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A journey of friendship, cooperation and peace

STORY: A journey of friendship, cooperation and peace DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VITALY SAVELYEV, Russian Transport Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): IGOR SECHIN, Chief of Russian oil company Rosneft 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): SERGEY LUKONIN, Russian Academy of Sciences 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALEXANDER BOBROV, Director of School of Government and International Affairs, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Russian): ANATOLY TORKUNOV, President of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MURAD GAZDIEV, RT reporter STORYLINE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin agreed to strengthen bilateral ties based on principles of good-neighborliness, friendship and win-win cooperation, as well as to deepen the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. On March 20, Chinese Pr

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Egypt, Türkiye have political will to restore ties: Egyptian FM

STORY: Egypt, Türkiye have political will to restore ties: Egyptian FM DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egypt's Foreign Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MEVLUT CAVUSOGLU, Turkish Foreign Minister 3. various of the meeting STORYLINE: The Egyptian and Turkish leaders have the political will to normalize ties after years of strained relations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Saturday. Shoukry made the remarks during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, who arrived in Cairo earlier in the day and is the highest-ranking Turkish official visiting Egypt in over a decade. Shoukry said he discussed with Cavusoglu the steps to restore ties, and the return of each other's ambassadors will take place at an appropriate time. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMEH SHOUKRY, Egypt's Foreign Minister "Certainly there is a political will and directives, given by both countries' pre

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Border ports in NE China see booming China-Russia trade

STORY: Border ports in NE China see booming China-Russia trade DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Heilongjiang Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHI ZHIXIN, General manager of Shunxing Trading Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG JIZHONG, Staff of Suifenhe Railway Station STORYLINE: Border ports in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province see booming trade between China and Russia. Heihe in China's Heilongjiang Province borders Blagoveshchensk in Russia. A free trade area in the city has contributed to the development of trade ties between the two countries since its establishment in August 2019. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHI ZHIXIN, General manager of Shunxing Trading Co., Ltd. "Our company has exported 1,200 tonnes of fruits and vegetables since February, up 50 percent year on year, with a trade volume of 6.5 million yuan (nearly 1 million U.S. dollars)." Meanwhile, Heilongjiang's Suifenhe port, a key port on the China

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's Russia visit to navigate bilateral ties, boost global stability

(230318) -- BEIJING/MOSCOW, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 2, 2019 shows the joining part of the first highway bridge connecting China and Russia across the Heilongjiang River. The bridge across the Heilongjiang River stretches from Heihe, a border city in Heilongjiang Province, to the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's Russia visit to navigate bilateral ties, boost global stability

(230318) -- BEIJING/MOSCOW, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Melchakova Nataliia (3rd L) enjoys a moment as one of her classmates plays guitar at East China Jiaotong University in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 31, 2019. (Xinhua/Hu Chenhuan)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's Russia visit to navigate bilateral ties, boost global stability

(230318) -- BEIJING/MOSCOW, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at giant panda Ruyi at the Moscow Zoo in Moscow, capital of Russia, July 31, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's Russia visit to navigate bilateral ties, boost global stability

(230318) -- BEIJING/MOSCOW, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A China-Europe freight train heading for Moscow departs from Mafang railway station in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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Former Slovak FM speaks highly of diplomatic ties between Slovakia, China

STORY: Former Slovak FM speaks highly of diplomatic ties between Slovakia, China DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): PAVOL DEMES, Former Slovak Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Former Slovak Foreign Minister Pavol Demes has spoken highly of diplomatic ties between his country and China over the past 30 years. In 1993, the Slovak Republic became an independent sovereign state. China immediately recognized and established diplomatic relations with it. Demes said that the past 30 years witnessed very friendly relations between the two countries, and both sides could build on the tradition. SOUNDBITE (English): PAVOL DEMES, Former Slovak Foreign Minister "Nowadays China is a booming country because you are changing your model, and you are experimenting as well, to modernize your way of economy and so on. In the last 30 years, China, from a third-world country, is a very significant player on global arena. And that is why I think that

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Mexican woman finds success in TV series because of ties with China

