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Caragana Ecological Economic Industrial Chain in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - MAY 27, 2025 - Scientific and technological personnel conducted nutritional analysis on Caragana feed in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Caragana Ecological Economic Industrial Chain in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - MAY 27, 2025 - Scientific and technological personnel conducted nutritional analysis on Caragana feed in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Experts discuss happiness education in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Experts discuss happiness education in China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:58 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIYAKO IKEDA, Director of Data Analysis for the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRISTAN JOHNSON, Vice Dean of the Graduate School at Boston College, U.S. STORYLINE: A seminar on happiness education was held on Thursday and Friday in the Futian District in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, featuring keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, and on-site exchanges. Participants delved into the significance of happiness education. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIYAKO IKEDA, Director of Data Analysis for the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) "Those students who are

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U.S. GDP growth slows to annual rate of 1.6 pct in Q1

STORY: U.S. GDP growth slows to annual rate of 1.6 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of U.S. Department of Commerce (April 25, 2024) STORYLINE: The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate slowed down to an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the first quarter of this year, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported on Thursday. The latest data marks a sharp slowdown from the fourth quarter in 2023, when GDP grew by 3.4 percent, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Compared to the fourth quarter, the deceleration of real GDP in the first quarter primarily reflected decelerations in consumer spending, exports, and state and local government spending and a downturn in federal government spending. These movements were partly offset by an acceleration in residential fixed investment. The newly released GDP estimate for the first quarter, in what was called an "advance" e

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U.S. Fed's closely watched inflation measure rises 2.6 pct in December

STORY: U.S. Fed's closely watched inflation measure rises 2.6 pct in December SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024/file DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the U.S. Department of Commerce (file) 2. various of street views of U.S. state of New Hampshire 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LESLIE OTTEN, Voter in Dixvill Notch, New Hampshire STORYLINE: The U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, rose 2.6 percent in December, as inflation cooled amid high interest rates, the Commerce Department reported on Friday. The latest figure came after the measure in September accelerated to 3.4 percent year on year from 3.3 percent in August, before slowing to 2.9 percent in October and then to 2.6 percent in November, according to estimates released by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis. The PCE gauge takes into account how consumers change their behavior in light o

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-APEC-PRESS BRIEFING

(231113) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Kuriyama (L), director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Policy Support Unit, speaks during a media briefing on the report APEC Regional Trends Analysis at the international media center of APEC 2023 in San Francisco, the United States, Nov. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Multilateral coordination key for tacking multiple challenges: APEC report" (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC SHIFT

(230925) -- ANKARA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a local market in Ankara, Türkiye, on Sept. 25, 2023. Türkiye's shift to more conventional economic policies in recent months has fueled cautious optimism, yet the crisis-hit nation faces significant challenges toward recovery, experts have said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's economic shift fuels optimism but challenges persist

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC SHIFT

(230925) -- ANKARA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man shops at a local market in Ankara, Türkiye, on Sept. 25, 2023. Türkiye's shift to more conventional economic policies in recent months has fueled cautious optimism, yet the crisis-hit nation faces significant challenges toward recovery, experts have said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's economic shift fuels optimism but challenges persist

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC SHIFT

(230925) -- ANKARA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman shops at a local market in Ankara, Türkiye, on Sept. 25, 2023. Türkiye's shift to more conventional economic policies in recent months has fueled cautious optimism, yet the crisis-hit nation faces significant challenges toward recovery, experts have said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's economic shift fuels optimism but challenges persist

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC SHIFT

(230925) -- ANKARA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man shops at a supermarket in Ankara, Türkiye, on Sept. 25, 2023. Türkiye's shift to more conventional economic policies in recent months has fueled cautious optimism, yet the crisis-hit nation faces significant challenges toward recovery, experts have said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's economic shift fuels optimism but challenges persist

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC SHIFT

(230925) -- ANKARA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a local market in Ankara, Türkiye, on Sept. 25, 2023. Türkiye's shift to more conventional economic policies in recent months has fueled cautious optimism, yet the crisis-hit nation faces significant challenges toward recovery, experts have said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's economic shift fuels optimism but challenges persist

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-DEFICIT-INFLATION

(230717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a local market in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 17, 2023. Türkiye's chronic current account deficit is one of the most challenging issues that the government's new economic management team has to address to improve the country's financial woes, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's growing deficit, inflation need to be tackled to ensure sound economic development

