Leather products exhibition opens in west Afghanistan

STORY: Leather products exhibition opens in west Afghanistan SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: HERAT, Afghanistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the leather products exhibition in Herat 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): TORYALI GHAWSEE, Provincial deputy of Chamber of Industries and Mines 3. various of the leather products exhibition in Herat STORYLINE: A five-day leather products exhibition kicked off in western Afghanistan's Herat province on Wednesday. Local businesspersons and enterprises have put on display their leather products such as shoes, sandals and valises in 54 booths in the fair in Herat city. The event aims to develop and promote leather products, Toryali Ghawsee, provincial deputy of Chamber of Industries and Mines, told Xinhua. Due to decades of wars, leather embroidery industry was wrecked in Herat. SOUNDBITE (Dari): TORYALI GHAWSEE, Provincial deputy of Chamber of Industries and Mines, Herat "But we are trying to build up the industry aga

Latest U.S. tariff hikes aim at disrupting China's progress: Egyptian expert

STORY: Latest U.S. tariff hikes aim at disrupting China's progress: Egyptian expert SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the White House 2. various of Chinese EVs 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 4. various of China's green development 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: The U.S. recently announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, solar cells and other clean-energy products. A Cairo-based expert said this hostile move is a U.S. tool to disrupt China's industrial and technological progress. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "The U.S. protective measures that raised tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 25% to 100% will prevent the American market from importing these electric vehicles. However, th

Türkiye imposes export embargo on Israel pending Gaza ceasefire

STORY: Türkiye imposes export embargo on Israel pending Gaza ceasefire SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of shipping trade in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye enacted Tuesday new export restrictions on an array of products to Israel to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The measures apply to 54 categories of products, including iron, paint, marble, steel, cement, aluminum, brick, fertilizer, construction equipment and products, as well as aviation fuel, according to a statement by the Turkish Trade Ministry. "This decision will remain in effect until Israel, within the framework of its obligations under international law, declares an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and allows a sufficient and uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid into the strip," the ministry said. Israel must be "in full cooperation with the United Nations to allow the uninterrupted provision of all ba

Australia to axe hundreds of nuisance tariffs from July: Treasurer

STORY: Australia to axe hundreds of nuisance tariffs from July: Treasurer SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the business summit 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JIM CHALMERS, Australian Treasurer 3. various of Sydney city views STORYLINE: Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Monday that the federal government would abolish almost 500 nuisance tariffs from July 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JIM CHALMERS, Australian Treasurer "We will permanently abolish almost 500 nuisance tariffs on a vast array of imports from the 1st of July this year. We will eliminate import tariffs on hundreds of imported goods, including hand tools and toothbrushes and fridges and dishwashers and clothing and sanitary products. This is the biggest unilateral tariff reform in at least two decades. It will cut compliance costs, reduce red tape, make it easier to do business and boost productivity." According to the treasurer, the new

China's consumer reality inspires Ferrero's global strategy: Global Marketing President

STORY: China's consumer reality inspires Ferrero's global strategy: Global Marketing President SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an exhibition of the Ferrero Group and its products 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME GRAY, President of Global Marketing Premium Chocolate, Ferrero STORYLINE: For many global companies, China remains an attractive and crucial market. Among them is Italy's confectionery giant Ferrero. According to Jerome Gray, President of Global Marketing Premium Chocolate at the Ferrero Group, the Chinese market is very advanced when it comes to new sales channels. Ferrero can learn from consumer reality in China to develop their global strategy. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME GRAY, President of Global Marketing Premium Chocolate, Ferrero "My last trip actually in China was four years ago, and I'm very happy to be back now to witness the fantastic atmosphere of the Chinese New Year. We see a st

BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy

STORY: BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people's lives, economy SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EM SREYDA, Employee at the General Tire Technology (Cambodia) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SAY UDOM, Warehouse supervisor, Jiangxi 3L Medical Products factory 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): YEAK CHHIT, Quality control team leader, Jiangxi 3L Medical Products factory 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): KY KHENG, Beverage and grocery seller inside SSEZ 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN JIANGANG, Chairman of SSEZ STORYLINE: Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) has helped improve local people's lives and contributed to the kingdom's economic growth. The SSEZ, a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, is a landmark project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The 11-square-km

