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Naf Naf Brand Partially Taken Over by Beaumanoir Group - Paris

Naf Naf shop illustration in Saint Lazare Station, in Paris, France, on August 7, 2025. Naf Naf in difficulty, taken over by the Beaumanoir group. The buyer will close 90 stores and keep only 12 in the country. Photo by Isabelle Castoldi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naf Naf Brand Partially Taken Over by Beaumanoir Group - Paris

Naf Naf shop illustration in Saint Lazare Station, in Paris, France, on August 7, 2025. Naf Naf in difficulty, taken over by the Beaumanoir group. The buyer will close 90 stores and keep only 12 in the country. Photo by Isabelle Castoldi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naf Naf Brand Partially Taken Over by Beaumanoir Group - Paris

Naf Naf shop illustration in Saint Lazare Station, in Paris, France, on August 7, 2025. Naf Naf in difficulty, taken over by the Beaumanoir group. The buyer will close 90 stores and keep only 12 in the country. Photo by Isabelle Castoldi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naf Naf Brand Partially Taken Over by Beaumanoir Group - Paris

Naf Naf shop illustration in Saint Lazare Station, in Paris, France, on August 7, 2025. Naf Naf in difficulty, taken over by the Beaumanoir group. The buyer will close 90 stores and keep only 12 in the country. Photo by Isabelle Castoldi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naf Naf Brand Partially Taken Over by Beaumanoir Group - Paris

Naf Naf shop illustration in Saint Lazare Station, in Paris, France, on August 7, 2025. Naf Naf in difficulty, taken over by the Beaumanoir group. The buyer will close 90 stores and keep only 12 in the country. Photo by Isabelle Castoldi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Naf Naf Brand Partially Taken Over by Beaumanoir Group - Paris

Naf Naf shop illustration in Saint Lazare Station, in Paris, France, on August 7, 2025. Naf Naf in difficulty, taken over by the Beaumanoir group. The buyer will close 90 stores and keep only 12 in the country. Photo by Isabelle Castoldi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Animal Market - Iraq

A buyer checks a goat's teeth as local vendors offer their cattle in an animal market in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq on June 4, 2025, while people prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, when Muslims sacrifice cattle. Eid al-Adha 2025 will be celebrated on June 9. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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17th China Handan (Yongnian) Fastener and Equipment Exhibition

HANDAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 - An exhibitor introduces production equipment to a buyer at the 17th China Handan (Yongnian) Fastener and Equipment Exhibition in Handan, Hebei province, China, September 26, 2024.

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-WILD MUSHROOM-MARKET (CN)

(240617) -- KUNMING, June 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A buyer (R) selects wild mushrooms at a trade market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 17, 2024. The peak harvest season for wild edible fungi, a beloved seasonal delicacy in Yunnan has arrived, attracting many buyers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-WILD MUSHROOM-MARKET (CN)

(240617) -- KUNMING, June 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A buyer (R) selects wild mushrooms at a trade market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 17, 2024. The peak harvest season for wild edible fungi, a beloved seasonal delicacy in Yunnan has arrived, attracting many buyers. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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China Brand Fair 2024 kicks off in Budapest

STORY: China Brand Fair 2024 kicks off in Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:16 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): IMRE ATTILA NESZTLER, Hungarian buyer 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): ANTAL MUSZ, Hungarian entrepreneur 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): ERNO PETO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Economy 4. various of visitors queuing at the entrance 5. various of the opening ceremony 6. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: China Brand Fair 2024 kicked off in Budapest on Thursday. The three-day event featured more than 270 companies from 10 Chinese provinces and cities, showcasing a diverse range of products. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): IMRE ATTILA NESZTLER, Hungarian buyer "The products are of very high quality and very innovative. This is interesting for us here in Hungary, and we see potential in cooperating and ordering from China or Asia. We are seeking cooperation with Chinese partners and are looking to collaborate

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-THIRD PHASE (CN)

(240501) -- GUANGZHOU, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor talks with a foreign buyer during the third phase of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 1, 2024. The five-day third phase of the fair started on Wednesday, with the participation of 11,000 enterprises. (Xinhua/Hong Zehua)