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-DEFICIT-INFLATION

(230717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a local market in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 17, 2023. Türkiye's chronic current account deficit is one of the most challenging issues that the government's new economic management team has to address to improve the country's financial woes, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's growing deficit, inflation need to be tackled to ensure sound economic development

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-DEFICIT-INFLATION

(230717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait outside a foreign exchange office in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 17, 2023. Türkiye's chronic current account deficit is one of the most challenging issues that the government's new economic management team has to address to improve the country's financial woes, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's growing deficit, inflation need to be tackled to ensure sound economic development

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-DEFICIT-INFLATION

(230717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker fuels a car at a gas station in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 17, 2023. Türkiye's chronic current account deficit is one of the most challenging issues that the government's new economic management team has to address to improve the country's financial woes, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Türkiye's growing deficit, inflation need to be tackled to ensure sound economic development

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Lebanese cigar lovers hold to hobby despite economic crisis

STORY: Lebanese cigar lovers hold to hobby despite economic crisis DATELINE: July 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:33 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a man shopping at a cigar shop 2. various of cigars 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JOSEPH EL KHOURY, Owner of Peter Cigar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI SHMAISANI, Cigar smoker 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): JOSEPH EL KHOURY, Owner of Peter Cigar 6. various of Peter Cigar STORYLINE: Despite suffering the worst financial crisis in its history, Lebanon remains a big spender on cigars. A study released on May 31 by data analysis site Statista revealed that Lebanon ranked number one globally on per capita revenue from cigar sales in 2022. According to the study, Lebanese spends 36.7 U.S. dollars per person on cigars, compared to 35.6 dollars in the second-placed United States, 27.5 dollars in Qatar, 20.2 dollars in Luxembourg, and 15.1 dollars in Iceland. The result surprised many as cigars, often considered luxury products, have retained a strong mark

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U.S.-ECONOMY-GDP-GROWTH

(230630) -- SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers check out in a supermarket in Foster City, the United States, June 29, 2023. The growth rate of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) was revised up notably to 2 percent in the first quarter, up from the previous estimate of 1.3 percent, according to data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-GDP-GROWTH

(230630) -- SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman shops at a supermarket in Foster City, the United States, June 29, 2023. The growth rate of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) was revised up notably to 2 percent in the first quarter, up from the previous estimate of 1.3 percent, according to data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-GDP-GROWTH

(230630) -- SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers check out in a supermarket in Foster City, the United States, June 29, 2023. The growth rate of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) was revised up notably to 2 percent in the first quarter, up from the previous estimate of 1.3 percent, according to data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-ECONOMY-GDP-GROWTH

(230630) -- SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers walk out of a supermarket in Foster City, the United States, June 29, 2023. The growth rate of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) was revised up notably to 2 percent in the first quarter, up from the previous estimate of 1.3 percent, according to data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez At European Recovery Funds Conference - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the III edition of the forum 'European Funds III: Spain, for global leadership in green and digital economy', at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, on June 5, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). elDiario.es celebrates for the third consecutive year this event focused on the analysis of the implementation and impact of European recovery funds in Spain, as well as its economic and sustainable growth. The agenda of the conference addresses topics such as the implementation of electric and connected vehicles, water management, new energy models derived from renewable energy sources, the great challenge of the future of aerospace, the model faced by companies for decarbonization and modernization of industry, the digitization of strategic sectors and the distribution and management of European funds. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES-PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF

(230516) -- ANKARA, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 14, 2023. As Türkiye's presidential elections are heading to a first-ever run-off, key economic challenges lie ahead. Taming inflation while maintaining monetary stability is vital for the country's economy, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Economy in focus as Türkiye heads to presidential runoff

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES-PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF

(230516) -- ANKARA, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kemal Kilicdaroglu (C), the leader of the six-party opposition bloc, casts his vote at a polling station in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 14, 2023. As Türkiye's presidential elections are heading to a first-ever run-off, key economic challenges lie ahead. Taming inflation while maintaining monetary stability is vital for the country's economy, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Economy in focus as Türkiye heads to presidential runoff

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES-PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF

(230516) -- ANKARA, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A couple cast their ballots at a polling station in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 14, 2023. As Türkiye's presidential elections are heading to a first-ever run-off, key economic challenges lie ahead. Taming inflation while maintaining monetary stability is vital for the country's economy, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Economy in focus as Türkiye heads to presidential runoff

