(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 71KG

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 71KG

(240407) -- PHUKET, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Olivia Lynn Reeves (C) of the United States, silver medalist Liao Guifang (L) of China and bronze medalist Song Kukhyang of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's 71kg event at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 71KG

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 71KG

(240407) -- PHUKET, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liao Guifang of China competes during the women's 71kg competition at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 71KG

(SP)THAILAND-PHUKET-WEIGHTLIFTING-IWF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 71KG

(240407) -- PHUKET, April 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liao Guifang of China competes during the women's 71kg competition at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup in Phuket, Thailand, April 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(240203) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer Wang Guifang (front L) holds the torch during the torch relay of China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(240203) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer Wang Guifang (front) holds the torch during the torch relay of China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(240203) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first torch bearer Wang Guifang runs with the torch during the torch relay of China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-WEIGHTLIFTING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liao Guifang of China competes during Women's 76Kg Group A match of Weightlifting at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market

STORY: Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenic spots 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU BINGQIAN, Visitor 3. various of an airport 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG GUIFANG, Manager of local restaurant 5. various of restaurants 6. various of home appliances STORYLINE: During the National Day holiday in China, both online and offline shopping have gained momentum, thanks to heightened consumer enthusiasm and the implementation of pro-consumption policies. According to China's Ministry of Commerce, during the seven-day holiday, various pro-consumption activities have been launched nationwide. They include handing out consumption vouchers, enriching traveling activities and organizing consumption festivals to boost culture and tourism consumption. Travel fervor runs high during the holiday. Many people choose to take a few days off and relax. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU BINGQIAN, Visitor "