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1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong

STORY: 1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Culture Festival in Hong Kong 2. various of the dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" STORYLINE: The inaugural Chinese Culture Festival opened on Friday in Hong Kong, with dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" presented by the Beijing Dance Drama and Opera kicking start various cultural events slated through September. "Culture is the source of national cohesion and creativity," said Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive (HKSAR) John Lee in a video speech addressing the opening ceremony. The HKSAR government will capitalize on its role as an important bridge for cultural exchanges between the East and the West, thereby continuously strengthening the global impact and influence of Chinese culture, he said. The opening dance drama captivated the audience on Friday with an

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German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo

STORY: German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: STUTTGART, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU ZHENGPING, Deputy director general of China International Import Expo Bureau 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TOBIAS WAHL, Board Chairman for Hawk, a Karcher Group brand 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WALTER DORING, Chairman of Academy of German Hidden Champions STORYLINE: On Wednesday, officials and business leaders from China and Germany highlighted the importance of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a key gateway to the Chinese market. Seventy-five German companies have already signed up for the seventh CIIE, which will be held in Shanghai in November this year. At a CIIE promotion event in Stuttgart, attendees urged German enterprises to actively engage and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the CIIE. The promotion event attrac

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 9, 2024 shows a view of oilseed rape fields at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 9, 2024 shows a view of oilseed rape fields at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 9, 2024 shows tourists taking boats to enjoy the view of rapeseed flowers at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 9, 2024 shows a view of oilseed rape fields at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a sightseeing mini train to enjoy the view of rapeseed flowers at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, March 9, 2024. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take cable cars to enjoy the view of rapeseed flowers at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, March 9, 2024. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 9, 2024 shows a view of oilseed rape fields at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ECONOMY-OILSEED RAPE PLANTING (CN)

(240311) -- CHONGQING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take boats to enjoy the view of rapeseed flowers at Chongkan scenic spot in Tongnan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, March 9, 2024. Tongnan District boasts a long history of oil-bearing corp planting, and was recognized as a nationally leading seed provider for oilseed rape planting in 2022. Local authorities have introduced tourism and other related services to best capitalize the value of oilseed rape plantations in the district, which in turn gave a boost to both the farmers' income and the rural revitalization process there. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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BRI brings Argentina diverse development opportunities: expert

STORY: BRI brings Argentina diverse development opportunities: expert DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Argentina 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): PATRICIO GIUSTO, Director of the Sino-Argentine Observatory, Visiting professor at Zhejiang University STORYLINE: An Argentinian expert has said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China provides diverse development opportunities for Argentina, and that it's important for entities in his country to grab the chance for development. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): PATRICIO GIUSTO, Director of the Sino-Argentine Observatory, Visiting professor at Zhejiang University "The integration of our country into this initiative is a very significant development. It is the largest infrastructure and connectivity development initiative that humanity has ever seen, and, obviously, it presents an opportunity to capitalize on. What I find interesting is the diversity within the list of p

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Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Forum - Washington

Eric Fanning, Chief Executive Officer of Aerospace Industries Association arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Forum - Washington

Eric Schmidt, right, former Chief Executive Officer, Google arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Forum - Washington

Meredith Stiehm, President, Writers Guild of America (WGA), left, and Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), right, arrive for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Forum - Washington

Eric Schmidt, right, former Chief Executive Officer, Google arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Forum - Washington

Eric Schmidt, right, former Chief Executive Officer, Google arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Arvind Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, IBM arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer, NVIDIA, arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer, Alphabet (parent company of Google and YouTube) arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Arvind Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, IBM arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Arvind Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, IBM arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Sam Altman, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Mark Zuckerberg, left, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Facebook arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Mark Zuckerberg, left, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Facebook arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer, Tesla, SpaceX and X (previously known as Twitter) arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum - Washington

