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YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - The Bullish stock price displayed in a smartphone in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 14, 2025.

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YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - The Bullish stock price displayed in a smartphone in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 14, 2025.

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YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - The Bullish stock price displayed in a smartphone in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 14, 2025.

Bullish Stock

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YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - The Bullish stock price displayed in a smartphone in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 14, 2025.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - A illustration photo shows Bullish logo displayed in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on August 14, 2025.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - A illustration photo shows Bullish logo displayed in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on August 14, 2025.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - A illustration photo shows Bullish logo displayed in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on August 14, 2025.

Illustration Bullish

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SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - A illustration photo shows Bullish logo displayed in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on August 14, 2025.

Illustration Bullish

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SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 14, 2025 - A illustration photo shows Bullish logo displayed in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on August 14, 2025.

German industry insider: bullish on outlook of Chinese economy

STORY: German industry insider: bullish on outlook of Chinese economy SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's industrial sector 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of BWA STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for China's GDP growth in 2024 to 5 percent from the April projection of 4.6 percent. A German industry insider shared his thoughts on the IMF's forecast revision. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of Federation of the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA) "First, to say this quite clearly, it is a very good news and a very positive news because it will be a stimulus to the world economy if the growth rate in China is positive. We have always been bullish on the outlook of the Chinese economy. Our association BWA, we have been working with China, we have been fostering and supporting Sino-German econom

U.S. investor bullish about China's economic growth after industrial data

STORY: U.S. investor bullish about China's economic growth after industrial data SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:43 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC STORYLINE: The latest economic data from China once again signals positivity, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which rendered overseas investors and entities bullish. The figures included the nation's manufacturing PMI, non-manufacturing PMI, and comprehensive PMI output index, which stood at 50.8 percent, 53.0 percent and 52.7 percent respectively, with each climbing 1.7, 1.6 and 1.8 points.

Leading foreign companies bullish on Chinese market

STORY: Leading foreign companies bullish on Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: SHANGHAI/GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. various of Honeywell 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM YU, President of Honeywell China 4. various of Decathlon 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ELODIE LATOUR, Vice president of Decathlon China 6. various of HTWO Guangzhou Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Korean): KIM IHNKEE, Vice president of HTWO Guangzhou Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: China's commitment to opening up has injected impetus into the long-term development of foreign companies in China, said some leading foreign companies in recent interviews with Xinhua. Honeywell, a U.S. industrial conglomerate, is optimistic about the opportunities brought by the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM YU, President of Honeywell China "China now is already the second-largest (consumption) market in the world. And for companies like Honeywell, we really

British scholar bullish on China's Greater Bay Area

STORY: British scholar bullish on China's Greater Bay Area SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Greater Bay Area 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN JACQUES, Former senior fellow at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Cambridge University STORYLINE: A British scholar says he has been impressed by the development of China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, saying it has played a pivotal role in Chinese modernization given its robust innovation capacity and potential. The remarks are made by Martin Jacques, a former senior fellow at the Department of Politics and International Studies at Cambridge University. SOUNDBITE (English): MARTIN JACQUES, Former senior fellow at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Cambridge University "I think that there's going to be great interest in the Greater Bay Area. I mean the extent to which it represents a leading technological e

German, French firms bullish on investing in China

STORY: German, French firms bullish on investing in China DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of foreign companies in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MILAN NEDELJKOVIC, Member of board of management of BMW AG 3. various of the foreign companies in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENOIT BAZIN, CEO, Saint-Gobain Group 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAGGIE CHAN, Managing director of Sephora Greater China 6. various of views in China STORYLINE: German, French business representatives have said that great success has been achieved with the deepening of economic and trade cooperation, and that they will continue to invest in China in the future. According to the German Economic Institute report released in March, China has been Germany's most important trading partner for seven years in a row. German corporations invested a record 11.5 billion euros in China in 2022. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MILAN NEDELJKOVIC, Member of board of management of BMW AG "The C

