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How have China's EVs managed to win hearts and minds of Europeans

STORY: How have China's EVs managed to win hearts and minds of Europeans SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 11/Oct. 29, 2023 DATELINE: DEC. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Stockholm/ CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of European cities 2. various of cars 3. various of NIO power swap station 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHAN LIND, NIO ET7 owner in Sweden 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): HELMUT STETTNER, CEO, Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd. 6. various of car making process STORYLINE: With high quality, innovative designs, and competitive prices, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands such as BYD, NIO, Xpeng, Hongqi and Lynk & Co are increasingly winning the hearts and minds of European consumers. Statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show that Chinese brands account for almost 4 percent of European Union (EU) battery-electric car sales in 2022, up from 0.4 percent just three years ago. The EU imported over half a million Chinese-made cars in 2022, of which around 63 percent were

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Burgundy wines report robust sales in H1

STORY: Burgundy wines report robust sales in H1 SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: BEAUNE, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wine stores in Beaune 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): BENJAMIN MAILLET, Sommelier in a restaurant in Beaune 3. various of sommelier Benjamin Maillet 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): BENJAMIN MAILLET, Sommelier in a restaurant in Beaune 5. various of Burgundy wine vines (files, shooting in September) 6. various of Burgundy wines in a market STORYLINE: According to a recent survey carried out by the Burgundy Wine Board (BIVB), sales of Burgundy wines remained at record levels in the first half of this year, with 43 million bottles sold abroad. The BIVB data showed that the region generated over 1.5 billion euros in revenue by exporting approximately 122.7 million liters of wine to more than 170 countries and regions in 2022, marking an impressive increase of over 1 million euros compared to 2021. However, Francois Labet, president of

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Chinese film opens 2023 Asian Film Festival Barcelona

STORY: Chinese film opens 2023 Asian Film Festival Barcelona DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of posters of the Chinese film "Yangzi's Confusion" 2. various of the 2023 Asian Film Festival Barcelona 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MENENE GRAS, Director of the Asian Film Festival Barcelona STORYLINE: The 2023 Chinese film "Yangzi's Confusion" by debutant filmmaker Li Jue opened the 11th edition of the Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN) on Wednesday. The inaugural film tells the story of the ten-year-old Yangzi, who discovered that her mother gave up the custody of Yangzi after divorce, causing tension between the two. Running until Nov. 5, the festival boasts over a hundred films from 25 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Spain, some 22 films in this year's festival are from China, five more than in 2022. Twelve of the Chinese films are feature-leng

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Australian unemployment falls to 3.6 pct in September

STORY: Australian unemployment falls to 3.6 pct in September DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Computer screen displaying unemployment rate data 2. Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaking about the unemployment rate on television 3. Morning rush hour crowd on their way to work 4. Australian government job assistance booths 5. Australian outdoor labor workforce scenes STORYLINE: Australia's unemployment fell from 3.7 percent to 3.6 percent in September, data has revealed. According to monthly labor force data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday, the Australian economy added 6,700 jobs between August and September. Responding to the data, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that it takes the total number of jobs created since the governing Labor Party won power in May 2022 to 561,500. "This is the most jobs created in the first term of any government on record, and we're only halfway through the term," he told reporters in Can

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China's NEV firm gains popularity in Philippines

STORY: China's NEV firm gains popularity in Philippines DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BYD Philippines 2. various of clients 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARK ANDREW TIENG, Managing director, BYD Philippines 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANGELA, Manila resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAI JIREH MABANSAG, Dealer development manager, BYD Philippines STORYLINE: China's NEV giant BYD has gained popularity in the Philippines' market, as the global trend of increasing fuel prices continues to burden consumers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARK ANDREW TIENG, Managing director, BYD Philippines "We're very proud to say that BYD has a very big market share of the electric vehicle sales of the Philippines. We have more than 60 percent market share as of 2022. Because of the fuel prices, a global trend that's going high, going up, Filipinos are looking for alternative energy sources for their cars. The demand will jump very big, very huge. We're ready to impro

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BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE-INFRASTRUCTURE-BRIDGES

(231005) -- BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows the Padma Bridge on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The bridge, which was undertaken by China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co, Ltd. and opened to public in June 2022, ending the history of crossing the mighty Padma river between dozens of districts in southern Bangladesh and the capital of Dhaka only by ferries or boats. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-YUNFU-RURAL SCHOOLS-RENOVATED SPORTS GROUND (CN)

(230328) -- GUANGZHOU, March 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2022 shows a renovated sports ground of a primary school in Zhen'an Town of Yunfu City, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Renovated sports ground welcomes happier schoolchildren in rural area" (Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW ZOO-POLAR BEAR

(230301) -- MOSCOW, March 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This video clip issued by Moscow Zoo on Oct. 5, 2022 shows a staff member feeding Dikson at the zoo in Moscow, Russia. TO GO WITH "Feature: Paralyzed polar bear striving for recovery in Moscow Zoo" (Xinhua)

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Baseball: Japanese major leaguer Ohtani

Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2022, in Oakland, California, shows Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, who plays for the Los Angeles Angels.

