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Xinjiang Clean Energy Development - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 22, 2025 shows a four-million-kilowatt photovoltaic project in Ruoqiang County, Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang, a region rich in solar and wind energy resources, has vigorously developed the new energy industry in recent years, accelerating the construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic power base projects. A 750-kilovolt (kV) "power expressway loop," the country's largest of its kind, has taken shape throughout Xinjiang, providing strong support for efficient energy allocation. Today, about one third of the electricity transmitted in Xinjiang comes from clean energy sources such as wind and solar power. It transmits over 270 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity to other regions. Besides, an increasing number of companies are developing clean energy in Xinjiang, driving the region's green development. The categories of new energy equipment manufacturing industries in Xinjiang, su

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Xinjiang Clean Energy Development - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 22, 2025 shows a four-million-kilowatt photovoltaic project in Ruoqiang County, Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang, a region rich in solar and wind energy resources, has vigorously developed the new energy industry in recent years, accelerating the construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic power base projects. A 750-kilovolt (kV) "power expressway loop," the country's largest of its kind, has taken shape throughout Xinjiang, providing strong support for efficient energy allocation. Today, about one third of the electricity transmitted in Xinjiang comes from clean energy sources such as wind and solar power. It transmits over 270 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity to other regions. Besides, an increasing number of companies are developing clean energy in Xinjiang, driving the region's green development. The categories of new energy equipment manufacturing industries in Xinjiang, su

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Self-driving truck

Photo taken in Tokyo on June 5, 2025, shows a self-driving truck ahead of its test driving starting on June 9. Logistics companies affiliated with Japan's four major beer makers will jointly operate the truck, carrying beer and other beverages on an expressway.

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King Felipe Attends the Plenary Session of the European Round Table - Madrdid

(L-R) Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, the candidate for Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and the European Commission's Competition portfolio, Teresa Ribera, King Felipe VI and ERT Secretary General Anthony Gooch during the plenary session of the European Round Table on Industry (ERT) at the Four Seasons Hotel on November 18, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The event, organized on this occasion by Telefónica, is attended by leading executives and chairmen of Europe's largest industrial groups and technology companies. The European Round Table of Industry, created in 1983, holds two meetings a year. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends the Plenary Session of the European Round Table - Madrdid

(L-R) Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, the candidate for Executive Vice-President for Clean, Fair and Competitive Transition and the European Commission's Competition portfolio, Teresa Ribera, King Felipe VI, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vodafone, Jean-François van Boxmeer, and the Secretary General of the ERT, Anthony Gooch Gálvez, during the plenary session of the European Round Table on Industry (ERT), at the Four Seasons Hotel, on November 18, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). During the event, organized on this occasion by Telefónica, the main executives and presidents of the largest industrial groups and technology companies in Europe will participate. The European Round Table of Industry, created in 1983, holds two meetings a year. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends the Plenary Session of the European Round Table - Madrdid

(L-R) Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, the candidate for Executive Vice President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and the European Commission's Competition portfolio, Teresa Ribera, and King Felipe VI, at the Four Seasons Hotel, November 18, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). During the event, organized on this occasion by Telefónica, the main executives and presidents of the largest industrial groups and technology companies in Europe will participate. The European Round Table of Industry, created in 1983, holds two meetings a year. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends the Plenary Session of the European Round Table - Madrdid

King Felipe VI(2l), during the plenary session of the European Round Table on Industry (ERT), at the Four Seasons Hotel, on November 18, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). The event, organized on this occasion by Telefónica, will be attended by the leading executives and chairmen of Europe's largest industrial groups and technology companies. The European Round Table of Industry, created in 1983, holds two meetings a year. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends the Plenary Session of the European Round Table - Madrdid

(L-R) Telefónica CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete, the candidate for Executive Vice President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and the European Commission's Competition portfolio, Teresa Ribera, and King Felipe VI, at the Four Seasons Hotel, November 18, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). During the event, organized on this occasion by Telefónica, the main executives and presidents of the largest industrial groups and technology companies in Europe will participate. The European Round Table of Industry, created in 1983, holds two meetings a year. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends the Plenary Session of the European Round Table - Madrdid

The candidate for Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and the European Commission's Competition portfolio, Teresa Ribera and King Felipe VI, during the ERT event, at the Four Seasons Hotel, on November 18, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). During the event, organized on this occasion by Telefónica, the main executives and presidents of the largest industrial groups and technology companies in Europe are participating. The European Round Table of Industry, created in 1983, holds two meetings a year. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Int'l food, agriculture exhibition underway in Iran

STORY: Int'l food, agriculture exhibition underway in Iran SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Iran Agrofood 2024 in Tehran STORYLINE: The 31st International Exhibition of Food, Food Technology and Agriculture, also known as Iran Agrofood 2024, kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday. The four-day expo attracts over 800 domestic companies and nearly 140 foreign firms, according to Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). Since its inception in 1994, Iran Agrofood has been the largest and most renowned event for food, food technology, and agriculture in the Middle East. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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Kenyan highway upgrade by Chinese companies boosts business, regional connectivity

STORY: Kenyan highway upgrade by Chinese companies boosts business, regional connectivity SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway 2. various of businesses and traders on the highway 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): IRENE WAIRIMU, Vendor 4. various of cars 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): EPHRAIM MACHARIA, Driver 6. various of avocado processing factory 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABDIAZIZ MOHAMED, Human resource manager at avocado products company 8. various of highway STORYLINE: Before its upgrade to a four-lane dual highway, the 84-km Kenol-Sagana-Marua Highway linking Nairobi, Kenya's capital, to the agriculturally rich central region and Moyale town near the Ethiopian border, was a congested two-lane road that travelers often avoided. Set to be completed by August, the road improvement project, which began in 2020, is being undertaken by two Chinese companies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): IRENE WAIRIMU, Vendor "Kenol-Sagana-

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Kenyan highway upgrade boosts business, enhances regional connectivity

STORY: Kenyan highway upgrade boosts business, enhances regional connectivity SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenol-Sagana-Marua Highway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLEOPHAS MAKAU, Deputy director of the Kenya National Highways Authority and the project's coordinator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD MALINGA, Principal transport engineer at the African Development Bank STORYLINE: A highway linking the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to the country's agriculturally-rich central region, has nearly completed its upgrade to a four-lane dual highway. Previously, the 84-km Kenol-Sagana-Marua Highway was a congested two-lane road that travelers often avoided. The road improvement project, which began in 2020, is being undertaken by two Chinese companies. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLEOPHAS MAKAU, Deputy director of the Kenya National Highways Authority and the project's coordinator "The contractor has delivered according

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Int'l oil exhibition concludes in Iranian capital

STORY: Int'l oil exhibition concludes in Iranian capital SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition STORYLINE: The 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition, commonly referred to as Iran Oil Show 2024, concluded on Saturday in the Iranian capital of Tehran. According to Shana News Agency, the exhibition attracted 1,500 domestic firms and 250 companies from 12 countries including Russia, France, Japan, India, China, Austria, Argentina, and Belarus. Over the course of the four-day event, Iranian and foreign companies used the 70,000-square-meter exhibition space to exhibit their latest advancements and technologies in the oil industry. Numerous seminars, expert meetings, conferences, roundtables, and educational workshops were also conducted. Domestic firms and organizations signed a significant number of contracts a

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Int'l exhibitions on clinical equipment, medical tourism, services held in Bangladesh

STORY: Int'l exhibitions on clinical equipment, medical tourism, services held in Bangladesh SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: MEDICINE/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEO YIN, Chinese exhibitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AMBER SUN, Chinese exhibitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): JAVED AHMED, Chief consultant of Research and Consultancy of CEMS Global STORYLINE: Four international exhibitions on clinical equipment, medical tourism and services have been held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka in a bid to enrich sector insiders with the knowledge of the latest technologies and innovations. The expos have attracted agents, distributors, importers, trading companies, wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, business representatives, consumers, other bulk purchasers and related technologies from the South Asia region and beyond. Conference and Exhibition Management Services Limited (CEMS), a global event management comp

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2024 Offshore Technology Conference kicks off in U.S. Houston

