China's economic recovery bolsters global growth: experts

STORY: China's economic recovery bolsters global growth: experts DATELINE: March 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE BARCELON, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry 3. various of Chinese people working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HERMAN TIU LAUREL, Founder of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior Policy Specialist at Strategic Policy Planning Cell, National Security Division of Prime Minister's Office of Government of Pakistan STORYLINE: China's economy has shown remarkable resilience and enormous potential, as evidenced by key indicators that have surpassed expectations and signs of consumer and investor confidence. Experts say that this has become a significant driving force for the struggling global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE BARCELON, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry "China's economic recovery

Observers express confidence in China's economy as "two sessions" underway

STORY: Observers express confidence in China's economy as "two sessions" underway DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior policy specialist, National Security Division of Prime Minister's Office of Government of Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HERMAN TIU LAUREL, Founder of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GEORGE BARCELON, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry STORYLINE: The world is closely watching for new policy moves on China's development, as national lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing for the annual "two sessions." According to the government work report delivered to the top legislature, China's economy is staging a steady recovery and is demonstrating vast potential and momentum for further growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior policy specialist, National Security Division of Prime Mini

Volatile economic situation makes forecasts for 2023 speculative after "great" year for Spanish economy, says expert

STORY: Volatile economic situation makes forecasts for 2023 speculative after "great" year for Spanish economy, says expert DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the Bank of Spain in Madrid 2. various of manufacturers and food production companies 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JAVIER DIAZ-GIMENEZ, Professor of economics, IESE Business School 4. various of the headquarters of the Bank of Spain 5. various of a food market, a gas station and a gas stove in a kitchen 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAVIER DIAZ-GIMENEZ, Professor of economics, IESE Business School 7. various of the Spanish government's spokesperson at a press conference days ago 8. various of manufacturers 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JAVIER DIAZ-GIMENEZ, Professor of economics, IESE Business School 10. various of gas facilities and a gas ship in the Port of Huelva, southern Spain 11. various of a user withdrawing money from an ATM and central offices of a bank in Barcelon