Italian businessman bullish on China's furniture industry

STORY: Italian businessman bullish on China's furniture industry DATELINE: April 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: BAZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the international furniture fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BISTONSINI EMANUELE, Italian businessman 3. various of furniture industry in Bazhou, China's Hebei Province STORYLINE: An international furniture fair, which concluded on Monday in Bazhou City of China's Hebei Province, drew more than 100,000 buyers from both home and abroad. Founded in 2007, the fair has become one of the largest furniture exhibitions in northern China. An Italian businessman, who has been engaged in China-Europe trade for years, expressed his confidence in China's furniture industry. SOUNDBITE (English): BISTONSINI EMANUELE, Italian businessman "The Chinese economy, especially after the end of the pandemic, will be very very lightful and brilliant in the future. Because many countries and many entrepreneurs have the possibility to come to China and visit the

Foreign firms bullish on China's strong recovery

STORY: Foreign firms bullish on China's strong recovery DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city scenes 2. various of Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARNO VAN DER MARWE, BBAC CEO and president 4. various of Bitzer Refrigeration Technology (China) Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KARL HEINZ MEISTER, Vice president of the Bitzer Asia-Pacific Area 6. various of Niukouyu Wetland Park 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTOPHE MAQUET, Member of Veolia Environnement Executive Committee, Senior Executive Vice President for Veolia's Asia-Pacific region 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ARNO VAN DER MARWE, BBAC CEO and president 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): KARL HEINZ MEISTER, Vice president of the Bitzer Asia-Pacific Area 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): CHRISTOPHE MAQUET, Member of Veolia Environnement Executive Committee, Senior Executive Vice President for Veolia's Asia-Pacific region STORYLINE: Several foreign companies based in B

Swiss business leader upbeat on China's opening, economic outlook

STORY: Swiss business leader upbeat on China's opening, economic outlook DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Geneva CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FELIX SUTTER, President, Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FELIX SUTTER, President, Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) 3. various of Switzerland 4. various of China STORYLINE: The president of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) welcomed China's lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and said he was bullish about the outlook for the Chinese economy this year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts China's economy to grow by 4.4 percent this year and consumer prices to increase by 2.2 percent. Asked about his outlook, Sutter said: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FELIX SUTTER, President, Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) "I think something like 5 percent, 5 something percent growth is expected for 2023." Since 2010, China has been Switzerland's biggest trading partner in Asi

Global tourism industry to get boost from Chinese travelers, says WTTC CEO

STORY: Global tourism industry to get boost from Chinese travelers, says WTTC CEO DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of different tourist destinations in world 2. SOUNDBITE 1(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 3. various of Chinese tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 5. various of Chinese tourists 6. SOUNDBITE 3(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) STORYLINE: The chief executive officer (CEO) of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is bullish about the sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and expects exponential growth over the next decade, mainly thanks to a boost from Chinese outbound travelers and foreign visitors to China. SOUNDBITE 1(English): JULIA SIMPSON, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) "I wanted to say how delighted I am tha

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The chief executive officer (CEO) of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is bullish about the sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and expects exponential growth over the next decade, mainly thanks to a boost from Chinese outbound travelers and foreign visitors to China. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Asashoryu in bullish mood ahead of spring meet

Asashoryu in bullish mood ahead of spring meet

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia smiles during a press conference at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 3 ahead of the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Asashoryu in bullish mood ahead of spring meet

Asashoryu in bullish mood ahead of spring meet

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia speaks to reporters at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 3 ahead of the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Manager Hara bullish mood ahead of WBC tournament

Manager Hara bullish mood ahead of WBC tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Tatsunori Hara, manager of the Japanese team for the World Baseball Classic, speaks during a news conference at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 28 ahead of the WBC tournament. Hara said, ''Our top players have got together for this Japanese team from around the world, so we want to show the world our strength.'' The matches for group A, comprising Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan, will begin March 5. (Pool photo)

Toyota opens 2nd plant in Canada, bullish on N. America market

Toyota opens 2nd plant in Canada, bullish on N. America market

WOODSTOCK, Canada - Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe (C in front) and Canadian Minister of Industry Tony Clement (R in front) join a photo session Dec. 4 during an opening ceremony for Toyota's second car plant in Woodstock in Canada's Ontario.

Toyota opens 2nd plant in Canada, bullish on N. America market

Toyota opens 2nd plant in Canada, bullish on N. America market

WOODSTOCK, Canada - Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe (C in front) joins a photo session Dec. 4 during the opening ceremony for Toyota's second car plant in Woodstock in Canada's Ontario.

