Night markets bolster nighttime economy in China's Yinchuan

STORY: Night markets bolster nighttime economy in China's Yinchuan DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the night markets in Yinchuan, China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DING YANG, Stall owner STORYLINE: Rows of stalls featuring folk culture, local specialties and fun activities, draw crowds of visitors to the night markets in Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The night markets not only provide a place for people to relax, but also bolster local night economy. 　　 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DING YANG, Stall owner "Today's business is not bad. There are about 20 tables of diners tonight. Concerning the season, the current customer flow is quite satisfactory. From May to August, this street is full of visitors. During the peak season, which is from March to October, our sales could reach more than 200,000 yuan (about 29,000 U.S. dollars) every month." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yinchua