STORY: Mexican woman finds success in TV series because of ties with China DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the actress 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): BECKY ZHU WU, Actress 3. various of the actress 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): BECKY ZHU WU, Actress STORYLINE: Becky Zhu Wu, a young Mexican of Chinese descent, had never believed that her life would lead her, at 22, to represent on the small screen some of the historical ties that unite her two homelands: China and Mexico. Playing the character of Adela Cheng in a new TV series, Wu said she never studied theater or acting, partly because she didn't want to, so her arrival to the cast of the production was something quite fortuitous. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): BECKY ZHU WU, Actress "It's very funny how I got to record. I mean, I never studied theater. I never studied acting. I think I never had the interest either because I'm a bit of an introverted person, a bit shy, so it kind of never crossed m

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Imperative for China-Russia ties to advance steadily in unstable world: FM

STORY: Imperative for China-Russia ties to advance steadily in unstable world: FM DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIN GANG, Chinese Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The more unstable the world becomes, the more imperative it is for China and Russia to steadily advance their relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIN GANG, Chinese Foreign Minister Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Hysteria over balloon incident proof of Washington's inability to manage China ties: U.S. ex-diplomat

STORY: Hysteria over balloon incident proof of Washington's inability to manage China ties: U.S. ex-diplomat DATELINE: March 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.various of the U.S. 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Former U.S. diplomat 3. various of the U.S. 4.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Former U.S. diplomat 5. various of the U.S. 6.SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Former U.S. diplomat 7. various of the U.S. 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHAS FREEMAN, Former U.S. diplomat STORYLINE: A former U.S. diplomat has said that Washington's hysterical overreaction to a Chinese unmanned civilian airship unexpectedly entering U.S. airspace is proof of the current U.S. government's inability to overcome domestic pressure and manage the relationship between Washington and Beijing in times of high tension. Chas Freeman was a member of then-U.S. President Richard Nixon's entourage during the president's ice-breaking trip to China in 1972. SOUNDBITE 1 (English

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Namibia commends Chinese medical team's dedication, services

STORY: Namibia commends Chinese medical team's dedication, services DATELINE: March 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of reception event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KALUMBI SHANGULA, Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services 3. various of Chinese medical teams STORYLINE: Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula appreciated the services of the Chinese medical teams and the contributions they have made to the health sector in his country. He made the remarks at a renewal ceremony held on Thursday for the rotating of the 14th and 15th Chinese Medical Team to Namibia in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. SOUNDBITE (English): KALUMBI SHANGULA, Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services "This is just one of the examples that demonstrate the strength and depth of the long and profound ties of friendship between our two countries and our peoples. Over the past one and a half years, the 14th Chinese Medical Team to Namibia, worked hard an

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Senior South Sudanese official visits Sudan

STORY: Senior South Sudanese official visits Sudan DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tut Gatluak's arrival 2. various of the meeting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TUT GATLUAK, South Sudanese President's Security Adviser 4. various of people shaking hands 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): TUT GATLUAK, South Sudanese President's Security Adviser 6. various of the meeting STORYLINE: South Sudanese President's Security Adviser Tut Gatluak arrived in Khartoum on Tuesday for an official visit to Sudan. Speaking upon arrival at Khartoum airport, Gatluak said his visit comes within the framework of bilateral ties between Khartoum and Juba, voicing South Sudan's keenness to sustain peace and stability in Sudan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): TUT GATLUAK, South Sudanese President's Security Adviser "South Sudan is keen to sustain peace and stability in Sudan as an extension of stability in the Republic of South Sudan." Gatluak stressed that both Sudan and South Sudan

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Mexico regrets Peru's decision to withdraw ambassador

STORY: Mexico regrets Peru's decision to withdraw ambassador DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lima 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DINA BOLUARTE, Peruvian President 3. various of Mexico City and Lima STORYLINE: Mexico said Saturday it regrets Peru's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Mexico and downgrade diplomatic relations between the two countries to the level of charge d'affaires. The Mexican Foreign Ministry reiterated in a statement Mexico's desire to "keep diplomatic communication channels open for the benefit of both societies." It also said Mexico will maintain its diplomatic and consular representation in Peru to promote ties between the two peoples and serve the Mexican community living in the Andean country, adding that it "hoped that a democratic solution to the disagreements in this sister Latin American country will soon be reached." Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced on Friday the "permanent withdraw

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U.S. overreaction to Chinese airship has "grave impact" on bilateral ties: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. overreaction to Chinese airship has "grave impact" on bilateral ties: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: While commenting on the U.S. using force against a Chinese civilian unmanned airship that entered the U.S. airspace caused by force majeure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Wednesday that it was "a clear overreaction," and had a grave impact on the efforts and progress made by China and the U.S. in stabilizing bilateral relations. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The entry of a Chinese civilian unmanned airship into the U.S. airspace is purely an unintended, unexpected and isolated event caused by force majeure. The facts are clear and shall not be distorted or misrepresented. Despite that, the U.S. still decided to use force against the civilian airship even as it was

