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Australia launches 1st National Robotics Strategy

STORY: Australia launches 1st National Robotics Strategy SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of robots STORYLINE: The Australian government has launched its first National Robotics Strategy in a bid to maximize benefits from the technology. Ed Husic, minister for industry and science, unveiled the strategy on Tuesday, saying it would help Australia secure its future and seize opportunities. According to the strategy, robotics and automation technologies could add up to 600 billion Australian dollars (400.3 billion U.S. dollars) to Australia's annual gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. It found that increasing the use of robotics by only 1 percent would increase Australia's productivity by 0.8 percent by automating high-value manufacturing and enabling production at scale. Husic said in a statement that Australia currently ranks 32nd in the world in the adoption of industrial robots. "Lifting the adoption of thes

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Japan's economy contracts annualized 2 pct in January-March

STORY: Japan's economy contracts annualized 2 pct in January-March SHOOTING TIME: April 30 & May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo 2. various of banks in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's economy shrank by an annualized 2.0 percent in the January-March period from the prior quarter, marking the first contraction in two quarters amid sluggish consumer spending, the latest GDP figures showed Thursday. Real gross domestic product (GDP) in this year's first quarter, adjusted for inflation, fell 0.5 percent from the previous quarter, according to preliminary data released by the Cabinet Office. Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan's GDP, dropped 0.7 percent. It was the fourth straight quarter of decline, the longest streak since 2009, underscoring sluggish domestic demand. Capital spending fell 0.8 percent, down for the first time in two quarters, as Japanese firms curbed investment in mach

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Italy's inflation remains at 0.8 pct in February

STORY: Italy's inflation remains at 0.8 pct in February SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) in Italy 2. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: Italy's inflation rate remained stable at 0.8 percent in February, the same level as in January, the national statistics agency said on Friday. Data released by the National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) showed Italy's consumer price index rose by 0.1 percent in month-on-month terms in February. The index increased by 0.3 percent in January compared to December 2023. ISTAT attributed the low inflation rate to a slowdown in price increases for processed and unprocessed food, transportation services and recreational activities. Regulated and unregulated energy products saw prices drop compared to a year earlier, though by a smaller margin than in January. The Italian government introduced a series of anti-inflation measures betwe

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#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Customers shop at a supermarket in Sihong County of Suqian, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 9, 2024. China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.7 percent year on year in February, reversing a 0.8-percent decline in January, official data showed Saturday. On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 1 percent in February, expanding by 0.7 percentage points from that in January, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Xu Changliang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a supermarket in Qingzhou, east China's Shandong Province, March 9, 2024. China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.7 percent year on year in February, reversing a 0.8-percent decline in January, official data showed Saturday. On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 1 percent in February, expanding by 0.7 percentage points from that in January, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Wang Jilin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a supermarket in Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2024. China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.7 percent year on year in February, reversing a 0.8-percent decline in January, official data showed Saturday. On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 1 percent in February, expanding by 0.7 percentage points from that in January, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Luo Jinglai/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a supermarket in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 9, 2024. China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.7 percent year on year in February, reversing a 0.8-percent decline in January, official data showed Saturday. On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 1 percent in February, expanding by 0.7 percentage points from that in January, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

#CHINA-CPI-FEBRUARY-RISING (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a supermarket in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 9, 2024. China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged up 0.7 percent year on year in February, reversing a 0.8-percent decline in January, official data showed Saturday. On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 1 percent in February, expanding by 0.7 percentage points from that in January, said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). (Photo by Liu Jianhua/Xinhua)

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EU economy enters 2024 on weaker footing than anticipated: forecast

STORY: EU economy enters 2024 on weaker footing than anticipated: forecast SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The European Commission's Winter Interim Forecast published on Thursday revised growth in both the European Union (EU) and the euro area down to 0.5 percent in 2023, from 0.6 percent projected in the Autumn Forecast in November. For 2024, the EU's economic growth is projected to reach 0.9 percent, down from the autumn projection of 1.3 percent. The eurozone's growth is revised down to 0.8 percent from the 1.2 percent predicted in autumn. "After a bruising 2023, the European economy has emerged a little weaker than expected, although the rebound should speed up gradually this year and into 2025," said Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president of the European Commission for an Economy that Works for People. "T

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy fruit at a supermarket in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy beef at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy vegetables at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy fruit at a supermarket in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy imported fruits at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy hairy crabs at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy vegetables at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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2024 China January CPI

2024 China January CPI

HANGZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Customers buy chilled chicken at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Feb 8, 2024. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, in January 2024, the consumer price index fell by 0.8 percent year-on-year and rose by 0.3 percent month-on-month.

