British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning

STORY: British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China 2. various of British expats tasting Zongzi STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China "Look what we got! Oh wow, what's that? These are Dragon Boat Festival gifts from our friends from Nanning. We have their sweet ones and we have salty ones. Do you know which is which? I don't know. It could be any. Any could be any. Right. So we'll try. Pick one we open first. Let me see if this is the sweet one. So, Zongzi is glutinous rice and inside you have sweet filling or savory filling, and it's wrapped in a leaf. So like Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings), we know that Zongzi has many different flavors. If you think this is the sweet one, I'm guessing these are salty. Try it. It's like opening a prese

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-BIRD-RESCUER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-BIRD-RESCUER (CN)

(240324) -- SHENYANG, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Meng Die prepares to splice feathers for an injured sparrow hawk at Shenyang Raptor Rescue Center in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, March 23, 2024. When Meng Die came into contact with bird rescue in 2015, she was a college student, nine yeas after she joined the rescue work as a volunteer, the 27-years-old is now a raptor rehabilitator at Shenyang Raptor Rescue Center. Her work at the center includes feeding raptors, treating their injuries and helping them carry out rehabilitation training. "I like animals and nature, and I think rescue work is a very meaningful thing," Meng said. Shenyang Raptor Rescue Center was established in July 2009 by a group of bird lovers and protectors with various occupations including zoologists, doctors, journalists, teachers, workers, etc. providing treatments for the raptors and birds that cannot survive independently in the wild due to natural or human factors in Shenyang and surrounding areas. At prese

Oldest zoo in Myanmar celebrates 118th anniversary

STORY: Oldest zoo in Myanmar celebrates 118th anniversary SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon Zoological Garden 2. various of people visiting the zoo STORYLINE: Myanmar's oldest zoo Yangon Zoological Garden celebrated its 118th anniversary on Thursday. A four-day ceremony starting from Thursday is being held at the zoo, featuring animal presentations, a gallery sharing knowledge about wildlife animals, a music band, dance performances, games for children, magic shows and a market fair. The Yangon Zoological Garden, opened in January 1906, provides visitors with education about wild animals and relaxation, allowing visitors to witness the behaviors of the animals and their habits, Warden of the Yangon Zoological Garden Than Myint Tun told Xinhua. Students can study botany and zoology, Than Myint Tun said, adding that the zoo also supports breeding programs to preserve endangered species. At prese

7,000 soldiers mobilized in France's major cities amid high alert over attack

STORY: 7,000 soldiers mobilized in France's major cities amid high alert over attack SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: SAINT-ETIENNE, France CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of soldiers patrolling the streets as part of Operation Sentinel STORYLINE: The French military has reinforced its presence in French cities following the increase in terrorist threats in the country. 7,000 soldiers from France's anti-terrorism special force Sentinel are deployed throughout the country, particularly in large cities. Following the terrorist attack that occurred in Arras on Oct. 13, 2023, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has put the country on its highest security alert. Around 3,000 soldiers have been permanently assigned to Operation Sentinel since 2021. The workforce has therefore been doubled due to the current situation in France. These soldiers can be present during large gatherings of people such as a concert or a sporting event. They organize their prese