United Arab Emirates - February 26, 2025 Storylin: A cultural exchange delegation from China, organized by the State Council Information Office, visited the United Arab Emirates from Monday to Wednesday, offering a vivid introduction to the achievements in economic and social development in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Holding special lectures and engaging with institutions, the delegation members highlighted Xinjiang's progress in economic, social, cultural, educational, and religious development, as well as its achievements in promoting national unity. They emphasized Xinjiang's strong commitment to the development of education and expressed the hope that think tanks from Chinese and Arab universities could strengthen exchanges and cooperation to foster greater mutual understanding. Following the exchange, UAE participants praised Xinjiang's achievements in economic development, ethnic equality, religious harmony, and cultural preservation. Shotlist: UAE - Feb 24-26, 2025: 1. Various of lecture in progress, attendees; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xing Guangcheng, director, Institute of China Borderland Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (partially overlaid with shot 3): "We have conducted numerous activities and exchanged results with academic circles, political figures, religious leaders, and other relevant institutions. We have reached a great deal of consensus, surpassing expectations. During our interactions with people from all walks of life, they all unanimously said that China has developed at an impressive pace, and they also noted that Xinjiang has progressed rapidly." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 3. Various of lecture in progress, attendees; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Guests discussing; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ji Guangnan, researcher, Xinjiang Literature and History Research Institute (partially overlaid with shot 6): "We have effectively introduced the history and development of Xinjiang, presenting the true picture of the region. At present, Xinjiang boasts ethnic unity, religious harmony, and social stability, providing a solid foundation for long-term stability." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 6. Various of lecture in progress, attendees; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 7. Various of seminar in progress; 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Jehad Mousa, lecturer, University of Dubai (partially overlaid with shot 9): "Those details actually were quite interesting for me, good to hear and find out the great history of this territory. And it was interesting for me to find out what were the changes which occurred, how everything happened. The stories were quite interesting for me as well." FILE: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China - Date Unknown: [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Aerial shot of buildings; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 10. Various of people dancing, playing instrument, applauding; 11. Aerial shot of buildings. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]