STORY: 2024 Offshore Technology Conference kicks off in U.S. Houston SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of booths and visitors in the main exhibition hall 2. various of exhibits winning awards at this exhibition 3. various of booths and models of participating Chinese companies 4. various of exhibition area where Chinese companies are concentrated 5. various of foreigners participating in the exhibition came to the Chinese company's booth for consultation, negotiation, exchange and discussion 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG GUANJUN, Secretary-General of China Petroleum & Petrochemical Equipment Industry Association STORYLINE: The four-day 2024 Offshore Technology Conference kicked off on Monday in Houston. Themed "Leading the Global Energy Evolution" this year, it is one of the most important shows in the global oil and gas exploration, mining, production and environmental protection fields. It is not only a g

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Defense products expo underway in Malaysia

STORY: Defense products expo underway in Malaysia SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo STORYLINE: Defense Services Asia 2024, a biennial defense and weaponry show, is underway in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The four-day exhibition opened on Monday brings together government officials, professionals, and executives within the defense and security sectors, and enforcement agencies, with over 1,000 companies from 60 countries, its official website showed. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said at the opening ceremony that in the face of ever-changing defense and security changes, countries must not only equip themselves for traditional threats but emerging ones as well. "Our theme 'Building Resilient Nations for the Next Generation' challenges us to look beyond our own horizons and innovate in ways that fortify our nations against multi-faceted threats," he said. "It is a clarion call to

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Kuwait holds int'l expo for outdoor activities

STORY: Kuwait holds int'l expo for outdoor activities SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HANI DUWAIKH, Director of Qannas Hunting Weapons Company STORYLINE: Kuwait International 2024 Expo For Water Activities, Fishing, Hunting, and Outdoor Adventures kicked off on Thursday in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, with the participation of more than 120 related companies, bringing more than 200 brands of their products, and attracting thousands of people visiting. The expo will last four days until Sunday. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HANI DUWAIKH, Director of Qannas Hunting Weapons Company "The expo attracts many young people. It contains supplies for marine and land activities, fishing, and cars and boats, which are welcomed by young people. I notice that the attendance is very excellent and I wish it a success." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

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Tensions Rise At GW University - Washington

Signs at a Gaza solidarity encampment at demand that American University divest from companies that profit from Israel's occupation of Palestine, Washington, DC, April, 29, 2024. Students broke through the barricades set up around their Gaza solidarity encampment by the George Washington University administration. GWU students have maintained the encampment for four days in conjunction with AU and other DC-area universities. The camp is one of the dozens at universities across the country. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition opens in Baghdad

STORY: Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition opens in Baghdad SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition in Baghdad STORYLINE: The 12th International Security and Defense Exhibition in Iraq commenced on Saturday in the capital city of Baghdad, with the participation of 112 weapons production companies from 19 countries. The four-day event drew together advanced equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, missiles, cannons, armored vehicles, radars, rocket launchers, machine guns, and ground support equipment. Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi said in a speech at the opening ceremony that "Iraq seeks to enhance the defense capabilities of its armed forces by learning about the latest global technologies and exchanging experiences in the military-technical fields." Mohsen al-Mandalawi, Iraq's acting parliament speaker, said in his speech that "there is a need to localize military indu

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

21Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Luca Zaia and Antonio Tajani Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Luca Zaia and Antonio Tajani Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Luca Zaia and Antonio Tajani Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Luca Zaia and Antonio Tajani Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Francesco Lollobrigida, Lorenzo Fontana, Antonio Tajani, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Luca Zaia and Antonio Tajani Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting for the international wine and spirits exhibition - Verona

Vinitaly 2024, ribbon cutting with ministers Francesco Lollobrigida, Antonio Tajani, Adolfo Urso, Gennaro Sangiuliano and with the governor of Veneto Luca Zaia Four days in Verona for the 56th edition has over 4 thousand exhibiting companies, in 17 pavilions, equal to 100 thousand meters net squares of stands to visit. In the photo Luca Zaia and Antonio Tajani Italy, on April 14, 2024. Photo by MBTarget/IPA/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Ginger industry in E China goes smart, global

