Traditional Ramadan lanterns made in China gain popularity in Jordan

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Traditional Ramadan lanterns made in China gain popularity in Jordan

STORY: Traditional Ramadan lanterns made in China gain popularity in Jordan DATELINE: March 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a shop 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): NEDAL WAHBEH, Shop owner STORYLINE: The traditional lanterns are essential ornaments to decorate homes and public places in Jordan during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, while those products made in China are gaining popularity. Nedal Wahbeh, who owns a shop in Amman specializing in selling Ramadan decorations, said that over the years, his customers have built confidence in Chinese products, so he imported the majority of the items from China. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): NEDAL WAHBEH, Shop owner "Confidence in these products has increased by 100%. Customers no longer want to double-check the product or are afraid it won't function properly. 'Made in China' has become a credible product for people." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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