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Xinhua Headlines: GDP reaches new level as Chinese economy embarks on new journey of hope

(230117) -- BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Nanqiang Street in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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U.S.-FLORIDA-FORT MYERS-HURRICANE IAN-AFTERMATH

(221005) -- FORT MYERS (U.S.), Oct. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida, the United States. The death toll from Hurricane Ian in the United States has exceeded 110, while hundreds of thousands of customers remain without power. At least 110 people, including 105 in Florida and five in North Carolina, have died due to Ian, according to a tally by CNN on Wednesday. (Photo by Rolando López/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff members is busy on a pile of corns at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 20, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member maneuvers corns with an engineering machine at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 20, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 15, 2022 shows agricultural machines preparing the field for planting at Xinghua Township, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch take soil samples for analysis in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 20, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An agricultural machine prepares the field for planting at Xinghua Township, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 15, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 18, 2022 shows a site of a soil erosion restoring project at Sandao Township, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff member are busy on a pile of corns at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 19, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 15, 2022 shows agricultural machines harvesting corns at Guofu Town, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 15, 2022 shows agricultural machines preparing the field for planting at Xinghua Township, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 19, 2022 shows agricultural machines preparing the field for planting at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members operate on the site of a soil erosion restoring project at Sandao Town, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 18, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 19, 2022 shows agricultural machines preparing the field for planting at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 19, 2022 shows agricultural machines preparing the field for planting at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 18, 2022 shows a site of a soil erosion restoring project at Sandao Town, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member operates on the site of a soil erosion restoring project at Sandao Town, Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Oct. 18, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORLD SOIL DAY (CN)

(221205) -- HARBIN, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members are busy on a pile of soya beans at the Zhaoguang Farm Co,. Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group Bei'an branch in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 20, 2022. Dec. 5 marks World Soil Day, a day designated by the UN to highlight the importance of healthy soils and to advocate sustainable management of soil resources. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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China-aided science museum wins hearts of science enthusiasts in Ethiopia

STORY: China-aided science museum wins hearts of science enthusiasts in Ethiopia DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of China-aided science museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): TEWODROS ESHETU, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANAYE EWNETU, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): TEWODROS ESHETU, Visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MANAYE EWNETU, Visitor 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): WORHU GACHENA, Director general of Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Center STORYLINE: Within just a few weeks of operation, a China-aided science museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has attracted large numbers of visitors. According to figures from the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Center, more than 700,000 science enthusiasts from Ethiopia and beyond have visited the museum since it was officially opened on Oct. 4. The museum, the first of its kind in Africa, is expected to serve as a platform where scientific innovations will be conceived and born to support the gr

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GREECE-ATHENS-PENSIONERS-INFLATION

(221108) -- ATHENS, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Christos Vassilopoulos, 82, holds a 5-Euro banknote at a coffee shop in Athens, Greece, Oct. 6, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Inflation taking ever bigger bite out of Greek retirees' pension income" (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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SWITZERLAND-MARTIGNY-SWISS DISTILLERY-PARTICIPATION IN CIIE

(221105) -- GENEVA, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fabrice Haenni, CEO of the Swiss distillery Louis Morand & Cie SA, presents the products in Martigny, Switzerland, Oct. 24, 2022. The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is probably the best way for Swiss companies to show their high-quality products to potential Chinese clients, and get to know the Chinese market and gain new customers, a Swiss distillery executive has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: Participation in China's import expo best way to showcase products to Chinese market, says Swiss distillery executive" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WETLANDS-SCENERY (CN)

(221105) -- URUMQI, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 22, 2020 shows autumn scenery of the Tarim River and the riverine wetlands in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to reinforce wetlands protection in the region. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WETLANDS-SCENERY (CN)

(221105) -- URUMQI, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2022 shows a view of the Akyaz National Wetland Park in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to reinforce wetlands protection in the region. (Photo by Li Wenwu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WETLANDS-SCENERY (CN)

(221105) -- URUMQI, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 9, 2022 shows a view of the Akyaz National Wetland Park in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to reinforce wetlands protection in the region. (Photo by Li Wenwu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WETLANDS-SCENERY (CN)