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Italy's inflation remains low despite lifting of price controls

STORY: Italy's inflation remains low despite lifting of price controls SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of markets in Rome 2. various of gas stations in Rome STORYLINE: Italy's annual inflation rate rose to 0.8 percent in January, up from 0.6 percent in December, according to Italy's National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) on Thursday. The relatively low inflation rate in January is significant given that the month is the first since the price controls in Italy's "anti-inflation quarter" expired. The initiative artificially reduced consumer prices on a basket of basic necessities over the final three months of 2023. The government reserved the right to continue the terms of the "anti-inflation quarter" into this year but it chose not to do so. ISTAT said the main factors pushing prices in the country higher in January were transportation-related services which climbed by 4.3 percent compared to 3.7 percent in Dec

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Italy's annual inflation rate lowest in 32 months

STORY: Italy's annual inflation rate lowest in 32 months SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Rome 2. various of price tags STORYLINE: The annual inflation rate in Italy fell to 0.8 percent in November 2023, the lowest recorded value since March 2021, according to government data. In November, the Italian national consumer price index for the entire collectivity, including tobacco products, recorded a decrease of 0.4 percent on a monthly basis and an increase of 0.8 percent on an annual basis. This was down from 1.7 percent in October, said ISTAT, the country's national statistics institute. Lower energy prices were the main factor pushing the inflation rate lower, ISTAT said, with non-regulated energy prices declining by 22.5 percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, regulated energy prices declined by 36 percent in November compared to the year-ago period. In the meantime, inflation slowed for processed food

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Italy's economic growth to slow to 0.7 pct in 2024: OECD

STORY: Italy's economic growth to slow to 0.7 pct in 2024: OECD SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Rome STORYLINE: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forecast Wednesday that Italy's economy will grow by 0.7 percent this year and next, before expanding by 1.2 percent in 2025. OECD's estimate for this year was in line with the prediction of both the Bank of Italy and Italy's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). However, in its latest report, the Bank of Italy forecast the economy would grow 0.8 percent next year, and 1 percent in 2025. Meanwhile, ISTAT said a month ago that the economy could see its growth rate slow to 0.6 percent next year. ISTAT data shows Italy's economy has failed to grow in three of the last four economic quarters. According to the most recent data, the third quarter of this year saw flat growth compared to the previous quarter. We

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Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3

STORY: Sweden enters recession with GDP shrinking 0.3 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Statistics Sweden 2. various of Nordea Bank 3. various of Handelsbanken 4. various of street view of Stockholm STORYLINE: The Swedish economy is in recession following a contraction in the third quarter (Q3), according to official statistics released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in Q3 compared with the previous quarter and by 1.4 percent compared with Q3 in 2022, Statistics Sweden said. "GDP decreased for the second consecutive quarter," Jessica Engdahl, head of section at Statistics Sweden's National Accounts Department, said in a press release. The decrease in Q2 was 0.8 percent from Q1 and 1 percent year-on-year, according to revised figures released by Statistics Sweden in August. The Q3 downturn was mainly driven by changes in inventories, particularly decreased

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows part of the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows part of the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An office of a financial institution is pictured on a street in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 15, 2023. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EU-ECONOMY-GROWTH FORECAST

(231116) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer shops at a supermarket in Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 15, 2023. The European Union (EU) economy lost momentum in 2023, according to the European Commission's Autumn Economic Forecast published here on Wednesday. The Commission has downgraded its forecast for economic growth in both the EU and the eurozone this year to 0.6 percent from the previously projected 0.8 percent. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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Australia's central bank lifts cash rate to 4.35 pct

STORY: Australia's central bank lifts cash rate to 4.35 pct SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney Opera House 2. various of the Reserve Bank of Australia 3. various of banks STORYLINE: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday decided to raise the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.35 percent, after keeping the rate on hold for four consecutive months. Following a monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, RBA Governor Michele Bullock said in a statement that the rise in interest rates was warranted to be more assured that inflation would return to target in a reasonable timeframe. According to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.2 percent in the September 2023 quarter, higher than the 0.8-percent rise in the June 2023 quarter, while the annual inflation eased down from 6.0 percent to 5.4 percent. Automotive fuel and

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U.S. retail sales rise 0.7 pct in Sept.

STORY: U.S. retail sales rise 0.7 pct in Sept. DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of convenience stores and a food truck in Arlington, the U.S. state of Virginia STORYLINE: U.S. retail sales rose by 0.7 percent in September from the previous month, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday. Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were 704.9 billion U.S. dollars, up 3.8 percent year over year. Total sales for the July through September period were up 3.1 percent from the same period a year ago. The July to August percent change was revised from up 0.6 percent to up 0.8 percent. Retail trade sales were up 0.7 percent from August 2023, and up 3.0 percent above last year. Nonstore retailers were up 8.4 percent from last year, while food services and drinking places were up 9.2 per

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 - The International Container Terminal of Yantai Port, Shandong Province, China, Sept 7, 2023. On September 7, 2023, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first eight months of 2023, the total value of China's import and export was 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year. Of this total, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%; Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. Trade surplus increased by 7.3% to 3.86 trillion yuan.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - Cargo ships prepare to dock for loading and unloading at the container terminal of Lianyungang Port in east China's Jiangsu province, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - Cargo ships prepare to dock for loading and unloading at the container terminal of Lianyungang Port in east China's Jiangsu province, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A large number of vehicles are ready for shipment at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, September 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

China Total Import And Export Value of Foreign Trade

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7,2023 - A general view of containers loading and unloading at the container terminal in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Sept 7, 2023. China's imports and exports in the first eight months of 2023 totaled 27.08 trillion yuan, down slightly by 0.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday. Among them, exports reached 15.47 trillion yuan, up by 0.8%. Imports were 11.61 trillion yuan, down 1.3 percent. In August, China's imports and exports reached 3.59 trillion yuan, up 3.9 percent from the previous month.

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