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Nippon Startup Awards recipient

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) poses for a photo along with members of Heralbony Co., which sells artworks created by intellectually disabled people, during a Nippon Startup Awards ceremony held at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2022. The Iwate Prefecture-based company received a Jury Award.

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Young Ethiopian endeavors to enhance Sino-Ethiopian cultural, language exchanges

STORY: Young Ethiopian endeavors to enhance Sino-Ethiopian cultural, language exchanges SHOOTING DATE: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of language school 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KALEAB ZELALEM, Founder of Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KALEAB ZELALEM, Founder of Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BETHLEHEM ABERA, Student at the Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SENAY ALEMNEW, Student at the Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): KALEAB ZELALEM, Founder of Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School STORYLINE: Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School in Ethiopia is the first private institution in the East African country dedicated to teaching the Chinese language. Founded in 2022 by Ethiopian young man Kaleab Zelalem, the school reflects his deep passion for Chinese culture and language. This passion d

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English Version of 2023 China Yearbook Published

STORY: English Version of 2023 China Yearbook Published SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 China Yearbook 2. various of the content of 2023 China Yearbook 3. various of the 2023 China Yearbook STORYLINE: The Xinhua Publishing House has recently published the English version of the 2023 China Yearbook, the only comprehensive national yearbook of China. With about one million words and over 100 pictures on 852 pages, the yearbook is divided into nine sections, including Summary of National Conditions, China's Political Party System, State Institutions, China Today, Annual Special Edition, 2022-2023 Years of Pictures, Chronicle of Major Events, Appendix, and General Index. The yearbook series has been published since 1981, documenting the fundamental aspects of China on an annual basis. With its authoritative content, informative data, and professional editing, it stands as an esteemed publication for p

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Pakistani engineer fulfills career dream in China's Chongqing

STORY: Pakistani engineer fulfills career dream in China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AbdurRubb's life in Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDURRUBB, Pakistani engineer in Chongqing, China STORYLINE: Pakistani young man AbdurRubb has aspired to become an engineer since childhood. After graduating from a Chinese university in 2022, he fulfilled his dream in Chongqing, an automobile production base in China. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDURRUBB, Pakistani engineer in Chongqing, China "If I talk about my life in Chongqing, it's fabulous, because the life in Chongqing, the landscape, everything is so good. I really love about the Chongqing landscapes, especially the mountain and the rivers. And if we talk about the Chongqing people, they are also very warm-hearted and welcoming. So I really like to be here and working and enjoying my life. From my academic background and rich experience in in

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Chinese power plant in Cambodia supplies stable electricity, provides specific skills to local talents

STORY: Chinese power plant in Cambodia supplies stable electricity, provides specific skills to local talents SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:57 LOCATION: SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HIY PHEAREY, Technical controller at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHIN ENGSIV, Laboratory technician at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): HO CHHUNLIM, Khmer-Chinese translator at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 4. Aerial view of the Huadian Sihanoukville power plant 5. Various of workers working at Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Situated in southwest Cambodia's Sihanoukville, the Chinese-invested coal power plant has not only supplied reliable electricity to the national grid, but also provided technical skills to local talents. Put into operation in December 2022, the 2×350 MW coal power plant, a subsidiary

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Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

STORY: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aquatic products in China 2. various of Kenyan anchovies ready to import to China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet secretary for Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs of Kenya 4. various of Kenyan aquatic products 5. various of Chinese expert in Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN TAIHUA, Chinese expert 7. various of the construction site of a modern fish port in Jamestown 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of CHEC Tanzania Maritime Project Department STORYLINE: China has carried out fishery cooperation with nearly 20 African countries. In 2022, Chinese Customs authorized the import of Kenyan aquatic products. The first batch of Kenyan anchovies for import to China was showcased at the third edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in

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China's cargo-focused airport sees increasing handling capacity

STORY: China's cargo-focused airport sees increasing handling capacity SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: EZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU YULONG, General manager assistant, Hubei Int'l Logistics Airport Co., Ltd. 4. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 5. STANDUP 2 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 7. STANDUP 3 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Ezhou Huahu Airport Hubei Province, C China STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent "I am now at the control tower. One cargo plane departing from Taiyuan has just arrived. Located adjacent to the Yangtze River's golden waterway in central China's Hubei Province, the airport commenced operations in July 2022. This is China's first cargo-focused hub airport and stands as a significant milestone in the country's logistics