Investors both bullish, cautious amid Vietnam stock boom

Investors both bullish, cautious amid Vietnam stock boom

HANOI, Vietnam - Vietnamese investors bring their own computers to a brokerage house in Ho Chi Minh City to monitor the stock market.

Investors both bullish, cautious amid Vietnam stock boom

Investors both bullish, cautious amid Vietnam stock boom

HANOI, Vietnam - Individual investors watch stock movements at a brokerage house in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi.

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

TOKYO, Japan - Third favorite Bullish Luck of Hong Kong breaks away from the pack in the final straight to beat defending champion Asakusa Denen by 2-1/2 lengths at the Yasuda Kinen, the race for top milers, at Tokyo Racecourse on June 4. (Pool photo)

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

TOKYO, Japan - Brett Prebble responds to the galleries after jockeying third favorite Bullish Luck of Hong Kong to a victory at the Yasuda Kinen, the race for top milers, at Tokyo Racecourse on June 4.

Gov't maintains bullish economic view for 5th month

Gov't maintains bullish economic view for 5th month

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Kaoru Yosano briefs reporters on the government monthly economic report for January in Tokyo on Jan. 19.

Gov't maintains bullish economic view in Oct.

Gov't maintains bullish economic view in Oct.

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi smiles, flanked by Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (2nd from L) and economic and fiscal policy minister Heizo Takenaka (3rd from R) during a meeting of his economic ministers at his office on Oct. 12. The government maintained its bullish assessment of the Japanese economy Wednesday from the previous month, with officials citing recoveries in personal spending and exports.

Nikkei stock benchmark posts biggest 1-day gain in over 3 years

Nikkei stock benchmark posts biggest 1-day gain in over 3 years

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian looks at the price board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakuchoi district on Oct. 11. Share prices advanced sharply, with the key Nikkei stock index snapping a three-day losing streak to record its biggest single-day point gain in more than three years, as investors became increasingly bullish following the release of stronger-than-expected machinery orders data.

China becoming trendsetter in world of fashion, says Hugo Boss CEO

STORY: China becoming trendsetter in world of fashion, says Hugo Boss CEO DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL GRIEDER, CEO of HUGO BOSS 2. various of Hugo Boss STORYLINE: China is becoming a trendsetter in the world of fashion, Hugo Boss Chief Executive Daniel Grieder said recently, adding that the German fashion brand remains bullish on the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL GRIEDER, CEO of HUGO BOSS "We are well-positioned in China. The end consumer is accepting the brand very well. And I like the dynamic and the young consumer in China. They're really fashion-forward. The way they dress is really advanced and therefore we believe that we have a perfect solution for the China market that starts with you know Hugo Boss is not only a brand anymore. It's a platform. We invest a lot into retail in general, 500 million (euros) (501 million USD) globally until 2025, and a big chunk goes into the Chinese

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

(220730) -- HAIKOU, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A chef cuts slices of Prosciutto di Parma at the second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 26, 2022. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Italian exhibitors in Hainan bullish on Chinese market" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

(220730) -- HAIKOU, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tastes Italian wine at the second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Italian exhibitors in Hainan bullish on Chinese market" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

(220730) -- HAIKOU, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors purchase Italian ice cream at the second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Italian exhibitors in Hainan bullish on Chinese market" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

(220730) -- HAIKOU, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor purchases Italian jewellery at the second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 30, 2022. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Italian exhibitors in Hainan bullish on Chinese market" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-ITALIAN EXHIBITORS (CN)

(220730) -- HAIKOU, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view a yacht model of an Italian yacht company at the second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Italian exhibitors in Hainan bullish on Chinese market" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Tunisian students participate in "Chinese Bridge" language competition

STORY: Tunisian students participate in "Chinese Bridge" language competition DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of 21st "Chinese Bridge" language competition STORYLINE: The Tunisia final of the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held on Thursday in the capital city of Tunis. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the competition was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia, the Confucius Institute at the University of Carthage, and the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis (HILT). Nine students from the HILT competed in the final, which consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz, and talent show. Some participants told Xinhua that it is China's growing prosperity and global influence that drove them to learn hard and compete in the contest. "I'm bullish on the prospects of China and aspiring to do business there. That's one of my motivations to learn Chinese so hard

