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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference with the participation of political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe (r), during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference, which brings together political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe (r), during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference, which brings together political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference with the participation of political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Project to support and promote the globalization and sustainable growth of the Japanese music industry Press Conference

Press conference for the project to support and promote the globalization and sustainable growth of the Japanese music industry. Photo shows, from left, Toyota Group Representative Akio Toyoda (Chairman of the Board, Toyota Motor Corporation), Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Shunichi Tokura, and Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) President Shunsuke Muramatsu.=February 25,2025,Tokyo

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Project to support and promote the globalization and sustainable growth of the Japanese music industry Press Conference

Press conference for the project to support and promote the globalization and sustainable growth of the Japanese music industry. Photo shows, from left, Toyota Group Representative Akio Toyoda (Chairman of the Board, Toyota Motor Corporation), Shunsuke Muramatsu, President of the Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA), and Shunichi Tokura, Commissioner for Cultural Affairs.=February 25,2025,Tokyo

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-BRI-DISCUSSION

(240521) -- DHAKA, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Experts from Bangladesh and China attend a discussion meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "BRI cooperation embraces historical trend of economic globalization: experts" (Xinhua)

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Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in Hong Kong

STORY: Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. various of Regina Ip, co-organizer of the summit, delivering a speech STORYLINE: The Global Prosperity Summit 2024, an international event dedicated to nongovernmental dialogues on geopolitical issues, is being held in Hong Kong. The conference, running from Monday to Wednesday, draws leaders and experts in science and technology, international relations and sustainable development to discuss responses to some of the most pressing global challenges. "Cooperation, rather than de-globalization, is the only way realistic forward for the global economy -- and global progress in general," John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said while addressing the welcome dinner on Monday. "We have decided to hold a conference on global prosper

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China should be applauded for making NEV affordable: Zimbabwean official

STORY: China should be applauded for making NEV affordable: Zimbabwean official SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH) CHRISTOPHER MUTSVANGWA, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party Politburo member 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH) CHRISTOPHER MUTSVANGWA, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party Politburo member STORYLINE: The "overcapacity" rhetoric used by the United States to describe China's green industries runs counter to globalization and free trade. Christopher Mutsvangwa, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party Politburo member, dismissed the "overcapacity" rhetoric, saying China should be applauded rather than be criticized for making new energy vehicles more affordable. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH) CHRISTOPHER MUTSVANGWA, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party Politburo member "There are better ways where humanity with a shared future can embrace the efficiencies which China is bringing into the new energy sector across the board so that

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Zhibin, deputy administrator of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the PRC, speaks at the Financial Roundtable: Financial Market Development in Asia and Financial Globalization during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Tang Rufeng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Scott Morris, vice president of the Asian Development Bank, speaks at the Financial Roundtable: Financial Market Development in Asia and Financial Globalization during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Tang Rufeng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the Financial Roundtable: Financial Market Development in Asia and Financial Globalization during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Tang Rufeng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Xiaochuan, vice chairman of BFA Board and former Governor of the People's Bank of China, speaks at the Financial Roundtable: Financial Market Development in Asia and Financial Globalization during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Tang Rufeng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-FINANCIAL ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bounleua Sinxayvoravong, governor of Bank of the Lao PDR, speaks at the Financial Roundtable: Financial Market Development in Asia and Financial Globalization during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Tang Rufeng)

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International scholars on Chinese democracy

STORY: International scholars on Chinese democracy SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor, East China Normal University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID BARTOSCH, Research Fellow of Research Institute for Globalization and Cultural Development Strategies, Beijing Normal University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MIRVAISOV MAMURDZHON, Head of Department of International Cooperations of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): IGNACIO VILLAGRAN, President, Latin American Association of China Studies STORYLINE: Experts attending an international forum on democracy in Beijing have said that Chinese democracy and governance, characterized by being responsive to people's voices, have proved effective. More than 200 guests from home and abroad jo

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China's growth, development an opportunity to world: Nigerian expert

STORY: China's growth, development an opportunity to world: Nigerian expert SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China studies, Nigeria STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, a Nigerian expert has said China's growth and development offers an opportunity to the world, noting that its development path advocates inclusiveness instead of exclusion. SOUNDBITE (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Center for China Studies, Nigeria "Chinese economy has done well, has recovered significantly. China has been a significant factor in altering the destiny of globalization in the direction of inclusion, in the direction of accommodation, in the direction of shared prosperity for all stakeholders. Enabling trade, so that nations could trade themselves out of recession, nations could trade themselves out of poverty, nations could advance their do

