Convenient store helps teenagers with autism live with dignity

STORY: Convenient store helps teenagers with autism live with dignity DATELINE: April 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the convenient storevarious of the teenagersSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG HONGBO, Founder of Xingshen Exceptional Child Care CenterSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN ENBO, Teacher with Xingshen Exceptional Child Care Center STORYLINE: A convenient store in east China's Shandong has offered job opportunities for teenagers with autism. The founder Zhang Hongbo says the move is to help them live with dignity. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG HONGBO, Founder of Xingshen Exceptional Child Care Center "I don't know how effective this can be. But I want to walk down the path because I'm also a mother of a child with autism, who is 13 years old. We have talked about their future. We hope when we become too old to walk, they can have a dignified and happy life." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN ENBO, Teacher with Xingshen Exceptional Child Care Center "I walk

Turks remain cautious as gov't eases COVID-19 restrictions

STORY: Turks remain cautious as gov't eases COVID-19 restrictions DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of street view in TurkeySOUNDBTIE 1 (Turkish): KADRIYE OZDEMIR, Manager of a women's clothing storeSOUNDBTIE 2 (Turkish): KADRIYE OZDEMIR, Manager of a women's clothing storeSOUNDBTIE 3 (Turkish): KADRIYE OZDEMIR, Manager of a women's clothing storeSOUNDBTIE 4 (Turkish): KADRIYE OZDEMIR, Manager of a women's clothing storevarious of a clothing store STORYLINE: Turkish people welcomed the government's decision to ease COVID-19 restrictions in public spaces with caution. Turkish health authorities on Wednesday lifted the requirements of wearing face masks for outdoor activities and for indoor areas with effective ventilation. Entering public spaces such as shopping malls also no longer requires a health code, except for hospitals. Wearing masks is still mandatory for public transport, according to the new decision. The country