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer, Tesla, SpaceX and X (previously known as Twitter) arrives for theInaugural Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum with Key AI Stakeholders to Help Forge Bipartisan Consensus on Legislation to Capitalize on This Transformative Technology, at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(230311) -- ANKARA, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara, Türkiye, March 10, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed Friday a decree to launch snap elections, a preemptive move that may help the incumbent to capitalize on recent political trends in what was expected to be a close presidential race, said experts. Erdogan set the country's presidential and parliamentary elections for May 14, a month earlier than scheduled. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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(230311) -- ANKARA, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara, Türkiye, March 10, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed Friday a decree to launch snap elections, a preemptive move that may help the incumbent to capitalize on recent political trends in what was expected to be a close presidential race, said experts.Erdogan set the country's presidential and parliamentary elections for May 14, a month earlier than scheduled. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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Mitsukoshi promotes suits designed for Chinese men

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district promotes suits designed for Chinese men, as seen in this photo taken on Oct. 1, 2014, to capitalize on an increase in tourists from China and Japan's expansion of duty-free products for foreign visitors.

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Drug firms capitalize on battle against hay fever

TOKYO, Japan - Pharmaceutical products to cope with hay fever fill the shelves at major drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi's Mabashi store in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 19.

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Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

TIANJIN, China - Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Chinese automaker FAW Group Corp., began production of the new Toyota Corolla at its third plant in Tianjin on May 28 in a bid to capitalize on the growing auto market in China. Photo shows a production line start-up ceremony at the plant the same day.

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Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

TIANJIN, China - Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Chinese automaker FAW Group Corp., began production of the new Toyota Corolla (in photo) at its third plant in Tianjin on May 28 in a bid to capitalize on the growing auto market in China.

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Biden's Mideast visit extension of U.S.'s regional hegemony: Pakistani experts

STORY: Biden's Mideast visit extension of U.S.'s regional hegemony: Pakistani experts DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter in Islamabad 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, International Lawfare Specialist and Legal Director, CMS McKenna Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ARHAMA SIDDIQA, Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad 4. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter in Islamabad 5. SOUNDBITE (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, International Lawfare Specialist and Legal Director, CMS McKenna Pakistan 6. SOUNDBITE (English): ARHAMA SIDDIQA, Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter in Islamabad "President Joe Biden's recent visit to the Middle East was seen by the experts in Pakistan as a continuation of U.S.'s hegemonic policy and the core objective was the pursuit of its domination in the region and to capitalize it for its imperialistic

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New York City declares state of emergency amid U.S. infant formula shortage

STORY: New York City declares state of emergency amid U.S. infant formula shortage DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of shelves in short of baby formula 3. various of parents pushing baby strollers in New York street 4. SOUNDBITE (English): Parent in New York City STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at a Target store in midtown Manhattan, New York City. Like other large retailers in the city, this store is struggling with the baby formula supply shortage. The city mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency on Sunday over this nationwide shortage. He signed an emergency executive order empowering the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prevent price gouging for infant formula. The order will help authorities to crack down on any retailer looking to capitalize on this formula supply crisis by jacking up prices, said Adams. He added tha

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Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

TIANJIN, China - Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Chinese automaker FAW Group Corp., began production of the new Toyota Corolla at its third plant in Tianjin on May 28 in a bid to capitalize on the growing auto market in China. Photo shows a production line start-up ceremony at the plant the same day. (Kyodo)

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Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

TIANJIN, China - Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Chinese automaker FAW Group Corp., began production of the new Toyota Corolla (in photo) at its third plant in Tianjin on May 28 in a bid to capitalize on the growing auto market in China. (Kyodo)

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Japan Post opens shopping mall in Fukuoka amid tourism boom

People line up for the opening of the KITTE Hakata commercial facility in front of JR Hakata Station in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on April 21, 2016. Japan Post Co., the operator of the facility, is hoping to capitalize on a tourism boom in the country that has seen a record number of foreign visitors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese automakers highlight luxury cars, trucks at Detroit show

Photo taken Jan. 11, 2016, in Detroit shows the booth of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus luxury car division at the annual North American International Auto Show. Japanese automakers have unveiled luxury models and pickup trucks as the industry looks to capitalize on the low gas prices and low interest rates buoying the U.S. market. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese automakers highlight luxury cars, trucks at Detroit show

