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CANADA-TORONTO-SALSA-FESTIVAL

(240707) -- TORONTO, July 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People dance during the 2024 Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival in Toronto, Canada, July 6, 2024. The two-day event, showcasing Latin American cultures, kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-TORONTO-SALSA-FESTIVAL

(240707) -- TORONTO, July 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Girls perform during the 2024 Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival in Toronto, Canada, July 6, 2024. The two-day event, showcasing Latin American cultures, kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-TORONTO-SALSA-FESTIVAL

(240707) -- TORONTO, July 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during the 2024 Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival in Toronto, Canada, July 6, 2024. The two-day event, showcasing Latin American cultures, kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-TORONTO-SALSA-FESTIVAL

(240707) -- TORONTO, July 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during the 2024 Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival in Toronto, Canada, July 6, 2024. The two-day event, showcasing Latin American cultures, kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges

STORY: UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River" opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN VON KOHORN, Participant of the opening ceremony 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." It celebrates the rich history and cultural exchanges between the two countries with exhibitions of 400 photographs by more than 100 photographers, paintings, calligraphy, seal carving demonstrations, as well as outdoor activities. SOUNDBITE

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People look at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman looks at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Baron Steven von Kohorn speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhu Xianmin, a Chinese photographer, speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Xianmin, a Chinese photographer, speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Baron Steven von Kohorn speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People look at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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ITALY-TURIN-THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM-CURATOR-CHINA-ART

(240523) -- TURIN (ITALY), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows exhibits in the Chinese section at the Asian Art Museum in Turin, Italy. In the heart of Turin, Italy, stands a museum of oriental art, which serves as a unique bridge between the Southern European country and China. At the helm of the museum is Davide Quadrio, an Italian curator whose life's work has been fostering cultural exchanges between these two ancient civilizations. (Xinhua/Li Jing) TO GO WITH Feature: Bridging cultures: Italian curator's mission to connect Italy and China through art

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ITALY-TURIN-THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM-CURATOR-CHINA-ART

(240523) -- TURIN (ITALY), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Davide Quadrio, curator of the Asian Art Museum, speaks during an interview in Turin, Italy, on March 11, 2024. In the heart of Turin, Italy, stands a museum of oriental art, which serves as a unique bridge between the Southern European country and China. At the helm of the museum is Davide Quadrio, an Italian curator whose life's work has been fostering cultural exchanges between these two ancient civilizations. (Xinhua/Li Jing) TO GO WITH Feature: Bridging cultures: Italian curator's mission to connect Italy and China through art

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ITALY-TURIN-THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM-CURATOR-CHINA-ART

(240523) -- TURIN (ITALY), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Davide Quadrio, curator of the Asian Art Museum, rearranges a decoration of the museum in Turin, Italy, on March 11, 2024. In the heart of Turin, Italy, stands a museum of oriental art, which serves as a unique bridge between the Southern European country and China. At the helm of the museum is Davide Quadrio, an Italian curator whose life's work has been fostering cultural exchanges between these two ancient civilizations. (Xinhua/Li Jing) TO GO WITH Feature: Bridging cultures: Italian curator's mission to connect Italy and China through art

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ITALY-TURIN-THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM-CURATOR-CHINA-ART

(240523) -- TURIN (ITALY), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows small bronze vessel Jiaodou at the Asian Art Museum in Turin, Italy. In the heart of Turin, Italy, stands a museum of oriental art, which serves as a unique bridge between the Southern European country and China. At the helm of the museum is Davide Quadrio, an Italian curator whose life's work has been fostering cultural exchanges between these two ancient civilizations. (Xinhua/Li Jing) TO GO WITH Feature: Bridging cultures: Italian curator's mission to connect Italy and China through art

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ITALY-TURIN-THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM-CURATOR-CHINA-ART

(240523) -- TURIN (ITALY), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows exhibits in the Chinese section at the Asian Art Museum in Turin, Italy. In the heart of Turin, Italy, stands a museum of oriental art, which serves as a unique bridge between the Southern European country and China. At the helm of the museum is Davide Quadrio, an Italian curator whose life's work has been fostering cultural exchanges between these two ancient civilizations. (Xinhua/Li Jing) TO GO WITH Feature: Bridging cultures: Italian curator's mission to connect Italy and China through art