Turkish winemakers tapping China import expo in hope of reaching more consumers

STORY: Turkish winemakers tapping China import expo in hope of reaching more consumers SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Urla Winery located in Türkiye's western Aegean region 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CAN ORTABAS, Owner of Urla Wines STORYLINE: For the first time, two Turkish winemakers are participating in this year's edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in the hope of reaching overseas consumers. Urla Winery and Kavaklidere Wineries are holding a stand at the 6th CIIE held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10 this year, offering their products to Chinese and other international companies. Can Ortabas, owner of Urla Winery located in Türkiye's western Aegean region which accounts for more than half of Türkiye's wine production, told Xinhua that he was excited to attend the fair to understand the Chinese market and its evolution. SOUNDBITE (English): CAN ORTABAS, Owner of Urla Wines "We are very excite

A Shared Path | An artisan who turns bamboo into wealth

STORY: A Shared Path | An artisan who turns bamboo into wealth DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY STORYLINE: Ghana In West Africa, Ghana has been traditionally known for its natural resources, ranging from gold to timber. However, forest coverage has been shrinking and many loggers are seeking alternative ways to make a living. For George Sarpong, the future lies in bamboo. The 31-year-old Ghanaian is trying to turn the plant deemed valueless by many locals into wealth. When you are sitting in your own house, you don't learn anything. You must get out of your house to learn. -- Ghanaian proverb Obogu, Ghana Sarpong has been a bamboo artisan for 23 years. He runs a bamboo workshop and recruits young people, many of whom used to be lumberjacks. SOUNDBITE (English): Sarpong and a young man "Hi, I was in the logging industry. But it was not a promising job. I see you have been making bamboo products here for some time. It interests me. Can I try and learn from

AI technologies capture global attention at 7th World Intelligence Congress

STORY: AI technologies capture global attention at 7th World Intelligence Congress DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the World Intelligence Congress 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMAD ARSLAN KHAN, Power Electronics Pakistan Private Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMIRHOSSEIN KARAMOOZIAN, PishRobot Company in Iran 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TAFADZWA MASAWI, Tabmick Investment in Zimbabwe STORYLINE: The rapidly growing generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have captured global attention at the seventh World Intelligence Congress, which was held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from May 18 to 21. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMAD ARSLAN KHAN, Power Electronics Pakistan Private Ltd. "My name is Muhammad Arslan Khan and I'm from Pakistan. And I am here to import products from Chinese companies. China is making a lot of progress in (areas) such as AI machine learning. And this is a very hot topic of research in this area

Maserati battling for China's NEV market share

STORY: Maserati battling for China's NEV market share DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auto show 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MIRKO BORDIGA, Managing director of Maserati Greater China STORYLINE: Global carmakers are battling to showcase their best new energy products at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2023, mirroring their efforts to gain a share of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market amid fierce competition. Global luxury carmaker Maserati has also set its sights on China's NEV market as it unveiled two brand-new electric cars at the auto show. SOUNDBITE (English): MIRKO BORDIGA, Managing director of Maserati Greater China "We propose the electric cars because China is at the forefront of technology and the market is growing dramatically, even though it didn't arrive yet at the same speed of volumes in the luxury segments. But it's just a matter of time. A number of new (NEV) brands have been coming out in the last few years in Ch

NW China's Gansu opens freight train service to Kazakhstan

STORY: NW China's Gansu opens freight train service to Kazakhstan DATELINE: March 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: DINGXI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the freight train service STORYLINE: A cargo train carrying goods such as auto spare parts and clothing departed for Kazakhstan's Kostanay on Saturday from Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province. It marks the first international freight service launched in Dingxi to a Central Asian country. The train, with a cargo value of nearly 3 million U.S. dollars, is expected to arrive in Kostanay in 9 days. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU JINWEI, General manager of Dingxi Xinhui Port Int'l Logistics Co., Ltd. "Through the freight train, we can export our local agricultural products to Central Asian countries, and import goods like linseed and barley from Kazakhstan. Next, we will make full use of the channel to build a procurement platform for enterprises in Dingxi and the surrounding areas to attract more clients and help enterprises reduce

