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China-Arab States Expo - Yinchuan

People visit the 7th China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 28, 2025. The expo, held here from August 28 to 31, has arranged over 40 investment promotion events that focused on pragmatic economic and trade cooperation, and led to 331 cooperation documents. Photo by Feng Kaihua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Arab States Expo - Yinchuan

Visitors interact with a robot during the 7th China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2025. The expo, held here from August 28 to 31, has arranged over 40 investment promotion events that focused on pragmatic economic and trade cooperation, and led to 331 cooperation documents. Photo by Zhao Yusi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Arab States Expo - Yinchuan

A participant (3rd R) communicates with a corporate delegate at the China-Arab States Economy, Trade and Investment Matchmaking during the 7th China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 28, 2025. The expo, held here from August 28 to 31, has arranged over 40 investment promotion events that focused on pragmatic economic and trade cooperation, and led to 331 cooperation documents. Photo by Yang Zhisen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Arab States Expo - Yinchuan

An exhibitor introduces an innovative server product to visitors during the 7th China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2025. The expo, held here from August 28 to 31, has arranged over 40 investment promotion events that focused on pragmatic economic and trade cooperation, and led to 331 cooperation documents. Photo by Zhao Yusi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Arab States Expo - Yinchuan

This photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025 shows a scene at the China-Arab States Economy, Trade and Investment Matchmaking during the 7th China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The expo, held here from August 28 to 31, has arranged over 40 investment promotion events that focused on pragmatic economic and trade cooperation, and led to 331 cooperation documents. Photo by Yang Zhisen /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation

STORY: U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: DES MOINES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roundtable discussion 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO JIAN, Consul General of China's consulate general in Chicago 3. various of agricultural activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICK KIMBERLEY, President of Kimberley Farms Inc. STORYLINE: The U.S. state of Iowa and north China's Hebei Province held a roundtable discussion on strengthening cooperation in sustainable agriculture Monday in Des Moines, the state's capital. Zhao Jian, consul general of China's Consulate General in Chicago, said holding such an event in Iowa, "the granary and breadbasket of America," is significant for promoting pragmatic agricultural cooperation between China and the United States. Noting that China is the largest export destination of U.S. agricultural products, Zhao expressed optimism about deepening coopera

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-BRI-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240323) -- NAIROBI, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-BRI-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240323) -- NAIROBI, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man takes pictures at the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-BRI-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240323) -- NAIROBI, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Jianping, director-general of the Department of Regional Opening-up at the National Development and Reform Commission of China, speaks during the opening ceremony of the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-BRI-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240323) -- NAIROBI, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Philip Mainga, managing director of Kenya Railways Corporation, speaks during the opening ceremony of the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-BRI-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240323) -- NAIROBI, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINA-BRI-PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240323) -- NAIROBI, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Photography Exhibition on Pragmatic China-Africa Cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 22, 2024. A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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South African official highlights comprehensive strategic partnership with China

STORY: South African official highlights comprehensive strategic partnership with China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Alvin Botes visits Tianjin Museum 2. various of Alvin Botes visits a martial arts school in China's Tianjin 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ALVIN BOTES, Deputy minister of international relations and cooperation of South Africa STORYLINE: More efforts should be made to deepen pragmatic cooperation between South Africa and China in various fields, including sports, education, and tourism, said a South African official in an interview with Xinhua on Thursday. Alvin Botes, deputy minister of international relations and cooperation of South Africa, recently paid a visit to a famed martial arts school in China's Tianjin. SOUNDBITE (English): ALVIN BOTES, Deputy minister of international relations and cooperation of South Africa "The relationship between South Africa and China is a comprehe

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China-funded waste water treatment plant in full swing in Mongolia's capital