(221105) -- URUMQI, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 20, 2022 shows autumn scenery of the Bortala River National Wetland Park in Bole City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to reinforce wetlands protection in the region. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WETLANDS-SCENERY (CN)

(221105) -- URUMQI, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 5, 2022 shows autumn scenery of the Ebinur Lake Wetland National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to reinforce wetlands protection in the region. (Photo by Qin Guilian/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WETLANDS-SCENERY (CN)

(221105) -- URUMQI, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 31, 2022 shows autumn scenery of the Lop Nur National Wetland Park in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, a series of measures have been taken to reinforce wetlands protection in the region. (Photo by Wang Zhipeng/Xinhua)

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BURUNDI-BUJUMBURA-LAKE TANGANYIKA

(221105) -- BUJUMBURA, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2022 shows Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Burundi. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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BURUNDI-BUJUMBURA-LAKE TANGANYIKA

(221105) -- BUJUMBURA, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2022 shows Lake Tanganyika in Bujumbura, Burundi. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-MENGTIAN-SHENZHOU-14 ASTRONAUTS (CN)

(221103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 3, 2022 shows the Shenzhou-14 astronaut Chen Dong entering the Mengtian lab module. The Shenzhou-14 astronauts successfully entered the Mengtian lab module of China's space station Tiangong at 3:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Following up, the Shenzhou-14 crew in the space station will welcome the subsequent arrival of the Tianzhou-5 cargo craft and Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship, the agency said. The Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 crew members will then conduct the first in-orbit crew rotation in China's space history. China launched the space lab module Mengtian on Oct. 31, taking the construction of the country's space station into the final stage. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-MENGTIAN-SHENZHOU-14 ASTRONAUTS (CN)

(221103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 3, 2022 shows a hatch being opened at the Mengtian lab module. The Shenzhou-14 astronauts successfully entered the Mengtian lab module of China's space station Tiangong at 3:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Following up, the Shenzhou-14 crew in the space station will welcome the subsequent arrival of the Tianzhou-5 cargo craft and Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship, the agency said. The Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 crew members will then conduct the first in-orbit crew rotation in China's space history. China launched the space lab module Mengtian on Oct. 31, taking the construction of the country's space station into the final stage. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-MENGTIAN-SHENZHOU-14 ASTRONAUTS (CN)

(221103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 3, 2022 shows the Shenzhou-14 astronauts Chen Dong (C), Liu Yang (L) and Cai Xuzhe waving inside the Mengtian lab module. The Shenzhou-14 astronauts successfully entered the Mengtian lab module of China's space station Tiangong at 3:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Following up, the Shenzhou-14 crew in the space station will welcome the subsequent arrival of the Tianzhou-5 cargo craft and Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship, the agency said. The Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 crew members will then conduct the first in-orbit crew rotation in China's space history. China launched the space lab module Mengtian on Oct. 31, taking the construction of the country's space station into the final stage. (Photo by Sun Fengxiao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers set up an exhibition booth at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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China recognizes hotpot chef as independent occupation

STORY: China recognizes hotpot chef as independent occupation DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG WENJUN, Vice chairman of the Chongqing Hotpot Association 3. various of hotpot cooking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WENJUN, Vice chairman of the Chongqing Hotpot Association 5. various of hotpot STORYLINE: China has recently recognized hotpot chef as an independent occupation. Hotpot chefs in Chongqing, a municipality in southwest China where spicy hotpot has long enjoyed national fame, were encouraged by the recognition. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG WENJUN, Vice chairman of the Chongqing Hotpot Association "Now we hotpot people are recognized as an independent line of work, the hotpot chef. With the new profession, I'm more assured and confident. This occupation will be a new choice for many people in the catering industry." The recognition by the Occupational Classification System of the Peo

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers set up an exhibition booth at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition area is pictured at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers set up an exhibition booth at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker transfers exhibits at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition area is pictured at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PREPARATION (CN)

(221031) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers set up an exhibition booth at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the upcoming fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 31, 2022. The fifth CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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Russian teacher aspires to become Dunhuang culture promoter

STORY: Russian teacher aspires to become Dunhuang culture promoter DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pronkina Olga in Dunhuang city, northwest China's Gansu Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Teacher at Gansu University of Political Science and Law 3. various of Pronkina Olga working and studying at Gansu University of Political Science and Law and Lanzhou University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Teacher at Gansu University of Political Science and Law 5. various of Pronkina Olga visiting Gansu Provincial Museum and cultural relics STORYLINE: 36-year-old Pronkina Olga from Russia has been fascinated by Dunhuang culture during her 13 years of studying and working in the Chinese city of Lanzhou. She now aspires to become an inheritor and promoter of Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Teacher at Gansu University of Political Science and Law "I've been working and living in the Chinese city o