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Int'l participants eye new opportunities at Canton Fair | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: Int'l participants eye new opportunities at Canton Fair | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING TIME: April 15-19, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BARIS OZTURK, Buyer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAURENT POQUETTINO, Buyer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BARIS OZTURK, Buyer 6.SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 7.SOUNDBITE 6 (English): LAURENT POQUETTINO, Buyer 8.SOUNDBITE 7 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LIN ZHENHAI, General manager, White Swan Hotel STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "Welcome to Sunny's Spotlight. Season's greetings from the vibrant city of Guangzhou, currently hosting the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair. I'm joined by attendees from home and abroad, eager to explore the myri

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Brazilian buyer sees great business opportunities at Canton Fair

STORY: Brazilian buyer sees great business opportunities at Canton Fair SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ELLEN, Brazilian buyer STORYLINE: Amazed by the tremendous opportunities at China's Canton Fair, Brazilian buyer Ellen has decided to launch her own clothing business in Guangzhou, with a focus on evening dresses. SOUNDBITE (English): ELLEN, Brazilian buyer "Guangzhou is a very dynamic city where the experience is different every time you visit. My name is Ellen and I am half Brazilian. I have studied and worked in Canada, the UK, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. After (having) been to so many places, I have decided to start my own business trading here in Guangzhou in the field of clothing, specifically on evening dresses, because they have a better cost and a variety of dresses that are of higher quality. My first time in Guangzhou was when I came for the Canton Fair last yea

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SMART LIFE (CN)

(240417) -- GUANGZHOU, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer learns about a bionic leg at the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 17, 2024. The 135th session of the Canton Fair opened Monday in Guangzhou. The smart life product zone of the fair attracted nearly 200 exhibitors and numerous visitors. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SMART LIFE (CN)

(240417) -- GUANGZHOU, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A buyer tries a virtual reality headset at the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 17, 2024. The 135th session of the Canton Fair opened Monday in Guangzhou. The smart life product zone of the fair attracted nearly 200 exhibitors and numerous visitors. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SMART LIFE (CN)

(240417) -- GUANGZHOU, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A buyer learns about a smart refrigerator of Hisense at the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2024. The 135th session of the Canton Fair opened Monday in Guangzhou. The smart life product zone of the fair attracted nearly 200 exhibitors and numerous visitors. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SMART LIFE (CN)

(240417) -- GUANGZHOU, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A buyer learns about mini dryers at the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2024. The 135th session of the Canton Fair opened Monday in Guangzhou. The smart life product zone of the fair attracted nearly 200 exhibitors and numerous visitors. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-BREAD-FESTIVAL

(230506) -- BRUSSELS, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor and a buyer talk at a bread festival in Brussels, Belgium, May 6, 2023. A bread festival was held in Brussels on Saturday to let people taste and buy various kinds of bread product from European countries. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Cambodia makes 466 mln USD from milled rice export in 2023

STORY: Cambodia makes 466 mln USD from milled rice export in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rice paddies in Cambodia 2. farmers growing and harvesting rice 3. various of rice processing and packaging at a rice mill 4. various of packaged rice 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) 6. various of a port STORYLINE: Cambodia had exported 656,323 tonnes of milled rice in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 3 percent, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said in a news release last Friday. The Southeast Asian country earned a total revenue of 466 million U.S. dollars from the export of the commodity, up 13 percent year-on-year, the news release said, adding that the kingdom's rice had been shipped to 61 countries and regions. China remained the top buyer of the commodity. The kingdom exported 212,756 tonnes of milled rice to China last year, making a gross re

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Cambodia earns 4.3 bln USD from export of agricultural products in 2023, with China being major buyer

STORY: Cambodia earns 4.3 bln USD from export of agricultural products in 2023, with China being major buyer SHOOTING TIME: File/Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:04 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of a mango processing factory (file) 2. various of agricultural products (file) 3. various of trucks transporting agricultural products (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) STORYLINE: Cambodia made a gross revenue of 4.3 billion U.S. dollars from the export of agricultural products in 2023, said a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) report on Monday. The Southeast Asian country shipped almost 8.45 million tons of agricultural products to about 75 countries and regions during the January-December period last year, the report said. Key agricultural items for exports included rice, r