STORY: China-funded waste water treatment plant in full swing in Mongolia's capital DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-funded waste water treatment plant STORYLINE: The construction of the Central Waste Water Treatment Plant funded by China is now in full swing in Mongolia's capital. This project covering an area of 178,000 square meters in the Songinokhairkhan District of Ulan Bator is a landmark project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and pragmatic cooperation between China and Mongolia. "So far, the completion rate of the main structure has reached 82 percent, and the equipment has been basically completed at the Chinese factory and has begun to be shipped to the site in an orderly manner," according to Zhang Jiawei, a chief engineer of the executor of the project, China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group, on Wednesday. The groundbreaking ceremony of the China-aided waste water treatment plant was held in early

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests learn about a clean energy project at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half of this year,

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the digital economy exhibition area at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests are seen at the digital economy exhibition area of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half o

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows a scene at the Promotion Meeting of Industrial Parks in BRI Countries and Investment in China-Saudi Arabia (Jazan) Industrial Park during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab tra

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about cross-border e-commerce at the digital economy exhibition area of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars l

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2023 shows the signing ceremony of the Projects of the Fifth China-Arab States Business Summit and Ningxia Industry Matchmaking Meeting for Chinese and Foreign Entrepreneurs during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the digital economy exhibition area at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the signing ceremony of the Promotion Meeting of Industrial Parks in BRI Countries and Investment in China-Saudi Arabia (Jazan) Industrial Park of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors shop for commodities from Pakistan during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half of this

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about smart products at the digital economy exhibition area of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year.

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2023 shows the signing ceremony of the Multinationals' Economic and Trade Cooperation Meeting in Ningxia of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 le

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China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise kicks off in Phnom Penh

STORY: China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise kicks off in Phnom Penh DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:55 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Cambodia joint humanitarian exercise STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia joint humanitarian exercise code-named "Peace Angel-2023" kicked off on Saturday morning with an opening ceremony held in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. Senior Colonel Hao Linyuan, leader of the Chinese guidance and coordination group for the exercise, and Gen. Eth Sarath, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and chief of joint staff, delivered speeches at the event. Hao said this joint exercise is an important bilateral cooperation created by the two militaries. "It is not only a pragmatic measure to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of China and Cambodia, but also an exchange and mutual learning of medical services between the Chinese and Cambodian militaries," he said. Sarath no

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ANGOLA-LUANDA-CHINA-ECONOMIC-TRADE-COOPERATION-MEETING

(230814) -- LUANDA, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao (L) and Angolan Minister of State for Economic Coordination Jose de Lima Massano are pictured during the Second Meeting of the Steering Commission for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Angola, in Luanda, the capital of Angola, on Aug. 13, 2023. The Second Meeting of the Steering Commission for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Angola was held Sunday in Luanda, the capital of Angola. During the meeting, co-chaired by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and the Minister of State for Economic Coordination of Angola Jose de Lima Massano, both countries jointly announced the conclusion of negotiations on the China-Angola Bilateral Investment Agreement and exchanged views on pragmatic cooperation in various areas, including trade, investment, infrastructure, industrial development, and human resources. (Photo by Julio Kikebu/Xinhua)

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China a "reliable" partner for Congo's agricultural development: Congolese minister

STORY: China a "reliable" partner for Congo's agricultural development: Congolese minister DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Brazzaville CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Agriculture Technology Demonstration Center (ATDC) in Brazzaville 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PAUL VALENTIN NGOBO, Congolese Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 3. various of the Agriculture Technology Demonstration Center (ATDC) in Brazzaville 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): PAUL VALENTIN NGOBO, Congolese Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries STORYLINE: China proves to be a "reliable" and "credible" partner to support the Republic of the Congo regarding agricultural development and food security, said Paul Valentin Ngobo, Congolese Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. In the eyes of Ngobo, what sets this "highly broad, pragmatic and fruitful" cooperation apart is the experience-sharing and training by the Chinese. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PAUL VALENTIN NGOBO, Congolese Minister of Ag

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Kenya, Iran ink 5 deals to promote pragmatic cooperation