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Turkish consumers' patience wears thin as inflation peaks at 75 pct

STORY: Turkish consumers' patience wears thin as inflation rate peaks at 75 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ankara 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SUAT ENGIN, Pensioner 3. various of Ankara 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NILGUN OZMEN, Pensioner 5. various of Ankara 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SELMA SONGUN, Housewife STORYLINE: With Türkiye's annualized inflation rate exceeding 75 percent in May, Turkish consumers are in desperate need of the relief promised by the government's disinflation efforts. Türkiye's inflation rate rose in May to 75.45 percent, official data revealed on Monday. That's the highest point since November 2022, and a significant jump from April's rate of 69.8 percent. "The worst is over," Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on X after Monday's data release. The minister sought to reassure the public that relief is in sight. "We saw the highest level of annual inflation, which refl

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Türkiye's annual inflation exceeds 75 pct in May

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation exceeds 75 pct in May SHOOTING TIME: June 2-3, 2024/Archives DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in Istanbul, Türkiye (Shooting date: May 17, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of people at a discount cafe in Samsun, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 2, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of people at a fish bazaar in Düzce, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 3, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of people shopping in Safranbolu, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 2, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 75.45 percent in May, the highest since November 2022, reaching the peak expected by the government and economists, according to official data released on Monday. Consumer prices rose by 3.37 percent in May, compared to an increase of 3.18 percent in April, as per data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. The highe

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-CITY VIEW

(240502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows a statue of St. Stephen, the founding king of Hungary, and the landmark Liberty Bridge in Budapest, Hungary. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner

STORY: Report reveals rise of Australian women killed by intimate partner SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:23 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest demanding an end to gendered violence STORYLINE: The rate of Australian women who were killed by a current or former partner increased by almost 30 percent in 2022-23, official data has revealed. The government-funded Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) on Tuesday released the latest data from the National Homicide Monitoring Program. It revealed that there were 247 homicide victims in Australia in the 12-month period to the end of June 2023, 75 of whom were women. Of the 75 women, 34 or 45.3 percent were killed by a current or former male intimate partner, up from 26 in the previous 12 months. Overall 60 women were killed by men in 2022-23. The rate of intimate partner homicide involving a female victim increased by 28 percent from 0.25 homicides per 100,000 people in 20

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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Injuries from animals hospitalized 23,000 Australians in 12 months: report

STORY: Injuries from animals hospitalized 23,000 Australians in 12 months: report SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of venomous animals: snakes 2. various of dog attacking people 3. various of livestock: sheep, cows, hens STORYLINE: Over 20,000 Australians were hospitalized with injuries caused by animals in 2021-22 according to government data. A report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Wednesday revealed that there were 23,380 injury hospitalizations related to animals in Australia in the 12 months to the end of June 2022. Of the total hospitalizations, the report said that cats and dogs were responsible for 53 percent, livestock for 22 percent, wildlife and venomous animals for 21 percent and marine animals for 2.2 percent. Out of every 100,000 people in Australia, 90.5 were hospitalized due to injuries caused by contact with animals in 2021-22 -- up from 66.5 per 1

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Australian workers' productivity falls 3.7 percent

STORY: Australian workers' productivity falls 3.7 percent SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian construction worker 2. various of Australian factory worker STORYLINE: The productivity of Australian workers fell sharply in 2022-23, a government report has found. The federal government's principal review and advisory body, the Productivity Commission, has published its annual productivity bulletin, revealing that labor productivity fell 3.7 percent in the 12 months to the end of June 2023. By comparison, the long-term average annual growth rate for Australian productivity was 1.3 percent. The report attributed the fall in the cited period to a record-high 6.9 percent increase in the number of hours worked by Australians in the same period. "We now have a clearer understanding of what's behind Australia's productivity slump. Sharp increases in working hours have seen productivity decline, bu

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Daily Life of Gen Z - Shiraz

Three young girl enjoys the sunny weather near a lake in Shiraz on June 2, 2022 Photo by Moj/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Gen Z - Shiraz

