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Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe

STORY: Chinese-Slovak collaboration elevates tire machinery standards in Europe SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: TRENCIN, Slovakia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MERTC 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR XU, President and General Director of MERTC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TREVOR XU, President and General Director of MERTC 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEFAN KUKUCKA, Deputy Director, MERTC STORYLINE: Headquartered in east China's Qingdao City, MESNAC is one of the world's largest suppliers of machinery for the tire and rubber industry. In 2009, MESNAC established its first overseas subsidiary, the MESNAC European Research and Technical Centre (MERTC), in central Slovakia's Trencin region. With a team of six Chinese and around 40 local Slovaks, MERTC has recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of the Tyre Curing Press Work Group of the European Committee for Standardization. This membership not only highlights the fruitful partners

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Nikkei hits fresh 7-month low on strong yen, China data

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the key Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange losing 191.04 points to close at 9,191.60, the lowest closing level since Nov. 27, 2009, on July 1, 2010.

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Nikkei hits fresh 7-month low on strong yen, China data

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the key Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange losing 191.04 points to close at 9,191.60, the lowest closing level since Nov. 27, 2009, on July 1, 2010.

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Durban stadium in S. Africa

TOKYO, Japan - This Nov. 27, 2009 file photo shows the Durban stadium in Durban, South Africa, where one of the semifinals and other matches of the 2010 World Cup soccer finals will be played.

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Kobe Luminarie illuminations tested

KOBE, Japan - People watch as the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe are tested on Nov. 27, 2009. The annual illuminations, commencing Dec. 3, commemorate the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Kobe Luminarie illuminations tested

KOBE, Japan - People watch as the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe are tested on Nov. 27, 2009. The annual illuminations, commencing Dec. 3, commemorate the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Freed engineer expresses joy over reunion with wife

TOKYO, Japan - Takeo Mashimo (R), a Japanese engineer who was abducted in Yemen, gives a press conference at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 27, 2009. ''Joy welled up in my heart,'' Mashimo said, recalling the moment when he was reunited with his wife Kyoko (L).

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Venus probe Akatsuki unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency unveils the new Akatsuki space probe in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 27, 2009. The 2.1-meter-high probe will examine Venus' climate.

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Chinese defense chief visits Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie (R) reviews a guard of honor at the Japanese Defense Ministry with Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (L) in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. Japan and China agreed to deepen defense exchanges by holding a joint naval drill for search and rescue operations for the first time.

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Harumafuji defeats Kaio

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) and ozeki Kaio tussle during a match on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. Harumafuji beat the fellow ozeki.

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Asashoryu suffers 2nd loss

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) is pushed out of the ring by ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. The yokozuna suffered his second loss in the 15-day tournament.

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Unbeaten Hakuho beats Kotooshu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (top) tosses down ozeki Kotooshu on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. Hakuho extended his winning streak to 13 in the 15-day tournament.

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Okada calls for thorough research on alleged secret pacts

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. Okada called for thorough research on the controversial issue of alleged secret pacts between Japan and the United States.

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Japan Post chief speaks at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Jiro Saito, president of Japan Post Holdings Co., speaks at a press conference at the company's head office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. Saito said the state-owned postal and financial group needs to review its fund management portfolio.

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Unbeaten Hakuho beats Kotooshu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (top) tosses down ozeki Kotooshu on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. Hakuho extended his winning streak to 13 in the 15-day tournament.

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Japanese, Chinese defense chiefs meet to deepen exchanges

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (R) holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie (L) at the Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hatoyama meets with Chinese defense chief

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) holds talks with Chinese National Defense Minister Liang Guanglie at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009.

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Japanese children dance on Antarctic boat

FREMANTLE, Australia - Students of the Japanese School in Perth perform the Yosakoi Soranbushi dance for members of the country's Antarctic research expedition team on the deck of the icebreaker Shirase docked at Fremantle, western Australia, on Nov. 27, 2009. The vessel will leave the port for the Antarctic on Nov. 29. (Pool photo)

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Japanese, Chinese defense chiefs meet to deepen exchanges

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (R) shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie before their talks at the Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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New LZR Racer suit unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - Speedo Vice President Jason Rance unveils a new series of the high-tech LZR Racer Elite in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. The British sportswear maker removed polyurethane pieces in the new series following regulations that swimming world governing body FINA will introduce in January.

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Hatoyama meets with Chinese defense chief

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) shakes hands with Chinese National Defense Minister Liang Guanglie at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009.

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Yen's rise against dollar 'one-sided': Fujii

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii speaks during a news conference at his ministry Nov. 27, 2009. Fujii said the recent sharp rise in the yen against the U.S. dollar is ''one-sided,'' expressing concern that it would harm the Japanese economy.

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Osaka Gov. Hashimoto, Yomiuri Telecasting sued over murder case

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A group of lawyers meet the press in Hiroshima on Nov. 27, 2009, after filing a damages and libel suit against Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto and Osaka-based broadcaster Yomiuri Telecasting Corp. earlier in the day over Hashimoto's remarks on a 2007 TV talk show criticizing the defense lawyers of a man accused of killing a woman and her daughter.

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Emperor visits exhibition commemorating enthronement anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko tour a special exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the emperor's enthronement at Tokyo National Museum on Nov. 27, 2009. (Pool photo)

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Musician Uchida watches gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese rock musician Yuya Uchida watches a government-led budgetary waste-cutting session in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 27, 2009. He said he cannot take an indifferent stance on politics as a representative of rock music.

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Final gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Some in the gallery sit on the floor watching the ninth and final government-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 27, 2009.

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Nippon Keidanren and Rengo heads agree on efforts for employment

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Mitarai, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, addresses a meeting with Nobuaki Koga, chairman of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, also known as Rengo, and other Rengo executives at Keidanren Kaikan hall in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. The heads of the two organizations agreed to make efforts to maintain employment.