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Health Department Warns Against Consuming Raw Date Juice - Bangladesh

A youth buyer is consuming raw date palm juice at the outskirts of Sylhet city on a winter morning. Recently, Doctors and Health Department have advised to be very careful about drinking raw date juice. According to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), people are dying of Nipah virus after consuming raw date juice. In Bangladesh, Nipah virus is mainly spread by bats. The risk of contracting this virus is high between December and April. When bats are hung on palm trees to collect sap, the virus is transmitted by bat saliva or feces in the sap in the container. Many people, including children, are infected by eating any partial fruit eaten by bats. People eat the juice raw and get infected. IEDCR director said 71 percent of people infected with Nipah virus die. Already this year 2023, 10 people have died of Nipah virus so far. Therefore, due to the risk of death due to Nipah virus, last December 14, 2023, the Department of Health issued a warning to refrain from consuming raw da

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Health Department Warns Against Consuming Raw Date Juice - Bangladesh

A youth buyer carring raw date palm juice in bottle at the outskirts of Sylhet city on a winter morning. Recently, Doctors and Health Department have advised to be very careful about drinking raw date juice. According to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), people are dying of Nipah virus after consuming raw date juice. In Bangladesh, Nipah virus is mainly spread by bats. The risk of contracting this virus is high between December and April. When bats are hung on palm trees to collect sap, the virus is transmitted by bat saliva or feces in the sap in the container. Many people, including children, are infected by eating any partial fruit eaten by bats. People eat the juice raw and get infected. IEDCR director said 71 percent of people infected with Nipah virus die. Already this year 2023, 10 people have died of Nipah virus so far. Therefore, due to the risk of death due to Nipah virus, last December 14, 2023, the Department of Health issued a warning to refrain from consuming r

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An apartment open house

Buying an apartment. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Watches of domestic brand trigger shopping spree among Chinese consumers

STORY: Watches of domestic brand trigger shopping spree among Chinese consumers SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people lining up to buy the watch 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NONG, Buyer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIE, Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TAN XUDONG, Official of Nanning Watch Factory 5. various of people lining up to buy the watch STORYLINE: A batch of watches produced by China's Nanning Watch Factory over three decades ago has triggered a round of shopping spree among Chinese consumers. The mechanical watches belong to a classic brand, Guihua, which was known for its delicate design and high quality. Production of the watches was halted in the 1990s and the watches had been stored in the factory warehouse before they were put on sale. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NONG, Buyer "I think my parents know of this brand, but I don't know if they've ever had one of its watches. That's why I came to buy a p

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-THIRD PHASE (CN)

(231031) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer visits a clothing booth during the third phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 31, 2023. The third phase of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Tuesday and will last till Nov. 4. The event covers a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-THIRD PHASE (CN)

(231031) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer visits a clothing booth during the third phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 31, 2023. The third phase of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Tuesday and will last till Nov. 4. The event covers a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SECOND PHASE (CN)

(231023) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer chooses ceramic products during the second phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 23, 2023. The second phase of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Monday and will last till Oct. 27. The second phase of the Canton Fair, which covers a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters, focuses on household goods, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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Agricultural product fair held in N China

STORY: Agricultural product fair held in N China DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 China (Langfang) Agricultural Product Fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI LIUJIAN, Chinese purchaser 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JING, Chinese Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABDUL ALEEM BAIG, Pakistani exhibitor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): QURBONZODA FIRUZJON, Iranian exhibitor 6. various of the 2023 China (Langfang) Agricultural Product Fair STORYLINE: The 2023 China (Langfang) Agricultural Product Fair kicked off in Langfang, north China's Hebei Province on Thursday. The four-day fair has attracted more than 200 enterprises from more than 20 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI LIUJIAN, Chinese purchaser "There are quite a lot of people here, and a large variety of products. I saw delicious foods from across the country, as well as handicrafts from other countries." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JING, Chinese Buyer "There are

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-BRI (CN)