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Chinese train driver on Jakarta-Bandung HSR helps promote ties

STORY: Chinese train driver on Jakarta-Bandung HSR helps promote ties DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the train driver working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MU ZHEN, Chinese train driver 3. various of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) STORYLINE: Mu Zhen, 45, is a Chinese train driver who operates locomotives on the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) under construction. He participated in the comprehensive trial operation of Jakarta-Bandung HSR in November 2022. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MU ZHEN, Chinese train driver "I've been working as a train driver for 18 years since 2005. I became a high-speed train driver in 2016. Driving high-speed trains on the Chinese-built Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway makes me very excited and proud. I'm proud that China's high-speed technology has gone global. I'd like to make some contributions to the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project. In the future, we will offer one-on-one training

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-TRADE TIE-ICEBREAKERS 2023

(230211) -- LONDON, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shadows of rabbit shapes are cast onto the ceiling during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2023. British business leaders have said they hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. TO GO WITH "British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-TRADE TIE-ICEBREAKERS 2023

(230211) -- LONDON, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang delivers a keynote speech during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2023. British business leaders have said they hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. TO GO WITH "British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-TRADE TIE-ICEBREAKERS 2023

(230211) -- LONDON, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Perry, chair of the 48 Group Club, delivers a speech during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2023. British business leaders have said they hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. TO GO WITH "British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-TRADE TIE-ICEBREAKERS 2023

(230211) -- LONDON, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 8, 2023 shows rabbit toys at the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration in London, Britain. British business leaders have said they hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. TO GO WITH "British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China

STORY: British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in Britain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LORD HAMMOND OF RUNNYMEDE, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIR SHERARD COWPER-COLES, Chair of the China-Britain Business Council 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chair of the 48 Group Club 5. various of street scenes in China STORYLINE: British business leaders have expressed hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LORD HAMMOND OF RUNNYMEDE, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer "China is the world's second-largest economy, the UK's sixt

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Mutual trust, support solidify Cambodia-China ties: Cambodian officials

STORY: Mutual trust, support solidify Cambodia-China ties: Cambodian officials DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PENN SOVICHEAT, Undersecretary of State and Spokesman, Cambodian Ministry of Commerce 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PENN SOVICHEAT, Undersecretary of State and Spokesman, Cambodian Ministry of Commerce 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): THONG KHON, Cambodia's Tourism Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONG KOSAL, Deputy Director-General of Apsara National Authority STORYLINE: Over past years, mutual trust and support between Cambodia and China have largely consolidated bilateral relations, said Cambodian officials. According to the Undersecretary of State and Spokesman Penn Sovicheat from the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, economic cooperation between the two countries has deepened under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). SOUNDBITE

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Chinese, Slovak diplomats vow to boost bilateral ties

STORY: Chinese, Slovak diplomats vow to boost bilateral ties DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of drawings by architect Aurel Fabri 2. various of Chinese Ambassador in Slovakia greeting guests 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN LIJIE, Chinese Ambassador to Slovakia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAVOL SYKORCIN, Secretary general of Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AUREL FABRI, Architect STORYLINE: Chinese and Slovak diplomats confirmed their intention to further enhance bilateral ties at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Slovakia Monday evening. In 1993, the Slovak Republic became an independent sovereign state. China immediately recognized and established diplomatic relations with it. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN LIJIE, Chinese Ambassador to Slovakia "Over the past 30 years, the friendly relations and cooperation made steady progress." The ambassador praised the bilateral economic relation

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-RUSSIA-FM-VISIT

(230207) -- BAGHDAD, Feb. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Baghdad, Iraq, on Feb. 6, 2023. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held meetings with top Iraqi leaders on Monday in Baghdad to discuss bilateral ties and unpaid arrears to Russian energy companies in Iraq due to U.S. sanctions over the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said in a joint press conference with Lavrov that the two sides "discussed how to deal with the dues of Russian companies operating in Iraq, and we will discuss this issue during our visit to Washington Wednesday." (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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Egyptian President Sisi receives Croatian counterpart in Cairo

