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Chinese, Syrians share close bond despite distance: Syrian president

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Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of sports venues, decoration for 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

Beijing, China - Sept 25, 2023 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zou Yun, CMG reporter (starting with shot 2/partially overlaid with shot 4):
"Your Excellency, together with your wife, you attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. When the Syrian delegation showed up, the stadium was lit. I would like to share with you a video of the scene when your delegation marched in."
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4. Bashar al-Assad
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5. Reporter showing Bashar al-Assad clip of Syrian delegation marching in
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zou Yun, CMG reporter (starting with shot 5/partially overlaid with shot 7):
"Audience on site were screaming and cheering for the Syrian athletes. The scene was soon trending on Chinese social media, where many netizens left a lot of comments. I've seen many, and I was so touched by them. I want to share some of them with you. One said they 'keep their heads up and look up at the stars even in the ruins,' another remarked 'they showed the world that beyond the devastation, there is also infinite vitality', and there are also many comments, such as 'please let the roses bloom in Damascus,' and 'may peace and love remain in this land deep in the desert where people are unbent.' Your Excellency, we were wondering, what would you like to say to the Chinese audience and netizens after listening to these comments and experiencing the moment at the stadium with your wife?"
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7. Various of Bashar al-Assad listening, comments on Chinese social media
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8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Bashar al-Assad, Syrian President (partially overlaid with shot 9):
"It was a very impressive and moving scene. The Chinese audience on site cheered for the Syrian delegation when they entered the stadium. It was completely spontaneous. That's the Chinese audiences. Sometimes we might think that our bond may be not as close because of the physical distance, but this fully proves that the people of China and the people of Syria are close to one another. I would like to thank Chinese netizens for their concern. I found their remarks to be quite moving. They are well informed of the history of the relationship between China and Syria, and they also keep up with current events in Syria. They've expressed their love for Syria. What I want to say about the Asian Games opening ceremony is that we felt the same way about China — that it is great and modest — through both the ceremony and the words posted on Chinese social media."
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9. Various of reporter listening
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Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. Various of mascots, decoration, bus on street

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The people of China and Syria share a close bond although the two countries are geographically far apart, Syria's president Bashar al-Assad said after the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, where the Syrian delegation was warmly greeted with rousing cheers and applause from the audience.

The 19th Asian Games opened in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Saturday evening.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the First Lady attended the opening ceremony and witnessed the warm reception for the Syrian delegation.

"It was a very impressive and moving scene. The Chinese audience on site cheered for the Syrian delegation when they entered the stadium. It was completely spontaneous. That's the Chinese audiences. Sometimes we might think that our bond may be not as close because of the physical distance, but this fully proves that the people of China and the people of Syria are close to one another," said the president.

As well as the cheering in the stadium, the Syrian delegation was also warmly praised by many netizens on Chinese social platforms.

One social media post said the athletes "keep their heads up and look up at the stars even in the ruins," another remarked "they showed the world that beyond the devastation, there is also infinite vitality", with other comments spotted such as "please let the roses bloom in Damascus," and "may peace and love remain in this land deep in the desert where people are unbent."

Assad said he was touched by these words and thankful for the hearty welcome.

"I would like to thank Chinese netizens for their concern. I found their remarks to be quite moving. They are well informed of the history of the relationship between China and Syria, and they also keep up with current events in Syria. They've expressed their love for Syria. What I want to say about the Asian Games opening ceremony is that we felt the same way about China — that it is great and modest — through both the ceremony and the words posted on Chinese social media," he said.

The Hangzhou Games will run through Oct 8, involving 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 medal events. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games. following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

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China-Asian Games/Syrian President

Chinese, Syrians share close bond despite distance: Syrian president

Dateline : Sept 25, 2023/Recent

Location : China

Duration : 2'48

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Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of sports venues, decoration for 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

Beijing, China - Sept 25, 2023 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zou Yun, CMG reporter (starting with shot 2/partially overlaid with shot 4):
"Your Excellency, together with your wife, you attended the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. When the Syrian delegation showed up, the stadium was lit. I would like to share with you a video of the scene when your delegation marched in."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
4. Bashar al-Assad
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
5. Reporter showing Bashar al-Assad clip of Syrian delegation marching in
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zou Yun, CMG reporter (starting with shot 5/partially overlaid with shot 7):
"Audience on site were screaming and cheering for the Syrian athletes. The scene was soon trending on Chinese social media, where many netizens left a lot of comments. I've seen many, and I was so touched by them. I want to share some of them with you. One said they 'keep their heads up and look up at the stars even in the ruins,' another remarked 'they showed the world that beyond the devastation, there is also infinite vitality', and there are also many comments, such as 'please let the roses bloom in Damascus,' and 'may peace and love remain in this land deep in the desert where people are unbent.' Your Excellency, we were wondering, what would you like to say to the Chinese audience and netizens after listening to these comments and experiencing the moment at the stadium with your wife?"
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
7. Various of Bashar al-Assad listening, comments on Chinese social media
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Bashar al-Assad, Syrian President (partially overlaid with shot 9):
"It was a very impressive and moving scene. The Chinese audience on site cheered for the Syrian delegation when they entered the stadium. It was completely spontaneous. That's the Chinese audiences. Sometimes we might think that our bond may be not as close because of the physical distance, but this fully proves that the people of China and the people of Syria are close to one another. I would like to thank Chinese netizens for their concern. I found their remarks to be quite moving. They are well informed of the history of the relationship between China and Syria, and they also keep up with current events in Syria. They've expressed their love for Syria. What I want to say about the Asian Games opening ceremony is that we felt the same way about China — that it is great and modest — through both the ceremony and the words posted on Chinese social media."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
9. Various of reporter listening
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++

Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. Various of mascots, decoration, bus on street


The people of China and Syria share a close bond although the two countries are geographically far apart, Syria's president Bashar al-Assad said after the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, where the Syrian delegation was warmly greeted with rousing cheers and applause from the audience.

The 19th Asian Games opened in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Saturday evening.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the First Lady attended the opening ceremony and witnessed the warm reception for the Syrian delegation.

"It was a very impressive and moving scene. The Chinese audience on site cheered for the Syrian delegation when they entered the stadium. It was completely spontaneous. That's the Chinese audiences. Sometimes we might think that our bond may be not as close because of the physical distance, but this fully proves that the people of China and the people of Syria are close to one another," said the president.

As well as the cheering in the stadium, the Syrian delegation was also warmly praised by many netizens on Chinese social platforms.

One social media post said the athletes "keep their heads up and look up at the stars even in the ruins," another remarked "they showed the world that beyond the devastation, there is also infinite vitality", with other comments spotted such as "please let the roses bloom in Damascus," and "may peace and love remain in this land deep in the desert where people are unbent."

Assad said he was touched by these words and thankful for the hearty welcome.

"I would like to thank Chinese netizens for their concern. I found their remarks to be quite moving. They are well informed of the history of the relationship between China and Syria, and they also keep up with current events in Syria. They've expressed their love for Syria. What I want to say about the Asian Games opening ceremony is that we felt the same way about China — that it is great and modest — through both the ceremony and the words posted on Chinese social media," he said.

The Hangzhou Games will run through Oct 8, involving 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 medal events. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games. following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.

ID : 8344016

Published : 2023-09-26 02:29

Last Modified : 2023-09-26 18:44:37

Source : China Central Television (CCTV)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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