Classes resume in China's Luding after earthquake

STORY: Classes resume in China's Luding after earthquake DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: LUDING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Luding CountySOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XUJUN, Principal of a boarding school in Luding CountySOUNDBITE 2(Chinese): NI SISI, Student in Luding CountySOUNDBITE 3(Chinese): WANG JUN, Principle of a local primary school STORYLINE: Classes have resumed in Luding County in China's Sichuan Province, which was the epicenter of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake earlier this month. 93 people died in the quake, which hit the region on Sept. 5. More than 17,000 students in Luding have returned to class, while some students from relocated families were arranged to study at nearby schools. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XUJUN, Principal of a boarding school in Luding County "We provide psychological counseling to the children and help them in their daily life and studies, so that they can get over the pain of the disaster as soon as possible." SOUNDBITE 2(Chin

Holiday consumption trends highlight China's growth potential

STORY: Holiday consumption trends highlight China's growth potential DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, HAIKOU, XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of touristsSOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): WU JINMEI, Director of Changtangang Resort in Phoenix CountySOUNDBITE 2(Chinese): Tourist in Phoenix County, Hunan ProvinceSOUNDBITE 3(Chinese): WANG CHUNWANG, Founder of HiKing Wild Luxury CampSOUNDBITE 4(Chinese): Tourist in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province STORYLINE: Despite the impact of the COVID-19, China's consumption has seen a boost during the five-day Labor Day holiday. To encourage holiday consumption such as tourism within provinces amid the pandemic, local governments have come up with different preferential policies including discounted or free tickets for scenic spots. Some popular tourist destinations and resorts have seen a peak in tourist arrivals. SOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): WU JINMEI, Director of Changtangang Resort in Phoenix County "During the Labor Day holiday, our resort r

Relocation project provides better education for children in China's Gansu

STORY: Relocation project provides better education for children in China's Gansu DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Zhouqu CountySOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHANG XINYI, Student, No. 2 Primary School of Lanzhou New DistrictSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GUO XUDONG, Vice president, No. 2 Primary School of Lanzhou New District STORYLINE: Over the past decade or so, Zhouqu County, a geologically fragile area in northwest China's Gansu Province, has witnessed a number of severe natural disasters. The provincial government has been mulling over relocating some of Zhouqu's population to safer regions for years. In June last year, the first phase of the relocation project kicked off, prioritizing those living in the most dangerous areas. Three months later, over 850 families moved from Zhouqu to their new homes in a newly developed district adjacent to the provincial capital Lanzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHANG XINYI, Student, No. 2 Primary School of