Myanmar holds 1st travel fair since COVID-19 outbreak

STORY: Myanmar holds 1st travel fair since COVID-19 outbreak DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the travel fair STORYLINE: Myanmar kicked off a three-day travel fair in its commercial city of Yangon on Friday for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19. "We are re-organizing the travel fair in January 2023 after we couldn't hold any event like this in 2020, 2021 and 2022," Naung Naung Han, president of the Union of Myanmar Travel Association, told Xinhua. The travel association has also tried to organize a travel exhibition in September last year, but it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons, he added. The tourism exhibition is aimed at benefiting both travel companies and travelers as the country's tourism industry was gradually recovering, he said. "At the event, travelers can inquire about various travel plans and can get discounts, while travel companies can directly sell their tourism products

Kanebo skin-whitening product users report serious symptoms

Kanebo skin-whitening product users report serious symptoms

TOKYO, Japan - Masumi Natsusaka, president of Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., bows in a gesture of apology during a news conference in Tokyo on July 23, 2013. The company said that 2,250 users of its skin-whitening cosmetics have reported developing serious symptoms such as white blotches on their skin since it began a recall of 54 products on July 4.

Kanebo skin-whitening product users report serious symptoms

Kanebo skin-whitening product users report serious symptoms

TOKYO, Japan - Masumi Natsusaka, president of Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., holds a news conference in Tokyo on July 23, 2013. The company said that 2,250 users of its skin-whitening cosmetics have reported developing serious symptoms such as white blotches on their skin since it began a recall of 54 products on July 4.

Kanebo skin-whitening product users report serious symptoms

Kanebo skin-whitening product users report serious symptoms

TOKYO, Japan - Masumi Natsusaka, president of Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on July 23, 2013. The company said that 2,250 users of its skin-whitening cosmetics have reported developing serious symptoms such as white blotches on their skin since it began a recall of 54 products on July 4.

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

TOKYO, Japan - Masumi Natsusaka, president of Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., announces at a press conference in Tokyo on July 4, 2013, that the company will recall 54 of its products, including face lotions and emulsions, following 39 confirmed cases of patchy skin whitening in users.

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

TOKYO, Japan - Masumi Natsusaka (R), president of Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., is surrounded by reporters after announcing at a press conference in Tokyo on July 4, 2013, that the company will recall 54 of its products, including face lotions and emulsions, following 39 confirmed cases of patchy skin whitening in users.

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Kanebo Blanchir Superior lotion, which is among the 54 Kanebo Cosmetics Inc. products being recalled by the company following 39 confirmed cases of patchy skin whitening in users.

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

TOKYO, Japan - Masumi Natsusaka (C), president of Kanebo Cosmetics Inc., and other company executives bow in a gesture of apology after announcing at a press conference in Tokyo on July 4, 2013, that the company will recall 54 of its products, including face lotions and emulsions, following 39 confirmed cases of patchy skin whitening in users.

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

Kanebo cosmetics caused patchy skin whitening

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo on July 4, 2013, shows some of the 54 Kanebo Cosmetics Inc. products being recalled by the company following 39 confirmed cases of patchy skin whitening in users.

Sharp's Galapagos multifunction tablets

Sharp's Galapagos multifunction tablets

OSAKA, Japan - Models show off Sharp Corp.'s Galapagos tablet computers in Osaka on Nov. 29, 2010, ahead of the Dec. 10 launch of the products. The new devices -- a 10.8-inch screen model for 54,800 yen and a 5.5-inch screen model for 39,800 yen -- will let users read e-books as well as major newspapers and popular magazines.

Kin of victims of product-related deaths seek consumer agency

Kin of victims of product-related deaths seek consumer agency

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) meets with relatives of people who died as a result of using defective products or in product-related accidents at the prime minister's office on May 19. Yukiko Joshima (2nd from L), 54, the mother of Hiroyuki Joshima who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 2005 due to a defective heater, and Yuka Murata (L), 46, whose 7-year-old son died of suffocation in 2007 after eating konjac jelly, presented Fukuda with a petition urging the government to set up a new government agency in charge of consumer affairs.

