London Book Fair kicks off with strong Chinese publisher presence

STORY: London Book Fair kicks off with strong Chinese publisher presence DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: LONDON CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of London Book Fair 2023 3. various of Chinese publishers and their events in LBF 2023 4. SOUNDBITE (English): JANET NOBLE, Chair of Judges for Yoto Carnegie Awards 2023 STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "One of the world's biggest publishing trade fairs is on! This year's London Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday in the British capital, attracting professionals from the industry worldwide." The book fair, launched in 1971, is scheduled to run until Thursday and boasts the participation of over 1,700 companies from 60 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (English): JANET NOBLE, Chair of Judges for Yoto Carnegie Awards 2023 "Well, I mean, it's a showcase, first of all, I mean, we've got publishers from all over the world here. And so it's a place to meet peo

Pink Cameo takes NHK Mile Cup, largest payout for JRA

Pink Cameo takes NHK Mile Cup, largest payout for JRA

TOKYO, Japan - Long-shot Pink Cameo (14) makes a last-ditch charge down the final stretch to win the NHK Mile Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on May 6, producing the largest payout in a major race of the Japan Racing Association. Pink Cameo, the No. 17th pick, beat out favorite Laurel Guerreiro (10) by a half length. Least-favorite Muramasano Yoto (far right) came third. The winning trifecta of 14-10-18 paid out 9,739,870 yen in the mile championship for 3 year olds. (Pool photo)

Pink Cameo takes NHK Mile Cup, largest payout for JRA

Pink Cameo takes NHK Mile Cup, largest payout for JRA

TOKYO, Japan - Long-shot Pink Cameo (14) makes a last-ditch charge down the final stretch to win the NHK Mile Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on May 6, producing the largest payout in a major race of the Japan Racing Association. Pink Cameo, the No. 17th pick, beat out favorite Laurel Guerreiro (10) by a half length. Least-favorite Muramasano Yoto (far right) came third. The winning trifecta of 14-10-18 paid out 9,739,870 yen in the mile championship for 3 year olds. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)