AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OPEC-SECRETARY GENERAL-INTERVIEW

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OPEC-SECRETARY GENERAL-INTERVIEW

(230706) -- VIENNA, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais, secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Vienna, Austria, July 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: OPEC chief "optimistic" about China's economy" (Xinhua/He Canling)

OPEC secretary general eyes broad cooperation with China in energy transition

STORY: OPEC secretary general eyes broad cooperation with China in energy transition DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, OPEC Secretary General 2. various of ports in China 3. various of the ongoing 8th OPEC Int'l Seminar 4. various of clean energy sectors of China STORYLINE: The secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said that he is very optimistic about China's economic recovery, and he sees broader cooperation with China in energy transition, technology and other areas. SOUNDBITE (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, OPEC Secretary General "China is a stable, reliable outlet for oil production, oil consumption actually, with increasing imports year-on-year. Most of our member countries in OPEC have excellent relationships with China, including my own country Kuwait. For oil demand growth, our forecasts are showing global oil demand growth this year, compared to last year, increa

8th OPEC Int'l Seminar held in Vienna

STORY: 8th OPEC Int'l Seminar held in Vienna DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th OPEC International Seminar 2. various of guests and ministers 3. various of OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais delivering a speech 4. various of Antonio Oburu Ondo, president of the OPEC Conference in 2023 5. various of guests and ministers STORYLINE: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday kicked off in Vienna the 8th OPEC International Seminar, its flagship energy event. The two-day seminar, themed "Towards a sustainable and inclusive energy transition," brings together ministers from OPEC member countries and other oil-producing and consuming nations as well as representatives of international organizations, oil and energy companies, academics, and other industry experts. OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais told the seminar's opening ceremony that the sustainability of energy transition means balancing the nee

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OPEC SEMINAR

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OPEC SEMINAR

(230705) -- VIENNA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais delivers a speech during the 8th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria, July 5, 2023. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday kicked off here the 8th OPEC International Seminar, its flagship energy event. The two-day seminar, themed "Towards a sustainable and inclusive energy transition," brings together ministers from OPEC member countries and other oil-producing and consuming nations as well as representatives of international organizations, oil and energy companies, academics, and other industry experts. (Xinhua/He Canling)

U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais (R), secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais (R, back), secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais (R), secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

Foreign experts express confidence in Chinese economy

STORY: Foreign experts express confidence in Chinese economy DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher, International Policy Research Center of Cuba 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, Secretary-General, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher, International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: Many experts have expressed confidence in the steady growth of the Chinese economy, saying it will be a boost to the flagging global economy. Faced with the impacts of multiple unexpected factors, the Chinese economy grew by 3 percent in 2022, a relatively high rate among the world's major economies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher, International Policy Research Center of Cuba "The first thing to be highlighted in the results of 2022 is the resilience of the

Business leaders at Davos optimistic about Chinese economy

STORY: Business leaders at Davos optimistic about Chinese economy DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI CHAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 3. various of technologies 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF Managing Director 5. various of Chinese cityscape and consumers 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, Secretary-General, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 7. various of import and export 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BANDAR ALKHORAYEF, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources 9. various of technologies 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, Secretary-General, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 11. various of cityscape in China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI CHAO, Xinhua correspondent "In the face of a volatile global economy, decades-high inflation and geopolitical conflict, the prospects for Chinese ec