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Türkiye, China look to expand cooperation at economic forum

STORY: Türkiye, China look to expand cooperation at economic forum SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the economic forum STORYLINE: The 6th Türkiye-China Economic Forum opened here on Thursday with representatives exploring ways to promote bilateral trade ties and expand cooperation in more fields. Chinese Ambassador to Türkiye Liu Shaobin and business representatives from both countries, including Chinese tech firms Huawei and Xiaomi, attended the event hosted by Istanbul-based Okan University. In his address to the forum, Liu said the two countries have seen growing bilateral economic and trade ties in recent years, showing great potential in the fields of digital economy, green economy, and new energy. Korhan Kurdoglu, head of the China Working Group at the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD), said Türkiye welcomes more investments from China, especially those that can deepen c

Growing translation efforts fuel popularity of Chinese literature in Türkiye

STORY: Growing translation efforts fuel popularity of Chinese literature in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar themed around "Translation in Literature and Mutual Learning." 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HALUK HEPKON, Head of Kirmizi Kedi Publishing House 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HALUK HEPKON, Head of Kirmizi Kedi Publishing House 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): AYSEL OZMEN, Employee at Kirmizi Kedi Publishing House STORYLINE: In a cozy hall at a publishing house in Istanbul, Türkiye's cultural hub, poets and writers from both China and Türkiye were gathering for a discussion themed around "Translation in Literature and Mutual Learning." The seminar, organized by Kirmizi Kedi Publishing House on Monday, was a testament to the growing enthusiasm of Turks for Chinese literature, a trend that has seen a significant rise in recent years with the translation of more Chinese books into Turkish.

Egypt resumes flights to Dubai after heavy rain disruption

STORY: Egypt resumes flights to Dubai after heavy rain disruption SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of EgyptAir company 2. various of an airport 3. various of EgyptAir planes at an airport STORYLINE: According to EgyptAir in a statement, the national carrier resumed flights on the Cairo-Dubai route on Thursday after severe weather in Dubai forced a temporary suspension. The airline halted flights on Wednesday due to heavy rains that disrupted air traffic at Dubai International Airport, causing diversions of incoming flights. The statement said that "air traffic has begun to return to normal, allowing us to resume operations on this route." The United Arab Emirates (UAE) observed unprecedented rainfall on Tuesday, marking the highest recorded rainfall in the last 75 years since climate records started in 1949. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

German chemicals giant positive about Chinese market

STORY: German chemicals giant positive about Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Covestro in Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President, Covestro China STORYLINE: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday visited German company Covestro's Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai, China. As a global chemicals giant that has been in China for over 20 years, Covestro plays an important role in supporting China's green transformation. During the visit, Covestro demonstrated its leading innovations in the circular economy and provided a platform to discuss chances of the Sino-German partnership. SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President, Covestro China "We are inventors because we invented two materials, famous materials: polyurethane and polycarbonate. China is one of our top markets. We were committed to the Chinese market. We are still committed to the Chinese market, because th

Japan logs trade deficit of 38 bln USD in fiscal 2023

STORY: Japan logs trade deficit of 38 bln USD in fiscal 2023 SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's trade deficit in fiscal 2023 shrank around 70 percent from a year earlier to 5.89 trillion yen (about 38 billion U.S. dollars), government data showed Wednesday. In the fiscal year ended March, exports expanded 3.7 percent to 102.90 trillion yen, topping 100 trillion yen for the first time and marking a record high for the third straight year, according to a preliminary Finance Ministry report. Automobile exports, which account for about 17 percent of Japan's total, grew 30.2 percent to 17.88 trillion yen, eclipsing the previous record of 14.67 trillion yen in fiscal 2007. In contrast, imports dived 10.3 percent to 108.79 trillion yen, falling for the first time in three years, chiefly reflecting falls in imports of coal and liquefied natural gas. With a weaker yen inflati

Direct flights resume between Chengdu, Auckland

STORY: Direct flights resume between Chengdu, Auckland SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sichuan Airlines' aircraft arriving in Auckland 2. various of welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: The direct flights between China's Chengdu and Auckland of New Zealand officially resumed on Wednesday as a Sichuan Airlines' aircraft carrying over 200 Chinese tourists landed at the Auckland International Airport. The services had been suspended for more than four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions. The Chinese tourists were welcome by a special ceremony featured with traditional Maori dance and singing at the airport on Wednesday afternoon. Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said there are now six airlines in operation of direct flights between the two countries, involving seven Chinese cities. Rachel Maidment, the director of the Auckland office of the New Zealand Ministry of

Exhibitors from BRI participating countries seek business opportunities at Hainan expo

STORY: Exhibitors from BRI participating countries seek business opportunities at Hainan expo SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASILBEK KHONKHUJAEV, ASIYA International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAMAZAN TUZEN, Shanghai Tuzen Trading & Service Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HABIB UR REHMAN, PakPersian Carpets Shanghai Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in south China's island province of Hainan. It draws 4,000+ brands from 71 countries and regions, including the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASILBEK KHONKHUJAEV, ASIYA International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. "My name is Asilbek. I'm from Uzbekistan. I have been living in China for almost seven years. We bring a lot of unique products from Uzbekis

(FujianPano) CHINA-FUJIAN-TEA CULTURE (CN)

(240416) -- FUZHOU, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Citizens enjoy leisure time by a cultural wall inscribed with "tea gathering" at Jin'an Lake Park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 14, 2024. China's Fujian province is a significant contributor to tea production. In recent years, the tea industry of Fujian has been exploring development by cultivating tea culture, accelerating industrialization and utilizing high-tech. Currently the harvest season has come for Fuding White Tea, Wuyi Rock Tea and Anxi Tieguanyin Tea in Fujian. The Fujian tea industry is accelerating its collaboration with cultural tourism and catering and promoting new products of tea beverages and tea snacks which have been regaining popularity among the youth as China Chic goods. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations

STORY: China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANUARY MAKAMBA, Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: China and Tanzania held a reception in the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam on Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The celebrations, braced by Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation January Makamba and Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, were also attended by overseas Chinese in Tanzania and Tanzanian government officials. The reception was highlighted by a photo exhibition, jointly organized by the Chinese embassy and Xinhua News Agency, depicting the practical coo

French tiremaker Michelin vows to continue investment in China

STORY: French tiremaker Michelin vows to continue investment in China SHOOTING TIME: Early April, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Michelin Shenyang plant 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FLORENT MENEGAUX, CEO of Michelin Group 3. various of Michelin Shenyang plant STORYLINE: Impressed by the tremendous development of Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, Florent Menegaux, Michelin Group CEO, has expressed his strong confidence in the performance of its Shenyang plant, vowing to continue investment in China. SOUNDBITE (English): FLORENT MENEGAUX, CEO of Michelin Group "I've seen tremendous development, especially in Shenyang City. I've also seen the development of our people in our plants. I'm always very excited when I come and visit our Shenyang plant. Michelin has been present in the province of Liaoning for the past 30 years. We had an old plant in the city center of Shenyang that we have moved into a more su

Uruguay beat Ghana on penalties

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Uruguay striker Luis Suarez (9) celebrates after Uruguay beat Ghana in a World Cup quarterfinal match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on July 2, 2010. Uruguay won 4-2 on penalties, advancing to the last four for the first time in 40 years. (Kyodo)

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