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Chinese experts envisage new world order in Munich

STORY: Chinese experts envisage new world order in Munich SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16-17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of MSC 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI HONGJIAN, Professor of the Academy of Regional and Global Governance at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Vice president of the Chinese Association for European Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN CHENGHAO, Fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS), Tsinghua University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG HUIYAO, President of Center for China and Globalization (CCG) 6. various of MSC and Munich STORYLINE: A reflection on the world order was under the spotlight at the 60th Munich Security Conference which kicked off on Friday. The "2024 Munich Security Report" released recently shed light on "obvious flaws" of the existing international order. Scholars and experts from China attending the conference proposed the establishment of a fair and reasonable

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CHINA-HONG KONG-IN'L FINANCE FORUM-CONFERENCE (CN)

(230506) -- HONG KONG, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the inaugural ceremony of the International Finance Forum (IFF) Hong Kong Center during a conference held by the IFF together with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Academy of Finance in Hong Kong, south China, May 5, 2023. The IFF together with the HKMA and the Hong Kong Academy of Finance on Friday hosted a major conference on multilateralism and globalization. In a recorded address to the conference, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee said multilateralism and globalization are part of Hong Kong's DNA and Hong Kong's success is based on "versatility and resilience." (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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Chinese economic model offers new way of interconnection: Pakistani expert

STORY: Chinese economic model offers new way of interconnection: Pakistani expert SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization 3. various of views in BRI countries STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert has said that the Chinese economic model offers a new way of interconnection among countries. SOUNDBITE (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization "I think the biggest takeaway is that a stable and growing China has created positive implications, in terms of global supply chains, in terms of access to emerging technology, in terms of access to new ideas. I think it again strengthens the resolve of developing countries that started with dozens of them in the first phase signing up to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to continue that creative part of cooperation and domestic s

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China in 2023: inspiring rebound of economy | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: China in 2023: inspiring rebound of economy | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING DATE: recent image in 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of China 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of building of UN, IMF meeting, and China 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 7. various of China 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 9. various of images of the world in 2023 10. STANDUP 3 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 13. various of China 14. SOUNDBITE 6 (English

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Russia supports creation of new democratic model of global economic development: Putin

STORY: Russia supports creation of new democratic model of global economic development: Putin SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:31 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin 2. various of forum and venue STORYLINE: Russia supports the establishment of a new "truly democratic" model of global economic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. "The entire global system of economic relations is undergoing fundamental ... irreversible changes. This is because the previous model of globalization is being replaced by a multipolar model," Putin said at the plenary session of the 14th VTB "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum. "We want to create a new model, a truly democratic one, where fair competition between all economic actors prevails," he said, adding that such a change in the global economic landscape and the emergence of new powers would be a "natural" and "objective" process. The Russian l

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-PUTIN-CREATION OF NEW DEMOCRATIC MODEL OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

(231208) -- MOSCOW, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2023 shows a screen displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin attending the 14th VTB "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum in Moscow, Russia. Russia supports the establishment of a new "truly democratic" model of global economic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. "The entire global system of economic relations is undergoing fundamental ... irreversible changes. This is because the previous model of globalization is being replaced by a multipolar model," Putin said at the plenary session of the 14th VTB "Russia Calling!" Investment Forum. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-TCM-SYMPOSIUM

(231119) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Yiling, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks at the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) 2023 International Symposium on Acupuncture-Moxibustion in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 18, 2023. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is gaining popularity worldwide with joint efforts required to promote TCM globally, experts and scholars said in an international symposium in the Thai capital Bangkok. TO GO WITH "Experts, scholars discuss globalization of TCM in Bangkok" (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-TCM-SYMPOSIUM