STORY: Kenya, Iran ink 5 deals to promote pragmatic cooperation DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian President arriving at the state house in Nairobi 2. various of bilateral talks 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 4. various of bilateral talks 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): EBRAHIM RAISI, Iranian President 6. various of the press conference and the two leaders STORYLINE: Kenya and Iran on Wednesday signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements to help shore up bilateral relations. The MoUs were signed in the areas of animal health and livestock production, information and communications technology, fishery, culture and heritage and investment promotion, in the presence of visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "This memorandum will enhance and further deepe

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Chinese democracy puts people first: Portuguese expert

STORY: Chinese democracy puts people first: Portuguese expert DATELINE: April 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese people 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal 3. various of China's anti-poverty efforts 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal STORYLINE: A Portuguese expert has spoken highly of Chinese democracy, saying it's people-centered and pragmatic. Rui Lourido, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua in Beijing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUI LOURIDO, President of the Observatory for China in Portugal "Because the Chinese government has the interest in its own people-centered political action. So they depend on the opinion of the people, so they protect the people. They cannot take care only of the business. It's a practical, pragmatic (democracy) that we have in China. Because the peo

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Russian FM commends high-level ties with China

STORY: Russian FM commends high-level ties with China DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaking at a press conference STORYLINE: "Russia-China ties are undoubtedly experiencing absolutely the best times in the entire history of these relations," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. "The relationship is pragmatic, trusting and mutually respectful. This can be characterized as an ideal format for relations between any countries," Lavrov said at his annual press conference. "We are closely coordinating within the UN, and combating new challenges and threats through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS and cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and the Belt and Road Initiative", which will help strengthen the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, he added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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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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World must secure a "Paris-style" agreement for nature at COP15: chief of WWF International

STORY: World must secure a "Paris-style" agreement for nature at COP15: chief of WWF International DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Geneva/London CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of forests and lakes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARCO LAMBERTINI, Director General of WWF International 3. various of waterfowl and inland waters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARCO LAMBERTINI, Director General of WWF International 5. various of inland waters STORYLINE: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International urges world leaders to adopt an ambitious and pragmatic framework during the second phase of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) scheduled for Dec. 7-19 in Montreal, Canada. In a video interview with Xinhua, Director General of WWF International Marco Lambertini said that COP15 is a historic opportunity to seal a "Paris-style" agreement to guide global action through 2030 to halt and reverse nature loss. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis

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Chinese delegate calls on parties to seek compromise at upcoming UN biodiversity conference

STORY: Chinese delegate calls on parties to seek compromise at upcoming UN biodiversity conference DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference and biodiversity related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YINGMIN, representative of the presidency of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity STORYLINE: A Chinese representative said that all parties need to seek a compromise on key issues at the UN biodiversity conference to be held next month and strive to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Zhao Yingmin is the representative of the presidency of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. At the ongoing UN climate change conference in Egypt, Zhao urged all parties to adopt an ambitious and pragmatic framework during the second phase of COP15 scheduled for Dec. 7-19 in Montreal, Canada

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BRI projects help deepen Cambodia-China cooperation, benefit world: Cambodian official, expert

STORY: BRI projects help deepen Cambodia-China cooperation, benefit world: Cambodian official, expert DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Phnom Phen CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister 3. various of the construction of Siem Reap International Airport 4. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University, Phnom Penh 6. various of a hydropower station in Cambodia 7. various of a river bridge in Cambodia 8. various of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port 9. various of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 10. various of Phnom Penh International Airport 11. various of the National Stadium in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects have played an important role in deepening pragmatic cooperation between Cambodia and China, Cambodian officials and expe

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CPC has a global, pragmatic perspective: Tunisian scholar

STORY: CPC has a global, pragmatic perspective: Tunisian scholar DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Professor Khaled Haj Ahmed 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KHALED HAJ AHMED, Director of Oriental Languages at ISLT of the University of Carthage STORYLINE: The most notable characteristic and also the most significant advantage of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is that it has a global perspective and is very pragmatic. That is according to Professor Khaled Haj Ahmed, director of Oriental Languages at the Higher Institute of Languages (ISLT) at the University of Carthage in Tunis. The professor studied in China between 2007 and 2014, during which he gained a deep understanding of China in various aspects. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KHALED HAJ AHMED, Director of Oriental Languages at ISLT of the University of Carthage "Since implementing the reform and opening-up policy, China has become stronger and stronger, overcoming one challenge after another. It h