A young girl near a lake in Shiraz on June 2, 2022 Photo by Moj/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life of Gen Z - Shiraz

two young girl enjoys the sunny weather near a lake in Shiraz on June 2, 2022 Photo by Moj/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New job in new era: digital twin application technician

STORY: New job in new era: digital twin application technician SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of digital twin application related industry 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI SHENGJI, Technical advisor of the Motion Capture Studio at National Animation Industry Park's Public Technology Service Platform STORYLINE: Due to advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), many individuals have discovered opportunities to delve into the realm of digital twin applications. In June 2022, this profession was added to the list of China's newly recognized occupations by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Cui Shengji in this profession unveils what his team is working on. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI SHENGJI, Technical advisor of the Motion Capture Studio at National Animation Industry Park's Public Technology Service Platform "D

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New job in new era: urban rail transit maintenance worker

STORY: New job in new era: urban rail transit maintenance worker SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of urban rail transportation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG TIANYU, Maintenance worker, Tianjin Rail Transit Operation Group 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG TIANYU, Maintenance worker, Tianjin Rail Transit Operation Group 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHANG XICHAO, Worker, Tianjin Rail Transit Operation Group STORYLINE: Urban rail transit maintenance workers are often seen as "doctors" for urban rail transportation. In June 2022, this profession was added to the list of China's newly recognized occupations by the Ministry of Human R

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Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photos of the Turkish parliament voting on the bill of Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO in the Grand National Assembly 2. various of Turkish parliament (shooting time: Dec. 22, 2023) 3. various of the headquarters of NATO (April 4, 2023) 4. File footage of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Türkiye (shooting time: Nov. 8, 2022) 5. various of a high council meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland and NATO in Türkiye (shooting time: June 14, 2023) STORYLINE: Turkish lawmakers on Tuesday approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO. The Turkish parliament voted on the bill after a debate in the Grand National Assembly. A total of 346 lawmakers participated in the voting, with 287 votes in favor, 55 against, and four abstentions. Turkish Pres

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China hands over 2 sports facilities to Fiji

STORY: China hands over 2 sports facilities to Fiji SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU JIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji 3. various of Fijian prime minister visiting the Aquatic Center 4. various of Fijian prime minister and Chinese ambassador visiting the National Hockey Center 5. Aerial video of the National Hockey Center 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SITIVENI RABUKA, Fijian Prime Minister STORYLINE: A China-aided renovation project of the Suva Multi-Purpose Sports Arena was handed over to Fiji on Friday. The project, covering the Aquatic Center and National Hockey Center in the sports arena, was launched in June 2022 and funded by the Chinese government. While addressing the handover ceremony, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted these venues' significance beyond sports, expressing gratitude for China's steadfast support, and anticipating the cont

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Türkiye's current account registers 1.88 billion dollar surplus in September

STORY: Türkiye's current account registers 1.88 billion dollar surplus in September SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the safe of Turkish Central Bank (courtesy of Turkish Central Bank) 2. various of U.S. dollars (shooting time: June 15, 2022) 3. various of Turkish Central Bank (courtesy of Turkish Central Bank) 4. various of Turkish Lira (courtesy of Turkish Central Bank) STORYLINE: Türkiye's current account registered a 1.88 billion-U.S.-dollar surplus in September, marking the highest surplus in the last two years, supported by the narrowing foreign trade deficit, as announced by the country's Central Bank on Monday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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Australia's overseas-born population grows

STORY: Australia's overseas-born population grows SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Australian families on vacation 2. the Canberra Children's Family Center 3. various of Australian baby and toddler products 4. various of Australian children STORYLINE: The proportion of Australian residents who were born in another country has increased following a downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Tuesday, Australia's overseas-born population grew by 155,000 people between 2021 and 2022. As of June 30, 2022, 7.7 million Australian residents were born overseas, representing 29.5 percent of the total national population, the ABS said. It marked a rebound for Australia's overseas-born population after COVID-19 restricted international migration. Between 2020 and 2021, the share of Australia's population born overseas fell from 29.9 percent to 29.3 percent, th

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China's FDI into Kenya expected to grow 10 pct in 2023: official