(231119) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) 2023 International Symposium on Acupuncture-Moxibustion in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 18, 2023. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is gaining popularity worldwide with joint efforts required to promote TCM globally, experts and scholars said in an international symposium in the Thai capital Bangkok. TO GO WITH "Experts, scholars discuss globalization of TCM in Bangkok" (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (L) discusses the details of an order with an employee at the Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (rear) talks with an employee at the Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (L) and his employee use a cart to carry carpets at the Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (2nd R) introduces Afghan jewelry to visitors at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are attracted by Afghan food and agricultural products at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (1st L) poses for a group photo at the opening ceremony of Greenland Global Food Pavilion and the launch of new products with national specialties during the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (C) recommends Afghan pine nuts to visitors at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (R) introduces Afghan carpets to a visitor at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan pomegranate is displayed at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (C) recommends Afghan food and agricultural products to visitors at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (L) introduces a piece of Afghan jewelry to a visitor at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-AFGHAN MERCHANT (CN)

(231108) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Faiz (1st L) introduces Afghan carpets to visitors at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. It is the fourth time Faiz has participated in the expo since his first attendance in 2020 when he brought the handmade wool carpet, a specialty product of Afghanistan. The expo helped him obtain over 2,000 orders of carpets, which meant incomes for more than 2,000 local families for an entire year. With his booth growing bigger and bigger and his exhibits becoming more and more diversified over these years in the expos, Faiz hopes to bring more Afghan products to China in the future. "The CIIE provides us with a valuable window of opportunity so we can integrate into economic globalization and enjoy its benefits like those in more developed regions," he said. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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BRI important in fostering regional integration: Trinidad and Tobago expert

STORY: BRI important in fostering regional integration: Trinidad and Tobago expert DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Port of Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ports 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNITA MONTOUTE, Interim director, Institute of Int'l Relations, UWI St. Augustine Campus 3. various of the Trinidad and Tobago Phoenix Park Industrial Estate 4. various of construction sites STORYLINE: An international relations expert from Trinidad and Tobago has said that the Belt and Road Initiative is very important in fostering regional integration. Annita Montoute, interim director of the Institute of International Relations of the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNITA MONTOUTE, Interim director, Institute of Int'l Relations, UWI St. Augustine Campus "I see it as a non-conventional or non-Western model of globalization, which is to integrate infrastructure, the movement of persons, a

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"Re-globalization is in our common interest," says WTO chief economist

STORY: "Re-globalization is in our common interest," says WTO chief economist DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist STORYLINE: "Re-globalization is in our common interest," said Ralph Ossa, chief economist of the World Trade Organization (WTO), in a recent interview. According to Ossa, re-globalization means increased international cooperation and broader integration and is key to addressing the pressing challenges of our time and to building a secure, inclusive and sustainable future. The WTO published the 2023 edition of the World Trade Report Tuesday. This document presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO chief economist "The economic costs of fragmentation are going to be large. And in some sense, that's the point

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"Re-globalization" more promising than fragmentation: WTO

STORY: "Re-globalization" more promising than fragmentation: WTO DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist 3. various of the press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist 3. various of Gevena STORYLINE: Re-globalization, which means increased international cooperation and broader integration, can support security, inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a flagship report published on Tuesday. In the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report," the trade organization presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. "Globalization is really at a crossroads," WTO Chief Economist Ralph Ossa said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RALPH OSSA, WTO Chief Economist "The

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO-2023 EDITION "WORLD TRADE REPORT"

(230913) -- GENEVA, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held upon the release of the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report" at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 12, 2023. Re-globalization, which means increased international cooperation and broader integration, can support security, inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a flagship report published on Tuesday. In the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report," the trade organization presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WTO-2023 EDITION "WORLD TRADE REPORT"

(230913) -- GENEVA, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- World Trade Organization (WTO) chief economist Ralph Ossa speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 12, 2023. Re-globalization, which means increased international cooperation and broader integration, can support security, inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a flagship report published on Tuesday. In the 2023 edition of the "World Trade Report," the trade organization presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Many countries show interest to join BRICS: Ethiopian expert

STORY: Many countries show interest to join BRICS: Ethiopian expert DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Johannesburg 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher, Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher, Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs STORYLINE: The 15th BRICS Summit will be held in Johannesburg, Johannesburg from Aug. 22 to 24. An Ethiopian expert said BRICS has become an alternative for institutions dominated by the West. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher, Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs "BRICS represents the developing countries. As we all know, the present globalization issue is full of injustice and dominated by especially Western countries, and especially by the IMF (International Monetary Fund)

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"De-risking" means missing out on opportunities in China: observers