China's stable economic growth "of great significance to global recovery": WEF president

STORY: China's stable economic growth "of great significance to global recovery": WEF president DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): BORGE BRENDE, World Economic Forum President STORYLINE: World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende has said China's stable economic growth is of great significance to global recovery. SOUNDBITE (English): BORGE BRENDE, World Economic Forum President "China is now the second-largest economy in the world. So what happens in China, of course, has a huge impact also on the rest of the world, and vice versa. And China has contributed to a lot of the global growth during the last decade. Some years, Chinese growth has been 30 percent, 35 percent of the overall global growth. So long and medium-term, I'm quite bullish on China's economy. But of course, the current COVID situation is causing some short-term challenges, but I'm pretty sure that China's economy will also in the coming decades,

ABB chairman positive on outlook of China's economy

STORY: ABB chairman positive on outlook of China's economy DATELINE: May 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of ABB headquartersSOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER VOSER, ABB chairmanSOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER VOSER, ABB chairmanvarious of street view in China STORYLINE: ABB chairman says the Swiss engineering and automation group remains bullish about the outlook of the Chinese economy and expects a boost from China to the firm's electrification, automation and robotics business. ABB, headquartered in Zurich, is a global technology and robotics giant with some 110,000 employees worldwide. Its relationship with China dates back to 1907. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER VOSER, ABB chairman "We are for 100 years in China, and it's our second-biggest market. We had tremendous growth in the first quarter. Personally, but also as a company, we are positive on the outlook of the economy in China, particularly for our business. We are in electrification, China's ge

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

(220429) -- HANGZHOU, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows a workshop of Nidec Elesys (Zhejiang) Corporation in Pinghu, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Yin Xiaosheng)

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

(220429) -- HANGZHOU, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Undated file photo shows the buildings of Nidec Corporation in Pinghu, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Pinghu Economic Development Zone/Handout via Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

(220429) -- HANGZHOU, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a workshop of gas springs manufacturer Stabilus (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd in Pinghu, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Yin Xiaosheng)

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

Xinhua Headlines: Foreign firms bullish on Chinese market despite pandemic

(220429) -- HANGZHOU, April 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Undated file photo shows the aerial view of Pinghu Economic Development Zone in Pinghu, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Pinghu Economic Development Zone/Handout via Xinhua)

Nikkei stock benchmark posts biggest 1-day gain in over 3 years

Nikkei stock benchmark posts biggest 1-day gain in over 3 years

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian looks at the price board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakuchoi district on Oct. 11. Share prices advanced sharply, with the key Nikkei stock index snapping a three-day losing streak to record its biggest single-day point gain in more than three years, as investors became increasingly bullish following the release of stronger-than-expected machinery orders data. (Kyodo)

Gov't maintains bullish economic view in Oct.

Gov't maintains bullish economic view in Oct.

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi smiles, flanked by Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki (2nd from L) and economic and fiscal policy minister Heizo Takenaka (3rd from R) during a meeting of his economic ministers at his office on Oct. 12. The government maintained its bullish assessment of the Japanese economy Wednesday from the previous month, with officials citing recoveries in personal spending and exports. (Kyodo)

Gov't maintains bullish economic view for 5th month

Gov't maintains bullish economic view for 5th month

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Kaoru Yosano briefs reporters on the government monthly economic report for January in Tokyo on Jan. 19. (Kyodo)

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

TOKYO, Japan - Brett Prebble responds to the galleries after jockeying third favorite Bullish Luck of Hong Kong to a victory at the Yasuda Kinen, the race for top milers, at Tokyo Racecourse on June 4. (Kyodo)

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

Bullish Luck cruises to Yasuda Kinen victory

TOKYO, Japan - Third favorite Bullish Luck of Hong Kong breaks away from the pack in the final straight to beat defending champion Asakusa Denen by 2-1/2 lengths at the Yasuda Kinen, the race for top milers, at Tokyo Racecourse on June 4. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

Toyota opens 2nd plant in Canada, bullish on N. America market

Toyota opens 2nd plant in Canada, bullish on N. America market

WOODSTOCK, Canada - Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe (C in front) joins a photo session Dec. 4 during the opening ceremony for Toyota's second car plant in Woodstock in Canada's Ontario. (Kyodo)