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1. UN flag
2. UN emblem

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3. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Emergency Relief Coordinator (partially overlaid with shots 4-6):
"This is my first visit as USG (Under Secretary General) and I wanted to come here within my first six months because China is a crucial partner for our work at the UN, but also particularly for our humanitarian work. If you look at the response, for example, to the earthquake in Myanmar, and I was there just a few weeks ago, the Chinese role in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake was crucial. You know, most of us can't imagine working through the night under those conditions of danger. It takes real skill, real expertise."

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4. Chinese rescuers working to reach survivor inside destroyed Golden Country Hotel, removing rubble to gain access
5. Survivor being transported out from debris

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6. Various of Chinese rescuers working at quake site
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7. Various of Chinese relief supplies being loaded, prepared for transport to Myanmar
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8. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Emergency Relief Coordinator:
"I think the great opportunity in the future is, for China, not just to lead that work here and in the region, but to lead globally in setting the bar high, setting the standard high for disaster response, emergency response, and developing capacity in other nations as well to become an exporter of that disaster response model that has been so enhanced here in China."

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9. Chinese rescuers walking in team

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10. Various of Chinese rescuers searching for survivors
11. Various of Chinese medical rescuers talking with local patients

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12. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Emergency Relief Coordinator (ending with shots 13-15):
"Right now, there are over 300 million people who need access to life-saving support and that requires 47 billion dollars' worth of support globally. And now with these cuts, we're having to pull back from so many lifesaving programs globally that we will be reducing our staff numbers, reducing our programs, and reducing our footprint in many of the countries in which we serve, then that does have a real impact on the number of lives that we can save."

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13. Various of displaced Sudanese standing by tents of UN Refugee Agency
14. Various of Sudanese waiting to get aids

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15. Displaced people in UNRWA shelter waiting for distribution of supplies
16. Various of UNRWA logo on boxes of supplies

China has been a leading force in global humanitarian work, highly promoting capacity building in disaster response worldwide, said Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, during his visit to China from Thursday to Friday.

Since assuming his role in November 2024, Fletcher has made China one of his first stops, calling the country “a crucial partner” for UN humanitarian work. He specifically noted China's significant contributions to the Myanmar earthquake disaster relief efforts.

"This is my first visit as USG (Under Secretary General) and I wanted to come here within my first six months because China is a crucial partner for our work at the UN, but also particularly for our humanitarian work. If you look at the response, for example, to the earthquake in Myanmar, and I was there just a few weeks ago, the Chinese role in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake was crucial. You know, most of us can't imagine working through the night under those conditions of danger. It takes real skill, real expertise," said Fletcher.

According to data from the Ministry of Emergency Management, China's rescue teams have carried out 13 emergency humanitarian missions in 11 countries, including Indonesia, Turkey, and Myanmar. China is also the only Asian country to have two UN-certified heavy search and rescue teams. China has been working closely with the United Nations in areas such as emergency rescue capacity building and technical exchanges, according to Fletcher. Looking ahead, Fletcher expressed his hope that China would continue to expand its role in enhancing global emergency relief efforts and share its experience in related fields.

"I think the great opportunity in the future is, for China, not just to lead that work here and in the region, but to lead globally in setting the bar high, setting the standard high for disaster response, emergency response, and developing capacity in other nations as well to become an exporter of that disaster response model that has been so enhanced here in China," said Fletcher.

In addition, Fletcher highlighted the obstacles facing international humanitarian aid cooperation, particularly in light of recent funding cuts. Earlier this year, the U.S. government announced a temporary suspension of foreign aid, severely impacting UN relief programs.

"Right now, there are over 300 million people who need access to life-saving support and that requires 47 billion dollars' worth of support globally. And now with these cuts, we're having to pull back from so many lifesaving programs globally that we will be reducing our staff numbers, reducing our programs, and reducing our footprint in many of the countries in which we serve, then that does have a real impact on the number of lives that we can save," said Fletcher.