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Dynamic Asian economies boosting global growth, int'l trade: Turkish scholar

STORY: Dynamic Asian economies boosting global growth, int'l trade: Turkish scholar SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Indonesia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said that the dynamic growth of Asian economies has improved the global economic landscape, boosting growth and international trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "Not only China but also other countries, including Southeast Asian and other East Asian countries, have a very successful developmental path. And also their growth rates are more than the average. Asian countries' positive impact also pushes furth

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CIFTIS to shape industries with focus on greenness, innovation: Turkish scholar

STORY: CIFTIS to shape industries with focus on greenness, innovation: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of previous CIFTIS 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said the upcoming China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will shape the future of several industries, including carbon neutrality, artificial intelligence (AI), and the metaverse. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "The fair's main agenda on green development is also important to create more sustainable development in the global economy in general. Artificial intelligence has become the main interest of economic activities, and als

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China-U.S. economic, trade ties as inseparable as "threads and needles": Chinese diplomat

STORY: China-U.S. economic, trade ties as inseparable as "threads and needles": Chinese diplomat DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York 3. various of the expo STORYLINE: Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping said Tuesday that the economic and trade ties between China and the United States connect both sides of the Pacific and are as inseparable as "threads and needles." He made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show at the Javits Center in New York City. SOUNDBITE (English): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York "Here is a good example. We can't live without textiles and clothing. The 'threads and needles' connect both sides of the Pacific and represent the inseparable economic and trade ties between China and the U.S. Moreover, they weave the fabric of friendship between the two peoples. Ch

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SCO good example of win-win cooperation: experts

STORY: SCO good example of win-win cooperation: experts DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai and the SCO 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBINDER SACHDEV, President of Imagindia Institute in India 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 4. various of the SCO 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MEHMOOD UL HASSAN KHAN, Executive director of the Islamabad-based Centre of South Asia and International Studies 6. various of the SCO STORYLINE: International experts have said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has become an important gathering for win-win cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBINDER SACHDEV, President of Imagindia Institute in India "This region is extremely important, and how the security architecture, the friendly cooperation, connectivity, and trade between these nations develop is very critical to the world of today and tomorrow. The SCO, therefore, becomes a very

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China's foreign trade sustains stable growth despite challenges

STORY: China's foreign trade sustains stable growth despite challenges DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1.various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG JUNHAO, President of Juneyao Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI RONGHAI, General manager, Hongkang Sports Equipment Co. Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3(English): KRISHNA SRINIVASAN, Director of IMF's Asia and Pacific Department 5. SOUNDBITE 4(Arabic): KARIM ADEL, Head of Cairo-based Al Adl Center for Economic and Strategic Studies STORYLINE: China's General Administration of Customs announced on Tuesday that the country's total imports and exports expanded 5.8 percent year on year to 13.32 trillion yuan in the first four months of this year. Exports grew 10.6 percent year on year while imports rose 0.02 percent in the first four months. In U.S. dollar terms, total foreign trade came in at 1.94 trillion U.S. dollars in the period, down 1.9 percent year on year. China's foreign trade businesses have seen a surge in

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Forum in Hong Kong highlights cooperation on economic growth

STORY: Forum in Hong Kong highlights cooperation on economic growth DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman, PwC Asia Pacific and China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VADIM TIMOKHIN, Senior partner, ChangeLab 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GUY SHEENA, CBO of Israeli AI company DeepKeep 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): STEVEN LEE, Executive director, Bank of Singapore STORYLINE: The 16th Asian Financial Forum opened in Hong Kong Wednesday, with participants highlighting the importance of cooperation in promoting economic growth. The two-day forum, organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is attended by more than 200 business representatives from around the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman, PwC Asia Pacific and China "Hong Kong is an international financial center, and the mainland is criti

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China's economic resilience boosts global confidence: Year in review

STORY: China's economic resilience boosts global confidence: Year in review DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FRANZ DECKER, President and CEO, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, Executive Vice President, Meyra Group of Germany 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ROSE RONO, International trade expert based in Kenya 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN, Co-founder of U.S. Carlyle Group 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): LUCA PAOLINI, Chief strategist, Pictet Asset Managem

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Robot marathon in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Biped robots take part in a full marathon, aiming to become the first two-legged robots to cover the 42.195-kilometer distance, at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center in Osaka on Feb. 24, 2011. Five robots from three organizations are competing in the event, in which the robots circle an indoor 100-meter course, aiming to complete the race within four days. Replacing batteries and parts during the race is permitted.

