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MWC Barcelona - Focus on Chinese Firms

People visit the booth of TECNO at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2025. The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) opened here on Monday, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore advancements in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced connectivity. More than 300 Chinese firms, including China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo, and Xiaomi, are showcasing their latest innovations. Photo by Zhao Dingzhe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese innovations ignite wow moments at world's leading mobile tech gala

(240229) -- BARCELONA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the TECNO booth during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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SPAIN-BARCELONA-MWC

(240227) -- BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the TECNO booth during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024. The 2024 edition of the MWC, the world's leading trade fair for mobile technology and related industries, opened in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday. This year's MWC features around 2,400 exhibitors and 1,100 speakers, including nearly 300 Chinese companies such as China Mobile, China Telecom, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo, Xiaomi and iFlytek. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Chinese tech firm opens new factory in Bangladesh amid growing demand for smart devices

STORY: Chinese tech firm opens new factory in Bangladesh amid growing demand for smart devices DATELINE: May 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: NARAYANGANJ, Bangladesh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Transsion's new factory in Narayanganj, Bangladesh 2. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Transsion Holdings, a China-based smartphone manufacturer, inaugurated its ISMARTU factory on Wednesday to meet the growing demand for smart devices in Bangladesh. ISMARTU Technology BD Limited, a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings, represents popular smart brands such as TECNO, Itel, Infinix, oraimo and Syinix. The new factory, located in the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone, Narayanganj, has a total investment of about 22 million U.S. dollars in the first phase of its construction and covers an area of over 22,000 square meters. It is equipped with the latest technology and adheres to high international standards for quality and safety. Regarding a large population and increasing consumer

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CHINESE MOBILE PHONES-MARKET

(230420) -- BLANTYRE, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tecno mobile phones are displayed at a cellphone store in Blantyre, Malawi, on April 19, 2023. Chinese mobile phone brands have gained immense popularity in Malawi due to their affordability and reliability, offering advanced features at a competitive price point. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Chinese tech brands gain popularity in Malawi

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Chinese-made smartphones gaining popularity in Kenya

STORY: Chinese-made smartphones gaining popularity in Kenya DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan streets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PURITY NJAGI, Office worker 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALI HAJIR, Businessman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SUSAN NJOKI, Sales lady 5. various of Kenyans using mobile phones 6. various of Tecno phones 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Brand retail manager at Tecno Kenya 8. various of Tecno phones STORYLINE: Chinese-made smartphones are gaining popularity in Kenya due to their multitude of functions and low cost. The most popular Chinese brands include Xiaomi, Huawei, and Tecno. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PURITY NJAGI, Office worker "I'm a user of Tecno CAMON 17. I specifically bought this phone because it's amazing. It has good specs. The camera is amazing considering I'm a girl. I love it. And it's affordable in the market, especially in the Kenyan market." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUSAN NJOKI, Sal

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SPAIN-BARCELONA-MWC-CHINESE ELEMENTS

(230302) -- BARCELONA, March 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2023 shows a product launching ceremony of Tecno at the 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. From foldable phones to rollable screens, the latest technological innovations in the mobile communication industry are on display at the 2023 MWC, which runs here from Feb. 27 to March 2. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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China's Tecno launches new premium smart phones in Kenya

STORY: China's Tecno launches new premium smart phones in Kenya DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the launch of phone brands 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Tecno Mobile Kenya's brand manager 3. Various of the launch of phone brands 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Tecno Mobile Kenya's brand manager 5. Various of the launch of phone brands STORYLINE: Chinese phone maker Tecno on Tuesday officially launched its new flagship model Phantom X2 Series in the Kenyan market. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Tecno Mobile Kenya's brand manager Anthony Brian Otieno said the Phantom X2 Series brings the brand to the high-end market with a pioneering spirit of innovation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Tecno Mobile Kenya's brand manager "It's a premium flagship device targeting the elite in the market, those who are so keen on performance, keen on appearance, the design of the device and those who ar

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Kenya's marathon star seeks to deepen sports partnership with Chinese athletes

STORY: Kenya's marathon star seeks to deepen sports partnership with Chinese athletes DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Eliud Kipchoge in the past races 2. various of unveiling of Eliud Kipchoge as brand ambassador 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ELIUD KIPCHOGE, World's marathon record holder 4. various of Chinese athletes training in Kenya 5. various of marathons in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ELIUD KIPCHOGE, World's marathon record holder STORYLINE: World marathon record holder and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge said he is seeking to work with Chinese athletes to deepen the sports partnership between the two countries. He made the remarks Thursday while making a debut as a brand ambassador for Chinese phone maker Tecno. Noting that there are already a lot of Chinese marathoners practicing in Kenya to improve their performance, the Kenyan marathon star said he is deeply impressed by them. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ELIUD KIPCH

