(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-JUNIOR WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-JUNIOR WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY (CN)

(240221) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kong Linghui (C) of Inner Mongolia vies with Gu Wenqin (R) of Guangdong during the junior women's ice hockey Group B match between Guangdong and Inner Mongolia at the 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-JUNIOR WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-JUNIOR WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY (CN)

(240221) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kong Linghui (front) of Inner Mongolia competes during the junior women's ice hockey Group B match between Guangdong and Inner Mongolia at the 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

China's economic recovery continues with promising outlook

STORY: China's economic recovery continues with promising outlook DATELINE: July 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HUI, Senior official with the National Development and Reform Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FOO SUAN YONG, Senior economist of ASEAN +3 Macroeconomic Research Office 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DETLEF KRATZ, President of group research at German chemical giant BASF 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): BENOIT BAZIN, CEO, Saint-Gobain Group STORYLINE: Despite external challenges, the Chinese economy has shown remarkable improvement and performance this year, instilling confidence in its development prospects. The economic data for the first half of 2023 reflects this positive trend, with China's gross domestic product (GDP) reaping year-on-year growth of 5.5 percent. Government officials say China's economy has

Chinese economy to forge ahead with full confidence in H2

STORY: Chinese economy to forge ahead with full confidence in H2 DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HUI, Senior official with the National Development and Reform Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: Guest speakers of the China Economic Roundtable have expressed full confidence in the Chinese economy during the second half (H2) of 2023. Many say that the resilience, potential and vitality of the Chinese economy will ensure its further recovery and economic fundamentals that will sustain long-term growth remain unchanged. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HUI, Senior official with the National Development and Reform Commission "The Chinese economy shows strong resilience, vitality, and great potential. The long-term positive fundamentals remain unchanged, which is why we have confidence in the prospects for the Chinese economy in

New drivers expected to propel China's future economic growth

STORY: New drivers expected to propel China's future economic growth DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI HUI, Senior official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) STORYLINE: New drivers are expected to support China's future economic growth, guest speakers told the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua News Agency. Fu Linghui, spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that developing new drivers should focus not only on emerging industries but also on the transformation of traditional industries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson "After so many years of development, China's industrial development has gradually shifted from low-end manufacturing to more sophisticated mid-to-high-end manufacturing. In recent years, our high-tech industries and

Chinese economy sees hard-won recovery in H1 amid global downturn

STORY: Chinese economy sees hard-won recovery in H1 amid global downturn DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU YUANCHUN, President of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics STORYLINE: China's economic performance in the first half (H1) of 2023 showed signs of recovery in the face of various challenges, according to guest speakers at the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday that China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 percent year on year in the first half of this year. The NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui said the economic growth had significantly accelerated compared with that of last year, which is quite remarkable given the global economic fluctuations and downturns. He said, in the January-June period, the production supply

CHINA-BEIJING-CHINA ECONOMIC ROUNDTABLE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CHINA ECONOMIC ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(230717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo shows Fu Linghui, spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, attending the China Economic Roundtable in Beijing, capital of China. China Economic Roundtable is an all-media talk platform launched by Xinhua News Agency, with the first episode featuring the Chinese economy. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

China's GDP expands 5.5 pct in H1

STORY: China's GDP expands 5.5 pct in H1 DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 percent year on year in the first half (H1) of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics "GDP in the first half of this year reached 59.3034 trillion yuan (about 8.3 trillion U.S. dollars), up 5.5 percent year on year calculated at the constant price, or one percentage point faster than Q1. By industry, the value added of the primary industry was 3.0416 trillion yuan, up by 3.7 percent year on year, the secondary industry was 23.0682 trillion yuan, up by 4.3 percent, and the tertiary industry was 33.1937 trillion yuan, up by 6.4 percent. By quarter, GDP grew by 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter and 6.3 percent in the second q

China's resident nominal disposable income up 6.5 pct, retail sales up 8.2 pct in H1

STORY: China's resident nominal disposable income up 6.5 pct, retail sales up 8.2 pct in H1 DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: China's per capita disposable income stood at 19,672 yuan (about 2,758 U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2023, up 6.5 percent year on year in nominal terms, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics "In the H1 of this year, the nationwide per capita disposable income of residents was 19,672 yuan (about 2,758 U.S. dollars), a nominal growth of 6.5 percent year on year. Real growth was 5.8 percent after deducting price factors. (Per capita disposable income of) urban households was 26,3

China's retail sales up 5.8 pct in Q1

STORY: China's retail sales up 5.8 pct in Q1 DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: China's retail sales of consumer goods went up 5.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics "Market sales recovered fast and upgraded goods increased largely in the first quarter. The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 11,492.2 billion yuan (about 1.67 trillion U.S. dollars), up by 5.8 percent year on year." In March alone, retail sales jumped 10.6 percent year on year, data from the NBS showed. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

