Egypt's famed bazaar welcomes return of Chinese tourists

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Egypt's famed bazaar welcomes return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Egypt's famed bazaar welcomes return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bazaar in the Egyptian capital Cairo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AMR DAHI, Artifact shop owner in Khan el-Khalili 3. various of customers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED SALEH, Restaurant owner in Khan al-Khalili STORYLINE: Shop owners in Khan el-Khalili, one of the most famed tourist bazaars in the Egyptian capital Cairo, are expecting the return of Chinese guests after China announced its easing of travel restrictions starting from Jan. 8. Located in the heart of Cairo's old Islamic district, the centuries-old market used to bustle with tourists coming from all over the world. However, the COVID-19 pandemic that broke out three years ago has depleted the market of its vibrant vibe. Amr Dahi, who sells precious stones and copper artifacts in the market, told Xinhua that his shop used to enjoy good business before the pandemic. Dahi said tha

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