STORY: Egyptian President Sisi receives Croatian counterpart in Cairo DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received on Monday Croatian President Zoran Milanovic at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo. The two presidents discussed ways to move forward in strengthening and developing bilateral ties in a way that contributes to achieving the interests of the Egyptian and Croatian peoples. The meeting also witnessed a review of a number of files of common interest, including Egypt's efforts in confronting illegal immigration and terrorism. The talks also focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where Sisi affirmed Egypt's support for giving priority to dialogue and activating all means for reaching a peaceful solution to the conflict. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Romanian prime minister visits Egypt

STORY: Romanian prime minister visits Egypt DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca and his Egypt's counterpart, Moustafa Madbouli (Courtesy of the Egyptian cabinet) 2. various of the Egyptian cabinet 3. various of a joint press conference for both PMs (Courtesy of the Egyptian cabinet) STORYLINE: Egypt Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and his visiting Romanian counterpart Nicolae Ciuca held a joint press conference on Saturday, tackling some issues of mutual interest. Madbouli highlighted that the trade exchange value between Egypt and Romania exceeded 1 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. He called on Romania to increase the export of grain to Egypt. On his part, Ciuca said their talks ranged from Egyptian-European ties and energy exchange to government digital transformation implementation strategies. He asserted that it is necessary to activate all mechanisms for further trade relations between both countries

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Folk culture festival promotes cross-Strait cultural ties

STORY: Folk culture festival promotes cross-Strait cultural ties DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the folk culture festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHIANG YING, Handicraft artist in Taiwan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN YUHSING, Matsu resident STORYLINE: The 2023 cross-Strait folk culture festival kicked off on Thursday in Fuzhou, China's Fujian, to promote traditional Chinese culture and cross-Strait cultural ties. More than 200 intangible folk arts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are on display. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHIANG YING, Handicraft artist from Taiwan "Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are born from the same root, so people on both sides of the Strait who love traditional Chinese culture are inheriting it. I expect that there will be more exchanges between the two sides on traditional culture skills, and there will be a broader space to learn." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN YUHSING, Matsu resident "Chinese culture is pa

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Blinken urges Israeli-Palestinian calm as violence flares

STORY: Blinken urges Israeli-Palestinian calm as violence flares DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent "U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Monday for a visit, during which he met with Israeli prime minister, foreign minister and president. The visit comes amid a new round of tensions between Israel and Palestine over the past few days. Upon his arrival, Blinken urged both sides to maintain calm and stop the violence. During the visit, Blinken also discussed with Israeli officials such issues as the normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia and the Iranian nuclear facility." As part of his three-leg Middle East tour, Blinken arrived in Israel after visiting Egypt. This was his first meetin

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Iran, Azerbaijan should not let deadly embassy attack affect ties: FM

STORY: Iran, Azerbaijan should not let deadly embassy attack affect ties: FM DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of hospital and patients 2. various of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visiting a wounded Azerbaijani embassy guard STORYLINE: The Iranian foreign minister on Friday condemned the deadly armed attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran, saying the two countries should not let their ties be affected by the incident. In a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also proposed close cooperation between the two countries' security bodies to investigate the attack that killed an embassy employee and injured two others. For his part, Bayramov welcomed Amir-Abdollahian's proposal for a joint investigation into the incident. In a Twitter post on Friday, Mohammad Jamshidi, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's deputy chief of staff for political affairs, said Raisi had ordered a compreh

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA MASTERS 2023-MIXED DOUBLES-SECOND ROUND

(230126) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ties Van Der Lecq/Debora Jille (L) of the Netherlands compete during the mixed doubles second round match against Wang Yilyu/Du Yue of China at Indonesia Masters 2023 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA MASTERS 2023-MIXED DOUBLES-SECOND ROUND

(230126) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yilyu (R)/Du Yue of China compete during the mixed doubles second round match against Ties Van Der Lecq/Debora Jille of the Netherlands at Indonesia Masters 2023 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA MASTERS 2023-MIXED DOUBLES-SECOND ROUND

(230126) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yilyu (R)/Du Yue of China compete during the mixed doubles second round match against Ties Van Der Lecq/Debora Jille of the Netherlands at Indonesia Masters 2023 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA MASTERS 2023-MIXED DOUBLES-SECOND ROUND

