China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

STORY: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a motorcycle shop at Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA NADER HASSAN, Businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DHIYAA AL-IRAQI, Customer STORYLINE: Alaa Nader Hassan, a shop owner at Baghdad's al-Sadriya market, has switched from selling traditional gas-powered bikes to China-made electric motorcycles. Hassan explained that he opted for Chinese electric motorcycles for their quality, reasonable prices, and variety of options. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA NADER HASSAN, Businessman "We shifted our focus to Chinese-made electric motorcycles and e-bikes for various reasons. These vehicles are environmentally friendly, utilize advanced technologies, help reduce congestion, and are cost-effective. Additionally, the relationships between Chinese factories and Iraqi merchants are excellent and there is mutual trust." Decades of

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(240425) -- BAGHDAD, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A shop owner introduces China-made electric motorcycles to a customer at al-Sadriya market in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) TO GO WITH Feature: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

(240425) -- BAGHDAD, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows China-made electric motorcycles for sale at al-Sadriya market in Baghdad, Iraq. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) TO GO WITH Feature: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

(240425) -- BAGHDAD, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows China-made electric motorcycles for sale at al-Sadriya market in Baghdad, Iraq. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) TO GO WITH Feature: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

(240425) -- BAGHDAD, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer tries out a China-made electric motorcycle at a shop at al-Sadriya market in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) TO GO WITH Feature: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

(240425) -- BAGHDAD, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows China-made electric motorcycles for sale at al-Sadriya market in Baghdad, Iraq. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) TO GO WITH Feature: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq