STORY: Xi inspects post-flood reconstruction in Beijing
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023
DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:13
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the village of Shuiyuzui
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO BAOFENG, Resident in Shuiyuzui Village
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI MENG, Resident in Shuiyuzui Village
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU HUAFENG, Party secretary of Mentougou District in Beijing

STORYLINE:

On Nov. 10, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the village of Shuiyuzui in Mentougou District of Beijing to learn about post-flood infrastructure restoration and improvement efforts.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO BAOFENG, Resident in Shuiyuzui Village
"President Xi visited us despite the cold weather. It's quite cold today, but our hearts are warm. Also, it's very sunny. Several months ago, this area was hit by floods and our spirits were particularly low. Today, with President Xi's arrival, there is a special warmth that has strengthened our determination to rebuild our homes."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI MENG, Resident in Shuiyuzui Village
"President Xi held these pictures and checked them one by one to learn about the damages caused by the floods. The issues he cares about are all our top needs. He inquired in great detail, such as the heating conditions in the house, our monthly income, and expenses for repairs. He really knows well about us villagers and knows what we need."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU HUAFENG, Party secretary of Mentougou District in Beijing
"We've deeply felt President Xi's profound concern for the people affected by floods. In the next step, we will follow his instructions and further accelerate the post-flood reconstruction process, to make our homes safer and more livable."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)