(231016) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Sudanese buyer negotiates business at a booth for smart speakers at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. About 60 percent of the exhibitors attending the import exhibition are Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, and the number of buyers from BRI partner countries has witnessed an increase of 11.2 percent compared with last session of the Canton Fair. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-BRI (CN)

(231016) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer from Pakistan visits a booth for window cleaning machines at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. About 60 percent of the exhibitors attending the import exhibition are Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, and the number of buyers from BRI partner countries has witnessed an increase of 11.2 percent compared with last session of the Canton Fair. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-BRI (CN)

(231016) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer from Egypt visits a booth for kitchen wares at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. About 60 percent of the exhibitors attending the import exhibition are Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, and the number of buyers from BRI partner countries has witnessed an increase of 11.2 percent compared with last session of the Canton Fair. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-BRI (CN)

(231016) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer from Iraq visits a booth at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 16, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. About 60 percent of the exhibitors attending the import exhibition are Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, and the number of buyers from BRI partner countries has witnessed an increase of 11.2 percent compared with last session of the Canton Fair. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-BRI (CN)

(231016) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer from the United Arab Emirates visits a booth at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. About 60 percent of the exhibitors attending the import exhibition are Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, and the number of buyers from BRI partner countries has witnessed an increase of 11.2 percent compared with last session of the Canton Fair. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OPEN (CN)

(231015) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer negotiates business at a booth for electric tools during the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair. The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OPEN (CN)

(231015) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer negotiates business at a booth for liquid-crystal-display televisions during the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair. The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OPEN (CN)

(231015) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer negotiates business at a booth for small household electrical appliances during the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair. The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OPEN (CN)

(231015) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer learns about labour protection appliances at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair. The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OPEN (CN)

(231015) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign buyer learns about smart cat litter boxes at a booth during the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair. The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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East China Fair injects vitality into China's foreign trade sector

STORY: East China Fair injects vitality into China's foreign trade sector DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 31st East China Fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAN MING, Orient International Enterprise, Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU HUIPING, Zhejiang Jiaxin Silk Corp., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NICK EVANS, Buyer from the United Kingdom STORYLINE: The East China Fair, the largest regional trade fair in China, wrapped up in Shanghai on Saturday. The four-day event has attracted around 4,000 companies from 34 countries and regions, injecting further growth momentum into east China's foreign trade sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAN MING, Orient International Enterprise, Ltd. "We entered Africa in 2019 and officially commenced production in 2021. We established a sweater manufacturing factory in Ethiopia, with an annual capacity of 10 million sweaters. Our goal was to bring our mature sweater manufacturing techniques to Africa,

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France to test glass deposit system in supermarkets to reduce plastic waste

STORY: France to test glass deposit system in supermarkets to reduce plastic waste DATELINE: July 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: SAINT-ETIENNE, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various glass bottles 2. various glass bottles in a store 3. various glass bottle recycling station STORYLINE: As part of its plan to eliminate plastic bottles by 2040, the French government will soon launch an experiment in some supermarkets to implement a glass deposit system. This system will allow customers to return their standard glass containers so that the bottles can be reused. The principle of the "deposit" is as follows: glass containers sold in supermarkets will include an additional amount as a deposit. This deposit is then refunded to the buyer when they bring back the glass packaging to a designated collection point. An experimental phase will first be launched with voluntary supermarkets. The Carrefour group has already announced that it would launch an operation in this direction. The Secretary of State f

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Turkish gendarmerie seizes 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible

STORY: Turkish gendarmerie seizes 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gendarmerie team catching antiquities smugglers 2. various of the 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible STORYLINE: The Turkish gendarmerie forces have seized an ancient copy of the Hebrew Bible during an operation to stop the illicit trade of artifacts. The copy is believed to be 1,100 years old, according to a statement by the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command on Monday. The forces carried out raids on three sites upon a tip-off that four suspects were seeking a buyer for the holy book priced at 500,000 U.S. dollars. The Hebrew Bible was delivered to the Manuscript Institution of Türkiye for further examination, said the statement. During the raids, the forces also confiscated 101 ancient coins dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods, which were later sent to the Istanbul Archeology Museums, it added. The four suspe