STORY: China's FDI into Kenya expected to grow 10 pct in 2023: official DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JUNE CHEPKEMEI, Acting managing director of KenInvest STORYLINE: China's foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kenya is projected to grow 10 percent this year, a government official said Monday. June Chepkemei, acting managing director of state-owned Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), made the remarks during a media briefing on the upcoming sixth Kenya International Industrial Expo and the Kenya Import and Export Fair in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The event is scheduled to take place from Sept. 21 to 23. SOUNDBITE (English): JUNE CHEPKEMEI, Acting managing director of KenInvest "Foreign direct inflows from China stood at 348 million U.S. dollars (in 2022). Going forward, we hope to see that grow by at least 10 percent, going by the incentives and the programs that the government h

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Guoyuan Port Trade Growth in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2023 - (FILE) Photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the container hoisting operation area of Guoyuan Port in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing, China. Recently, Chongqing Bureau of Statistics released the "2022 Chongqing Inland Open Highland Construction Development Report" shows that in 2022, Chongqing's total import and export of goods 815.835 billion yuan, a record high, an increase of 2% over the previous year.

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Türkiye's inflation climbs to 58.94 pct in Aug.

STORY: Türkiye's inflation climbs to 58.94 pct in Aug. DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish shopping in a bazaar, stationery and fish shop (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Turkish central bank 3. various of Hafize Gaye Erkan, governor of the Turkish Central Bank 4. various of Mehmet Simsek, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister 5. various of Turkish shopping in a bazaar STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rose to 58.94 percent in August, marking the second consecutive month of increase since October last year due to the declining value of Turkish Lira and recent tax hikes, according to official figures on Monday. The figures from the Turkish Statistic Institute showed the consumer price index (CPI) in August rose by 9.09 percent monthly. The CPI experienced a consecutive decline from a peak of 85.51 percent in October 2022 to 38.21 percent in June 2023. The annual inflation rose to 47.83 percent in July, marking the fir

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Egypt plans to drill 35 new gas wells to increase production

STORY: Egypt plans to drill 35 new gas wells to increase production DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Petroleum Ministry headquarters in Cairo 2. a shot of Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El-Molla 3. various of production equipment pieces of a Zohr gas field STORYLINE: Egypt is planning to drill 35 new natural gas wells in the Mediterranean Sea and the Nile Delta in the next two fiscal years to boost its natural gas production, the Egyptian Cabinet said in a statement on Tuesday. The country already drilled ten natural gas wells during the fiscal year 2022-2023, which ended on June 30, 2023, the statement quoted Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla as saying. The offshore drillings have made a number of discoveries, including the finding of the Nargis-1 exploration well in the eastern Mediterranean, which holds about 2.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, it added. El-Molla

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U.S. gas prices hit 10-month highs amid tighter supplies, heatwaves

STORY: U.S. gas prices hit 10-month highs amid tighter supplies, heatwaves DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a gas station in Arlington, the U.S. state of Virginia STORYLINE: U.S. gas prices surged to an average of 3.87 U.S. dollars a gallon nationally on Thursday, the highest level in 10 months, data showed. That's 31 cents higher than a month ago, but still below the record high of 5.02 dollars in June 2022, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). California has been on the top of the 10 most expensive markets across the country, with an average of 5.18 dollars a gallon, followed by Washington, Hawaii, Oregon and Alaska. The summertime gas price spike has been driven by lower gasoline stockpiles and a series of refinery outages caused by extreme heat. Goldman Sachs estimated that record heat levels in Texas have likely led to a sharp 2 percent slump in U.S. refiners' product yields over the past few weeks. AAA

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Italy's public debt hits new record high

STORY: Italy's public debt hits new record high DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street in Rome 2. various of Rome stock exchange building STORYLINE: Italy's public debt set an all-time record of 2.843 trillion euros (3.09 trillion U.S. dollars) in June, reflecting in part an increase in government borrowing, the Bank of Italy said Wednesday. That number rose by 27.8 billion euros compared to the previous month, reported the central bank. The size of Italy's public debt has risen every month this year after declining in the final three months of 2022. Currently, excluding liquid balances of the Italian Treasury such as euros, foreign currencies and other assets, public debt was 2.802 trillion euros -- the first time that figure surpassed the 2.8 trillion euros threshold. The main factor pushing debt levels higher was increased government borrowing, which swelled by 12.3 billion euros compared to a month earlier, the bank said. In addition

