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Chinese crane manufacturer embraces innovation

STORY: Chinese crane manufacturer embraces innovation SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Weihua Group 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LI GUOQIANG, Chairman of Weihua Group STORYLINE: Headquartered in Henan, Weihua Group is a leading crane manufacturer in China. In recent years, the company has been actively embracing innovation. SOUNDBITE (English): LI GUOQIANG, Chairman of Weihua Group "We are now in the intelligent lightweight workshop for the production of crane main beams, where this intelligent robotic welding production line can help us achieve the speed of producing one crane main beam per hour. In the past, the operating systems and core components of intelligent cranes were mostly based on European standards. In recent years, we have been increasing our investment in scientific research year by year and have independently developed the industrial crane's underlying operating system known as AICrane, whic

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240411) -- BEIJING, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The germination of the seeds of Cypripedium flavum is seen at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, whic

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The germination of the seeds of Cypripedium flavum is seen at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, whic

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-CBD-CONSTRUCTION

(231228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese worker is seen at the construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) of Egypt's new administrative capital, 45 kilometers east of Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 22, 2023. In the vast and scorching desert in North Africa, Chinese and Egyptian workers are working against the clock to dress up a cluster of newly erected high-rises in glass walls made in China. The new capital is not only a key project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative but also the largest project constructed by Chinese companies in Egypt. After four years of construction, the modern city is finally taking shape, with a cluster of glass buildings shining like a mirage amidst the arid landscape. Located near the Sahara Desert, Egypt's climate is predominantly hot and dry, and the highest temperature can reach 50 degrees Celsius in summer. Under such an extreme environment, installing glass walls for these skyscrapers requires impeccable craftsmanship and top-notch materials, in whic

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Photo exhibition on stamps featuring China's natural beauty opens in Mongolia

STORY: Photo exhibition on stamps featuring China's natural beauty opens in Mongolia DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of photo exhibition on stamps featuring beautiful China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ZHI, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator STORYLINE: A photo exhibition on stamps highlighting China's natural environment opened Friday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital. The exhibition titled "Beautiful China in Postage Stamps" includes five areas with 71 sets of stamps on display, namely China's World Heritage, Natural Reserves, Animals and Plants in the Wild, Water Resources, and Ecological Conservation and Greening. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ZHI, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator "Since the founding of New China, China has issued thousands of sets of stamps, many of whic

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Chinese pharmaceutical companies explore African, Middle Eastern markets

STORY: Chinese pharmaceutical companies explore African, Middle Eastern markets DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of international pharmaceutical exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIANG MIN, Senior sales manager, Luohe Chief Pharmaceutical 3. various of visitors talking with Chinese exhibitors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FANG ZHENRONG, Chairman of Coben Pharma 5. various of booths of Chinese pharmaceutical companies 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABDEL-HAMID ABOUL-ELA, CFO of Harvest Pharma 7. various of people visiting the pharmaceutical exhibition 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): GAMAL EL-LEITHY, Chairman of Egypt's Industrial Chamber of Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Appliances STORYLINE: Dozens of Chinese pharmaceutical companies participated in the just-concluded Pharmaconex 2023, an international pharma exhibition held in Egypt's capital Cairo, in order to explore business opportunities in Africa and the Middle East. The three-day exhibition, whic

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Games and plays help Turkish children cope with post-quake stress

STORY: Games and plays help Turkish children cope with post-quake stress DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:57 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of children playing games in an earthquake victims relief center in the capital city of Ankara's Mamak district 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HANDE ATMACA, Counseling psychologist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BURAK HATIPOGLU, Volunteer STORYLINE: Play-houses, dress-ups and other children's games are being used as an effective way by Turkish therapists to help child quake survivors cope with post-traumatic stress. The deadly earthquakes that hit southern Türkiye in early February have killed over 48,000 and turned many cities in ruins, leaving huge mental health impacts on survivors of all ages, but children are the most vulnerable. With the help of games, films, and dramas, children are distracted from the devastation that they have witnessed in their native towns. In a relief center and residential complex in the Mamak district of Ankara whic

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16 confirmed dead in Bangladeshi commercial building explosion: official

