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Pakistani senior official applauds development of Gwadar Port under CPEC

STORY: Pakistani senior official applauds development of Gwadar Port under CPEC SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gwadar 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives "I would say that Gwadar is a very important and strategic port in this region. I think China has shown its remarkable contribution in the development of different regions of Pakistan, including Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). And in Gwadar, we have seen that China has not only developed the port facility but also has contributed towards socio-economic development of the people. China has set up state-of-the-art modern hospital for the people of Gwadar, who have as good facilities in that hospital as big cities like Karachi or Lahore. Similarly, i

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Hungary welcomes more Chinese investment: HIPA's chief

STORY: Hungary welcomes more Chinese investment: HIPA's chief SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hungary 2. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): ISTVAN JOO, CEO, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency 3. various of Hungary 4. various of China STORYLINE: Istvan Joo, CEO of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), has commended the contribution of Chinese investment to Hungary's economic development. Figures published by HIPA indicate that Hungary received a record volume of 13 bln euros (14.1 bln U.S. dollars) in foreign direct investment last year, including 7.6 billion euros from Chinese investors. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): ISTVAN JOO, CEO, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency "Undoubtedly, the policy of opening to the East has borne fruit. 82 percent of this FDI stock has now come from the East, primarily from China. We are very proud of last year's results, with investments reaching 13 bln euros (14.1 bln U.S. dollar

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Russian expert hails China's economic performance in 2023

STORY: Russian expert hails China's economic performance in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): PAVEL KUZNETSOV, Deputy director, Institute of China and Modern Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: A Russian expert has spoken highly of China's economic performance in 2023 in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Russian): PAVEL KUZNETSOV, Deputy director, Institute of China and Modern Asia, Russian Academy of Sciences "Undoubtedly, China is one of the leaders of global economic development. Last year, China's GDP exceeded 126 trillion yuan (17.53 trillion USD), with a GDP growth rate of 5.2 percent. What did the Chinese leadership do in 2023? There were a lot of different directions, so we will not be able to cover everything now. But there were important aspects for us. For example, the International Monetary Fund estimated China's contribution to global growth in 2

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French expert upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2024

STORY: French expert upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 5. various of China STORYLINE: In a recent in interview with Xinhua, a French economist foresees a promising outlook for China's economic growth, expecting the country's greater contribution to the global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe "China's qualitative development is positive as it will contribute to the prosperity of the country and the world. It is based on: more sustainable economic growth. China is seeking to reduce its dependence on carbon-intensive industries and promote high value-added

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo (left), and King Felipe VI (right) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

Family photo of those attending the awards ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

The president of the CEO Foundation, Fátima Báñez (2l), The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo C, and King Felipe VI (2r) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister of Economy, Commerce and Enterprise, Carlos Corpo and King Felipe VI (C) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo (left), and King Felipe VI (right) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Int'l Energy Agency chief regards China as world champion in green energy

STORY: Int'l Energy Agency chief regards China as world champion in green energy SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of green energy in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) STORYLINE: Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Wednesday that China has emerged as a world champion in green energy, achieving a remarkable surge in renewable capacity and playing a pivotal role in global energy cooperation. Birol underscored the contribution of China to global progress on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) "China is the world champion when it comes to clean energy.

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Turkish economy grows by 5.9 pct in Q3

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.9 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. Various of some factories and employees in Türkiye (file) 3. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE Turkish economy grew 5.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, the Turkish Statistical Institute announced Thursday. It is the 13th consecutive quarter of economic growth since the second quarter of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented. In the third quarter of the year, household consumption made the highest contribution to growth with 7.7 points, followed by investments with 3.4 points, while the contribution of public expenditures remained at 0.7 points, according to the statistics. Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister M

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Peruvian expert highlights China's contribution within framework of APEC

STORY: Peruvian expert highlights China's contribution within framework of APEC SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of APEC 2023 2. various of Carlos Aquino, director of the Center for Asian Studies of the National Major University of San Marcos 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CARLOS AQUINO, Director of the Center for Asian Studies of the National Major University of San Marcos STORYLINE: The political and economic growth that China has sustained in recent years has generated a "great contribution" to the Asia-Pacific, especially within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), said a Peruvian expert during a recent interview with Xinhua. Carlos Aquino, director of the Center for Asian Studies of the National Major University of San Marcos, mentioned that many APEC members have high expectations for China to continue advancing the opening of its market. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CARLOS AQUINO, Director of the C