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APEC ministers gather in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Participants in a ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, including co-chairmen Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (C) and trade minister Akihiro Ohata (2nd from R, front), pose on Nov. 10, 2010 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center. The ministers basically agreed to refrain from imposing new trade barriers until 2013. (Pool Photo)

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Pacific Rim economies kick off meeting on growth strategy

BEPPU, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (center in front row), national policy minister Satoshi Arai (2nd from R), and other representatives of 21-member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pose for a photo session. A two-day high-level meeting of APEC on a comprehensive strategy for the region's economic growth kicked off in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2010.

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S. Korea's Tongdaemun apparel mart opens shop in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A total of 126 shops from the Tongdaemun apparel market in Seoul, said to be Asia's largest fashion mart, open Aug. 4 at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center (ATC) in Osaka's Suminoe Ward.

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APEC ends ministerial meeting

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Foreign and trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meet the press at the International Media Center in Auckland as they wind up their two-day meeting Sept. 10.

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China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers

STORY: China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand STORYLINE: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have met in Thailand to discuss ways to promote sustainable development and facilitate trade and investment. At the meeting, China stressed the need to follow the spirit of the Asia-Pacific family, look after one another like passengers in the same boat, and steadily move toward an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. Observers have spoken highly of China's role in the APEC discussions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Internatio

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China adopts productive stance to promote integration in Asia-Pacific: Turkish scholar

STORY: China adopts productive stance to promote integration in Asia-Pacific: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. various of APEC forum in Thailand 4. various of economic activities in China STORYLINE: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies met in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday to discuss ways to promote sustainable development and facilitate trade and investment. A Turkish scholar spoke positively of the APEC's role in trade facilitation and economic cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "APEC itself is a representative of economic globalization. In that regard, there is a unification of the glob

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China's economic forum explores ways to promote int'l trade, investment: Turkish scholar

STORY: China's economic forum explores ways to promote int'l trade, investment: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said that China is exploring effective ways to promote trade and investment cooperation with a focus on a higher level of openness through an international economic forum in Shanghai. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, told Xinhua in a recent interview that Hongqiao International Economic Forum is crucial in making economic globalization open, inclusive, balanced, and beneficial for all. The Hongqiao forum was launched in 2018 as an essential part of the China Internationa

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Pilot FTZs gear up China's high-quality opening up

STORY: Pilot FTZs gear up China's high-quality opening up DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GRACE TAO, Global Vice President of Tesla 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DAVID SANCHEZ CASTANEDA, Sales Manager of Fujian Black Bean Technology Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior policy specialist at Pakistan's national security division 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center STORYLINE: In the Hefei area of the pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in China's Anhui, the construction of Volkswagen Anhui MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) plant is in full swing, with mass production scheduled for 2023. Last month marked the second anniversary of the inauguration of the Anhui pilot FTZ. According to official data, in the first half of this year, the FTZ generated foreign trade of 95.93 billion yuan (about 13.38 billion U.S. dollars)

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China plays essential role in boosting global development: Turkish scholar

STORY: China plays essential role in boosting global development: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye 2. various of economic activities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies 4. various of expos in China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish expert said that China has been playing an active and essential role in boosting global economic cooperation through a wide range of activities based on a win-win understanding. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies, said in a recent interview with Xinhua that China's efforts to boom and facilitate global trade and economic activities are very critical. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies "As the second largest economy in the world,

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China's services trade fair provides opportunities for world: experts

STORY: China's services trade fair provides opportunities for world: experts DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIFTIS 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAMES LAURENCESON, Director of UTS Australia-China Relations Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): BARTHELEMY COURMONT, Senior research fellow at the Institute of International and Strategic Relations 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group Club STORYLINE: The 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is held in Beijing from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. Experts say the fair provides a vital platform for the world to share opportunities from China in services trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies "This (CIFTIS) is an important scheme and preparation for opening-up the Chinese economy to the world sta

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Experts expect China's services trade fair to promote experience sharing