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES-PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF

(230516) -- ANKARA, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan wave to supporters at the headquarters of Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara, Türkiye, on May 15, 2023. As Türkiye's presidential elections are heading to a first-ever run-off, key economic challenges lie ahead. Taming inflation while maintaining monetary stability is vital for the country's economy, experts said. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH News Analysis: Economy in focus as Türkiye heads to presidential runoff

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Indonesia records 5.03 pct GDP growth in Q1

STORY: Indonesia records 5.03 pct GDP growth in Q1 DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city view 2. various of port 3. various of banks STORYLINE: Indonesia posted an economic growth rate of 5.03 percent in the first quarter of 2023, up from 4.02 percent in the same period last year, despite a slowdown in the global economy, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Friday. The GDP growth recorded minus 0.92 percent on a quarterly basis, a contraction that always takes place in the January-March period, said BPS deputy for balance sheet and statistical analysis Edy Mahmud. "This 5.03 percent indicates the trend of Indonesia's economic growth is still stable," said the official at a press conference. People's movement has increased as a result of the lifting of restrictions on community activities since December 2022, due to the controlled transmission of COVID-19. Between January and March of this year, the transportation secto

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Int'l experts optimistic about China's economic recovery

STORY: Int'l experts optimistic about China's economic recovery DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN DESA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PATRICK MWANGI, International affairs analyst in Kenya STORYLINE: Off to a good start in 2023, China's economy is seeing a faster-than-expected recovery. During the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, China saw nearly 2.9 million cross-border trips, up 120.5 percent year on year, and 308 million domestic trips, up 23.1 percent compared with 2022. In January, the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector came in at 50.1, returning to expansion territory after three consecutive months of contraction. This outstanding performance has won applause from international experts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of Global Economic Monitoring Branch, E

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World hails good start of Chinese economy in 2023

STORY: World hails good start of Chinese economy in 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese cities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior policy specialist, National Security Division of Prime Minister's Office of Government of Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN DESA 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): X.N. IRAKI, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Nairobi STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast on Monday for China's economic growth to 5.2 percent in 2023, 0.8 percentage points higher than October 2022 forecast, as it said the country's recent reopening has paved the way for a faster-than-expected recovery. In the first month of 2023 when China was celebrating the C

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China, leading engine for global economy amid pandemic

STORY: China, leading engine for global economy amid pandemic DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELE GERACI, Former undersecretary of state, Italian Ministry of Economic Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOATASEM RASHED, Economic consultant for Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations (EFIA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FATIH BIROL, Head of International Energy Agency (IEA) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: In its three-year-long fight against COVID-19, China posted outstanding results in economic development and epidemic control, reinforcing its status as a leading engine for the global economy. In 2020, China became the first major economy in the

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UN-ECONOMIST-CHINA-INTERVIEW

(230128) -- UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hamid Rashid, chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York, Jan. 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: China can play vital role in stimulating global growth in 2023, says UN economist" (Xinhua/Xie E)

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China can play vital role in stimulating global growth in 2023: UN economist

STORY: China can play vital role in stimulating global growth in 2023: UN economist DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Headquarters 2. various of Hamid Rashid in interview 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN DESA 5. various of China STORYLINE: A leading UN economist said that China can play a significant role in stimulating the global growth in 2023. Hamid Rashid is the chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. He spoke to Xinhua shortly after the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 report was released. According to the report, growth in China is projected to moderately improve in 2023. SOUNDBITE (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN DESA "I think for Chinese economy, it is

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Market experts see Japan deflation continuing for 2-3 yrs

TOKYO, Japan - Heizo Takenaka (standing), state minister in charge of economic and fiscal policy, speaks before an economic analysis team brought together by the government's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on Aug. 7. Private-sector economists and financial market participants agreed in the meeting that Japan will not be able to shake off deflation for a few more years.

