Cultural project in China's Xinjiang brings ancient city to life

STORY: Cultural project in China's Xinjiang brings ancient city to life DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HOTAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHAO CHENJIE, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the scenic spot 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO TIAN, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MU ZHENJIE, Owner of a costume rental store 5. various of performances STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHAO CHENJIE, Xinhua correspondent "This is Xinhua correspondent Zhao Chenjie, now we are at Yotkan scenic spot in Hotan Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The spot aims to make the ancient Khotan (Kingdom) reappear, which can be dated back to over a thousand years ago." The cultural project, covering 70,000 square meters, integrates culture, tourism, and technology, making tourists feel as if they were walking in an ancient kingdom centuries ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO TIAN, Tourist "Our daily life in Xinjiang is just like what we see here. It's simp

Magicians present "China Week" at Hollywood Magic Castle to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Magicians present "China Week" at Hollywood Magic Castle to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of magical performance at Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JEFFEREY WANG, Chinese magician 3. various of magical performance at Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles STORYLINE: A full house of audience watched solid coins vanish under poker cards and reappear, and experienced mind reading as they were inspired by the narratives of a young Chinese magician at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Jeffrey Wang, 23, performed his breathtaking card trick just inches from the audience, as he welcomed them into a unique world of infinite possibilities. Wang is among the 14 Chinese magicians that presented the "China Week," a week-long magic show from Jan. 23 to 29 at the Magic Castle, home of the Academy of Magical Arts and a clubhouse for magicians an