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• Exclusive: Life of chief pilot aboard Jiaolong
• Bali bomb-maker gets 20 years in prison
• Egypt election results delayed, tension rises
• Astronauts on a busy space schedule
• A peek at Hong Kong's Bird Street
• Should movie stars be producers?
• Tiangong-1 astronauts getting used to lives in outer space
• Cross over: Details of Jiaolong's 3rd test dive
• He Guoqiang stresses int'l cooperation at St. Petersburg Forum
• China, Brazil to upgrade bilateral ties
• Interview: Vietnam's maritime law has no international bearing
• Premier Wen urges more assistance for least developed countries
• Police stops attempted suicide in Ningbo
• Cross over: Aim and significance of Jiaolong's 3rd test dive
• A peek at Hong Kong's Bird Street
• China's manned deep-sea submersible begins 3rd dive
• Astronauts on a busy space schedule
• UN holds Rio+20 summit in Rio

Exclusive: Life of chief pilot aboard Jiaolong Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:15 AM PDT Diving aboard a deep submersible not only requires physical endurance, but also mental strength. Being confined to a tiny space for hours will test the limits of the body and mind. What kind of crew does it take to complete such a mission to the deepest parts of the sea?

Bali bomb-maker gets 20 years in prison Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:39 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 An Indonesian court has sentenced Umar Patek to 20 years in prison for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings.The sentence was issued after the judges read out hundreds pages of indictment documents against Patek in the West Jakarta state court. Prosecutors had sought a life sentence for Umar Patek, who was accused of illegal weapons possession, concealing terrorist acts, immigration violations and premeditated murder in the bombings that killed 202 people in October 2002. The 42-year-old was a leading figure in the terror organization of Jamaah Islam-iyah. He was arrested in January last year in the Pakistani town of Abotta-bad, the same city where Al Qaida leader Osama bin laden was killed by U.S. forces. Patek was extradited to Indonesia last August.

Egypt election results delayed, tension rises Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:37 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 Anxiety continues to grip Egypt after the announcement of official run-off results was postponed indefinitely. The move stoked tensions in Cairo as the Muslim Brotherhood threatened to take to the streets in protest. Meanwhile, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq offered to support his rival Mohammed Morsi, if Morsi was declared the winner. Carol Oyola reports. Crowds gather again in Tahrir Square in Cairo.This time demanding publication of the results from the country's first presidential election. The body overseeing the process has said it needs more time to determine the winner. In a nation where vote-rigging was the norm during 60 years of military rule, the delay has fuelled suspicions of foul play.The state election committee said the results would delay due to hundreds of complaints submitted by either side. The candidates Ahmed Shafiq, and the Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi have both called for national unity.Ahmed Shafiq's campaign announced on Wednesday that he is willing to offer his services to a government headed by Morsi should he be successful. Froeign Affairs consultant Basel Albaz said, "At the end of the day candidate Shafik will be willing to except the result regardless of the outcome." An election monitoring group from the U.S. has said it was unable to determine whether the elections were free and fair. Each candidate claims to have had representatives at polling stations to make their own tallies. Meanwhile, Mubarak remains in critical condition at an army hospital in Cairo. Security sources say the 84-year-old was slipping in and out of a coma but 'stabilizing'.