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Final gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The ninth and final government-led budgetary waste-cutting session is held in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 27, 2009. People in the front gallery are listening to the discussions during the session.

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Nippon Keidanren and Rengo heads agree on efforts for employment

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Mitarai (R), chairman of the Japan Business Federation, addresses a meeting with Nobuaki Koga, chairman of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, also known as Rengo, and other Rengo executives at Keidanren Kaikan hall in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. The heads of the two organizations agreed to make efforts to maintain employment.

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Mother of boy born by surrogacy calls it 'dream come true'

TOKYO, Japan - A 27-year-old woman (L), whose name is being withheld, and her 53-year-old mother who gave birth to a boy for her daughter, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2009. In September last year, a fertile egg of the daughter, who had a tumor in her womb removed when she was 16 months old, was implanted into her mother and the boy was born in May.

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Expert panel on Japan-U.S. secret pacts to hold 1st meeting soon

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks during a news conference at the foreign ministry on Nov. 24, 2009, on the issue of alleged Japan-U.S. secret pacts. Okada said a panel of experts will be set up to further investigate the issue and that it will hold its first meeting Nov. 27, 2009.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan forward Hisato Sato (27) heads his side's second goal in the 75th minute of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Ndereba of Kenya finishes 3rd in Yokohama Women's Marathon

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Olympic silver medalist Catherine Ndereba of Kenya crosses the finish line, placing third with 2:29:13 in the Yokohama Women's Marathon on Nov. 15, 2009, in Yokohama, just southwest of Tokyo. Ndereba followed Inga Abitova of Russia who finished in 2:27:18 and Japan's Kiyoko Shimahara in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 51 seconds.

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Japan's Shimahara finishes 2nd in Yokohama Women's Marathon

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Kiyoko Shimahara crosses the finish line, placing second in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 51 seconds in the Yokohama Women's Marathon on Nov. 15, 2009, in Yokohama, just southwest of Tokyo, following Inga Abitova of Russia who finished in 2:27:18. Olympic silver medalist Catherine Ndereba placed third in 2:29:13.

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Russia's Abitova wins Yokohama Women's Marathon

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Inga Abitova of Russia smiles after winning the Yokohama Women's Marathon on Nov. 15, 2009, in Yokohama, just southwest of Tokyo. Abitova pulled away from the leading pack past the 30-kilometer mark en route to victory in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 18 seconds.

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Russia's Abitova wins Yokohama Women's Marathon

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Inga Abitova of Russia crosses the finish line to win the Yokohama Women's Marathon on Nov. 15, 2009, in Yokohama, just southwest of Tokyo. Abitova pulled away from the leading pack past the 30-kilometer mark en route to victory in 2 hours, 27 minutes, 18 seconds.

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Nikkei hits fresh 7-month low on strong yen, China data

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the key Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange losing 191.04 points to close at 9,191.60, the lowest closing level since Nov. 27, 2009, on July 1, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei hits fresh 7-month low on strong yen, China data

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the key Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange losing 191.04 points to close at 9,191.60, the lowest closing level since Nov. 27, 2009, on July 1, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Durban stadium in S. Africa

TOKYO, Japan - This Nov. 27, 2009 file photo shows the Durban stadium in Durban, South Africa, where one of the semifinals and other matches of the 2010 World Cup soccer finals will be played. (Kyodo)

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Venus probe Akatsuki unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency unveils the new Akatsuki space probe in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 27, 2009. The 2.1-meter-high probe will examine Venus' climate. (Kyodo)

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Freed engineer expresses joy over reunion with wife

TOKYO, Japan - Takeo Mashimo (R), a Japanese engineer who was abducted in Yemen, gives a press conference at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Nov. 27, 2009. ''Joy welled up in my heart,'' Mashimo said, recalling the moment when he was reunited with his wife Kyoko (L). (Kyodo)

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Kobe Luminarie illuminations tested

KOBE, Japan - People watch as the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe are tested on Nov. 27, 2009. The annual illuminations, commencing Dec. 3, commemorate the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. (Kyodo)

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Kobe Luminarie illuminations tested

KOBE, Japan - People watch as the Luminarie illuminations in Kobe are tested on Nov. 27, 2009. The annual illuminations, commencing Dec. 3, commemorate the victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. (Kyodo)

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Okada calls for thorough research on alleged secret pacts

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. Okada called for thorough research on the controversial issue of alleged secret pacts between Japan and the United States. (Kyodo)

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Chinese defense chief visits Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie (R) reviews a guard of honor at the Japanese Defense Ministry with Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa (L) in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. Japan and China agreed to deepen defense exchanges by holding a joint naval drill for search and rescue operations for the first time. (Kyodo)

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Unbeaten Hakuho beats Kotooshu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (top) tosses down ozeki Kotooshu on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. Hakuho extended his winning streak to 13 in the 15-day tournament. (Kyodo)

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Japan Post chief speaks at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Jiro Saito, president of Japan Post Holdings Co., speaks at a press conference at the company's head office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. Saito said the state-owned postal and financial group needs to review its fund management portfolio. (Kyodo)

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New LZR Racer suit unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - Speedo Vice President Jason Rance unveils a new series of the high-tech LZR Racer Elite in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2009. The British sportswear maker removed polyurethane pieces in the new series following regulations that swimming world governing body FINA will introduce in January. (Kyodo)

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Unbeaten Hakuho beats Kotooshu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (top) tosses down ozeki Kotooshu on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. Hakuho extended his winning streak to 13 in the 15-day tournament. (Kyodo)

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Harumafuji defeats Kaio

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) and ozeki Kaio tussle during a match on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 27, 2009. Harumafuji beat the fellow ozeki. (Kyodo)