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Shenzhou 20 Presentation Crew and Press Conference in China

Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson and deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, speaks during a press conference on the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceflight mission in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 23, 2025. China, Jiuquan on April 23, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(240424) -- JIUQUAN, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, speaks during a press conference in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on April 24, 2024. Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-18 crewed space mission

STORY: China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-18 crewed space mission SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The Shenzhou-18 astronauts will perform various in-orbit space science and application tests and experiments as well as multiple space walks during their six-month stay in the country's space station, a senior official of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Wednesday. The Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 8:59 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The crew will utilize the scientific experiment cabinets and extravehicular payloads to carry out more than 90 experiments in the fields of basic physics in microgravity, space material science, space life science, space medicine and space technology, said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA. During

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China's manned space delegation visits Macao Science Center

STORY: China's manned space delegation visits Macao Science Center SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: MACAO, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation of China's manned space program visiting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WONG GING PUI, Student from Tong Nam Middle School STORYLINE: A delegation of China's manned space program on Sunday visited the Macao Science Center. The astronauts were briefed on popular science education plans for Macao students. The delegation also visited an ongoing exhibition of China's achievements in space exploration and navigation held at the center, including moon samples brought back by the Chang'e 5 lunar mission, models of rockets and "Macao Science 1" space exploration satellites jointly developed by the mainland and Macao. The delegation concluded its six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao on Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI

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China's manned space program delegation visits Hong Kong, Macao

STORY: China's manned space program delegation visits Hong Kong, Macao SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation of China's manned space program 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN DONG, Chinese astronaut STORYLINE: A delegation of China's manned space program is on a six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao from Tuesday to Sunday. The delegation is led by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Members of the delegation include astronauts who participated in the construction of the Chinese space station and experts from related fields of the manned space engineering systems. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) "With the continuous development of our manned space program, we clearly feel that the involvement of Hong Kong and Mac

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CHINA-HONG KONG-MANNED SPACE PROGRAM DELEGATION-VISIT (CN)

(231128) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), delivers a speech during a press conference in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 28, 2023. A delegation of China's manned space program is on a six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao from Tuesday to Sunday at the invitation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Macao SAR government, according to the CMSA. TO GO WITH "China's manned space program delegation visits Hong Kong, Macao SARs" (Xinhua/Lui Sui Wai)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cattle graze on a pasture outside Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Robotic arms work on the production lines at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2023 shows production lines at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2023 shows production lines at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tanks storing fresh milk are seen at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trucks delivering fresh milk are seen at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2023 shows the exterior view of Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Products for the Chinese market are seen at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2023 shows production lines at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken through a window of Nestle's Konolfingen Factory shows the pasture in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cattle graze on a pasture outside Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-KONOLFINGEN-FOOD GIANT NESTLE-CIIE

(231101) -- KONOLFINGEN, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays a product for the Chinese market at Nestle's Konolfingen Factory in Konolfingen, Switzerland, Oct. 31, 2023. As a member of the Exhibitor Council of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nestle will participate for the sixth consecutive time in November in the CIIE, where Nestle looks forward to continuing industry exchanges and communicating with consumers online and offline through various forms, said Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle. This year, Nestle will bring imported products from 10 core business units to the CIIE, including dairy products, infant nutrition, Espresso coffee, and pet food, Zhang, also chief executive officer of Zone Greater China of Nestle, told Xinhua, adding that CIIE is "an important measure for China to open its market to the world, and promote economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with other countries." (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Shenzhou-17 astronauts to do extravehicular experimental maintenance for first time

STORY: Shenzhou-17 astronauts to do extravehicular experimental maintenance for first time DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) STORYLINE: The Shenzhou-17 astronauts will do extravehicular experimental maintenance for the first time, which is a very challenging task, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) "This flight mission will conduct the first extravehicular experimental maintenance of space station. Currently, space debris is increasing. Impacts of small space objects on long-duration operational spacecraft are inevitable. Pre-inspection revealed that the space station solar panel had also been hit several times by tiny objects in space, causing minor damage. Indicators of the space station meet the requirements. But f

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China unveils Shenzhou-17 crew for space station mission

STORY: China unveils Shenzhou-17 crew for space station mission DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:27 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) STORYLINE: Chinese astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin will carry out the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceflight mission, and Tang Hongbo will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) "As evaluated and decided by the mission headquarters, Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship is targeted to launch at 11:14 a.m., Oct. 26 (Beijing Time). Crew members are astronaut Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin, with Tang Hongbo as the mission commander." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan, China. (XHTV)

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(SP)CHINA-JIAXING-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230910) -- JIAXING, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Tang Xiqiang runs with the torch during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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China to realize manned lunar landing by 2030

