Traditional Chinese medicine gains increasing recognition in New Zealand

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine gains increasing recognition in New Zealand SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: HEALTH/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances 2. various of activities STORYLINE: Patting the armpit and the elbow crease, stretching and yawning, hundreds of New Zealanders immersed themselves in a series of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) activities in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday. Wang Lepeng, associate professor from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, explained to the audience why to do the pattings and knockings: "The liver likes you patting the armpit and stretching and yawning, and the heart likes knocking the elbow crease." Local resident Felicity Smith experienced acupuncture treatment, tui na massage therapy and some TCM exercises at the "Chinese Language plus Traditional Chinese Medicine" lecture and exhibition held at the central library of Christchurch, the largest city in New Zeal

Pakistan celebrates Independence Day with pomp, splendor

STORY: Pakistan celebrates Independence Day with pomp, splendor DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): MOHAMMAD JUNAID, Stall owner 3. various of light show 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Urdu): NOOR KHAN, Local resident STORYLINE: Pakistan celebrated the 75th anniversary of the country's independence on Sunday with traditional zeal and fervor to commemorate the day when the country was declared an independent and sovereign state after a long struggle against British colonial rule in 1947. The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the capital Islamabad and a 21-gun salute in provincial headquarters. Prayers were offered for the security and progress of Pakistan, and the well-being of the people, according to local media. In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif paid rich tributes to the founding fathers of the country and stressed fulfilling the dreams of having socio-economic justice, equality, and th

New Zealand dairy exporters optimistic about China market potentials as RCEP came into effect

STORY: New Zealand dairy exporters optimistic about Chinese market potentials as RCEP came into effect DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of grassland of New Zealand 2. various of cows running on the grassland 3. various of the container port STORYLINE: New Zealand dairy companies Yashili and Fonterra are optimistic about China's market potential after the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest trade deal, came into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Wei Song, CEO of Yashili New Zealand Dairy Co., Ltd, told Xinhua: "China is a big consumer of dairy products and has strong market potential. New Zealand is recognized as a golden milk source and one of the largest dairy exporters in the world." "After RCEP came into effect, the certification and customs procedures are simplified and more convenient. The customs clearance time is shortened. It is more conducive to the circulation of goods between China and New Zeal

Pakistan Day marked amid jubilation, commitments for peace, socio-economic development

STORY: Pakistan Day marked amid jubilation, commitments for peace, socio-economic development DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of military parade 2. various of spectators and floats STORYLINE: The Pakistani nation on Wednesday celebrated the 82nd Pakistan Day with zeal and commitments to achieving economic progress, prosperity and peace. Pakistan Day, also known as the Pakistan Resolution Day or Republic Day, is celebrated annually on March 23 to mark the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, which is a major milestone in the struggle for an independent state. In his message on the occasion, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the country came into being after a long struggle and the key to its development lay in hard work, honesty and morality. "On this day, it is pertinent to reflect upon the challenges confronting us as a nation. Our government has brought in long-term reforms and initiatives to alleviat