STORY: Experts praise China's role in advancing global development
SHOOTING DATE: Nov. 8, 2024
DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:39
LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Brazil
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center at Africa Policy Institute in Kenya
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business

STORYLINE:

As the 19th G20 Summit begins Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, experts have shared their views on the G20's contribution to global development. 

Many highlighted China's unique role in this effort.

Dennis Munene Mwaniki, executive director of the China-Africa Center at the Africa Policy Institute, said China has been pushing for public goods that benefit the global community.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center at Africa Policy Institute in Kenya
"China's unique role in the G20 has been vital. And one of the things that China has done is to ensure that countries within the G20 are playing a key role in ensuring that there is sustainability within the world, and also offered a lot of investment opportunities for countries in the developing world. China has been able to give platforms and push for global public goods, such as the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, and the Global Security Initiative, which have been key in ensuring that the entire civilization enjoys development and modernization."

Ronnie Lins, director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, said China presents a model of international cooperation, promoting joint efforts to build a more equitable and sustainable future.

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business
"In Brazil, numerous projects have benefited from Chinese initiatives, particularly in infrastructure and technology. This partnership has strengthened sectors such as renewable energy - with investments in hydropower, solar, and wind energy - and telecommunications, where the Chinese companies provide essential technology, communication networks. These collaborations have also opened new avenues for exporting agricultural products, creating a mutually beneficial trade relationship and bolstering investments that expand national infrastructure. China's leadership aims to foster strategic cooperation, strengthening a community of shared future for equitable and sustainable global growth. This leadership presents a model of progress and international cooperation, where each nation, contributing its unique strengths, jointly builds a more equitable and sustainable future."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(XHTV)