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China's Tecno partners with Olympic marathon champion to boost product popularity in Kenya

STORY: China's Tecno partners with Olympic marathon champion to boost product popularity in Kenya DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Brand Retail Manager of Tecno Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ELIUD KIPCHOGE, Marathoner and Tecno Brand Ambassador STORYLINE: Chinese phone maker Tecno has partnered with Eliud Kipchoge, Kenya's two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in marathon running, in order to boost its product popularity in Kenya. Anthony Brian Otieno, brand retail manager of Tecno Kenya said at a ceremony on Thursday that Eliud Kipchoge will be the brand ambassador for the company's upcoming flagship model PHANTOM X2 series in the Kenyan market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Brand Retail Manager of Tecno Kenya "Our slogan at Tecno is 'stop at nothing,' and so pioneers are those people who will never rest at any point. And those people who are ver

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Chinese company helps Kenyan students advance career goals

STORY: Chinese company helps Kenyan students advance career goals DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the TECNO event at the University of Nairobi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARY ANNE MAINA, University of Nairobi student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FELISTAS NGINA, University of Nairobi student 4. various of the TECNO event at the University of Nairobi STORYLINE: Hundreds of students in Kenya on Friday joined a fans' meet-up event of TECNO at the University of Nairobi. TECNO is a flagship smartphone brand of Transsion Holdings, a China-based smartphone manufacturer. At the event, the students not only got a chance to learn more about the latest TECNO products but also see how Transsion may help them advance their career prospects. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARY ANNE MAINA, University of Nairobi student "And I think it's quite encouraging to see a company like TECNO, having an event in our school. Because it motivates us to be interned in

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GLOBALink | Bangladesh's smartphone city gathers Chinese manufacturers

STORY: Bangladesh's smartphone city gathers Chinese manufacturers DATELINE: July 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of the factory SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MOSAMMAT KAMRUNNAHAR, Technician, Quality section of Transsion BangladeshSOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): SHIRINA, Final Quality ControllerSOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILLY CUI, General Manager of Transsion BangladeshSOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): NAZMUL HAQUE, Factory Senior Manager for HR Admin STORYLINE: Bangladesh's Gazipur is dubbed the smartphone city in the country. Located on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, it was once famous for its textile manufacturing industry. Today, it gathers many local and foreign companies including leading Chinese manufacturers such as Transsion and Xiaomi, employing thousands of workers. Transsion started its journey in Bangladesh in 2017. As the second largest player in the smartphone market in Bangladesh, it owns three mobile phone brands -- itel, TECNO and Infinix. It also

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Young Africans see China as most influential country

STORY: Young Africans see China as most influential country DATELINE: June 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Africa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN GITHINJI, Kenyan content creator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Retail manager in charge of sales, Tecno Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CONCILIA OWIRE, Locomotive driver in Kenya 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TEI KINSLEY, Ghanian student, KsTU Kumasi Technical University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JOSEPH OLIVIER MENDO'O, Cameroonian student at Peking University, China STORYLINE: According to a survey commissioned by South Africa's Ichikowitz Foundation earlier this month, young Africans consider China to be the most influential country for the continent. The African Youth Survey 2022 was done in 15 African countries. It showed that 76 percent of the respondents view China's influence as positive. They picked up China for providing loans and economic support and for creating employm

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Kenyans hail Chinese products amid rising popularity

STORY: Kenyans hail Chinese products amid rising popularity DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nairobi street view 2. various of Chinese products 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN GITHINJI, Content creator 4. various of Chinese phones on display 5. various of street view 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN GITHINJI, Content creator 7. various of online shopping 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN GITHINJI, Content creator 9. various of Chinese phones on display 10. SOUNDBITE4 (English): MOSES KEMIBARO, CEO of Dotsavvy 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MOSES KEMIBARO, CEO of Dotsavvy 12. various of customers buying phones 13. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOSES KEMIBARO, CEO of Dotsavvy 14. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ANTHONY BRIAN OTIENO, Retail Manager in charge of sales, Tecno Kenya 15. various of Chinese brands STORYLINE: A cross-section of Kenyans has hailed Chinese products as transformative in their social-economic lives. The rising popularity of Chinese gad