Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Vientiane/Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos tourist attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): INTHY DEUANSAVANH, President of Inthira Group in Laos 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): PAVINA PHOUMINH, Receptionist at Landmark Hotel, a top-ranking hotel in Vientiane, Laos 4. various of Mongolian nature and tourism destinations 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): JARGAL PUREVSUREN, Director of Mongolian tour operator Pocket Travel 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): AMGALAN ENKHZUL, Director of Mongolian tour operator Zuut Travel STORYLINE: China's neighboring countries Laos and Mongolia are looking forward to welcoming back Chinese tourists after China optimized its COVID-19 response. The Lao government and private sectors are preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists after it was listed among countries greenlit by the Chinese government for outbound group tours. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): I

Sugiyama eases into top 4 in Japan Open singles

Sugiyama eases into top 4 in Japan Open singles

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese ace Ai Sugiyama waves at her fans after defeating Pavina Nola of New Zealand to advance to the semifinals of the women's singles event at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 4.

Sugiyama eases into top 4 in Japan Open singles

Sugiyama eases into top 4 in Japan Open singles

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese ace Ai Sugiyama waves at her fans after defeating Pavina Nola of New Zealand to advance to the semifinals of the women's singles event at the Japan Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Oct. 4.