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Q3 data reveals China's economic recovery gathering steam

STORY: Q3 data reveals China's economic recovery gathering steam DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of different industries in China STORYLINE: The Chinese economy has sustained its recovery momentum with solid progress made in high-quality development in both the third quarter (Q3) and the first three quarters of this year, official data showed Wednesday. China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.9 percent in Q3 year on year. It grew 5.2 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). An array of other data released Wednesday underscored the gathering of steam by the world's second-largest economy, despite lingering global and domestic headwinds, consolidating the country's confidence in being able to meet its annual GDP growth target of around 5 percent. Consumption, a mainstay of the Chinese economy, has seen a steady expansion with an 83.2-percent contribution to GDP gr

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China's contribution to Ghana's gas industry catalyzes economic development: official

STORY: China's contribution to Ghana's gas industry catalyzes economic development: official DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Ghana Oil and Gas Conference in Accra, the capital of Ghana 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VICTOR SUNU-ATTAH, General manager of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) STORYLINE: China has made significant contributions to Ghana's utilization of natural gas resources, which has acted as a catalyst for improved economic development, a Ghanaian energy official has said. Victor Sunu-Attah, general manager of the state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), made the remarks during the 2023 Ghana Oil and Gas Conference in Accra, the capital of Ghana, Tuesday. In an interview with Xinhua, Sunu-Attah commended China for its financial support and technical expertise in helping establish Ghana's first gas processing plant, Ghana Gas, located in the Western Region. This facility, along with associated

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Chinese companies under CPEC contribute to Pakistan's industrial promotion: Pakistani PM

STORY: Chinese companies under CPEC contribute to Pakistan's industrial promotion: Pakistani PM DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif making remarks 2. various of an award ceremony honoring the contribution of Chinese companies under the CPEC 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PANG CHUNXUE, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday that the Chinese companies working under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have contributed immensely towards Pakistan's industrial promotion in various walks of life. The prime minister made the remarks while addressing an award ceremony honoring the contribution of Chinese companies operating in Pakistan under the CPEC. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, P

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Ethiopian minister commends China's contributions to economic progress

STORY: Ethiopian minister commends China's contributions to economic progress DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED SHIDE, Ethiopian Finance Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHAO ZHIYUAN, Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia STORYLINE: Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shide has praised the Chinese companies in Ethiopia for their significant contribution to the country's economic development. Speaking at the 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Forum: Chinese Enterprise in Ethiopia, the minister said the Chinese government and companies have been involved in major infrastructure projects in the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED SHIDE, Ethiopian Finance Minister "The way Chinese companies work in Ethiopia is very much in a responsible way when it comes to contributing to the development of the country. That is very much appreciated as well." Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Zhao Zhiyuan said Chinese c

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IMF official says China's contribution to global growth to stand at over a third this year

STORY: IMF official says China's contribution to global growth to stand at over a third this year DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVEN BARNETT, IMF senior resident representative in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEVEN BARNETT, IMF senior resident representative in China STORYLINE: An official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that China's contribution to global economic growth will stand at over one-third this year. Steven Barnett, the IMF senior resident representative in China, made the remarks on Friday while experts and scholars from the IMF Resident Representative Office in China and the School of Finance of Nankai University gathered in north China's Tianjin to discuss the latest published World Economic Outlook. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVEN BARNETT, IMF senior resident representative in China "Our forecast for China's growth this year is 5.2%. That is up a lot from la

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UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around the world

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around the world DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Addis Ababa; Lusaka; GENEVA, Switzerland; Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of UNECA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GOPAL THAKUR, Chairman of Nepal Language Commission STORYLINE: This year's United Nations Chinese Language Day was marked around the world with various celebrations. Since 2010, the UN has marked Chinese Language Day on April 20 over the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. The Chinese language commemoration event was co-hosted on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with the Chinese Mission to the African Union (AU) at the UN Conference Center in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO,

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Turkish expert optimistic about China's economic growth

STORY: Turkish expert optimistic about China's economic growth DATELINE: April 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 3. various of Chinese economy STORYLINE: China's gross domestic product grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter, official data showed on Tuesday. Murat Tufan, an analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk, says that the growth rate in the first quarter is crucial, believing that the Chinese economy will continue to grow and contribute to the global economy. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk "The growth figure in this quarter was very, very critical. In the next five years, China's contribution to global growth will be twice that of the United States, which is currently the world's largest economy, and China will account for 22.6 percent of the world's growth in the next five years. No one wi

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Swiss investment manager Vontobel positive on performance of Chinese equities

STORY: Swiss investment manager Vontobel positive on performance of Chinese equities DATELINE: March 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): THOMAS SCHAFFNER, Portfolio Manager, Vontobel 3. various of Vontobel STORYLINE: Thomas Schaffner, a portfolio manager at Swiss wealth and asset manager Vontobel told Xinhua that Chinese stocks remain an attractive asset class for international investors and that his firm was positive on China's contribution to global economic growth. SOUNDBITE (English): THOMAS SCHAFFNER, Portfolio Manager, Vontobel "Now this year, we're actually quite convinced that we will see quite a strong economic recovery in China. With the economic recovery, which has started now in Q1 and favorable policies, both on the regulatory and the monetary sides, coupled with relatively low valuations, we believe that actually China should be quite an attractive asset class within EM (emerging markets). Al

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Foreign business leaders eye opportunities amid China's economic recovery

STORY: Foreign business leaders eye opportunities amid China's economic recovery DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAURO DE FELIP, General Manager of Ferrero China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TITUS VON DEM BONGART, EY Partner, Head of GBN Greater China STORYLINE: Foreign business leaders have expressed confidence in the Chinese economy, believing the steady recovery of the huge market will bring lots of opportunities to global investors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAURO DE FELIP, General Manager of Ferrero China "I guess China is entering really a new phase. We are very, very enthusiastic about that. We are looking forward to going together, to giving also our own contribution to the acceleration of the momentum overall. So we're very happy to see the government, also local governments taking initiatives in order to boost even more economy. I am persuaded and absolutely sure that there wil

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Mexico's economy grows 3 pct in 2022: report

STORY: Mexico's economy grows 3 pct in 2022: report DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mexico City STORYLINE: The Mexican economy expanded by 3 percent in 2022, thanks to its three major productive sectors, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography said in a preliminary report Tuesday. The figure represented a deceleration compared to the 4.7-percent growth in 2021. By sector, industrial activity grew by 3.2 percent in 2022, followed by 3 percent in the agricultural sector, and 2.7 percent in the service sector which has the highest GDP contribution, according to the statistics agency. In a separate report, Alfredo Coutino, head of Latin America economic research at Moody's Analytics, said Mexico continued to benefit from exports to the U.S. market, as well as income from tourism and remittances, which reached an all-time high last year. However, the outlook for 2023 faces significant issues such as an economic sl

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UN Global Compact head hails China's contribution to achieving SDGs

STORY: UN Global Compact head hails China's contribution to achieving SDGs DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Davos meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SANDA OJIAMBO, Assistant secretary general & CEO, UNGC 3. various of Davos street views STORYLINE: The head of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that she was optimistic about China's economic performance this year and that the country's contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 was crucial. SOUNDBITE (English): SANDA OJIAMBO, Assistant secretary general & CEO, UNGC "China is a dynamic and fast-moving and fast-growing economy. I think that also with the population it has, the impact that China could have on abating or mitigating the climate crisis is significant. Significant gains have been made in social development, it would be great to see those continue. But nevertheless, I think China plays an import

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Nepal's Pokhara Int'l Airport put into operation

STORY: Nepal's Pokhara Int'l Airport put into operation DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of Pokhara Int'l Airport 2. various of the inauguration ceremony 3. various of the flight saluting with water cannon 4. SOUNDBITE (Nepali): PUSHPA KAMAL DAHAL, Nepali Prime Minister 5. various of representatives speaking STORYLINE: As Pokhara International Airport, a national pride project of Nepal, was inaugurated on Sunday, Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal laid emphasis on its contribution to national and regional development. A Buddha Air flight carrying the prime minister, also known as Prachanda, was saluted with water cannon when it landed at the new airport. SOUNDBITE (Nepali): PUSHPA KAMAL DAHAL, Nepali Prime Minister "With this airport, Pokhara has become the center of connectivity with many countries. Nobody will dispute the contribution of Pokhara International Airport to the economic development of the district, the metropolitan

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Harmonious coexistence between human, nature in E China's Huzhou

STORY: Harmonious coexistence between human, nature in E China's Huzhou DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of natural landscape in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province 2. various of people living in harmony with nature in Huzhou 3. various of wildlife 4. various of crested ibises and their habitat in Huzhou STORYLINE: Huzhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province was recognized earlier this month as the International Cooperation Demonstration Zone of Ecological Civilization during the second phase of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) in Montreal, Canada. This means that Huzhou, a lakeside city known for its rich cultural heritage and economic prosperity, has become an international model for systematic protection and utilization of biodiversity. The protection of crested ibises is a highlight in the city's contribution to wildlife conservation. The crested ibi

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Tottori Gov. at Japan-Russia investment forum

TOKYO, Japan - Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai speaks about economic ties between the western Japan prefecture and Russia's Far East during a Japan-Russia investment forum in Tokyo on March 19, 2014. He expressed his expectation for Russia's contribution to world peace and stability. Tottori is one of Japan's most proactive prefectures in engaging in economic exchanges with the Russian region.

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German industry official gets top Japanese honor

BERLIN, Germany - Hans Olaf Henkel (L), former chairman of the Federation of German Industries, poses with Japanese Ambassador to Germany Kunisada Kume on Jan. 15 before receiving the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasures, one of Japan's highest decorations, for his contribution to the development of economic cooperation between Japan and Germany.

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N.Z. premier urges Obuchi to take initiative at summit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley says the success of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Auckland hinges partly on what kind of ''personal contribution'' is to be made by Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Photo shows the New Zealand premier in an interview with Kyodo News in Wellington July 6 ahead of her visit to Tokyo later this month.

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Businessmen, officials from China, U.S. call for strengthening trade, economic cooperation

STORY: Businessmen, officials from China, U.S. call for strengthening trade, economic cooperation DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: CHICAGO, the United States CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. businessmen and officials speaking at the event STORYLINE: Some 500 Chinese, U.S. businessmen and officials attending the 6th Annual Gala of the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA Chicago have called for strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two sides. Held in Chicago Thursday under the theme of "Reopen for Our Future," the gala included a Clean Energy and Climate Change Panel, a Mayor's Roundtable Discussion, China Outlook 2023 and Ambassador Dialogue. "Chinese companies have a strong desire to invest in the U.S., and the potential is very promising," Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang said in a keynote speech at the event. "Over the years, Chinese investments have made important contribution to local economic and social developme

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China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers

STORY: China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand STORYLINE: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have met in Thailand to discuss ways to promote sustainable development and facilitate trade and investment. At the meeting, China stressed the need to follow the spirit of the Asia-Pacific family, look after one another like passengers in the same boat, and steadily move toward an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. Observers have spoken highly of China's role in the APEC discussions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Internatio

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China's high-quality development in economy benefits world: experts

STORY: China's high-quality development in economy benefits world: experts DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Romanian): LIZICA MIHUT, Chairperson of Romania-China Friendship and Cooperation Forum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): CANTURK ALAGOZ, CEO of Alagoz Holding, Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies STORYLINE: Global experts say China's high-quality development in economy benefits not only itself but also the whole world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Romanian): LIZICA MIHUT, Chairperson of Romania-China Friendship and Cooperation Forum "China contributed 18 percent of global economic growth in 2021, and in recent years, the country's average contribution to global economic growth exceeded 30 percent. It is this extraordinary contribution that makes China the main engine of world economic growth today. The Chinese government has put forward the extraordinary init

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Kenyan president vows to cut borrowing