Astronauts on a busy space schedule Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:36 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 We turn our attention now to Tiangong-1 space lab. We have been bringing you reports of how the astronauts spend their days in their new home since the successful docking. Tonight, we find the astronauts looking for amusements when they're not doing experiments. How does it feel to ride an exercise bike in space?..China's first female astronaut, Liu Yang, gives us her answer. (Pictures of Liu riding a bike. She is waving and smiling at the camera.) Having successfully launched and docked, astronauts on board China's Tiangong-1 space lab began their scientific experiments on Wednesday. Top of the list is learning about how weightlessness affects the body and keeping fit in space. Chen Shanguang, Director, Astronaut centre of China: "With nothing to weigh the human body down, muscle mass quickly degenerates in orbit. This means astronauts need to keep moving in other ways. This mission will primarily focus on medical experiments with later missions likely to research other aspects of space travel. Apart from the exercise bike, we have other kinds of equipment to protect the astronauts from the effects of weightlessness and to maintain their cardio and muscular functions." The first raft of experiments kept Liu Yang very busy, it's her first night shift in outer space.. But all work and no play make for a dull astronaut..so apart from checking all the equipment and sending data back to the control centre, Liu Yang took some time out during night duty to play Rubic's cube and clean up the space lab. And Liu Yang wasn't the only one to have a sleepless night, control centre staff and engineers on the ground were on duty to provide support. Over a period of up to 10 days, the crew will perform a variety of tasks designed to get them used to life in space. Their work will prepare the way for China to eventually build a full scale, permanently manned space station.

A peek at Hong Kong's Bird Street Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:34 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 In a few days, The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its return to China. Starting from today, we bring you a series of reports on the metropolis. This time we travel to Bird Street to talk with Hong Kong's avian specialists. Tourists may walk right past this spot amidst the flap and flutter of crowded Kowloon, but the eagle-eyed will definitely take note. This is Bird Street, and as its name suggests, it sells, well you can probably guess. Bird Street Here we met long-time shop owner Mr. Huang, who shared with us his own tale. Bird vendor Mr. Huang said, "It used to be good business to feed the family by selling birds. But now it isn't working anymore. I am still doing it because I am retired and my children all are grown up. So that allows me to keep the store here." This bird cage is made by a specialist in Guangzhou, and costs 5,000 Hong Kong Dollars - that's over 600 US dollars. Not many people are in the cage-making business so today Mr. Chen is a rare bird indeed. He is 70 years old and has been making bird cages for 50 years. 70-year-old Mr. Chen has been making bird cages for 50 years. Bird cage maker Mr. Chen said, "People come to me when their cage is broken or needs repainting. It's a pity I can't find someone to pass my skills on to. Young people in Hong Kong only study and don't practice these kinds of skills anymore. I can't even find an apprentice." It's not just the cage-making business, though. The whole bird market is declining. Some attribute that to recent bird-flu breakouts in Hong Kong. But that's not deterring vendors like Mr. Huang. Mr. Huang said, "I don't want to give up this business because I love my job. I may take two or three days off during the Chinese New Year. But I can't leave these birds alone. They need food and water." It's just that spirit of persistance that keep this street going. And without it, we wouldn't have the sweet sounds of birding to break up the hustle and bustle of city life.

Should movie stars be producers? Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:15 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 In recent years, some Chinese movie stars have been trying their hand at getting BEHIND the camera, and producing movies. At Wednesday's Film Festival forum, directors, agents and actors discussed the pros and cons of having a big name in charge of a movie's big budget. Well-known actor Huang Xiaoming not only starred in the movie An Inaccurate Memoir, but was also one of its producers. He says it's hard to earn money from this kind of investment. Huang Xiaoming said, "I know it's tough for actors to be involved in the production process. Only 20 to 30 percent of the attempts are successful. But I still tried, because I think in China we need those directors who are young, energetic and talented. The reason I invest is regardless of money. It's friendship. " But a director on the panel said a producer's motivation is important. HK director Wong Man-chun said, "If the movie stars can help attract a better script and cast, it is good. But if they are involved just because they are eyeing the profit of the production process, I don't think it's a good idea. " There are some success stories. Here in China, actress Fan Bingbing founded her own studio in 2007, and has so far produced more than 10 TV series and movies. Stars as producers are also common in Hollywood. Bruce Willis and George Clooney have their own production companies, and Brad Pitt says he will end his acting career in 2013 and become a producer.

Tiangong-1 astronauts getting used to lives in outer space Posted: 21 Jun 2012 09:19 PM PDT Moving on for another look at China's space men and woman. Astronauts on-board the Tiangong-1 space module are getting used to their lives in outer space. And meanwhile preparations are underway for the coming manual docking.