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A Chinese doctor in eastern Rwanda

STORY: A Chinese doctor in eastern Rwanda DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:18 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kibungo Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUNSHENG, Chinese doctor in Rwanda 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PIERRE J. NSENGIYUMVA, Kibungo Hospital nurse 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI JUNSHENG, Chinese doctor in Rwanda STORYLINE: Every Tuesday and Thursday are the operation days for the Chinese doctors in Kibungo Hospital in eastern Rwanda. Li Junsheng, who first visited Rwanda in 2007, has lived in the country for nearly 10 years. During his stay in the country, he has always tried his best to help local patients. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUNSHENG, Chinese doctor in Rwanda "Medical conditions in Africa are not as good as in China. So we have to work proactively to deal with some challenges based on local conditions. That means, we need to be more pragmatic when facing some problems. We have to solve problems with local conditions. Without advanced medical equipmen

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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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Experts hail China's dynamic zero-COVID policy as effective, "rooted in realities"

STORY: Experts hail China's dynamic zero-COVID policy as effective, "rooted in realities" DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BILAWAL BHUTTO ZARDARI, Foreign Minister of Pakistan STORYLINE: China has made it clear that it will adhere firmly to its dynamic zero-COVID strategy that has proven both pragmatic and effective. Experts and officials from different countries say the strategy, rooted in China's realities, safeguards the right to life, the most fundamental human right. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "China

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Media professionals hail pragmatic cooperation among BRICS countries

STORY: Media professionals hail pragmatic cooperation among BRICS countries DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in BRICS countries 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANAINA CAMARA DA SILVEIRA, Founder of Brazilian news website RadarCHINA 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): ASYA SAMOILOVA, Head of the Department of the International Cooperation Directorate for Sputnik, Russia 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THEOLIN TEMBO, Digital producer at Cape Argus newspaper, South Africa STORYLINE: BRICS, an emerging-market group, includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It represents a quarter of the global GDP, 18 percent of global trade and 25 percent of the world's foreign investment. Trade cooperation in various fields among BRICS countries has seen remarkable progress over the years. Media veterans from the BRICS countries have hailed the pragmatic cooperation among the countries, and call for stronger and closer ties for the future. SOUNDBITE 1

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Ex-chief secretary for administration of HKSAR gov't formally submits bid for HKSAR chief executive

STORY: Ex-chief secretary for administration of HKSAR gov't formally submits bid for HKSAR chief executive DATELINE: April 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of John Lee participating the press conference STORYLINE: John Lee, former chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government, formally submitted his bid for HKSAR chief executive on Wednesday. Lee said he had submitted 786 nomination forms by Election Committee members, and expects to complete and unveil his political platform as soon as possible. He said he is pragmatic and prudent in mapping out the measures and vision to ensure they can materialize. Since announcing to run for the election on April 9, Lee and his campaign team have visited various organizations and contacted Election Committee members to elaborate on his policy ideas. The election will be held on May 8. The nomination period for the election is April 3-16. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong K

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Taiwan's new premier sworn in, promises "pragmatic" Cabinet

(From R) Taiwan's new Premier William Lai, Vice President Chen Chien-jen and former Premier Lin Chuan attend the Executive Yuan's hand-over ceremony in Taipei on Sept. 8, 2017, as Lai and his Cabinet are officially sworn in. Lai, the former mayor of Tainan, said he will make his Cabinet "down-to-earth and pragmatic." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan's new premier sworn in, promises "pragmatic" Cabinet

Taiwan's new Premier William Lai addresses the Executive Yuan's hand-over ceremony in Taipei on Sept. 8, 2017, as he and his Cabinet are officially sworn in. The former Tainan mayor said he will make his Cabinet "down-to-earth and pragmatic." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo