China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race

STORY: China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9-10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HEKOU, CHINA CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cyclists competing in the game 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): DO TRONG HUNG, Vietnamese cyclist STORYLINE: Border county of Hekou in southwest China's Yunnan Province and its neighboring city of Lao Cai in Vietnam have co-hosted an international cycling race over the weekend. More than 600 cyclists and cycling enthusiasts from China and Vietnam attended the event to enjoy the fun of cycling and passion of sports. Firstly held in 2017, the race aims to set up a platform for sport and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and help deepen the friendship between their peoples. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist "This cycling route is actually very difficult as there are a lot of climbs and descents, which requires the cyclists to well coo

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