High-level int'l forum on mangrove conservation concludes in China

STORY: High-level int'l forum on mangrove conservation concludes in China DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. various of mangrove forest in China 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG QIONG, Senior engineer of Guangdong Neilingding Futian National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau 4. various of mangrove forest in China STORYLINE: A high-level international forum on mangrove conservation concluded on Thursday in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. The two-day forum aimed to galvanize global consensus and efforts for mangrove protection. 160 representatives from 29 countries, the secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and relevant international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations participated in the forum. A joint statement was adopted on Wednesday morning, which encourages governments to incorporate the protection and sustainable use of mangroves into na

China's GDP hits 121.0207 trln yuan in 2022

STORY: China's GDP hits 121.0207 trln yuan in 2022 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KANG YI, Head of National Bureau of Statistics 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU QIGUI, Head of Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHU CHAOPING, JPMorgan Asset Management's global market strategist 6. various of China STORYLINE: China's economy posted steady growth in 2022 despite pressures including epidemic resurgences and a complicated external environment. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Tuesday that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3 percent year on year to 121.0207 trillion yuan (about 17.95 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2022. Kang Yi, head of the NBS, elaborated on the growth at a press conference. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): KANG YI, Head of the National Bureau of Statistics "The national economy continued to develop despite downward press

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Employees at the Environment Ministry's Global Environment Bureau work in Hawaiian shirts and other casual wear in their office in Tokyo on June 1, 2011, the first day of the Super Cool Biz summer casual attire campaign introduced by the ministry to cut down on electricity use.

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Employees at the Environment Ministry's Global Environment Bureau work in Hawaiian shirts and other casual wear in their office in Tokyo, while dimming the lights on June 1, 2011, the first day of the Super Cool Biz summer casual attire campaign introduced by the ministry to cut down on electricity use.

China's steady economic recovery boosts global expectations for future growth

STORY: China's steady economic recovery boosts global expectations for future growth DATELINE: July 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN, Co-founder of the Carlyle Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BORGE BRENDE, World Economic Forum (WEF) President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): GUILLERMO MARTINEZ, Professor at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona STORYLINE: China's economy has shown a stabilizing trend despite downward pressures in the second quarter (Q2) brought by the complex global environment and domestic COVID-19 resurgences. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Friday that China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 2.5 percent year on year in the first half of 2022, showing resilience and potential amid headwinds. The positive growth China secured against all the odds has boosted global expectations for the country's future growth. Economists and observers worldwide ha

"Cool Biz" season starts in Japan

"Cool Biz" season starts in Japan

Personnel at the Environment Ministry's Global Environment Bureau work in light-casual clothing in Tokyo on May 2, 2016, as the "Cool Biz" season started on the day in Japan. The campaign, launched 12 years ago, aims to curb energy consumption mainly by limiting the use of air conditioners and continues through the end of September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Employees at the Environment Ministry's Global Environment Bureau work in Hawaiian shirts and other casual wear in their office in Tokyo, while dimming the lights on June 1, 2011, the first day of the Super Cool Biz summer casual attire campaign introduced by the ministry to cut down on electricity use. (Kyodo)

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

Super Cool Biz introduced in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Employees at the Environment Ministry's Global Environment Bureau work in Hawaiian shirts and other casual wear in their office in Tokyo on June 1, 2011, the first day of the Super Cool Biz summer casual attire campaign introduced by the ministry to cut down on electricity use. (Kyodo)