China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

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China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

STORY: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of travelers in China 2. various of tourists in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist 5. various of tourists in Yanji, Jilin Province 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU ZIYU, Owner of a photography studio in Yanji 7. various of tourists in Mount Tai, Shandong Province 8. various of travelers in China STORYLINE: China is embracing a travel boom over the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy continues to unleash consumer potential. This year's holiday began with the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and also includes the Oct. 1 National Day. The public holidays end on Oct. 6. Cultural travel has been a top choice for many Chinese. In Jingdezhen, a "porcelain capital" in Jiangxi Province, tourists are flocking here to experience the rich hist

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