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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A staff member demonstrates a remote-controlled washing machine of Panasonic during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors pose for photos while tasting beer at the booth of Tsingtao Beer during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors pose for photos while tasting beer at the booth of Tsingtao Beer during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors are seen at the booth of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Starbucks during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows robots at the booth of Nvidia during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Apple during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

People visit the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ren Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A staff member introduces exhibits to a visitor at the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Hu Qiusi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors learn about a low-altitude aircraft at the booth of the tech company COVY in the Smart Vehicle Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A staff member introduces the exhibits to visitors at the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ren Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors interact with a humanoid robot at the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ren Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A naked-eye 3D intelligent terminal is pictured at the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ren Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A helium compressor is pictured at the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ren Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors learn about battery products at the booth of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL at the Smart Vehicle Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Robots are seen at the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Desktop humanoid robots are seen at the booth of the tech company UBTECH in the Smart Vehicle Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors learn about drone products at the booth of Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation Co., Ltd. in the Advanced Manufacturing Chain area during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows a scene at the Innovation Chain area at the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Hu Qiusi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

People visit the Innovation Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Zhang Chenlin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A robot of Unitree Robotics is pictured at the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A visitor interacts with a smart bionic hand at the booth of Qualcomm in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A visitor interacts with a smart bionic hand at the booth of Qualcomm in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors view a sand table model displayed by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) at the Advanced Manufacturing Chain area during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLORICULTURE TRADE EXPO

(240605) -- NAIROBI, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. The 11th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo opened Tuesday here amid calls for sustainable production such as integrated pest management. The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers from 75 countries to promote eco-friendly practices. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beijing speeds up to build international tech innovation hub

STORY: Beijing speeds up to build international tech innovation hub SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zhongguancun Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HENRY GE, Vice President of SINOBO, CEO and Chief Architect of GTVerse 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN BEILA, NetEase Yaotai Commercial Director 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ARNOUT JACOBS, President of Springer Nature for Greater China STORYLINE: The 2024 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) wrapped up on Monday in Beijing. Themed "Innovating for a Better World," this year's annual conference of the forum comprised five major sections, including meetings and technology trading. It promoted the exchange of brilliant ideas in 6G, blockchains, and other frontier areas at nearly 120 events. The competitions in cutting-edge fields attracted over 3,100 entries from 75 countries and regions, while the technology trading section attracted over 6,000 projects from more than 40 cou

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Cambodia earns 4.3 bln USD from export of agricultural products in 2023, with China being major buyer

STORY: Cambodia earns 4.3 bln USD from export of agricultural products in 2023, with China being major buyer SHOOTING TIME: File/Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:04 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of a mango processing factory (file) 2. various of agricultural products (file) 3. various of trucks transporting agricultural products (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) STORYLINE: Cambodia made a gross revenue of 4.3 billion U.S. dollars from the export of agricultural products in 2023, said a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) report on Monday. The Southeast Asian country shipped almost 8.45 million tons of agricultural products to about 75 countries and regions during the January-December period last year, the report said. Key agricultural items for exports included rice, r

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GLOBALink | Georgian exhibitor eyes growing opportunities in Chinese market at CIFTIS

STORY: Georgian exhibitor eyes growing opportunities in Chinese market at CIFTIS DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIFTIS 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GIORGI RTVELADZE, Representative of RTVELISI Company (Georgian exhibitor) STORYLINE: The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is currently underway in Beijing. As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, the CIFTIS has attracted over 2,200 enterprises and representatives of 75 countries and international organizations, with the proportion of international participants exceeding 20 percent. Among the exhibitors is Giorgi Rtveladze from Georgia, who is showcasing the world-renowned Georgian wines at the exhibition. SOUNDBITE (English): GIORGI RTVELADZE, Representative of RTVELISI Company "Georgian wine is a world famous wine and we take it to Beijing in this exhibition to just find more customers and for good cooperation for future

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ECDC warns of surge in Legionnaires' disease in Europe

STORY: ECDC warns of surge in Legionnaires' disease in Europe DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ECDC 2. various of lakes in Stockholm 3. various of street views in Stockholm STORYLINE: European authorities must be vigilant in detecting and monitoring outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, a form of pneumonia that has seen a surge to unprecedented levels in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Monday. Over 10,700 cases, including 704 fatalities, were reported in 2021, the ECDC said in its latest Annual Epidemiological Report. With 2.4 cases per 100,000 population, it was the highest annual notification rate of the disease caused by the Legionella bacteria, it said in a press release. Four countries -- Italy, France, Spain, and Germany -- accounted for 75 percent of the reported cases, the ECDC said. Males aged 65 years and older we

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Auto show held in Iraq

STORY: Auto show held in Iraq DATELINE: March 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 8th International Exhibition of Automotive, Spare parts and Car Accessories STORYLINE: The 8th International Exhibition of Automotive, Spare parts and Car Accessories is being held in the Iraqi city of Erbil from Thursday to Sunday. More than 75 companies from 13 countries and regions participate in the event. The exhibition displays a variety of modern car models, rare classic cars, bicycles, sports motorcycles, and spare parts. On the sidelines of the event, there are drifting shows, as well as acrobatic shows for motorcycles and bicycles. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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'Dream Car Art Contest' held by Toyota Motor

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and foreign participants in Toyota Motor Corp.'s "Dream Car Art Contest" pose during an award ceremony in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2014. The contest attracted works drawn by children from 75 countries and regions.