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Bridging cultures: Artistic journey of playwright He Jiping

STORY: Bridging cultures: Artistic journey of playwright He Jiping SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of He Jiping 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JIPING, Playwright 3. file footage of the show of The Top Restaurant 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HE JIPING, Playwright 5. various of posters of films and TV series 6. file footage of the show of De Ling and Empress Dowager Ci Xi 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE JIPING, Playwright STORYLINE: Renowned Chinese playwright He Jiping has created works popular among audiences both in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland as she bridges cultures of her "two hometowns." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JIPING, Playwright "If I'm said to have two representative works, one is The Top Restaurant, and the other is De Ling and Empress Dowager Ci Xi." He Jiping's Beijing-based play, The Top Restaurant, premiered in 1988 at the Beijing People's Art Theater, achieved monumental success. In

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Culture, driving force in boosting Iran-China ties: experts

STORY: Culture, driving force in boosting Iran-China ties: experts SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: Iranian experts have highlighted the significant role culture can play in contributing to the development of Iran-China relations in various fields. "In recent years, the expansion of relations between Iran and China has created a golden opportunity for the two countries' peoples to know each other's cultures and civilizational manifestations better and more precisely," said Mohammad-Amir Jalali, president of the Center for Chinese Research at Iran's Allameh Tabataba'i University. Jalali made the remarks on the sidelines of a conference in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet and prose writer Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292), which aimed to show the ancient cultural ties between Iran and China based on Saadi's works. Both Iran and China own anci

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Spring Festival celebrations held in Myanmar's Yangon

STORY: Spring Festival celebrations held in Myanmar's Yangon SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of speeches delivered by officials 3. various of cultural activities STORYLINE: A cultural event was held at the China Cultural Center in Myanmar's Yangon on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival. The event was organized by the Embassy of China in Myanmar. The China Cultural Center in Yangon was adorned with red lanterns, couplets and various styles of Chinese calligraphy. Speaking at the event, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein said that Myanmar and China have a long history of bilateral friendship, and the cultures of the two countries are intertwined as the two countries share a long border. He also extended wishes for happiness and peace to Chinese people residing in Myanmar, as well as to Chinese citizens in China and around the world on this New Year occasio

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Scholars discuss cultural ties between Chinese mainland, Taiwan

STORY: Scholars discuss cultural ties between Chinese mainland, Taiwan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of an academic event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HSIEH KUO-HSING, Researcher from Taiwan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHENMAN, Professor with Xiamen University STORYLINE: Scholars from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan on Thursday discussed the marine cultures and folk customs in Fujian and Taiwan, in an academic event held at Xiamen University in Fujian Province. They gave talks on the shared cultures and beliefs in Fujian and Taiwan, and further demonstrated the close connection between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HSIEH KUO-HSING, Researcher from Taiwan "In addition to cultural exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, there's a stronger cross-Strait connection in terms of folk beliefs and folk customs. With more cross-Strait exchanges, we are seeing more and more c

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People entertain themselves at seaside in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 31, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 31, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 30, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors sell food at a night market in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 31, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a church in the Stone Town of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 30, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a turtle on an island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 29, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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TANZANIA-ZANZIBAR-DAILY LIFE

(240102) -- ZANZIBAR, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time on a beach of Zanzibar, Tanzania, Dec. 31, 2023. Zanzibar consists of two large coral islands - Zanzibar and Pemba, and more than 20 adjacent islets. For nearly 10 centuries, Zanzibar has blended the diverse cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, becoming an important cultural attraction and holiday destination in East Africa. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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Inaugural Asia FII PRIORITY summit held in Hong Kong

STORY: Inaugural Asia FII PRIORITY summit held in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD ATTIAS, CEO of FII Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TONY FAN-CHEONG CHAN, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) STORYLINE: The inaugural Asia Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Summit was held in Hong Kong, with participants discussing how Asia can influence and drive global development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive "Hong Kong is the world's preeminent gateway, and a "super value-adder" for economies, cultures and peoples, East and West. Of course, all this is made possible by the unique "one country, two systems" principle. And we will continue to play an engaging role in defining and shaping the megatrends of this 21st century." SOU

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Art exhibition highlights Pakistan-China friendship