STORY: "De-risking" means missing out on opportunities in China: observers DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization, Beijing STORYLINE: Washington's economic approach to China has shifted from "decoupling" to "de-risking" or "diversifying critical supply chains." Experts say the concept of "de-risking" peddled by the U.S. is based on the same old logic of "decoupling" as the world's sole superpower continues its efforts to thwart China's development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review "They are aiming at containing the rapid development of Ch

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What lies behind "de-risking" strategy touted by Western politicians

STORY: What lies behind "de-risking" strategy touted by Western politicians DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice chair of Britain's 48 Group Club 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow, Center for China & Globalization, Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review STORYLINE: The talk of "de-risking" from China has been gaining ubiquity among Western politicians and business communities recently, while the de-coupling approach seems to be put away, at least in rhetoric. In reality, the word "de-risking" is extremely ambiguous and its meaning uncertain. Observers say, th

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The risks of "de-risking" from China

STORY: The risks of "de-risking" from China DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization in Beijing 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JERRY GREY, Australian media commentator 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice chair of Britain's 48 Group Club 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Engl

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China makes multifaceted contribution to global human rights: Pakistani researcher

STORY: China makes multifaceted contribution to global human rights: Pakistani researcher DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy 2. various of the forum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization 4. various of GSI, GDI and GCI project 5. various of BRI project 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization 7. various of BRI project in Africa 8. various of the forum STORYLINE: A Pakistani researcher said earlier this week that China has made a multifaceted contribution to global human rights. Zoon Ahmed Khan, a researcher at the Center for China and Globalization shared her thoughts with Xinhua at a human rights forum in Beijing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization "China's hosting this meeting, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration (and Program of

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China leads by example on human rights: experts

STORY: China leads by example on human rights: experts DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKMAL SAIDOV, First Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN BRAWER, Chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VERONIKA SARASWATI, Center for Strategic and International Studies China Study Unit Convenor, Indonesia 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALDO ALVAREZ, Ambassador of El Salvador to China STORYLINE: "China's respect of human rights has a very high standard. It meets with the criteria that in the center of protection of human rights is the interest, the benefit, and the development of the human being." Participants attending a human rights forum in Beijing shared their thoughts on China's advancement of human rights. SOUNDB

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U.S. trade war against China disrupts global economy: Mexican scholar

STORY: U.S. trade war against China disrupts global economy: Mexican scholar DATELINE: May 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in New York 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ROBERTO ZEPEDA, Academic at Center for Research on North America, National Autonomous University of Mexico 3. various of the White House 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ROBERTO ZEPEDA, Academic at Center for Research on North America, National Autonomous University of Mexico 5. various of the Wall Street STORYLINE: The U.S. trade war against China has fanned the flames of protectionist tariffs and barriers which have led to disruptions in global supply chains and runaway inflation, said a Mexican scholar. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ROBERTO ZEPEDA, Academic at Center for Research on North America, National Autonomous University of Mexico "I believe that this (the U.S. trade war) is changing the international order, which is known as globalization. We see that in recent years protectionist

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Floral art exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain

STORY: Floral art exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Curator of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Curator of the exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition that brings together the works of 24 contemporary artists inspired by Asian interpretations of flowers is being held in Barcelona, Spain. The exhibition, titled "After the fog, the first flowers," runs from April 26, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024. In its aim of relating the orientalism of modernism and the globalization of art today, the exhibition features artistic forms from painting and photography to video and art installations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Curator of the exhibition "Around the world, flowers represent reproduction, and obviously the renewal of nature, thanks to flowers as if they are, in some way, the mother of nature." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MENENE GRAS,

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Global brand building indispensable for Chinese brands: expert

STORY: Global brand building indispensable for Chinese brands: expert DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 World Brand Moganshan Conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HERMANN SIMON, Founder and honorary chairman of Simon-Kucher STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): HERMANN SIMON, Founder and honorary chairman of Simon-Kucher "It is an honor for me to speak to you at the 2023 World Brand Moganshan Summit. Chinese brands are in a very early stage of globalization, even for large companies. So global brand building remains a challenge, but is indispensable. We have strong brands in China. They should be shared by the world. We can use the foundation from China to build our brand in the world. And we should also use China's culture and values to create our global brands. You have to transfer your culture, your values towards a global scale. Many of the companies from Zhejiang are small and mid-sized. So is global branding also important and