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Take a peek at Hefei: int'l wetland city

STORY: Take a peek at Hefei: int'l wetland city DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wetlands in Hefei STORYLINE: Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, has been accredited by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. The city was among the 25 cities from 13 countries to be accredited last Thursday as international wetland cities during the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP14) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Located between the Yangtze River and the Huai River, Hefei is home to the Chaohu Lake, the fifth-largest freshwater lake in China. Wetlands take up over 10 percent of the city's total area. It boasts five national wetland parks and three provincial wetland parks, with a wetland protection rate of 75 percent, the highest within Anhui Province. On the list of all the 43 international wetland cities worldwide are 13 Chinese cities, making China a country with most such cit

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Global economy disrupted by U.S. Fed rate hikes, experts say

STORY: Global economy disrupted by U.S. Fed rate hikes, experts say DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:07 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AADITYA MATTOO, World Bank East Asia and Pacific Chief Economist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KHALED EL SHAFEI, Egyptian economic expert and professor at the Faculty of Commerce at Cairo University 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Economist and writer in Türkiye STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) raised the interest rate by 75-basis-point three times so far this year as the U.S. seeks to rein in inflation. Economists say that the U.S. tight monetary policy has resulted in more social and economic risks, particularly for developing countries and emerging markets. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AADITYA MATTOO, World Bank East Asia and Pacific Chief Economist "I think the (U.S.) Fed's response to higher inflation in the United States in terms of faster than expected tightening of monetary policy and increases in intere

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Experts fret Fed rate hike impacts developing economies

STORY: Experts fret Fed rate hike impacts developing economies DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GABRIELA SILLER, Director of economic-financial analysis at Banco Base, Mexico 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HSIA HUA SHENG, Associate professor of international finance with Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher of Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: Most observers expect the U.S. central bank is likely to opt for a third consecutive 75-basis-point rate rise. Many worry the move will further impact the developing countries and slow down their recoveries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GABRIELA SILLER, Director of economic-financial analysis at Banco Base, Mexico "Emerging economies depend on the United States for their trade. In the financial part and in terms of interest rates, I think that the market is strongly punishing those economies that d

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Interest rate rise in Eurozone "the first of more to come": Spanish economist

STORY: Interest rate rise in Eurozone "the first of more to come": Spanish economist DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Europe countries 2. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): MONTSERRAT GUILLEN, Professor of Economics at Barcelona University STORYLINE: The European Central Bank (ECB) abandoned its customary caution last week and raised interest rates by 75 basis points. With inflation in the euro area reaching a record rate of 9.1 percent in August, the boldness of the ECB's record interest rate rise caused concerns. However, some experts say that this might be the first of more to come. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): MONTSERRAT GUILLEN, Professor of Economics at Barcelona University "It was no surprise at all that the European Central Bank raised interest rates and it will raise interest rates again in the future. There is even talk of reaching a rate of three or four percent." Inflation in the euro area has been hovering at alarmingly high levels for a length

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Economists say U.S. interest rate hikes to cloud outlook for emerging markets

STORY: Economists say U.S. interest rate hikes to cloud outlook for emerging markets DATELINE: July 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Federal Reserve 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARIO CORREA, Mexican economist 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KIRIDA BHAOPICHITR, Research director for int'l economics and development policy, Thailand Development Research Institute STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points, the second in a row of that magnitude, as elevated inflation showed no clear sign of easing. The Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed's policy-making body, decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 2.25 to 2.5 percent and "anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate." However, many economists around the world have voiced the concern that the U.S. interest rate hikes will cloud the outlook for emerging markets and will put countries wit

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U.S. Fed rolls out largest rate hike since 1994, weighing on global economy

STORY: U.S. Fed rolls out largest rate hike since 1994, weighing on global economy DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of U.S. Federal Reserve 2. various of New York Stock Exchange 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL HUDSON, Professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JORGE MARCHINI, Professor of Economy, University of Buenos Aires 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HSIA HUA SHENG, Associate professor of international finance with Getulio Vargas Foundation STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points, marking the sharpest rate hike since 1994, as reports in recent days indicated inflation showed no clear sign of easing. Experts say the biggest rate hike in 28 years will weigh on global economy and bankrupt third world countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL HUDSON, Professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City "Suppose y

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Trade show for agro-food products concludes in Algiers

STORY: Trade show for agro-food products concludes in Algiers DATELINE: June 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the trade show STORYLINE: The 19th edition of Djazagro, the trade show for agro-food products, came to an end on Thursday in Algiers, with the participation of about 500 exhibitors from 25 countries. The trade show allowed an exchange of experiences between the participants with the aim of developing the field of agro-food industries. Highlighting the importance of international participation in this edition, the trade show director Ms. Chantale Delamotte specified that 75 percent of the participants were foreign companies. The countries participating in this edition included Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, India, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, etc. In addition, a "Djaz-Inov" competition for the best equipment and th

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Belgrade-Budapest railway section brings convenience to Serbian residents

STORY: Belgrade-Budapest railway section brings convenience to Serbian residents DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the railway 2. SOUNDBITE (Serbian): JASTRA JELACIC, Graphic designer STORYLINE: A 75-km rail line between Belgrade and Novi Sad in Serbia was inaugurated in March. It's part of a 350-km railway linking Belgrade with Budapest in Hungary, which is a flagship project within the China-Central and Eastern European countries cooperation platform. For Jastra Jelacic, a Serbian graphic designer, the newly reconstructed railway between the two biggest Serbian cities ended a decade of uncertainty. She had been weighing between her career of a web designer in Belgrade, and her role of a mother of two at home, in Novi Sad. SOUNDBITE (Serbian): JASTRA JELACIC, Graphic designer "I produce banners for the (RTS) website and illustrations for news. I live in Novi Sad and I work in Belgrade I started traveling because of my work, since I