Cross over: Details of Jiaolong's 3rd test dive Posted: 21 Jun 2012 09:16 PM PDT For more on the Jiaolong submersible's third dive, we have on the line our correspondent Sun Yan, who is now on the mother ship, the Xiang-yang-hong 9.

He Guoqiang stresses int'l cooperation at St. Petersburg Forum Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:41 AM PDT Senior official of the Communist Party of China, He Guoqiang, has delivered a speech at the 16th St. Petersburg International Forum. He expressed China?s willingness to join hands with other countries in dealing with their challenges.

China, Brazil to upgrade bilateral ties Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:40 AM PDT Premier Wen Jiabao has met with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to discuss expanding bilateral relations. Premier Wen Jiabao also delivered a speech at a high-level meeting dedicated to the least developed countries on the sidelines of the Rio+20 summit.

Interview: Vietnam's maritime law has no international bearing Posted: 21 Jun 2012 09:08 PM PDT For more on the issue, we are now joined in the studio with Ruan Zongze, Vice President of The China Institute of International studies.

Premier Wen urges more assistance for least developed countries Posted: 21 Jun 2012 08:54 PM PDT Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has delivered a speech at a high-level meeting dedicated to the least developed countries on the sidelines of the Rio+20 summit.

Police stops attempted suicide in Ningbo Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:22 PM PDT In an attempted suicide case in the coastal city of Ningbo in east China's Zhejiang province, a man was saved by police after threatening to jump off a residential building.

Cross over: Aim and significance of Jiaolong's 3rd test dive Posted: 21 Jun 2012 06:49 PM PDT For more on the Jiaolong submersible's third dive, we have on the line CCTV correspondent Sun Yan, who is now on the mother ship, the Xiang-yang-hong 9.

A peek at Hong Kong's Bird Street Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:18 PM PDT In a few days, The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its return to China. Starting from today, we bring you a series of reports on the metropolis. This time we travel to Bird Street to talk with Hong Kong?s avian specialists. Tourists may walk right past this spot amidst the flap and flutter of crowded Kowloon, but the eagle-eyed will definitely take note. This is Bird Street, and as its name suggests, it sells, well you can probably guess... Here we met long-time shop owner Mr. Huang, who shared with us his own tale. Bird vendor Mr. Huang said, "It used to be good business to feed the family by selling birds. But now it isn?t working anymore. I am still doing it because I am retired and my children all are grown up. So that allows me to keep the store here." This bird cage is made by a specialist in Guangzhou, and costs 5,000 Hong Kong Dollars - that?s over 600 US dollars. Not many people are in the cage-making business so today Mr. Chen is a rare bird indeed. He is 70 years old and has been making bird cages for 50 years. Bird cage maker Mr. Chen said, "People come to me when their cage is broken or needs repainting. It?s a pity I can?t find someone to pass my skills on to. Young people in Hong Kong only study and don?t practice these kinds of skills anymore. I can?t even find an apprentice." It?s not just the cage-making business, though. The whole bird market is declining. Some attribute that to recent bird-flu breakouts in Hong Kong. But that?s not deterring vendors like Mr. Huang. Mr. Huang said, "I don?t want to give up this business because I love my job. I may take two or three days off during the Chinese New Year. But I can?t leave these birds alone. They need food and water." It?s just that spirit of persistance that keep this street going. And without it, we wouldn?t have the sweet sounds of birding to break up the hustle and bustle of city life.

China's manned deep-sea submersible begins 3rd dive Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:55 PM PDT China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is making its third dive in the Mariana Trench.

Astronauts on a busy space schedule Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT We turn our attention now to Tiangong-1 space lab. We have been bringing you reports of how the astronauts spend their days in their new home since the successful docking.

UN holds Rio+20 summit in Rio Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:14 AM PDT Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao?s is visiting Rio De Janerio where he?s been attending the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.