Photo taken Jan. 11, 2016, in Detroit shows the booth of Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti luxury car division at the annual North American International Auto Show. Japanese automakers have unveiled luxury models and pickup trucks as the industry looks to capitalize on the low gas prices and low interest rates buoying the U.S. market. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: "Embrace change" says outgoing Japan coach Jones

Eddie Jones, the outgoing head coach of Japan's national rugby team, attends a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Oct. 30, 2015, ahead of his retirement on Nov. 1. Jones said the team he built over the past four years has all the ingredients to capitalize on its recent Rugby World Cup success, but without a power realignment, particularly in the university system, Japanese rugby may waste its opportunity to evolve. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: "Embrace change" says outgoing Japan coach Jones

Eddie Jones, the outgoing head coach of Japan's national rugby team, attends a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Oct. 30, 2015, ahead of his retirement on Nov. 1. Jones said the team he built over the past four years has all the ingredients to capitalize on its recent Rugby World Cup success, but without a power realignment, particularly in the university system, Japanese rugby may waste its opportunity to evolve. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kochi businesses falling short of cashing in on cruise ship visits

Photo shows the 168,000-ton cruise ship Quantum of the Seas arriving at the Kochi New Port in Kochi, western Japan, on June 19, 2017. The port has become an increasingly popular stop-off for cruise ships, but many local businesses have been unable to capitalize on the thousands of foreign tourists visiting at a time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's 'Dani Alves' out to win battle of Sakais

Photo taken June 11, 2015 shows Hiroki Sakai sending a header wide in the first half of Japan's 4-0 win in a friendly against Iraq at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. Sakai is determined to capitalize on the injury-enforced absence of Atsuto Uchida and also cement his place in the team at right-back. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Waratahs capitalize on Suntory's missed opportunity

Prop Kensuke Hatakeyama (C) of Japan's Top League champions Suntory Sungoliaths scores a try in the second half of a friendly game against Super League winner New South Wales Waratahs at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 11, 2017. The Australian side won 21-19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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British minister keen to pursue fintech "opportunities" in Japan

Matt Hancock, Britain's digital minister, gives an interview to Kyodo News and other media outlets on Sept. 21, 2017, in Tokyo. Hancock expressed his eagerness to pursue collaboration between his country and Japan in "fintech," an emerging industry combining financial services and information technology, to capitalize on the future's many opportunities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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IMF urges Japan to make most of growth by pushing structural reforms

David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, urges Japan to capitalize on its current economic expansion by pushing for labor and other structural reforms, at a press conference in Tokyo on June 19, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong

German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo

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BRI brings Argentina diverse development opportunities: expert

Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Forum - Washington

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-PRESIDENT-ELECTIONS-SCHEDULE トルコ大統領選 トルコ大統領選挙 レジェップ・タイイップ・エルドアン

Mitsukoshi promotes suits designed for Chinese men

Drug firms capitalize on battle against hay fever

Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

Biden's Mideast visit extension of U.S.'s regional hegemony: Pakistani experts

New York City declares state of emergency amid U.S. infant formula shortage

Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

Toyota starts producing new Corolla at joint venture in China

Japan Post opens shopping mall in Fukuoka amid tourism boom

Japanese automakers highlight luxury cars, trucks at Detroit show

Japanese automakers highlight luxury cars, trucks at Detroit show

Rugby: "Embrace change" says outgoing Japan coach Jones

Rugby: "Embrace change" says outgoing Japan coach Jones

Kochi businesses falling short of cashing in on cruise ship visits

Japan's 'Dani Alves' out to win battle of Sakais

Rugby: Waratahs capitalize on Suntory's missed opportunity

British minister keen to pursue fintech "opportunities" in Japan

IMF urges Japan to make most of growth by pushing structural reforms

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-PRESIDENT-ELECTIONS-SCHEDULE トルコ大統領選トルコ大統領選挙レジェップ・タイイップ・エルドアン