful project. But since that time, I visited China many times. And every time I visit, I see major growth. China is now a world leader in commerce and culture, and especially for us in

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Chinese envoy urges U.S. to respond positively to reasonable demands of Iran

STORY: Chinese envoy urges U.S. to respond positively to reasonable demands of Iran DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 3. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 5. wide shot of Security Council Chamber 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 7. wide shot of Security Council Chamber STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy on Thursday urged the United States, as the party responsible for the Iranian nuclear crisis, to respond positively to the reasonable demands of Iran. Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks while addressing a Security Council briefing on the Iranian nuclear is

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We are taken good care of during COVID-19 resurgence: African student in Beijing

STORY: We are taken good care of during COVID-19 resurgence: African student in Beijing DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the African student living on campus 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TAKUDZWA DUNCAN MALUWA, Zimbabwean student studying at Beijing International Studies University STORYLINE: Beijing has seen no community transmission of COVID-19 in the city since last Friday, during its latest round of COVID-19 resurgence. As the number of single-day new infections is also on a downward trend in Beijing, dine-in services at restaurants will be reopened starting Monday, and schools will slowly resume in-person classes. A Zimbabwean student studying in Beijing spoke positively about the city's effective measures which quickly put the COVID-19 resurgence under control. SOUNDBITE (English): TAKUDZWA DUNCAN MALUWA, Zimbabwean student studying at Beijing International Studies University "The school is doing the best to protect us and to make

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GLOBALink | We are taken good care of during COVID-19 resurgence: African student in Beijing

A Zimbabwean student studying at Beijing International Studies University spoke positively about the city's effective measures which quickly put the COVID-19 resurgence under control. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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"We are very safe in this country": American expat living in Beijing

STORY: "We are very safe in this country": American expat living in Beijing DATELINE: April 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos of Perez Olga taking nucleic acid testing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PEREZ OLGA, American expat in Beijing STORYLINE: As new clusters of COVID-19 infections emerge, Beijing is taking swift measures to curb the spread of the virus. The city has been racing against time to conduct nucleic acid tests, map out risk areas and enforce closed-loop management in certain areas, to cut the transmission chains. Perez Olga, an American expat in Beijing, spoke positively about China's anti-COVID policy, saying that she feels very safe here. SOUNDBITE (English): PEREZ OLGA, American expat in Beijing "I have three children in the house. We came to China to help them learn the language and the culture better. We got used to go shopping and buying on phone applications. I see that most of the time, it's enough. Usually, you can do it (nuc

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Egypt allocates 1.1 bln EGP to finance purchase of local wheat

STORY: Egypt allocates 1.1 bln EGP to finance purchase of local wheat DATELINE: April 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ministry of Finance headquarters 2. various of wheat harvest STORYLINE: Egypt has allocated 1.1 billion Egyptian pounds (about 60.15 million U.S. dollars) to the Supply Commodities Authority and the Egyptian Agricultural Bank, as a down payment to finance the purchase of the local wheat crop. Egyptian Minister of Finance Mohamed Maet said on Monday that the government aims to supply about 6 million tonnes of local wheat this year at a total cost of about 36 billion pounds (about 1.97 billion U.S. dollars). The minister indicated that the state's general budget is capable of positively and flexibly handling the current global economic woe, pointing out that the top priority is to meet the basic needs of people and to sustain the "strategic stock" of wheat. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)