Night economy boom drives recovery in China's Guangxi

STORY: Night economy boom drives recovery in China's Guangxi DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of night markets in Guangxi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG BO, Chair of board of the operator of the night market 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DU YONGLU, Stinky tofu shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU MINKUN, Vice president of School of Business, Guangxi University STORYLINE: After China optimized its COVID-19 response, the domestic tourism industry is embracing a recovery. In Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local night markets have regained their hustle and bustle as tourists have flocked there, boosting the night economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG BO, Chair of board of the operator of the night market "You can find that our night markets are quite crowded. Since the opening, we have received 2.36 million tourist trips with the revenue exceeding 23 million yuan (about 3.3 million U.S. dollars)."

Feel glamour of China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism in Shanghai

STORY: Feel glamour of China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism in Shanghai DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LIPING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): TIZIANA D'ANGELO, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Italian): ALDO CIBIC, Honorary Professor of Tongji University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI MINKUN, Chairman of Museum of Art Pudong 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Italian): FRANCESCO D'ARELLI, Director of Italian Cultural Institute in Shanghai 7. various of exhibition STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LIPING, Xinhua correspondent "Italy is famous for art, design, fashion and food. The year 2022 is the year of China-Italy Culture and Tourism. Italy is bringing to Shanghai rich and diversified activities, ranging from archeology to publishing, visual arts to cinema. These are not only interesting and wonderful activities but also these activities will shine new light

Shanghai's cultural venues, tourist spots reopening

STORY: Shanghai's cultural venues, tourist spots reopening DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of touristsvarious of tourist attractionsSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI MINKUN, Chairman of Museum of Art PudongSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI QIANG, Assistant General Manager, Shanghai Tower Business Operation Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Shanghai's cultural venues and tourist spots are gradually reopening to the public starting Friday with controlled capacity and enhanced health protocols. They include museums, galleries, and all Class A tourist attractions. The daily visitor flow of indoor venues is capped at 50 percent of their regular capacity, while that of outdoor locations is at 75 percent. Located in the financial hub of Lujiazui, the Museum of Art Pudong is a public art museum and a cultural landmark of the city. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI MINKUN, Chairman of Museum of Art Pudong "We are very excited and of course very happy, especially when we w