Green channel facilitates Kenya's avocado export to China

STORY: Green channel facilitates Kenya's avocado export to China DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Nairobi/SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU GONGMING, Shanghai Greechain Information Science and Technology Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LYU CUIFENG, Shanghai Greechain Information Science and Technology Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GU HAO, CEO of More-yogurt STORYLINE: Kenya began exporting fresh avocados to China in August following the implementation of a signed protocol on phytosanitary requirements for the export of fresh produce. A green channel for imported perishable agricultural products has further boosted trade between China and Africa. Shanghai Greechain Information Science and Technology Ltd. has been exploring the Kenyan avocado industry since 2019. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU GONGMING, Shanghai Greechain Information Science and Technology Ltd. "Fresh Kenyan avocados were successfully exported to China in this August. A lot of work has be

Small businesses in Spain struggling to survive amid financial woes

STORY: Small businesses in Spain struggling to survive amid financial woes DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets and shops 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): ROBERT COT, Shop owner in Barcelona 3. various of customer shopping and talking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): ROBERT COT, Shop owner in Barcelona 5. various of products and customer shopping 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): ROBERT COT, Shop owner in Barcelona STORYLINE: A complex of problems including inflation, energy crisis, and disrupted supply chains, has made it increasingly difficult for many small shops in Spain to survive. From January to October 2022, more than 16,000 small businesses were closed, says the Spanish Union of Professionals and Self-Employed Workers. Small businesses have lost almost 8 percent of the market share in the past two years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): ROBERT COT, Shop owner in Barcelona "Right now with the rise in the cost of electricity, social securit

Chinese automakers showcase NEVs at Paris Motor Show

STORY: Chinese automakers showcase NEVs at Paris Motor Show DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles 2. various of French president Emmanuel Macron at Paris Motor Show 3. various of Chinese brands at Paris Motor Show STORYLINE: New energy vehicles (NEVs) are in the spotlight at the 89th Paris Motor Show which kicked off on Monday in Paris. Nearly 100 enterprises are exhibiting their latest products, including some Chinese car manufacturers. Chinese automaker BYD is showcasing three of its latest NEVs, pledging to offer better charging services to European car owners. GWM has brought several of its new energy vehicles to the show. The company plans to unveil more than 50 NEV products by 2025. Seres, a Dongfeng brand, plans to set up dozens of sales outlets in France by the end of this year, hoping for selling 1,500 vehicles in 2023. This year, the one-week expo has a smaller scale. Organizers estimate that the n

Chinese businesswoman hopes to bring tropical fruits into Russian market

STORY: Chinese businesswoman hopes to bring tropical fruits into Russian market DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman STORYLINE: Trade cooperation among the BRICS countries has seen remarkable progress over the years. Zhang Xiaoyan, a Chinese businesswoman who graduated from Moscow State University, lived in Russia from 2002 to 2013. She's now mainly working on bringing more Chinese products into Russia and Russian products into Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOYAN, Chinese businesswoman "We just had a livestreaming about Russian products on May 21. During the live show, we had a deep discussion about the culture behind Russian and Chinese products, especially the Russian chocolate, hand cream, facial mask and more. I have a strong feeling that if w

Handicrafts exhibition held in Afghan capital

STORY: Handicrafts exhibition held in Afghan capital DATELINE: April 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of a women's handicrafts exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan STORYLINE: A women's handicrafts exhibition kicked off Wednesday in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, which displayed a variety of traditional clothes, homemade foodstuff, and handicraft products. The five-day show is organized by the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI) to mark the end of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-al-Fitr Festival. According to Roya Hafizi, acting chairman of the AWCCI, more than 70 women-owned businesses from different provinces participated in the exhibition held in Shahrak-e-Aria, a residential complex near the Kabul International Airport. Afghanistan will celebrate the Eid-al-Fitr festival on or around May 2, depending upon moon sightings. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul. (XHTV)

Kin of victims of product-related deaths seek consumer agency

Kin of victims of product-related deaths seek consumer agency

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) meets with relatives of people who died as a result of using defective products or in product-related accidents at the prime minister's office on May 19. Yukiko Joshima (2nd from L), 54, the mother of Hiroyuki Joshima who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 2005 due to a defective heater, and Yuka Murata (L), 46, whose 7-year-old son died of suffocation in 2007 after eating konjac jelly, presented Fukuda with a petition urging the government to set up a new government agency in charge of consumer affairs. (Kyodo)