STORY: Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project
DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:41
LOCATION: Kabul
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of a construction site in Kabul
2. various of the auditorium of Kabul University
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team
4. various of a construction site in Kabul
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team
6. various of a construction site in Kabul
7. various of the auditorium of Kabul University
8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CAO BINGSEN, Procurement manager of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team
 
STORYLINE:
 
Noor Aziz joined the Afghanistan project team of the China 19th Metallurgical Group Corporation Limited (MCC 19) in 2017, when the company was building the comprehensive teaching building and auditorium of Kabul University.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team
"Fortunately, I learned some Chinese language, and the company officials wanted me to work with them as an interpreter."
 
Before accepting the job, the 38-year-old was a laborer earning wages per diem.
 
Currently, he is responsible for interpreting, communicating with local authorities, and solving material supply problems at the construction site of a housing complex in Kabul.
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team
"My economic condition was not very good before joining the company. The company is very reliable, and its work is professional and experienced."
 
Cao Bingsen, a procurement manager of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team, said that the team recruits 100 to 200 local laborers at the construction sites, which helps with local employment.
 
SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CAO BINGSEN, Procurement manager of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team
"MCC 19 has been assisting Afghanistan for more than 10 years, and about 20 local employees have been accompanying us to make progress together. We treat everyone equally and consider them our friends and brothers."
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul.
(XHTV)