STORY: China to realize manned lunar landing by 2030 DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the CMSA STORYLINE: China plans to realize manned lunar landing by 2030, announced the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) at a press conference Monday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the CMSA "China has recently initiated the lunar landing phase of its manned lunar exploration program. The overall goal is to achieve China's first manned landing on the moon by 2030 and carry out lunar scientific exploration and related technological experiments. The goal also includes mastering the key technologies such as Earth-moon manned roundtrip, lunar surface short-term stay, human-robot joint exploration, accomplishing multiple tasks of landing, roving, sampling, researching, returning, and forming an independent capability of manned lunar exploration. China's manned lunar landing will promote the

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We are confident in Chinese market: Nestle's executive VP

STORY: We are confident in Chinese market: Nestle's executive VP DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the production line 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive vice president, Nestle 3. various of the production line 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive vice president, Nestle STORYLINE: Zhang Xiqiang, executive vice president of Swiss food giant Nestle, said recently that his company is quite confident in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive vice president, Nestle "We have seen a strong recovery in consumption and we are very confident in the Chinese market because the potential of the market is huge as spending power is increasing and the middle class is growing. In short, we are very confident of investing in China and developing business in China." Nestle's new high-end wet canned pet food production line was put into operation in North China's Tianjin Municipality on Frida

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Int'l investment in China jumps, displaying global confidence in Chinese economy

STORY: Int'l investment in China jumps, displaying global confidence in Chinese economy DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in China 2. various of technologies 3. various of cityscape in China 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETO ERNO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 5. various of a port in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARKHOM TERMPITTAYAPAISITH, Minister of Finance of Thailand 7. various of cityscape and technologies 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive Vice President, Nestle S.A. 9. various of cityscape STORYLINE: China's economy started the year of 2023 with a bang. Bustling streets and humming factories all have signaled the world's second-largest economy is set to see a faster-than-expected recovery this year. Observers have said being optimistic about the opportunities brought by China's strong revival, and believing the country will continue to power global economic growth, global investors h

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China's economy rapidly rebounding from pandemic shock

STORY: China's economy rapidly rebounding from pandemic shock DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OKTAY F. TANRISEVER, Professor of International Relations, Middle East Technical University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BILAL AHMAD, Pakistani public health specialist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive Vice President, Nestle S.A. STORYLINE: China's economy is shaking off the shadow of COVID-19. The country's continuously optimized anti-virus response has promoted work and production resumption. Sectors ranging from tourism to services and catering are trickling back to their pre-pandemic level. During the 40-day-long Spring Festival travel rush that is underway, the number of passenger trips is expected to surge 99.5 percent year on year to nearly 2.1 billion, resuming 70.3 percent of that in 2019. Major projects nationwide have started construction again, and many factories are running at

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Foreign businesses voice confidence in Shanghai's economic prospects in 2023

STORY: Foreign businesses voice confidence in Shanghai's economic prospects in 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU MINGHUA, Deputy CEO, Deloitte China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU XIAOLIANG, Co-CEO of Fosun International 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive Vice President, Nestle S.A. 4. various of Shanghai STORYLINE: Executives of foreign-invested businesses in Shanghai have expressed confidence in the city's economic prospects in 2023. In 2022, for the second year in a row, Shanghai's GDP exceeded the four-trillion-yuan threshold. The city is expecting to notch a year-on-year GDP growth of over 5.5 percent this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU MINGHUA, Deputy CEO, Deloitte China "The economic recovery or economic growth will be a priority for Shanghai and even for the whole country. I believe we'll see very strong economic recovery. Shanghai has advantages in terms of high-end manufacturing, s

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China launches crewed mission to complete space station construction

STORY: China launches crewed mission to complete space station construction DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of astronauts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DENG XIAOJUN, Code zero commander, Shenzhou-14 crewed space mission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN DONG, Shenzhou-14 crew member 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU YANG, Shenzhou-14 crew member 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CAI XUZHE, Shenzhou-14 crew member 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): HUANG WEIFEN, Chief designer, China manned space program's astronaut system 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director, China Manned Space Agency STORYLINE: China on Sunday launched the crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14, sending three astronauts to its space station combination for a six-month mission. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DENG XIAOJUN, Code zero commander, Shenzhou-14 crewed space mission "When the 30-minute countdown began, all commands would come from code zero. During the last five minutes prior

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China launches crewed mission to complete space station construction

STORY: China launches crewed mission to complete space station construction DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of the crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14 STORYLINE: China on Sunday launched the crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14, sending three astronauts to its space station combination for a six-month mission. The trio will cooperate with the ground team to complete the assembly and construction of the Tiangong space station, developing it from a single-module structure into a national space laboratory with three modules -- the core module Tianhe and two lab modules Wentian and Mengtian. The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, was lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The crew will work with the ground team to complete the rendezvous, docking and transposition of the two lab modules with the core module, said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA, at a press conference Saturda

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China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-14 crewed space mission

STORY: China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-14 crewed space mission DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The upcoming Shenzhou-14 crewed space mission will complete the construction of the Tiangong space station, with a basic three-module structure consisting of the core module Tianhe and the lab modules Wentian and Mengtian, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Saturday. The mission will build the space station into a national space laboratory, said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA, at a press conference held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan, China. (XHTV)