STORY: Art exhibition highlights Pakistan-China friendship DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the art exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMAL SHAH, Former director general of Pakistan National Council of the Arts 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG MING, Organizer of the exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition, named "Star Moon Road, 2023 Pakistan-China Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition," opened on Monday in Islamabad to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). More than 100 innovative artworks from renowned Chinese and Pakistani artists are being showcased at the exhibition. On the occasion, Jamal Shah, former director general of Pakistan National Council of the Arts, said that the two countries are proud custodians of enviable cultures and their mutual relationship goes back hundreds of years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMAL SHAH, Former director general of Pakistan Nat

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Exhibition on works of Chinese Australian artists held in Sydney

STORY: Exhibition on works of Chinese Australian artists held in Sydney DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A painting exhibition opened in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, featuring over 60 artworks created by Chinese Australian artists to boost dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. Held at the China Cultural Center in Sydney, the exhibition was divided into two sections with the paintings of three artists and also siblings. The first section includes more than 40 ink paintings by Ren Jianguo, who once learned from famous Chinese painter Li Keran, while the second presents the works of Ren Guozhong and Ren Lihong with acrylic and color hand-painting as a medium. Like being immersed in an artistic journey from past to present, visitors can not only sense the beauty of China's mountains and water scenery and street views in traditional Chinese painting styles, but also enjoy innovative combinati

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Precious cultural relics of four cradles of civilization on display in central China

STORY: Precious cultural relics of four cradles of civilization on display in central China DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FEDERICO ROBERTO ANTONELLI, Cultural Counselor, Embassy of Italy in China STORYLINE: Recently, "Civilizations of the Great Rivers", the 2023 annual exhibition of Zhengzhou Museum was launched in Zhengzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The exhibition is divided into four parts: "Breeding," "Shaping," "Cities and States" and "Development and Coexistence." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FEDERICO ROBERTO ANTONELLI, Cultural Counselor, Embassy of Italy in China "This exhibition is very meaningful. It shows important civilizations in the world, so it not only contributes to the exchanges between our two countries but also provides a platform for the dialogue between cultures and people all over the world." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhengzhou, China. (

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Deepened exchanges of different cultures benefit whole world: Greek scholar

STORY: Deepened exchanges of different cultures benefit whole world: Greek scholar DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE PAPANDREOU, Former Greek Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STELIOS VIRVIDAKIS, President of the Center of Greek and Chinese Ancient Civilizations STORYLINE: The Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations was inaugurated in the Greek capital of Athens earlier this week. It aims to promote bilateral exchanges of scholars and students to advance the study of the two civilizations. A former Greek prime minister says both civilizations will contribute to the building of a more harmonious world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE PAPANDREOU, Former Greek Prime Minister "In our civilizations, both the Chinese civilization and Greek civilization, the ancient Greek civilization, we have concepts which provide us with guidelines to more harmonious cooperation in our world." Gree

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New York Fashion Week collection brings out Chinese elements

STORY: New York Fashion Week collection brings out Chinese elements DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fashion show 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VIVIENNE TAM, Fashion designer STORYLINE: Fashion brand Vivienne Tam presented its Fall/Winter 2023 collection at the ongoing New York Fashion Week on Sunday evening, highlighting an immersive metaverse of Hong Kong and other Chinese elements. The collection features motifs of oracle bone script, an ancient form of Chinese characters. Supported by Web3 technologies, a metaverse of Hong Kong streets was created on the stage. SOUNDBITE (English): VIVIENNE TAM, Fashion designer "My collection always brings the East and the West together. Like I'm a bridge of the two cultures. I'm the bridge of the two worlds." The fashion week runs through Feb. 15. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing or New York, U.S. (XHTV)

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Bright outlook awaits Türkiye-China marble trade: business insider

STORY: Bright outlook awaits Türkiye-China marble trade: business insider DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of types of marble on display 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) STORYLINE: A Turkish stone business insider said a bright outlook for the Türkiye-China marble trade in the coming year mirrors a deep trust between businesses of the two countries and a mutual understanding of cultures. Rustem Cetinkaya, chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly, said imported marble has long been in high demand in China, including the types produced in Türkiye. Running an automated sto

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5th Arabic Arts Festival concludes in E China