STORY: Ginger industry in E China goes smart, global SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of ginger planting and processing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU XIJING, Local official in Laiwu, Shandong 3. various of the ginger processing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN ZHENHUA, Agriculture and rural affairs bureau of Laiwu district STORYLINE: Thanks to smart planting technologies and well-developed processing capacity, ginger businesses in Laiwu in east China's Shandong Province has gone global. With about 2,000 years' history of ginger cultivation, Laiwu boasts 156 varieties of the spice and over 900 companies involved in the processing industry. The smart greenhouse has greatly saved labor and boosted productivity. Only four people could manage 20 greenhouses. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU XIJING, Local official in Laiwu, Shandong "All these greenhouses are automated. There are automatic spray irrigation system and au

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China: Egg-Sized Hailstones Strike Eastern Yiwu City, Clobbering Cars On Roads 2

On March 25, severe convection weather broke out in Zhejiang's multiple cities in Eastern China. This video shows hailstones smashing the windows and windshield of a car as storms moved through Yiwu City. One person cited in local reports said that the sun shone brightly before four o'clock in the afternoon with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius before the sky suddenly turned dark half an hour later. The extreme weather lasted for nearly ten minutes. The extreme weather caused injuries to residents and damage to a large number of vehicles and it is estimated that insurance companies will pay more than 100 million yuan to owners of damaged cars, according to reports.

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China: Egg-Sized Hailstones Strike Eastern Yiwu City, Clobbering Cars On Roads

On March 25, severe convection weather broke out in Zhejiang's multiple cities in Eastern China. This video shows hailstones as large as golf balls falling as storms moved through Yiwu City. One person cited in local reports said that the sun shone brightly before four o'clock in the afternoon with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius before the sky suddenly turned dark half an hour later. The extreme weather lasted for nearly ten minutes. The extreme weather caused injuries to residents and damage to a large number of vehicles and it is estimated that insurance companies will pay more than 100 million yuan to owners of damaged cars, according to reports.

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CERAWeek kicks off, focusing on global multidimensional energy transition

STORY: CERAWeek kicks off, focusing on global multidimensional energy transition SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: HOUSTON, the U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENERGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants checking in 2. various of participants going to the conference floor STORYLINE: CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. "The theme, multidimensional energy transition... reflects the recognition that the energy transition will be complex unfolding in different ways in different regions, with different time horizons, with different mixes of technologies, and with different priorities among governments, companies, and consumers," Daniel Yergin, vice chair of CERAWeek's organizer S&P Global, told attendees when announcing the f

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German delegation seeks deeper cooperation with China's Wuhan

STORY: German delegation seeks deeper cooperation with China's Wuhan SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the German delegation visiting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINIK BARTZ, Head of HUB-Manager Internationalization, Duisburg Business & Innovation GmbH 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DARIA KREUTZER, Head of Foreign Trade, Chamber of Industry and Commerce Niederrhein STORYLINE: Soren Link, mayor of Duisburg, Germany, visited central China's Wuhan with a delegation of more than 20 people this week. That is the largest such delegation from Duisburg in Wuhan over the past 15 years. During the four-day visit, the German delegation visited companies related to renewable energy, intelligent vehicles and logistics. Trade talks were also held to further consolidate the cooperation between two cities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINIK BARTZ, Head of HUB-Manager Internationalization, Duisburg Business & Innovation GmbH "T

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Chinese firms wow mobile world eyeing new growth at MWC 2024

STORY: Chinese firms wow mobile world eyeing new growth at MWC 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NI FEI, Senior vice president of ZTE and president of ZTE Mobile Devices 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUIGI GAMBARDELLA, President of the ChinaEU 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LARA DEWAR, Chief marketing officer at GSMA 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MATS GRANRYD, GSMA's director general STORYLINE: The 2024 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world's leading trade fair for mobile technology and related industries, concluded in Barcelona, Spain on Thursday. The state-of-the-art products and applications showcased by Chinese companies had become eye-catchers at the four-day event. Chinese technology company ZTE unveiled one of the world's first 5G+AI eyewear-free 3D tablets. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NI FEI, Senior vice president of Z

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French companies pin high hope on cooperation with China in EV production