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Egypt's gross public debt up by 13.1 pct of GDP in FY 2022-23: finance minister

STORY: Egypt's gross public debt up by 13.1 pct of GDP in FY 2022-23: finance minister DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cabinet of Ministers 2. various of Ministry of Finance 3. various of Egypt's Finance Minister Mohamed Maait speaking STORYLINE: Egypt's Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said on Thursday the country's gross public debt, the financial liabilities of the government sector, climbed by 13.1 percent to reach 95.6 percent of the GDP in the fiscal year 2022-2023 that ended in June. In a statement, Maait attributed the rise to "fluctuation in the currency exchange rate and decline of the local currency against the U.S. dollars." "The government targets taking the gross debt down to 80 percent of the GDP in the next four years," Maait was quoted as saying in the statement. It added that despite international unfavorable conditions that have driven up the prices of most strategic commodities due to supply chain disruptions that resul

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Egypt's tourism revenue jumps 120 pct in FY 2021/22

STORY: Egypt's tourism revenue jumps 120 pct in FY 2021/22 DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Giza pyramid 2. various of tourists at Luxor Temple, museums, Sharm el-Sheikh seaside and other places 3. various of tourists at a Giza pyramid STORYLINE: The revenue of Egypt's tourism sector reached 10.7 billion U.S. dollars in the fiscal year 2021/2022 that ended in June 2022, marking an increase of around 120 percent over the 4.9 billion U.S. dollars in the previous fiscal year, Egypt's official statistics authority announced on Wednesday. The number of tourists visiting Egypt hit 11.7 million in 2022, registering a year-on-year increase of 46.6 percent from 8 million tourists in 2021, Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics said in a report. Europeans accounted for 62.6 percent of the tourists who visited Egypt in 2022, followed by Arabs who represented 26.4 percent and Americans who accounted for 5.8 percent, while the

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Türkiye's inflation rate rises to 47.83 pct in July

STORY: Türkiye's inflation rate rises to 47.83 pct in July DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish people on the streets 2. various of Turkish lira 3. various of Turkish people shopping in a fresh vegetable bazaar 4. various of Turkish lira STORYLINE: The annual inflation rate of Türkiye rose to 47.83 percent in July, marking the first increase since October last year, according to official statistics issued on Thursday. The consumer price index (CPI) in July rose to 47.83 percent annually and 9.49 percent monthly, according to the Turkish Statistic Institute. The CPI experienced an 8-month consecutive decline from a peak of 85.51 percent in October 2022 to 38.21 percent in June 2023. Türkiye's central bank revised its year-end inflation forecast to 58 percent last week, up from the previous forecast of 22.3 percent made in May. The bank's new governor, Hafize Gaye Erkan, said the bank would continue the monetary tightening process unti

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Egypt's annual inflation rate hits record high of 36.8 pct in June

STORY: Egypt's annual inflation rate hits record high of 36.8 pct in June DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) 2. various of the Nile River 3. various of a supermarket 4. various of a market selling vegetables 5. various of shops selling meat and poultry STORYLINE: Egypt's annual inflation rate rose to an all-time high of 36.8 percent in June, up from 14.7 percent in the same month a year earlier, the country's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced on Monday. According to a statement by CAPMAS, food and drink prices registered a 64.9 percent increase compared to June 2022. Among the factors that pushed up the record year-on-year rise, the most notable are increases in restaurants, alcohol and cigarette, furniture and appliances, according to the statement. Urban inflation rate registered a month-on-month increase of 2 per

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Mega green hydrogen project put into operation in Xinjiang, China

STORY: Mega green hydrogen project put into operation in Xinjiang, China DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the hydrogen project 2 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN LINSONG, Sinopec Star Xinjiang Green Hydrogen New Energy Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) said on Friday that it completed the construction of a 20,000 tonne-per-year green hydrogen plant in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The project sets an example for the refiners to realize carbon emission reduction by tapping the potential of green hydrogen on a large scale. The project in Kuqa City started in March 2022. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN LINSONG, Sinopec Star Xinjiang Green Hydrogen New Energy Co., Ltd. "The project has realized the whole process from production to utilization of green hydrogen, including photovoltaic power generation, green power transmission, green hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, hydrogen transpor