(230126) -- JAKARTA, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yilyu/Du Yue (R) of China compete during the mixed doubles second round match against Ties Van Der Lecq/Debora Jille of the Netherlands at Indonesia Masters 2023 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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Concert held in Israel to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Concert held in Israel to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: TEL AVIV, Israel CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year concert was held Tuesday at the China Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. The event also celebrated the 31st anniversary of China-Israel diplomatic ties. Artists performed famous pieces including Nessun Dorma and Jasmine Flower. More than 100 people from both countries attended the concert. This was the first offline Chinese New Year celebration held by the China Cultural Center in Tel Aviv in the past three years. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel. (XHTV)

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Russia downgrades diplomatic ties with Estonia in retaliation

STORY: Russia downgrades diplomatic ties with Estonia in retaliation DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Russian Foreign Ministry 2. various of Estonian embassy in Moscow (file) STORYLINE: Russia has decided to downgrade diplomatic relations with Estonia to the level of charge d'affaires in retaliation of Estonia's move to reduce Russian embassy staff. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned Estonian Ambassador to Russia Margus Laidre in protest against actions of Estonia's authorities and ordered him to leave the country by Feb. 7. "The Estonian leadership has purposefully destroyed the entire range of relations with Russia" by promoting Russophobia and hostility towards Russia, the ministry said in a statement. In a tit-for-tat move, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted on Monday it will expel the Russian ambassador from its capital Tallinn. Earlier this month, Estonia asked Russia to reduce staff at its embassy

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BRUNEI-BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN-SINGAPORE-TIES

(230120) -- BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (L) holds talks with Lawrence Wong, visiting Singaporean deputy prime minister and minister for finance, at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Jan. 19, 2023. According to Brunei's Prime Minister's Office, the Sultan and Wong discussed the strong bilateral relations between both countries, particularly on defense and the Currency Interchangeability Agreement. TO GO WITH "Brunei, Singapore vow to boost bilateral ties" (Photo by Jeffrey Wong/Xinhua)

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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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Israel, U.S. discuss possible Israeli diplomatic breakthrough with Saudi Arabia

STORY: Israel, U.S. discuss possible Israeli diplomatic breakthrough with Saudi Arabia DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Netanyahu with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (courtesy of GPO) 2. various of Abraham accords signed in Washington D.C. (courtesy of GPO) 3. various of Negev Summit (courtesy of GPO) 4. various of Netanyahu on election night 5. various of Netanyahu with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (courtesy of GPO) STORYLINE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he met visiting U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday and explored ways to forge official ties with Saudi Arabia. The two discussed "the next steps to deepen the Abraham Accords and expand the circle of peace, with emphasis on a breakthrough regarding Saudi Arabia," Netanyahu's office said in a statement. The Abraham Accords are a series of normalization deals signed in 2020 in which the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain

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Philippine officials send best wishes for Chinese New Year

STORY: Philippine officials send best wishes for Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lunar New Year docorations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO, Philippine Vice President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUIS ENRIQUE MANALO, Philippine Foreign Secretary 5. various of the new year gala STORYLINE: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Monday expressed his wish that his country and China will strengthen ties in the new year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS, Philippine President "Allow me to extend my warmest greetings as we welcome the Chinese New Year, it is my pleasure to join you in ushering in a new dawn filled with wishes of health and prosperity for ourselves and our communities that this occasion (should) be an opportunity to look into our cultural and historical richness as a people, and to strengthen the tie

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Renowned U.S. orchestra to deepen bond with China through more in-person collaborations

STORY: Renowned U.S. orchestra to deepen bond with China through more in-person collaborations DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, U.S. CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra 2. shot of Matias Tarnopolsky, the orchestra's head, speaking 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY, President and CEO of Philadelphia Orchestra 4. various of the performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY, President and CEO of Philadelphia Orchestra 6. various of the performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY, President and CEO of Philadelphia Orchestra 8. shot of the audience applauding STORYLINE: The Philadelphia Orchestra will enhance its ties with China through more in-person events to contribute to the development of U.S.-China cultural exchanges, said the orchestra's head. Matias Tarnopolsky said the orchestra, based in Philadelphia, has made many vis

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Türkiye, Syria on track to reconciliation via win-win solution, says expert