STORY: 5th Arabic Arts Festival concludes in E China DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists and artworks at the festival 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): YOUSIF ALI, Artist from Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: The fifth Arabic Arts Festival concluded on Tuesday in Jingdezhen City, east China's Jiangxi Province. The two-day event saw in-depth cultural exchanges between artists from China and Arab countries, and showcased the unique charm of Jingdezhen, known as China's "porcelain capital." The festival included a series of cultural exchange activities such as performances, a cultural industrial forum and an exhibition featuring works by Arab and Chinese artists. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): YOUSIF ALI, Artist from Saudi Arabia "These represent different cultures of the ancient world. The theme of this work is life. Life is like a place where you can feel calm, safe, and secure. These bookmarks combine numbers and images, each representing a letter or

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Japanese brewers present sake at British parliament event

LONDON, England - Kei Nakajima of "Nambu Bijin," a Japanese brewery in Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, poses with a bottle of Nambu Bijin sake in London on March 26, 2014. Five renowned Japanese breweries showcased their sake at a unique event at the Houses of Parliament in London the same day hosted by the British-Japanese Parliamentary Group to promote deeper understanding between the two cultures.

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Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

STORY: Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the event STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned a pair of turkeys on Monday ahead of Thanksgiving. "I hereby pardon Chocolate and Chip," Biden said from the White House South Lawn, referring to the names of the turkeys. The pair were at a ranch in North Carolina and will live out their lives at North Carolina State University. Beginning in the mid-20th century, the president of the United States has pardoned one or two Thanksgiving turkeys each year. The country will celebrate Thanksgiving Day on Thursday this year. Native Americans have been protesting against Thanksgiving, which some of them call "a day of mourning." "Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands and the erasure of Native cultures," said the United American Indians of New England, a Native American activist organization.

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Online exchanges between Chinese, Japanese students enhance bilateral friendship

STORY: Online exchanges between Chinese, Japanese students enhance bilateral friendship DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi District, Tianjin 2. various of the online exchange 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RUILIN, Student, Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi District, Tianjin 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAO XIANG, English teacher, Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi District, Tianjin 5. various of the online exchange 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): KENJI TAKAHASHI, Chief Representative, Liaison Office for Kobe-Tianjin Trade-Economic Exchanges STORYLINE: Recently, elementary school students from Tianjin, China, and Kobe, Japan, met virtually, introducing their school lives and cultures to each other. Through the online activity, they deepened understanding about the other country and enhanced friendship between the two cities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RUILIN, Student, Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi D

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Chinese Film Festival held in Romania

STORY: Chinese Film Festival held in Romania DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the opening ceremony STORYLINE: The first edition of the Chinese Film Festival in Romania kicked off on Saturday at the "Union" Cinema in central Bucharest. The festival is co-organized by Guang Hua Cultures Et Media, Romanian-Chinese House and Romanian National Film Center. Over 100 representatives from different fields such as culture, art, film and mass media, as well as overseas Chinese attended the opening ceremony. During this film festival, 10 new Chinese films with Romanian subtitles, will be screened in the capital Bucharest and two western cities of Arad and Cluj-Napoca. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bucharest. (XHTV)

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2nd Confucius Institute inaugurated in Nepal

STORY: 2nd Confucius Institute inaugurated in Nepal DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan University, the second of its kind in Nepal, was inaugurated on Tuesday in the Nepali capital Kathmandu, with the stakeholders pledging more resources to make it a better platform for cooperation. Though initiated in 2019, the university's institute hit a two-year hiatus from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Liu Yueming, the Chinese director of the institute. Addressing the inauguration ceremony via video link, Nepali Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Paudel noted that the Nepali side has recognized the importance of the Chinese language and listed it as an optional course for students from grade nine to grade 12 starting this year. The minister believes that the learning of each other's languages and cultures helps elevate relation

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Kuwait celebrates Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Kuwait celebrates Eid al-Fitr DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuwaitis celebrating Eid Al-Fitr STORYLINE: Kuwait officially celebrated on Monday the Eid al-Fitr festival across the country. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major holidays in the Islamic calendar and marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Usually, local people start Eid day by performing communal morning prayers in mosques, then they gather with family members, friends, and relatives to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. As a tradition, during the celebration, people exchange gifts and eat delicious meals to celebrate the end of Ramadan and congratulate themselves for fasting the holy month. The manifestations of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Kuwait differ from one region to another due to the different customs, traditions and cultures, as Kuwait embraces many Arab and foreign nationalities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait Cit