STORY: French companies pin high hope on cooperation with China in EV production SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22/23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Renault Ruitz Plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YANN PITOLLET, CEO of Nord France Invest 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEAN-LUC BOIS, Ruitz plant manager of Renault 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): YANN PITOLLET, CEO of Nord France Invest STORYLINE: The Hauts-de-France region, located in north France, is a long-standing industrial area and home to French leading automotive industry. Today, the region is embracing electrification and building a 100-kilometer-long "battery valley," where four mega factories have been established in recent years. With an advantage in the electric vehicle sector, some Chinese companies have cooperated with French enterprises. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YANN PITOLLET, CEO of Nord France Invest "As early as 2018, we realized that the future of the automotive industry lay partly in electri

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China's consumer reality inspires Ferrero's global strategy: Global Marketing President

STORY: China's consumer reality inspires Ferrero's global strategy: Global Marketing President SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an exhibition of the Ferrero Group and its products 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME GRAY, President of Global Marketing Premium Chocolate, Ferrero STORYLINE: For many global companies, China remains an attractive and crucial market. Among them is Italy's confectionery giant Ferrero. According to Jerome Gray, President of Global Marketing Premium Chocolate at the Ferrero Group, the Chinese market is very advanced when it comes to new sales channels. Ferrero can learn from consumer reality in China to develop their global strategy. SOUNDBITE (English): JEROME GRAY, President of Global Marketing Premium Chocolate, Ferrero "My last trip actually in China was four years ago, and I'm very happy to be back now to witness the fantastic atmosphere of the Chinese New Year. We see a st

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CES 2024 concludes in U.S. Las Vegas

STORY: CES 2024 concludes in U.S. Las Vegas SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the CES 2024 STORYLINE: The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in the U.S. city of Las Vegas on Friday, featuring the latest innovations in consumer technology. The four-day show drew more than 130,000 attendees and over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and regions, including over 1,200 startups. Exhibitors showcased a blend of cutting-edge technologies, new launches and quirky gadgets at the show, revealing the latest trends and innovations in the consumer electronics industry. Top themes of this year's show included Artificial Intelligence, mobility, sustainability and innovations to solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Chinese companies have been important forces at CES in recent years, impressing global exhibitors with innovative products a

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2024 Consumer Electronics Show concludes in U.S. Las Vegas

STORY: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show concludes in U.S. Las Vegas SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU CHUN, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) STORYLINE: The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in the U.S. city of Las Vegas on Friday, featuring latest innovations in consumer electronics industries. The four-day show drew more than 130,000 attendees and over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and regions, including over 1,200 startups. Exhibitors showcased a blend of cutting-edge technologies, new launches and quirky gadgets at the show. Meanwhile, Chinese companies have also unveiled a series of new tech products and solutions at the CES. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU CHUN, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export o

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-CBD-CONSTRUCTION

(231228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Egyptian workers carry out measuring work together at the Central Business District (CBD) of Egypt's new administrative capital, 45 kilometers east of Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 24, 2023. In the vast and scorching desert in North Africa, Chinese and Egyptian workers are working against the clock to dress up a cluster of newly erected high-rises in glass walls made in China. The new capital is not only a key project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative but also the largest project constructed by Chinese companies in Egypt. After four years of construction, the modern city is finally taking shape, with a cluster of glass buildings shining like a mirage amidst the arid landscape. Located near the Sahara Desert, Egypt's climate is predominantly hot and dry, and the highest temperature can reach 50 degrees Celsius in summer. Under such an extreme environment, installing glass walls for these skyscrapers requires impeccable craftsmanship and top-notch mate

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-CBD-CONSTRUCTION

(231228) -- CAIRO, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese worker is seen at the construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) of Egypt's new administrative capital, 45 kilometers east of Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 22, 2023. In the vast and scorching desert in North Africa, Chinese and Egyptian workers are working against the clock to dress up a cluster of newly erected high-rises in glass walls made in China. The new capital is not only a key project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative but also the largest project constructed by Chinese companies in Egypt. After four years of construction, the modern city is finally taking shape, with a cluster of glass buildings shining like a mirage amidst the arid landscape. Located near the Sahara Desert, Egypt's climate is predominantly hot and dry, and the highest temperature can reach 50 degrees Celsius in summer. Under such an extreme environment, installing glass walls for these skyscrapers requires impeccable craftsmanship and top-notch materials, in whic