India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row

STORY: India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks 4. various of market area STORYLINE: India's central banking institution, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday announced it has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. The repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks in the event of a shortfall of funds. This is the seventh time in a row the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged. According to the RBI, these decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 percent within a band of plus or minus 2 percent, while supporting growth. Meanwhile, the real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.0 perce

India's central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct

STORY: India's central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 3. various of markets STORYLINE: India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday kept the key policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. This was the fourth time when the RBI kept the repo rate steady. Addressing media persons in financial capital Mumbai, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, "After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and the outlook, RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided unanimously to keep the Policy Repo Rate unchanged at 6.5 percent." The announcement came after the RBI's six-member MPC held a meeting on Oct. 4-6. The RBI governor stated that the retail inflation was projected at 5.4 percent for the financial year 2023-24 through next March. "Headline inflation had surged in July driven by tomatoes an

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - The Urban Culture Exhibition Hall at the Media Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games attracts a large number of media journalists and staff attending the event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 23, 2023. The main media center city culture exhibition hall, with the theme of Song rhyme, Pavilion and bridge poetry. The China National Silk Museum exhibits silkworm weaving, popular silk patterns of the Song Dynasty and contemporary silk innovation works, the China Tea Museum exhibits tea set crafts of different dynasties, and the Southern Song Dynasty imperial porcelain crafts are displayed at the Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum.

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Journalists gather at the Main Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 23, 2023. At 20pm on September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Journalists gather at the Main Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 23, 2023. At 20pm on September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Journalists gather at the Main Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 23, 2023. At 20pm on September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Journalists gather at the Main Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 23, 2023. At 20pm on September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Journalists gather at the Main Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 23, 2023. At 20pm on September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

Journalists Gather at The Main Press Centre of The Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - Journalists gather at the Main Press Centre (MPC) of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 23, 2023. At 20pm on September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.

Egypt's central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

STORY: Egypt's central bank keeps interest rates unchanged DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 2. various of an accountant counting banknotes 3. various of the National Bank of Egypt 4. various of Banque Misr STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided Thursday to maintain interest rates at current levels. During its meeting, the CBE's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate and the rate of the main operation at 19.25 percent, 20.25 percent and 19.75 percent, respectively. The discount rate remained at 19.75 percent. According to Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, the country's year-on-year headline inflation hit a record high of 39.7 percent in August, compared to 38.2 percent in July and 15.3 percent in August 2022. In early August, the CBE raised the interest rates by 100 basis points, or 1 percent, in a bid to contain high inflat

India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct

STORY: India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks in India 4. various of traffic in India STORYLINE: India's central banking institution Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced it has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks in the event of a shortfall of funds. This is the third time in a row that the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged. The MPC is a committee of RBI that is responsible for fixing the benchmark interest rate in India. The meetings of the MPC are held at least four times a year and after every such meeting, it publishes its decisions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

Exploring Main Media Center of Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Exploring Main Media Center of Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PENG RUI, Head of section for photographers, Main Media Center, organizing committee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHAO XUAN, Head of communications at FISU, Main Media Center, organizing committee STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Bamboo slips, embroidery, and various traditional specialties, these are what you can see at the Main Media Center of the Universiade. The center goes into service from July 25, and will operate around the clock." Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place, the MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). 　　 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PENG RUI, Head of section for photographers, Main Media Center, organizing committee "This is the media workr

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff member presents the photographer vest to media at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 14, 2023 shows Shu embroidery artwork displayed at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members are seen at the official licensed products store of the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 14, 2023, shows the dining area in the Main Media Center for Chengdu Universiade in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Food is served in the dining area of the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 12, 2023 shows the Chinese artware displayed at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Photo by Wei Linxiao/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the view outside the Press Conference Room at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 14, 2023, shows the dining area in the Main Media Center for Chengdu Universiade in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Souvenirs are seen at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 13, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman experiences a recreational facility at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the view of the photographer working area at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People experience a recreational facility at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 14, 2023, shows the dining area in the Main Media Center for Chengdu Universiade in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man experiences a VR device at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 12, 2023 shows the view of the traditional Chinese culture area at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Photo by Wei Linxiao/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 12, 2023 shows the view of the traditional Chinese culture area at the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Photo by Wei Linxiao/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER(CN)

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works in the dining area of the Main Media Center for the Chengdu Universiade, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 14, 2023. The Main Media Center (MMC) for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the Games' opening ceremony will take place. The MMC includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and will be fully operational as of July 25. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the Media Lounge of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows an exterior view of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers shop in the store of licensed products of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 13, 2023. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the help desk area of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the Press Workroom of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the Media Dining Hall of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two journalists enjoy online table tennis in the leisure area of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 13, 2023. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the help desk area of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-MAIN MEDIA CENTER

(230714) -- CHENGDU, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers shop in the store of licensed products of the Main Media Center for the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 13, 2023. Located near the Dong'an Lake Sports Park where the 31st FISU Summer World University Games opening ceremony will take place, the Main Media Center (MMC) includes the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC). The MMC will be open around the clock as of July 25, according to the organizing committee. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)