U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Chinese electric buses introduced to Ethiopia to advance green transport agenda

STORY: Chinese electric buses introduced to Ethiopia to advance green transport agenda SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric buses 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NAOL ABERA, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): MOHAMED MUSSA, Electric bus driver STORYLINE: Naol Abera was among the first passengers to board an electric bus for a recent journey from the Bole airport area to Shiro Meda in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital. These electric buses were assembled by a local company using components imported from China. The Ethiopian government has allowed duty-free importation of EV components to promote the use of EVs and facilitate technology transfer in response to a global fuel price hike and climate change. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NAOL ABERA, Passenger "I am thrilled to see electric vehicles are introduced in Ethiopia. I believe that such kinds of vehicles would bring a positive impact on climate change.

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Beekeepers Demonstration - Paris

Several beekeepers, at the call of the Peasant Confederation, are demonstrating to protest against the importation of foreign honey, sold three times cheaper than French honey. Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Egypt to establish 1-bln-euro tire factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone

STORY: Egypt to establish 1-bln-euro tire factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony of the tire factory project (courtesy of Egyptian Cabinet) 2. various of the Suez Canal STORYLINE: Egypt will establish a tire factory with investments valued at one billion euros (1.07 billion U.S. dollars) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) northeast of the capital, the Egyptian government said in a statement on Wednesday. The factory will cover 400,000 square meters in three phases, it said. The project aims to produce tires for private cars and heavy trucks with a production capacity of seven million per year at the time of full operation, it added. The move is part of the SCZone's strategy to localize several integrated service and industrial sectors, the statement said, adding that the new factory initially targets securing the needs of domestic markets and reducing importation. It will provide

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

China Port Cargo Throughput Growth in 2023 H1

YANTAI, CHINA - AUGUST 4, 2023 - A very large oil tanker loaded with 303,500 tons of diluted bitumen is docked at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Aug. 4, 2023. A new record was set for the importation and unloading of diluted bitumen by a single ship at a domestic port. Data from the Ministry of Transport show that in the first half of 2023, China's port cargo throughput reached 8.19 billion tons, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year. Among them, domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 7.6% and 8.9%, respectively.

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu arranges Nigerian specialties at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park (Hunan Gaoqiao Grand Market) as a volunteer in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, July 1, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (R) plays soccer at the playground in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (2nd R) views experiment result under the guidance of supervisor Zhou Yaoyu (2nd L) at a laboratory in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (C) conducts experiment with schoolmates at a laboratory in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu studies at Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu is pictured at a greenhouse in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (C) goes to play soccer in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (C) conducts experiment under the guidance of supervisor Zhou Yaoyu (R) at a laboratory in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (R) checks the growth of rice at a greenhouse in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-NIGERIAN STUDENT-ECOLOGY (CN)

(230702) -- CHANGSHA, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu (L) checks the growth of rice at a greenhouse in Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Aguwa Dominic Ugochukwu, 25, is a Nigerian doctoral student at Hunan Agricultural University. Inspired by his family's involvement in agriculture-related business and their importation of farming equipment and supplies from China, Dominic made up his mind to come to China to acquire modern agricultural knowledge. Currently, Dominic's research primarily focuses on the control and remediation of pollution in arable land. His intends to return to his hometown after completing his studies to grapple with heavy metal pollution and water contamination there. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

BOTSWANA-KEY GRAINS-EXPORTATION AND IMPORTATION-RESTRICTION

BOTSWANA-KEY GRAINS-EXPORTATION AND IMPORTATION-RESTRICTION

(230514) -- GABORONE, May 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2023 shows locally produced maize in Gaborone, Botswana. Botswana has put restrictions on the exportation and importation of scheduled key grains (sorghum and maize), said Joel Ramaphoi, permanent secretary of Botswana's Ministry of Entrepreneurship, in a statement issued on Friday. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

Philippine durian growers eye more income as durian exports to China allowed

STORY: Philippine durian growers eye more income as durian exports to China allowed DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the durians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tagalog): JOMAR ABDON, Staff member of durian processing plant in Davao City 3. various of the durians being processed 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CANDELARIO MICULOB, Former head of Davao City's Durian Planters Association STORYLINE: China allowed the importation of Philippine durians on Wednesday, a step to further expand agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Known as the Philippines' durian capital, Davao City looks to seize this opportunity as the city produces nearly 80 percent of all durians in the tropical country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tagalog): JOMAR ABDON, Staff member of durian processing plant in Davao City "For us farmers, it is better to have our produce exported. It will bring more income to farmers. More people, especially the farmers, will benefit from the proceeds. By exporting

Lobster imports peak ahead of Christmas

Lobster imports peak ahead of Christmas

NARITA, Japan - A Tokyo Customs officer inspects lobsters imported from Canada at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Dec. 17, 2014, at the peak of their importation ahead of Christmas.

Pens categorized as weapons held at warehouse

Pens categorized as weapons held at warehouse

GIFU, Japan - Photo taken on July 4, 2012, shows pens, including Smith & Wesson ballpoint pen (upper) and a Schrade Walden fountain pen (C), at knife merchant Yamahide Cutlery Mfg. Inc. in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. More than 200 American-made fountain pens and ballpoint pens, including products made by the companies mentioned above, have been held at a Chubu airport warehouse in Nagoya since the spring of 2011 after customs categorized them as weapons, denying them importation as stationery items, according to customs officials and importer.

Kenya approves commercialization of GM maize

STORY: Kenya approves commercialization of GM maize DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cabinet ministers at the meeting 2. various of a maize plantation 3. shot of cabinet ministers after the meeting STORYLINE: Kenya's cabinet on Monday approved the commercialization of genetically modified maize (GM), allowing open cultivation and importation to help revamp agricultural production and manufacturing sectors. The cabinet chaired by President William Ruto said it made the approval as a step toward significantly redefining agriculture in Kenya by adopting crops that are resistant to pests and disease. "By dint of the executive action, open cultivation and importation of white (GMO) maize is now authorized," the cabinet said in a statement. The decision, according to the statement, was reached in accordance with the recommendation of the task force to review matters relating to GM foods and food safety, and in fidelity with the guidel

Police arrest importer of Chinese version of Viagra

Police arrest importer of Chinese version of Viagra

NAGOYA, Japan - Naoyuki Yokota is taken to police from his home in Yokohama on Aug. 23 after being arrested for alleged unauthorized importation and sale of a Chinese-made drug containing an active ingredient of the anti-impotence drug Viagra. Yokota is suspected of importing and selling more than 200 bottles of the product for around 330,000 yen to a Tokyo company employee and others.