STORY: Experts expect China's services trade fair to promote experience sharing DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the fairSOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific StudiesSOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, Chairman of Britain's 48 Group ClubSOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES LAURENCESON, Director of UTS Australia-China Relations Institute STORYLINE: The 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is slated to open on Wednesday. Experts have said the fair is an important platform for sharing experience in the services trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies "The China International Fair for Trade in Services is a very important development to boost international trade, basically in services. When we look at the main agenda of the fair, the main purpose is opening the Chinese market to international investors. This is an important p

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China's growth helpful to Global South economies: Turkish scholar

STORY: China's growth helpful to Global South economies: Turkish scholar DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies STORYLINE: Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies has said that China's opening-up policy is a success and its growth has become helpful to the Global South economies. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director, Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies "China has become a trade and production center of the world. And in recent years, also China has an effort to get more quality development and more quality trade relationship with other countries. So Chinese opening up to the international market, reforming its economic structure, and also building a supply chain as a center of China is a success story. So now the Chinese government has a focus on more quality high-tech development progress. And als

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China's economic resilience key to driving global recovery: Malaysian analyst

STORY: China's economic resilience key to driving global recovery: Malaysian analyst DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of economy-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center STORYLINE: A Malaysian analyst has told Xinhua that China will continue to play a vital role in pushing ahead global economic recovery with its resilience, commitment to multilateralism, and promotion of free trade. Oh Ei Sun, principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center, said the country's recovery from the unprecedented pandemic acts as a booster to the world economy, which sparks discussion in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center "This sort of, shall we say, more realis

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MALAYSIA-INTERVIEW-ANALYST-CHINA'S ECONOMY

(220523) -- KOTA KINABALU, May 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Oh Ei Sun, principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, May 18, 2022. China will continue to play a vital role in pushing ahead global economic recovery with its resilience, commitment to multilateralism, and promotion of free trade, said a Malaysian analyst. TO GO WITH "Interview: China's economic resilience key to driving global recovery, says Malaysian analyst" (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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China's reform, opening-up contribute to global economy: Malaysian expert

STORY: China's reform, opening-up contribute to global economy: Malaysian expert DATELINE: May 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center STORYLINE: China's reform and opening-up "benefits not only China, but also the rest of the world," said Oh Ei Sun, principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center in a recent interview. Oh made the remarks while congratulating on the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). SOUNDBITE (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center "The reform and opening-up of China was indeed the most significant economic event, shall we say, over the last century or so. Because it unleashes the market power of China, and as we all see, it ultimately benefits not only China, but also the rest of the world. So the CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

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Japan trade delegation seeks to strengthen economic ties with China

Fumiaki Fujino (C), head of the Northwest Pacific Region Economic Center of the Toyama New Industry Organization, speaks at a gathering of representatives of Japanese and Chinese companies as well as local officials in Beijing on April 14, 2015. Fujino was in the Chinese capital as a member of a delegation from Japan's Association for the Promotion of International Trade during a six-day visit. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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APEC ends ministerial meeting

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Foreign and trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meet the press at the International Media Center in Auckland as they wind up their two-day meeting Sept. 10.

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Pacific Rim economies kick off meeting on growth strategy

BEPPU, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (center in front row), national policy minister Satoshi Arai (2nd from R), and other representatives of 21-member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pose for a photo session. A two-day high-level meeting of APEC on a comprehensive strategy for the region's economic growth kicked off in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Robot marathon in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Biped robots take part in a full marathon, aiming to become the first two-legged robots to cover the 42.195-kilometer distance, at the Asia and Pacific Trade Center in Osaka on Feb. 24, 2011. Five robots from three organizations are competing in the event, in which the robots circle an indoor 100-meter course, aiming to complete the race within four days. Replacing batteries and parts during the race is permitted. (Kyodo)

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APEC ministers gather in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Participants in a ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, including co-chairmen Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (C) and trade minister Akihiro Ohata (2nd from R, front), pose on Nov. 10, 2010 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center. The ministers basically agreed to refrain from imposing new trade barriers until 2013. (Pool Photo)(Kyodo)

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TPP talks in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (center R) and Toshimitsu Motegi (center L), Japan's minister in charge of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, talk with Akira Amari, a former TPP minister, during a ceremony of the 11 TPP member countries in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo