Japan Casino School class

Japan Casino School class

OSAKA, Japan, July 31 Kyodo - Prospective dealers attend a lesson at Japan Casino School in Osaka, western Japan, on April 23, 2022. (Kyodo)

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo=July 9,2025,Tokyo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo=July 9,2025,Tokyo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo=July 9,2025,Tokyo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo

Japan Securities Dealers Association signage and logo=July 9,2025,Tokyo

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 7, 2025 - Trucks carrying Audi cars drive on a road in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 7, 2025. On April 7, due to the increase in tariffs on imported cars announced by US President Trump, Germany's Audi Automobile company decided to suspend the delivery of new cars to US dealers. Audi said all vehicles that arrive in the U.S. after April 2 will be temporarily detained and will not be turned over to dealers.

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 7, 2025 - Trucks carrying Audi cars drive on a road in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 7, 2025. On April 7, due to the increase in tariffs on imported cars announced by US President Trump, Germany's Audi Automobile company decided to suspend the delivery of new cars to US dealers. Audi said all vehicles that arrive in the U.S. after April 2 will be temporarily detained and will not be turned over to dealers.

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 7, 2025 - Trucks carrying Audi cars drive on a road in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 7, 2025. On April 7, due to the increase in tariffs on imported cars announced by US President Trump, Germany's Audi Automobile company decided to suspend the delivery of new cars to US dealers. Audi said all vehicles that arrive in the U.S. after April 2 will be temporarily detained and will not be turned over to dealers.

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 7, 2025 - Trucks carrying Audi cars drive on a road in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 7, 2025. On April 7, due to the increase in tariffs on imported cars announced by US President Trump, Germany's Audi Automobile company decided to suspend the delivery of new cars to US dealers. Audi said all vehicles that arrive in the U.S. after April 2 will be temporarily detained and will not be turned over to dealers.

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

Audi Suspends Delivery of Cars to US Dealers Due to US Tariffs

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 7, 2025 - Trucks carrying Audi cars drive on a road in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 7, 2025. On April 7, due to the increase in tariffs on imported cars announced by US President Trump, Germany's Audi Automobile company decided to suspend the delivery of new cars to US dealers. Audi said all vehicles that arrive in the U.S. after April 2 will be temporarily detained and will not be turned over to dealers.

iPhone 16

iPhone 16

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Second-hand dealers sit in front of the Apple Store on Nanjing Road to selling the new iphone16 in Shanghai, China, September 24, 2024.

iPhone 16

iPhone 16

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Second-hand dealers sit in front of the Apple Store on Nanjing Road to selling the new iphone16 in Shanghai, China, September 24, 2024.

iPhone 16

iPhone 16

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Second-hand dealers sit in front of the Apple Store on Nanjing Road to selling the new iphone16 in Shanghai, China, September 24, 2024.

iPhone 16

iPhone 16

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Second-hand dealers sit in front of the Apple Store on Nanjing Road to selling the new iphone16 in Shanghai, China, September 24, 2024.

iPhone 16

iPhone 16

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Second-hand dealers sit in front of the Apple Store on Nanjing Road to selling the new iphone16 in Shanghai, China, September 24, 2024.

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

(240713) -- BISSAU, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and dealers purchase aquatic products at a Chinese-built aquatic products processing and storage complex in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on July 8, 2024. Chinese companies have been working closely with their counterparts in Guinea-Bissau over the recent years, in an effort to develop fishery infrastructure in this country on the west coast of Africa that is renowned for its rich fishery resources. In May 2023, the Bandim Fishing Port constructed with Chinese assistance was handed over to the local operator. An aquatic products processing and storage complex nearby, also completed in 2023, has been put into operation. Covering approximately 4,000 square meters, it is currently the largest modern aquatic products processing facility in Guinea-Bissau. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

(240713) -- BISSAU, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and dealers purchase aquatic products at a Chinese-built aquatic products processing and storage complex in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on July 8, 2024. Chinese companies have been working closely with their counterparts in Guinea-Bissau over the recent years, in an effort to develop fishery infrastructure in this country on the west coast of Africa that is renowned for its rich fishery resources. In May 2023, the Bandim Fishing Port constructed with Chinese assistance was handed over to the local operator. An aquatic products processing and storage complex nearby, also completed in 2023, has been put into operation. Covering approximately 4,000 square meters, it is currently the largest modern aquatic products processing facility in Guinea-Bissau. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

(240713) -- BISSAU, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and dealers purchase aquatic products at a Chinese-built aquatic products processing and storage complex in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on July 8, 2024. Chinese companies have been working closely with their counterparts in Guinea-Bissau over the recent years, in an effort to develop fishery infrastructure in this country on the west coast of Africa that is renowned for its rich fishery resources. In May 2023, the Bandim Fishing Port constructed with Chinese assistance was handed over to the local operator. An aquatic products processing and storage complex nearby, also completed in 2023, has been put into operation. Covering approximately 4,000 square meters, it is currently the largest modern aquatic products processing facility in Guinea-Bissau. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

(240713) -- BISSAU, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and dealers purchase aquatic products at a Chinese-built aquatic products processing and storage complex in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on July 8, 2024. Chinese companies have been working closely with their counterparts in Guinea-Bissau over the recent years, in an effort to develop fishery infrastructure in this country on the west coast of Africa that is renowned for its rich fishery resources. In May 2023, the Bandim Fishing Port constructed with Chinese assistance was handed over to the local operator. An aquatic products processing and storage complex nearby, also completed in 2023, has been put into operation. Covering approximately 4,000 square meters, it is currently the largest modern aquatic products processing facility in Guinea-Bissau. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

GUINEA-BISSAU-BISSAU-CHINA-COOPERATION-FISHERY INDUSTRY

(240713) -- BISSAU, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Local residents and dealers purchase aquatic products at a Chinese-built aquatic products processing and storage complex in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, on July 8, 2024. Chinese companies have been working closely with their counterparts in Guinea-Bissau over the recent years, in an effort to develop fishery infrastructure in this country on the west coast of Africa that is renowned for its rich fishery resources. In May 2023, the Bandim Fishing Port constructed with Chinese assistance was handed over to the local operator. An aquatic products processing and storage complex nearby, also completed in 2023, has been put into operation. Covering approximately 4,000 square meters, it is currently the largest modern aquatic products processing facility in Guinea-Bissau. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Xu)

Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China

STORY: Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: CHUMPHON, Thailand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event and durian plants 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province 3. various of the event STORYLINE: A durian festival celebration was held on Saturday in Chumphon province, an important durian producing area in southern Thailand, aiming to promote Thailand's durian and help more fruit enter the Chinese market. Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Wu Dongmei, some Chinese logistics companies and fruit dealers such as SF Express were invited to the event. During the event, Governor of Chumphon province Wisah Poolsirirat cut a durian with a knife, marking the start of the 2024 Chumphon durian harvest season. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province "We hold this event to let Thai and Chinese people know that after June 15, durians i

Auto dealers allow Spanish customers to learn more about Chinese car brands: insider

STORY: Auto dealers allow Spanish customers to learn more about Chinese car brands: insider SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Barcelona autoterminal 2. various of Chinese cars sold in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARTA BLAZQUEZ, Head of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Faconauto) 4. various of Barcelona autoterminal 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARTA BLAZQUEZ, Head of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Faconauto) STORYLINE: Spanish customers will be able to learn more about Chinese car brands through a new collaboration between two major automobile dealers associations from China and Spain. The collaboration, which was announced in April, is a partnership between the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Faconauto) and the China Automobile Dealers Association. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARTA BLAZQUEZ, Head of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Facon

Turkish police bust 366 suspected drug dealers

STORY: Turkish police bust 366 suspected drug dealers SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police launching a nationwide anti-drugs operation (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained 366 suspects in a wide scale of operations against drug dealers, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Friday. The operations, dubbed "Narkocelik-16," were conducted against drug manufacturers and dealers in 20 provinces, Yerlikaya said on social media X, not specifying the action time. A total of 230 teams and 980 gendarmerie personnel participated in the operations, and seized 700 kg narcotics and 13,000 narcotic pills, he said. Türkiye, used by illegal drug dealers as a transit hub, has toughened crackdown on drug smuggling since last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

Turkish police detain 363 drug suspects

STORY: Turkish police detain 363 drug suspects SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police launching wide-scale operations against drug dealers across the country and detaining 363 suspects (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: A nationwide police crackdown on drug dealers has led to the detention of 363 suspects, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday. The "Narcocelik-15" operation targeted local crime syndicates, as well as drug manufacturers and dealers. It was carried out across 52 provinces, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X. The minister did not specify exactly when the operation took place. The police seized 217 kg of narcotics and more than 1.1 million narcotic pills, Yerlikaya said. The operations involved 936 police teams and a total of 2,340 personnel, along with nine aircraft and 38 narcotics detection dogs, the

DR CONGO-GOMA-TRANSPORTATION-CHUKUDU

DR CONGO-GOMA-TRANSPORTATION-CHUKUDU

(240415) -- GOMA, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dealers stand with a Chukudu in a market in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), April 12, 2024. In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a local wooden scooter called the Chukudu, originating back in the 1970s, has become essential for people to carry heavy stuff and make their earnings. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

Turkish police detain 434 suspects in anti-narcotics operations

STORY: Turkish police detain 434 suspects in anti-narcotics operations SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the anti-narcotics operations launched by Turkish police (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police have detained 434 suspected drug traffickers in anti-narcotics operations across 53 provinces, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Thursday. The police seized a total of 1,043 kg of narcotics and 387,000 narcotic pills during the operations, Yerlikaya noted on social media platform X. "I want our esteemed nation to know that we will never allow drug dealers to poison our future, our youth, and our society. Our operations against drug traffickers and street dealers will continue resolutely across every corner of our country," he added. Located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Türkiye has been grappling with international drug smuggling for years. Turki

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

(240313) -- ZHAODONG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker transports chemical fertilizer at the freight yard of Zhaodong Station, Daqing depot of China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd., northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 13, 2024. As spring farming activities is about to start in Heilongjiang, a major grain producing province, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has established a regular contact mechanism involving local fertilizer dealers, with more than 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer transported since the beginning of 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

(240313) -- ZHAODONG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker transports chemical fertilizer at the freight yard of Zhaodong Station, Daqing depot of China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd., northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 13, 2024. As spring farming activities is about to start in Heilongjiang, a major grain producing province, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has established a regular contact mechanism involving local fertilizer dealers, with more than 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer transported since the beginning of 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

(240313) -- ZHAODONG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker carries chemical fertilizer at the freight yard of Zhaodong Station, Daqing depot of China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd., northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 13, 2024. As spring farming activities is about to start in Heilongjiang, a major grain producing province, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has established a regular contact mechanism involving local fertilizer dealers, with more than 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer transported since the beginning of 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

(240313) -- ZHAODONG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker carries chemical fertilizer at the freight yard of Zhaodong Station, Daqing depot of China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd., northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 13, 2024. As spring farming activities is about to start in Heilongjiang, a major grain producing province, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has established a regular contact mechanism involving local fertilizer dealers, with more than 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer transported since the beginning of 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

(240313) -- ZHAODONG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a worker transporting chemical fertilizer at the freight yard of Zhaodong Station, Daqing depot of China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd., northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 13, 2024. As spring farming activities is about to start in Heilongjiang, a major grain producing province, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has established a regular contact mechanism involving local fertilizer dealers, with more than 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer transported since the beginning of 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-CHEMICAL FERTILIZER-TRANSPORT (CN)

(240313) -- ZHAODONG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows workers transporting chemical fertilizer at the freight yard of Zhaodong Station, Daqing depot of China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd., northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 13, 2024. As spring farming activities is about to start in Heilongjiang, a major grain producing province, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has established a regular contact mechanism involving local fertilizer dealers, with more than 500,000 tonnes of fertilizer transported since the beginning of 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

Turkish police seize 4.6 tons of meth, detain 8 suspects

STORY: Turkish police seize 4.6 tons of meth, detain 8 suspects SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of police operations against drug traffickers STORYLINE: Turkish police on Friday seized 4.6 tons of methamphetamine and captured eight suspected drug traffickers in an operation in Türkiye's largest city Istanbul, said Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Yerlikaya announced on social media platform X that a major operation was launched against drug dealers, during which police had raided three locations in the city. The methamphetamine confiscated was in various forms, including those impregnated with vine seeds, liquid, resinous, and acetone, according to Yerlikaya. Yerlikaya added that eight suspects, including four foreign nationals, have been detained. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

Autoland exhibition held in Kuwait

STORY: Autoland exhibition held in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:31 LOCATION: HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Kuwait CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RULA MUHAMMAD, Representative of a Kuwait agency for Chery Automobile STORYLINE: The Autoland exhibition kicked off in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait on Wednesday. Over 40 automotive companies and car dealers, some companies specializing in automotive parts and accessories, as well as banks and financial companies took part in the event. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RANA, Visitor "Today, I came to this auto show and wanted to buy a car. I saw many cars on display. I really like Chinese brands of cars, such as Geely, GAC, and MG." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RULA MUHAMMAD, Representative of a Kuwait agency for Chery Automobile "We have noticed that many people came to us for consultation at the auto show. We have high expectations for the auto show

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

(240127) -- XIAOGAN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dealers transfer boxed agricultural products at an agricultural trade center in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 27, 2024. The agricultural trade center, which houses nearly 3,000 dealers of fruits, vegetables, aquatic and frozen products, has taken extra measures to ensure its supply for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

(240127) -- XIAOGAN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 27, 2024 shows an agricultural trade center in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province. The agricultural trade center, which houses nearly 3,000 dealers of fruits, vegetables, aquatic and frozen products, has taken extra measures to ensure its supply for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

(240127) -- XIAOGAN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 27, 2024 shows an agricultural trade center in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province. The agricultural trade center, which houses nearly 3,000 dealers of fruits, vegetables, aquatic and frozen products, has taken extra measures to ensure its supply for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

(240127) -- XIAOGAN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A dealer transfers agricultural products at an agricultural trade center in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 27, 2024. The agricultural trade center, which houses nearly 3,000 dealers of fruits, vegetables, aquatic and frozen products, has taken extra measures to ensure its supply for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

(240127) -- XIAOGAN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an agricultural trade center in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 27, 2024. The agricultural trade center, which houses nearly 3,000 dealers of fruits, vegetables, aquatic and frozen products, has taken extra measures to ensure its supply for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-XIAOGAN-AGRICULTURAL TRADE CENTER-SUPPLY (CN)

(240127) -- XIAOGAN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People upload agricultural products onto a truck at an agricultural trade center in Xiaogan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 27, 2024. The agricultural trade center, which houses nearly 3,000 dealers of fruits, vegetables, aquatic and frozen products, has taken extra measures to ensure its supply for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-SHANDONG-WEIFANG-COUPLETS INDUSTRY-SPRING FESTIVAL

CHINA-SHANDONG-WEIFANG-COUPLETS INDUSTRY-SPRING FESTIVAL

(240125) -- WEIFANG, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dealers purchase Spring Festival couplets and posters in Donglijia Village of Gaomi City, east China's Shandong Province, on Jan. 23, 2024. As the Spring Festival is approaching, workers has been busy producing Spring Festival couplets and posters with good blessings for the upcoming lunar new year in Gaomi, a major producing base in Shandong Province. The Spring Festival couplets and posters producing industry here yields almost 8000 tonnes annually with an output value of nearly 100 million yuan (13.9 million U.S. dollars). It has become a characteristic industry increasing villagers' income. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

New Year Greeting Party of Five Automobile Organizations

New Year Greeting Party of Five Automobile Organizations

New Year Greeting Party of Five Automobile Organizations. Photo from left to right: Masanori Katayama, Chairman, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA); Koji Arima, Chairman, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA); Keiji Masui, Chairman, Japan Auto Body Association (JABIA); Katsumi Yamada, President, Japan Automobile Machinery and Appliance Manufacturers Association (JAMA); Naomiki Kaneko, Chairman, Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JATRA)=Date:January 5, 2024, Place: Tokyo

New Year Greeting Party of Five Automobile Organizations

New Year Greeting Party of Five Automobile Organizations

New Year Greeting Party of Five Automobile Organizations. Photo from left to right: Masanori Katayama, Chairman, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA); Koji Arima, Chairman, Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA); Keiji Masui, Chairman, Japan Auto Body Association (JABIA); Katsumi Yamada, President, Japan Automobile Machinery and Appliance Manufacturers Association (JAMA); Naomiki Kaneko, Chairman, Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JATRA)=Date:January 5, 2024, Place: Tokyo

Chinese car brands boost Spanish market: auto association head

STORY: Chinese car brands boost Spanish market: auto association head SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of car brands and models 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ERIC IGLESIAS, President of the National Association of Vehicle Dealers 3. various of car brands and models 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ERIC IGLESIAS, President of the National Association of Vehicle Dealers STORYLINE: Chinese car brands should be welcomed in Spain as they make the market more dynamic, the president of the National Association of Vehicle Dealers (Ancove) told Xinhua in an interview on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ERIC IGLESIAS, President of the National Association of Vehicle Dealers "We are very happy that more Chinese brands are coming here. The more brands there are, the more varieties and competition there are, which can make vehicle prices more competitive and create a more dynamic market, which is what we want." Chinese car brands

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-FLOWER MARKET-FLORIST (CN)

(231231) -- KUNMING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dealers bid for fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 26, 2023. About 30 years ago, the Dounan Flower Market was just a street with roadside stalls selling flowers, but today it has become Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market. During this winter at the market, vibrant flowers in various colors are auctioned and sold in an organized manner, attracting both tourists and flower merchants seeking purchases. Among the many florists here is Yang Qiaoyan, who has dedicated nearly a decade to the floral industry. Her work includes providing advice and solutions for customers, selecting high-quality flowers, and collaborating with team members to create floral works. "The work of a florist is not easy. For example, it is easy to get hands hurt while processing flower materials. But once completed a floral art work, it feels very fulfilling," Yang explains her work. As a practitioner in the industry, she is

Georgian wine successfully taps into Chinese market

STORY: Georgian wine successfully taps into Chinese market SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULIKO NEMSADZE, Head of the Georgian wine production company Mtevino 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XINGUO, Manager of Xinjiang Jiuping Import and Export Co., Ltd. 4. various of China's ambassador to Georgia 5. various of Xinjiang STORYLINE: Wine, a signature product of Georgia, has become an increasingly popular drink choice on Chinese people's dining tables in recent years. At 2023 Georgia-China Xinjiang Commodity Exhibition held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia earlier this month, Georgian wine producers were eager to showcase a variety of products to impress the Chinese dealers and customers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SULIKO NEMSADZE, Head of the Georgian wine production company Mtevino "A lot of people like this wine because it's very delicious. Aromas are very ric

#CHINA-LOW TEMPERATURES-COUNTERMEASURES (CN)

#CHINA-LOW TEMPERATURES-COUNTERMEASURES (CN)

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dealers load fruits to sell at a wholesale market in Zunhua, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 23, 2023. Countermeasures have been taken to prevent or alleviate impacts inflicted by extensive snowfall and other freezing conditions. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

Turkish police seize 1.15 tons of drugs, 14.2 million narcotic pills: minister

STORY: Turkish police seize 1.15 tons of drugs, 14.2 million narcotic pills: minister SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish security forces seizing drugs and narcotic pills in anti-narcotic operations across 47 provinces of Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police have seized 1.15 tons of drugs and 14.2 million narcotic pills in anti-narcotic operations across 47 provinces, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Thursday. A total of 376 suspects were detained in the operations that involved 535 teams, 1,094 personnel and 21 detector dogs, Yerlikaya said in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "Our fight against drug dealers, terrorist organizations and organized crime organizations that poison our people will continue with determination," he said. Located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Türkiye has been grappling with international dru

Promotional Sales Activities at the 15th Shandong International Auto Show in Qingdao

Promotional Sales Activities at the 15th Shandong International Auto Show in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2023 - Car dealers carry out various promotional sales activities at the 15th Shandong International Auto Show in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, December 9, 2023.

Promotional Sales Activities at the 15th Shandong International Auto Show in Qingdao

Promotional Sales Activities at the 15th Shandong International Auto Show in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 9, 2023 - Car dealers carry out various promotional sales activities at the 15th Shandong International Auto Show in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, December 9, 2023.