STORY: Kenyan president vows to cut borrowing DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan president at the opening of parliament 2. Various of Kenya's new parliament 3. SOUNDBITE(English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 4. various of Kenyan parliament legislators STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday pledged to contain large domestic and foreign borrowing by the government within three years to help spur economic growth. Ruto who officially opened the 13th Parliament said the very large government borrowing requirement has undermined the business sector's contribution to the national savings and investment effort. "Over the next three years, we must reverse this and go back to the situation where the government contributes to the national savings effort by keeping recurrent expenditure below revenue," Ruto told the lawmakers in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. He said he will also address the problem of the government crowding

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Malaysian FM highlights economic ties, high-tech cooperation with China

STORY: Malaysian FM highlights economic ties, high-tech cooperation with China DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ongoing 2022 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition and Forum 2. various of Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah making a speech 3. various of Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia speaking 4. various of President of China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia speaking 5. various of the document signing ceremony STORYLINE: Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Tuesday spoke highly of the economic ties with China and encouraged the sharing of cutting-edge technologies between the two countries. At the opening ceremony of the 2022 China Smart Industry Trade Exhibition and Forum, the minister expressed his gratitude to China for its contribution to Malaysia's economic development. Speaking of China's development in high-tech and digital economy, Saifuddin said China is "a leading powerhouse" not only in innovatio

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Hong Kong to get more support in contribution to building of Belt and Road

STORY: Hong Kong to get more support in contribution to building of Belt and Road DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 4. SOUNDBITE (English): HENG SWEE KEAT, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies 5. SOUNDBITE (English): YAZRIN SYAKHAIRI, Trade commissioner of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) 6. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDREW KINLOCH, Advisor on infrastructure finance in Asia, Logie Group Limited 7. SOUNDBITE (English): NICOLAS DE LOISY, President of Supply Chain Management Outsource Ltd. (SCMO) 8. various of Hong Kong, China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "The seventh Belt and Road Summit has opened here in China's Hong Kong. Themed "Heralding a New Chapter: Collaborate and Innovate," the Summit gathers senior

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China to work with other WTO members to tackle plastic pollution, says Chinese envoy

STORY: China to work with other WTO members to tackle plastic pollution, says Chinese envoy DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the briefing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LI CHENGGANG, China's Ambassador to the WTO STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy has said that China is willing to work with other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to tackle the global challenge of plastic pollution. Li Chenggang, China's Ambassador to the WTO, made the remarks at a press briefing on environmental Initiatives of the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12). SOUNDBITE (English): LI CHENGGANG, China's Ambassador to the WTO "I think sustainability is an objective of our own economic and social development. So the measures we have taken domestically are also our contribution to the sustainability of global development. On the WTO platform, we are honored to closely cooperate with all the members to conduct the discussion on plastic pollution. We s

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Experts hail China's contribution to global economic growth

STORY: Experts hail China's contribution to global economic growth DATELINE: May 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-General of India China Economic and Cultural Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): HERNAN DIAZ, Chilean scholar 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): MARIANA APARICIO, Professor, National Autonomous University of Mexico STORYLINE: A video summit marking the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) was held in Beijing on Wednesday. Experts from various countries have hailed China's role in driving world economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies "For the longest time, I think China is the largest trading partner of ASEAN. In that alone, it also tells us th

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German industry official gets top Japanese honor

BERLIN, Germany - Hans Olaf Henkel (L), former chairman of the Federation of German Industries, poses with Japanese Ambassador to Germany Kunisada Kume on Jan. 15 before receiving the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasures, one of Japan's highest decorations, for his contribution to the development of economic cooperation between Japan and Germany.

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Toyoda honored by Spain

TOKYO, Japan - Shoichiro Toyoda, honorary chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and former president of the Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), poses for pictures at the Spanish Embassy in Tokyo on March 23 after being honored by the Spanish government with the Medal of Queen Isabel for his contribution to building ties between Spain and Japan.

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N.Z. premier urges Obuchi to take initiative at summit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley says the success of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Auckland hinges partly on what kind of ''personal contribution'' is to be made by Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Photo shows the New Zealand premier in an interview with Kyodo News in Wellington July 6 ahead of her visit to Tokyo later this month.

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N.Z. premier urges Obuchi to take initiative at summit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley says the success of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Auckland hinges partly on what kind of ''personal contribution'' is to be made by Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Photo shows the New Zealand premier in an interview with Kyodo News in Wellington July 6 ahead of her visit to Tokyo later this month.