STORY: 16 confirmed dead in Bangladeshi commercial building explosion: official DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts at the blast site 2. various of crowds 3. various of a hospital STORYLINE: At least 16 people were killed and many others injured in a massive explosion that took place in a commercial building in the old part of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Tuesday, an official said. Mominur Rahman, Dhaka district's administration chief, told Xinhua that "16 bodies have been brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital from the explosion site." At least 20 people with critical injuries were admitted to the hospital, he added. Because of the explosion, officials said two buildings -- one seven-story and the other one five-story -- were damaged at the Siddique Bazar area in old Dhaka. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. local time on Tuesday, the fire service control room said. The blast occurred at the seven-floor building whic

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2023 shows a snow leopard at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, whic

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a golden eagle at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, whic

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fan Wenhan, apprentice of Wang Chang, evaluates a Keemun black tea product at a tea garden in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 26, 2022. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, whic

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U.S. idea of human rights, democracy a lie of over 70 years: Egyptian business chamber

STORY: U.S. idea of human rights, democracy a lie of over 70 years: Egyptian business chamber DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert has said the U.S. idea about human rights and democracy is a lie that we have heard for over 70 years. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "In my opinion, the U.S. idea about human rights and democracy is a lie that we have heard for over 70 years. China has won not only in trade, but also in advanced technology and innovation, which terrifies the U.S. because China has become a modern technological country. Therefore, the U.S. declares its support to any separatist movement, group, militia, or anything else against China. China's determination, its historical rights, and international support are the reasons for the failure of these fake separatist attempts, whic

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Israel discovers 1,850-year-old Roman coin with moon goddess design

STORY: Israel discovers 1,850-year-old Roman coin with moon goddess design DATELINE: July 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. The entrance of the Israeli Antiquities Authority's lab in Jerusalem 2. A corridor the Israeli Antiquities Authority's (IAA) lab 3. A worker of the IAA looks at a historical coin book 4. A worker of the IAA looks at the old coin 5. IAA maritime archaeology unit director, Yaakov Shavit, holds the old coin STORYLINE: Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 1,850-year-old bronze coin bearing the design of ancient Roman moon goddess Luna, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said on Monday. The coin was found off the Carmel coast in northern Israel, the IAA noted, adding this is the first time such a coin has been discovered on an Israeli coast. The well-preserved coin, recovered from the seabed, also shows the zodiac sign of Cancer below the moon goddess design, according to the IAA. It is part of a series of 13 zodiac coins, of whic

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Mexican president says won't attend summit if U.S. persists on exclusions

STORY: Mexican president says won't attend summit if U.S. persists on exclusions DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Press Conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANDRES MANUEL LOPEZ OBRADOR, Mexican President 3. various of the Press Conference STORYLINE: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Tuesday that he won't attend the upcoming Summit of the Americas if the United States persists in excluding some regional countries. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANDRES MANUEL LOPEZ OBRADOR, Mexican President "If they are excluded, if not everyone is invited, ... I personally will not attend. I will be represented by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. We are not for confrontation. We are for unity. Even if we have differences, we can resolve them by listening to each other, but not by excluding anyone." Lopez Obrador has directly conveyed to his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that he should organize a Summit of the Americas without exclusions, to whic

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Two companies licensed to provide self-driving pilot services in Beijing

STORY: Two companies licensed to provide self-driving pilot services in Beijing DATELINE: April 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the autonomous vehicles 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WEI DONG, Vice President and Chief Safety Operation Officer of Baidu Intelligent Driving Business Group STORYLINE: The first group of two companies on Thursday were licensed to provide self-driving pilot services in Beijing without the presence of safety drivers. The two companies are China's tech giant Baidu and self-driving start-up Pony.ai. Baidu has put 10 autonomous vehicles into service in the city's economic development zone covering an area of 60 square kilometers. 30 more vehicles will be put into service in the near future. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WEI DONG, Vice President and Chief Safety Operation Officer of Baidu Intelligent Driving Business Group "The self-driving vehicle is supported by the remote control of professional personnel and automation capabilities, whic

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young members of a lion dance team prepare for training at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 21, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition whic.....