China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism

STORY: China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE DUGA, Commissioner of Ethiopia's Oromia Tourism Commission 4. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: As the National Day holiday kicks off, millions of Chinese have decided to shun "staycations" and embark on journeys to explore the world. Many countries have rolled out policies ahead of the holiday this year to welcome more tourists. Australia, for example, recommenced the visa process for Chinese group travelers. Tourism Australia, the Australian government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, greeted the first Chinese tour group that arrived in the country on Friday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia "We are ready

Ethiopia aspires to attract more Chinese tourists with help of digital technology

STORY: Ethiopia aspires to attract more Chinese tourists with help of digital technology DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of cultural promotion activitiesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism CommissionerSOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism CommissionerSOUNDBITE 3 (English): SILESHI GIRMA, State minister of Tourism in charge of developing tourism destinations in Ethiopia STORYLINE: In Oromia, Ethiopia's largest regional state, local and Chinese tourism experts are collaborating to promote hidden gem attractions to make the region worth visiting. Oromia Tourism Commissioner Lelise Dhugaa told Xinhua that a cross-cultural collaboration between the Oromia region and China is gaining momentum as more Chinese tour operators and interpreters continue to engage in the region's tourism sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE DHUGAA, Oromia Tourism Commissioner "We are collaborating with Chinese companies to reach

Ethiopia eyes more Chinese investments in priority sectors

STORY: Ethiopia eyes more Chinese investments in priority sectors DATELINE: June 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE NEME, Commissioner for the Ethiopian Investment Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LELISE NEME, Commissioner for the Ethiopian Investment Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LELISE NEME, Commissioner for the Ethiopian Investment Commission 5. various of views of Ethiopia STORYLINE: Ethiopia expects a growing number of Chinese investments across various priority development sectors, a senior Ethiopian government official has said. Lelise Neme, commissioner for the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), told Xinhua that the East African country has strategized different perspectives toward attracting more potential Chinese investors by facilitating and easing the country's investment ecosystem, mainly across selected priority investment sectors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LELISE NEME, C

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE INVESTMENTS-INTERVIEW

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE INVESTMENTS-INTERVIEW

(220613) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lelise Neme, Commissioner for the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), speaks during an interview in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 8, 2022. Ethiopia expects a growing number of Chinese investments across various priority development sectors, Lelise Neme has said. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Interview: Ethiopia eyes more Chinese investments on priority sectors

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE INVESTMENTS-INTERVIEW

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE INVESTMENTS-INTERVIEW

(220613) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lelise Neme, Commissioner for the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), speaks during an interview in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 8, 2022. Ethiopia expects a growing number of Chinese investments across various priority development sectors, Lelise Neme has said. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) TO GO WITH Interview: Ethiopia eyes more Chinese investments on priority sectors