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Living in China is a life-changing experience, says Chilean businessman

STORY: Living in China is a life-changing experience, says Chilean businessman SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FOSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SIMON BRANTES, Founder and Managing Director of DNF Pacific Group 2. various of Simon Brantes' daily life and work in China 3. various of China STORYLINE: Simon Brantes, a Chilean businessman living in south China's Foshan, said the achievement of his career in China has also opened a new chapter in his life. SOUNDBITE (English): SIMON BRANTES, Founder and Managing Director of DNF Pacific Group "The first time I came to China was in year 2010. Shanghai World Expo. I worked at the Chile Pavilion at that time. That was my first approach to China. Before that, I really didn't know much about China, to be honest. Once I arrived here, I was just amazed at how fast the changes could happen here. That was my first experience. And it opened my mind to China. I realized I really wanted to do t

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Rakugo storyteller Danshi dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 2010 shows Tatekawa Danshi, Japan's top ''rakugo'' comic storyteller, making a speech during a party at a Tokyo hotel. Danshi died Nov. 21 of larynx cancer aged 75, his management office said Nov. 23.

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'Anime' event in Takehara, Hiroshima Pref.

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Fans of ''Tamayura'' attend a talk show featuring voice actresses from the ''anime'' series on Nov. 21, 2010, in the city of Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, where the series is based.

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Japan win 2nd straight gold in men's rugby

GUANGZHOU, China - Members of the Japanese team pose with their gold medals after a 28-21 victory over Hong Kong in the men's rugby final at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 23, 2010, gave them their second straight Asian Games title.

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Japan win 2nd straight gold in men's rugby

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Yasunori Nagatomo (R) breaks away from a tackle to score the game-winning try in the men's rugby final against Hong Kong at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 23, 2010. Japan won 28-21 and captured their second straight Asian Games title.

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Japan win 2nd straight gold in men's rugby

GUANGZHOU, China - Members of the Japanese team celebrate after a 28-21 victory over Hong Kong in the men's rugby final at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 23, 2010, gave them their second straight Asian Games title.

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Japan win 2nd straight gold in men's rugby

GUANGZHOU, China - Members of the Japanese team celebrate after a 28-21 victory over Hong Kong in the men's rugby final at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 23, 2010, gave them their second straight Asian Games title.

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S. Korea's Ahn captures Japan LPGA money title

MATSUYAMA, Japan - South Korean golfer Ahn Sun Ju takes a shot during the Elleair Ladies Open in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, in November 2010. Ahn became the first foreign female golfer to win the Japan LPGA money rankings title in 19 years on Nov. 21, 2010, after finishing 13th in the tournament.

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Catania down Bari

CATANIA, Italy - Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto (L) competes for the ball against Bari's Nicola Belmonte during the second half of a Serie A match in Catania, Italy, on Nov. 21, 2010. Catania won 1-0.

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Suzuki at Cup of Russia exhibition skate

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Akiko Suzuki, who came second in women's figure skating at the Cup of Russia in Moscow, performs during the exhibition skate on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Suzuki at Cup of Russia exhibition skate

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Akiko Suzuki, who came second in women's figure skating at the Cup of Russia in Moscow, performs during the exhibition skate on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Ando at Cup of Russia exhibition skate

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Miki Ando, who won the women's figure skating title at the Cup of Russia in Moscow, performs during the exhibition skate on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Ando at Cup of Russia exhibition skate

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Miki Ando, who won the women's figure skating title at the Cup of Russia in Moscow, performs during the exhibition skate on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Ando at Cup of Russia exhibition skate

MOSCOW, Russia - Japan's Miki Ando, who won the women's figure skating title at the Cup of Russia in Moscow, performs during the exhibition skate on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Palermo beat Cesena

CESENA, Italy - Cesena defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) looks for options as Palermo's Antonio Nocerino closes in during the first half of a Serie A match on Nov. 21, 2010, at Cesena, Italy. Cesena lost 2-1.

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Japan, China, S. Korea health ministers meet

CHEJU, South Korea - Japanese health minister Ritsuo Hosokawa (R) joins hands with his Chinese counterpart Chen Zhu (L) and South Korean counterpart Chin Soo Hee after a press conference on Cheju Island, South Korea, on Nov. 21, 2010. The ministers discussed cooperation in dealing with the new influenza, securing food safety and offering medical treatment for people injured in natural disasters.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming combination

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's synchronized swimming team performs in the combination competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Japan won the silver medal.

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Hasegawa wins wrestling gold in Greco-Roman

GUANGZHOU, China - Kohei Hasegawa raises his fist after capturing the gold medal in the men's Greco-Roman 55-kilogram class on Nov. 21, 2010, at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

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Hasegawa wins Greco-Roman 55-kg wrestling gold

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Kohei Hasegawa celebrates after defeating Kyrgyzstan's Kanybek Zholchubekov (on ground) to win the men's Greco-Roman 55-kilogram wrestling title at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming combination

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's synchronized swimming team performs in the combination competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Japan won the silver medal.

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Baruto throws out Kitataiki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (L) throws out No. 3 maegashira Kitataiki on the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Baruto throws out Kitataiki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) throws out No. 3 maegashira Kitataiki on the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming combination

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's synchronized swimming team performs in the combination competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Japan won the silver medal.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming combination

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's synchronized swimming team performs in the combination competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Japan won the silver medal.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming combination

GUANGZHOU, China - Members of Japan's synchronized swimming team pose for photos after winning the silver medal in the combination competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Date Krumm settles for bronze

GUANGZHOU, China - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan reacts during a semifinal match against Peng Shuai of China at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Date Krumm lost the match and had to settle for bronze.

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Japan wins silver in synchronized swimming combination

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's synchronized swimming team performs in the combination competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Japan won the silver medal.