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Bangladeshi farmers reap big profits from growing Chinese lychee varieties

STORY: Bangladeshi farmers reap big profits from growing Chinese lychee varieties DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: DINAJPUR, Bangladesh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lychee garden in Dinajpur, Bangladesh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD MAHBUBUR RAHMAN, Lychee farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD SOHAIL RANA, Lychee garden buyer 4. various of farmers harvesting lychees at an orchard in Dinajpur, Bangladesh 5. various of lychees for sale at a market in Dinajpur, Bangladesh STORYLINE: Farmers in Dinajpur district, some 338 km northwest of capital Dhaka are reaping big profits from growing Chinese lychee varieties as lychee season is in full swing in Bangladesh. In Dinajpur, the country's main lychee-growing region, Chinese varieties have been widely planted. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD MAHBUBUR RAHMAN, Lychee farmer "The soil fertility of Dinajpur is very high. This area is very suitable for mangoes and lychees, especially lychees. We source China-3 lychee seedlings from nurseries

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-BREAD-FESTIVAL

(230506) -- BRUSSELS, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor and a buyer talk at a bread festival in Brussels, Belgium, May 6, 2023. A bread festival was held in Brussels on Saturday to let people taste and buy various kinds of bread product from European countries. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Quality, innovation draw global buyers at Canton Fair

STORY: Quality, innovation draw global buyers at Canton Fair DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:39 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of buyers at the Canton Fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TOM KEFALAS, Greek buyer at Canton Fair 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer at Canton Fair 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BABAK AMIN, Iranian buyer at Canton Fair 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ADI DAGAN, Israeli buyer at Canton Fair STORYLINE: The 133rd Canton Fair concluded on Friday in south China's Guangzhou, which has seen brisk business and record foot traffic. The fair was held in three separate phases from April 15 to May 5. The China Foreign Trade Center said that 35,000 companies were participating offline and foot traffic exceeded 2.9 million people. All figures set new records. The event attracted overseas buyers from more than 220 countries and regions either online or offline. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TOM KEFALAS, Greek buyer at Canton Fair "I've been visiting Ca

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Canton Fair is best place to find new products: Venezuelan buyer

STORY: Canton Fair is best place to find new products: Venezuelan buyer DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Canton Fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer STORYLINE: The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, is being held in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. This year's fair resumed all on-site activities, attracting a record number of participating companies and hundreds of thousands of purchasers from over 220 countries and regions. A Venezuelan buyer told Xinhua that the fair "is the best place to find new products and new items." SOUNDBITE (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer "I've been living here for the last 10 years. I am doing trading and logistics services for more than 17 countries. I am very glad to be in China because now I see a lot of business going on here. Mostly we do building materials and festival products, and we also do machinery and chemicals

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR (CN)

(230415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer (L) talks with an exhibitor at the 133rd session of China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2023. With the full resumption of on-site activities, the fair kicked off in Guangzhou on Saturday. The long-standing event will run until May 5 and welcome purchasers from over 220 countries and regions, covering markets in Europe, the United States, and emerging markets along the Belt and Road. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR (CN)

(230415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer (R) learns about China's electric bicycle products at the New Energy and Intelligent Connected Vehicles exhibition section of the 133rd session of China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2023. With the full resumption of on-site activities, the fair kicked off in Guangzhou on Saturday. The long-standing event will run until May 5 and welcome purchasers from over 220 countries and regions, covering markets in Europe, the United States, and emerging markets along the Belt and Road. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang's new vitality mirrored in revamped bazaars

(230402) -- URUMQI, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A buyer and a seller trade livestock at a livestock bazaar in Mixa Township of Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment

STORY: Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of wheat STORYLINE: Egypt's state grain buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Thursday it bought 120,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat in an international tender for shipment on April 15-25. The purchase came amid talks on the extension of the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires Saturday. Russia has proposed that the deal, which allows grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, should be renewed for just 60 days. Ukraine has rejected it. The deal has previously been renewed for 120 days and there are concerns that a shorter extension could cause logistical issues. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer and the world's fourth corn importer, has been seeking new internationa