China's GDP expands 4.5 pct year on year in Q1

STORY: China's GDP expands 4.5 pct year on year in Q1 DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: China's gross domestic product grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics "We brought about a steady recovery for production demand. Employment and prices remain stable on the whole. Individual incomes continue to rise, market expectations improve significantly and the economy was off to a good start. According to preliminary estimates, the GDP in the first quarter reached 28,499.7 billion yuan (about 4.14 trillion U.S. dollars), up by 4.5 percent year on year at constant price, or up by 2.2 percent

CHINA-BEIJING-ECONOMY-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ECONOMY-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson Fu Linghui (R) attends a press conference held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, April 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Chinese economy sees stronger momentum for steady expansion

STORY: Chinese economy sees stronger momentum for steady expansion DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson 5. various of China STORYLINE: The Chinese economy has made a flying start to 2023, with major economic indicators seeing steady expansion, offering the latest evidence that the world's second-largest economy is set to secure a powerful recovery this year. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Wednesday that China's value-added industrial output went up 2.4 percent year on year in the first two months. The growth rose by 1.1 percentage points from the level in December 2022, and the two-year average growth stood at 4.9 percent. The country's retail sales of consumer goods increased 3.5 percent year on year during the period, reversing declines seen in the previous three months. Sales of

Yan-Wang duo wins men's doubles final

Yan-Wang duo wins men's doubles final

OSAKA, Japan - Sydney Olympics gold medalists Yan Sen (L) and Wang Liqin wave at supporters after defeating defending world champions Kong Linghui and Liu Guoliang in the third showdown over two years between the Chinese compatriots in men's doubles final at the world table tennis championships at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on May 5.

China's retail sales up 0.6 pct in first 10 months

STORY: China's retail sales up 0.6 pct in first 10 months DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson STORYLINE: China's retail sales of consumer goods went up 0.6 percent year on year in the first 10 months, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Tuesday. In the first 10 months, China's total retail sales of consumer goods stood at about 36.05 trillion yuan (about 5.11 trillion U.S. dollars), according to the NBS. Online consumption continued to shore up retail sales. In the first 10 months, online sales of physical goods climbed 7.2 percent year on year, up 1.1 percentage points from that in the January-September period. Retail sales in the rural area climbed up 0.8 percent year on year during the period, outpacing that of the urban area which registered a 0.5 percent year-on-year increase, NBS data showed. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, NBS spokesperson "F

CHINA-BEIJING-ECONOMY-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ECONOMY-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221115) -- BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson Fu Linghui (R) attends a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on China's major economic indicators for October, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: China's economy shows fresh signs of recovery in October" (Xinhua/Pan Xu)

CHINA-BEIJING-ECONOMY-JULY-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-ECONOMY-JULY-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(220815) -- BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson Fu Linghui (R) attends a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on China's multiple key economic indicators in July, in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

China's GDP expands 2.5 pct in H1

STORY: China's GDP expands 2.5 pct in H1 DATELINE: July 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) STORYLINE: Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Friday that China's economy grew by 2.5 percent in the first half of the year. The growth was achieved after the country's GDP grew 0.4 percent year on year in the second quarter amid the COVID-19 resurgence. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) "To summarize, a series of policies to stabilize the economy have achieved remarkable results. China's economy has overcome unexpected factors and shown a trend of stabilization and recovery, especially in the second quarter, which achieved positive growth and stabilized the economy. The economic growth didn't come by easily." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

GLOBALink | China's economy shows good recovery momentum in May: statistics bureau

STORY: China's economy shows good recovery momentum in May: statistics bureau DATELINE: June 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of mountains and riversSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of StatisticsSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday that China's economy has gradually overcome the negative impacts of the epidemic, with main indicators showing marginal improvement in May. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics "Overall, in May, China's economy has gradually overcome the negative impacts of the epidemic, with main indicators showing marginal improvement. The economy is showing good recovery momentum, whereas the domestic economic recovery still faces many difficulties and challenges." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese)

China's GDP expands 4.8 pct in Q1

STORY: China's GDP expands 4.8 pct in Q1 DATELINE: April 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson, National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: According to the data released from the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, China's economy got off to a steady start in the first quarter of 2022 despite challenges from an increasingly complex international environment and resurgences of COVID-19 cases at home. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson, National Bureau of Statistics "According to preliminary estimates, China's gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter reached 27 trillion yuan, up 4.8 percent year-on-year and 1.3 percent quarter-on-quarter at constant prices." China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, went up 3.3 percent year on year in the first quarter, totaling around 10.87 trillion yuan (about 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars)

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in 3Q

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in 3Q

Chinese National Bureau of Statistics spokesman Fu Linghui speaks at a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2021. China's economy grew 4.9 percent from a year earlier during the July-September period, but the pace of expansion slowed.

Yan-Wang duo wins men's doubles final

Yan-Wang duo wins men's doubles final

OSAKA, Japan - Sydney Olympics gold medalists Yan Sen (L) and Wang Liqin wave at supporters after defeating defending world champions Kong Linghui and Liu Guoliang in the third showdown over two years between the Chinese compatriots in men's doubles final at the world table tennis championships at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on May 5.