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Date Krumm settles for bronze

GUANGZHOU, China - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan returns the ball to Peng Shuai of China during a semifinal match at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Date Krumm lost the match and had to settle for bronze.

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Date Krumm settles for bronze

GUANGZHOU, China - Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan shouts during a semifinal match against Peng Shuai of China at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 21, 2010. Date Krumm lost the match and had to settle for bronze.

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A Shin Forward wins Mile Championship

KYOTO, Japan - Jockey Yasunari Iwata celebrates on his mount A Shin Forward after winning the Mile Championship at Kyoto Racecourse on Nov. 21, 2010.

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S. Korea's Kim wins Elleair Ladies

MATSUYAMA, Japan - South Korean golfer Kim Na Ri poses with a trophy after winning the Elleair Ladies Open in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2010. Kim shot a 13-under 203 to claim a one-shot win over Yukari Baba.

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S. Korea's Ahn captures money title

MATSUYAMA, Japan - South Korean golfer Ahn Sun Ju receives flowers after securing the money title of the 2010 season in Japan after playing at the Elleair Ladies Open in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2010. Ahn became the first foreign golfer to win the Japan LPGA money rankings title in 19 years.

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Hasegawa wins wrestling gold in Greco-Roman

GUANGZHOU, China - Kohei Hasegawa (R) is joyous after beating five-time world wrestling champion Hamid Soryan of Iran in the semifinals of the men's Greco-Roman 55-kilogram class on Nov. 21, 2010, at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. Hasegawa went on to capture the gold medal in the competition.

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Japan, China, S. Korea health ministers meet

CHEJU, South Korea - Japanese health minister Ritsuo Hosokawa (R) joins hands with his Chinese counterpart Chen Zhu (L) and South Korean counterpart Chin Soo Hee ahead of their meeting on Cheju Island, South Korea, on Nov. 21, 2010. The ministers discussed cooperation in dealing with the new influenza, securing food safety and offering medical treatment for people injured in natural disasters.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi freed after 7 years' house arrest

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi appears outside her home on Nov. 13, 2010, in Yangon as she was released from seven years of house arrest following the expiry of her latest detention term. The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner had been under some form of detention for 15 of the past 21 years.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi freed after 7 years' house arrest

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi receives a piece of paper, appearing to be a message for her, from a supporter in front of her home in Yangon on Nov. 13, 2010, as she was released from seven years of house arrest following the expiry of her latest detention term. The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner had been under some form of detention for 15 of the past 21 years.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi freed after 7 years' house arrest

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi (C) appears outside her home on Nov. 13, 2010, in Yangon as she was released from seven years of house arrest following the expiry of her latest detention term. The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner had been under some form of detention for 15 of the past 21 years.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - Chinese police officers eat at Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, ahead of the start of a men's Under-21 soccer match later in the day between Japan and host China in the Asian Games. China mobilized a large number of police as the match will be held amid anti-Japanese sentiment in China in the wake of September's maritime collisions near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - Chinese supporters receive a body check before entering Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, where an Under-21 soccer match in the Asian Games will be held later in the day between Japan and host China.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - A police officer (L) leads Chinese supporters as they enter Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, where an Under-21 soccer match in the Asian Games will be held between Japan and host China.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - A police dog gets water during its guard near Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, ahead of the start of a men's Under-21 soccer match later in the day between Japan and host China in the Asian Games. China mobilized a large number of police as the match will be held amid anti-Japanese sentiment in China in the wake of September's maritime collisions near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - A large number of police officers are mobilized at Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, where an Under-21 soccer match between Japan and host China in the Asian Games will be held later in the day. The match will be held amid anti-Japanese sentiment in China in the wake of September's maritime collisions near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - Police dogs keep watch near Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, where a men's Under-21 soccer match in the Asian Games between Japan and host China will be held later in the day. China mobilized a large number of police and dogs as the match will be held amid anti-Japanese sentiment in China in the wake of September's maritime collisions near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan, China to meet in soccer opener

GUANGZHOU, China - A large number of police officers are mobilized at Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou on Nov. 8, 2010, where a men's Under-21 soccer match between Japan and host China in the Asian Games will be held later in the day. The match will be held amid anti-Japanese sentiment in China in the wake of September's maritime collisions near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan-China soccer preliminary in Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Armed police officers patrol in front of Tianhe Stadium on Nov. 8, 2010, in Guangzhou, China, where a men's Under-21 soccer preliminary match between Japan and China will be held later in the day, four days before the opening of the Asian Games.

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Japan-China soccer preliminary in Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Volunteers guide visitors to Tianhe Stadium on Nov. 8, 2010, in Guangzhou in China, where the men's Under-21 soccer preliminary between Japan and China will be held later in the day, four days before the opening of the Asian Games.

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Japan-China soccer preliminary in Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Armed police officers patrol in front of Tianhe Stadium on Nov. 8, 2010, in Guangzhou, China, where a men's Under-21 soccer preliminary match between Japan and China will be held later in the day, four days before the opening of the Asian Games.

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Some 400 mascots from Japan and abroad gather in Saitama Pref.

Some 400 mascot characters, known as "yuru-kyara" (loose characters), from in and outside Japan gather for the sixth World Character Summit in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2015. The local mascot festival has been held every year since 2010. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi freed after 7 years' house arrest

YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi appears outside her home on Nov. 13, 2010, in Yangon as she was released from seven years of house arrest following the expiry of her latest detention term. The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner had been under some form of detention for 15 of the past 21 years. (Kyodo)

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Japan-China soccer preliminary in Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Armed police officers patrol in front of Tianhe Stadium on Nov. 8, 2010, in Guangzhou, China, where a men's Under-21 soccer preliminary match between Japan and China will be held later in the day, four days before the opening of the Asian Games. (Kyodo)