STORY: Türkiye, Syria on track to reconciliation via win-win solution, says expert DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting (Courtesy of Turkish Defense Ministry) 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): TARIK OGUZLU, Professor of International Relations at Istanbul's Aydin University STORYLINE: In a sign of detente between Türkiye and Syria, defense ministers of the two countries have met for the first time in more than a decade, which, analysts say, signals their possible normalization of ties through a win-win solution. Turkish and Syrian ministers, along with their Russian counterpart, met on Dec. 28 in Moscow, in the first ministerial contact between the two countries in 11 years after the two sides had met on an intelligence level. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said more talks are planned for later in January. SOUNDBITE (Turkish) : TARIK OGUZLU, Professor of International Relations at Istanbul's Aydin University "I believe

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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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U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA-PRESIDENT-INTERVIEW

(230112) -- PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matias Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, receives an interview with Xinhua in Philadelphia, the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The Philadelphia Orchestra will enhance its ties with China through more in-person events to contribute to the development of U.S.-China cultural exchanges, the orchestra's chief said. (Xinhua/Zhang Mocheng) TO GO WITH Interview: Renowned U.S. orchestra to deepen bond with China through more in-person collaborations

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U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA-PRESIDENT-INTERVIEW

(230112) -- PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matias Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Orchestra, receives an interview with Xinhua in Philadelphia, the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The Philadelphia Orchestra will enhance its ties with China through more in-person events to contribute to the development of U.S.-China cultural exchanges, the orchestra's chief said. (Xinhua/Zhang Mocheng) TO GO WITH Interview: Renowned U.S. orchestra to deepen bond with China through more in-person collaborations

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Cambodian, Chinese business executives meet to explore trade, investment opportunities

STORY: Cambodian, Chinese business executives meet to explore trade, investment opportunities DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cambodia-China business forum 2. various of Chinese commerce official Fu Jinming speaking 3. various of Cambodian commerce official Kao Kosal speaking 4. various of Cambodian and Chinese company representatives signing cooperation agreements 5. various of people taking group photos STORYLINE: A business forum was held in Phnom Penh on Friday, aimed at promoting trade and investment ties between Cambodia and China. Approximately 150 officials and business executives, including those from Cambodia and south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, attended the half-day event. Fu Jinming, deputy director of the Department of Commerce of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, said the forum was a platform for entrepreneurs to seek opportunities for business partnerships. He also encouraged the entrepreneurs to l

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Artwork exhibition highlights Nepal-China cultural exchanges

STORY: Artwork exhibition highlights Nepal-China cultural exchanges DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the artwork exhibition 2. various of guests delivering speeches 3. various of people visiting the exhibition STORYLINE: Nepal-China cultural exchanges were highlighted on Tuesday in an exhibition of 119 pieces of artwork in the Nepali capital of Kathmandu. The artworks of calligraphy, thangka and other paintings and photography by Nepalis and Chinese artists cover various aspects of life, landscape and culture, attracting many students and other visitors. Some Nepalis used a Chinese calligraphy brush to write down "Nepal-China Friendship," "I like to learn Chinese" and other Chinese phrases on the spot. Nepal-China ties were better displayed through artworks and the exhibition offered an opportunity for exchanges between the Nepali and Chinese people, said Balmukunda Regmi, the Nepali director of Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan Universi

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Türkiye, Montenegro vow to boost cooperation

STORY: Türkiye, Montenegro vow to boost cooperation DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The presidents of Türkiye and Montenegro on Friday discussed bilateral and regional cooperation and pledged to boost ties in Istanbul. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a joint press conference with his Montenegrin counterpart Milo Djukanovic that the two countries share a special bond and there are over 150,000 Turkish citizens with Montenegrin roots. The Turkish leader said that the trade volume between the two countries reached a record 182 million U.S. dollars, increasing by 49 percent in the first 11 months of 2022 compared to the same period last year. Erdogan noted that Türkiye fully encourages and supports Montenegro's bid to join the European Union (EU). For his part, Djukanovic said the two countries should tap the potential in a wide range of areas, including e

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-FM-INDIA-FM-MEETING

(221229) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides (R) meets with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 29, 2022. Cyprus and India on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense and military cooperation and stressed their close ties for over 60 years, the two countries said in an official statement. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-FM-INDIA-FM-MEETING

(221229) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attend a joint press conference in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 29, 2022. Cyprus and India on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense and military cooperation and stressed their close ties for over 60 years, the two countries said in an official statement. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-FM-INDIA-FM-MEETING

(221229) -- NICOSIA, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides (R) welcomes Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Dec. 29, 2022. Cyprus and India on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense and military cooperation and stressed their close ties for over 60 years, the two countries said in an official statement. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)