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U.S. gun violence claims over 1 mln lives amid rampant firearm abuse, proliferation

STORY: U.S. gun violence claims over 1 mln lives amid rampant firearm abuse, proliferation DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Amid a surge in both gun violence and ownership, the United States has seen over 1 million firearm fatalities over the past three decades with the death rates reaching a 28-year high in 2021. There were 1,110,421 deaths related to firearms in the country from 1990 to 2021, nearly 86 percent of them among males, according to a recent study released in the JAMA Network Open. "Firearm fatalities accelerated dramatically during the COVID pandemic," said Eric Fleegler, one of the authors, who takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. "Multiple potential factors have likely contributed to this including severe economic distress, an erupting mental health crisis, and a significant uptick in the sale of firearms," said th

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Experts fret Fed rate hike impacts developing economies

STORY: Experts fret Fed rate hike impacts developing economies DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GABRIELA SILLER, Director of economic-financial analysis at Banco Base, Mexico 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HSIA HUA SHENG, Associate professor of international finance with Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher of Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies STORYLINE: Most observers expect the U.S. central bank is likely to opt for a third consecutive 75-basis-point rate rise. Many worry the move will further impact the developing countries and slow down their recoveries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GABRIELA SILLER, Director of economic-financial analysis at Banco Base, Mexico "Emerging economies depend on the United States for their trade. In the financial part and in terms of interest rates, I think that the market is strongly punishing those economies that d

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-MOBILE GAMING

(220908) -- ANKARA, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Computer game developers work at a startup company in Ankara, capital of Türkiye, on Sept. 2, 2022. Over the last few years, Türkiye has become one of the world's fastest growers in mobile gaming, attracting investments from at home and abroad despite the country's economic downturn. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: How Turkish mobile gaming thrives against economic downturn?" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-MOBILE GAMING

(220908) -- ANKARA, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A computer game developer works at a startup company in Ankara, capital of Türkiye, on Sept. 2, 2022. Over the last few years, Türkiye has become one of the world's fastest growers in mobile gaming, attracting investments from at home and abroad despite the country's economic downturn. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: How Turkish mobile gaming thrives against economic downturn?" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-MOBILE GAMING

(220908) -- ANKARA, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A game developer demonstrates a video game equipment at a startup company in Ankara, capital of Türkiye, on Sept. 2, 2022. Over the last few years, Türkiye has become one of the world's fastest growers in mobile gaming, attracting investments from at home and abroad despite the country's economic downturn. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: How Turkish mobile gaming thrives against economic downturn?" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-MOBILE GAMING

(220908) -- ANKARA, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A game developer demonstrates a video game equipment at a startup company in Ankara, capital of Türkiye, on Sept. 2, 2022. Over the last few years, Türkiye has become one of the world's fastest growers in mobile gaming, attracting investments from at home and abroad despite the country's economic downturn. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: How Turkish mobile gaming thrives against economic downturn?" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ECONOMY-MOBILE GAMING

(220908) -- ANKARA, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Computer game developers work at a startup company in Ankara, capital of Türkiye, on Sept. 2, 2022. Over the last few years, Türkiye has become one of the world's fastest growers in mobile gaming, attracting investments from at home and abroad despite the country's economic downturn. TO GO WITH "News Analysis: How Turkish mobile gaming thrives against economic downturn?" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-BOTSWANA WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM POST-ANALYSIS SEMINAR

(220608) -- GABORONE, June 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (4th L), Minister of Foreign Affairs Lemogang Kwape (3rd R) and other guests pose for a group photo during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 8, 2022. Botswana is pursuing certain programs and projects in the green energy sector, as the southern African country seeks ways of transitioning from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one and creating jobs. President Mokgweetsi Masisi made this revelation Wednesday when giving a keynote address during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-BOTSWANA WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM POST-ANALYSIS SEMINAR

(220608) -- GABORONE, June 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 8, 2022. Botswana is pursuing certain programs and projects in the green energy sector, as the southern African country seeks ways of transitioning from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one and creating jobs. President Mokgweetsi Masisi made this revelation Wednesday when giving a keynote address during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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UN-WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATION-PROSPECTS-REPORT

(220519) -- UNITED NATIONS, May 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Shantanu Mukherjee, director of economic policy and analysis of UN's Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), speaks at the press briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report as of mid-2022 at the UN headquarters in New York, May 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xie E)

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RCEP boosts trade along land-sea trade corridor through western China

STORY: RCEP boosts trade along land-sea trade corridor through western China DATELINE: May 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the freight train 2. various of the land-sea trade corridor 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XINGYAN, General manager of Chongqing Xiaokang Group Import and Export Corporation 4. various of the land-sea trade corridor 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LAN JINGZONG, Manager of freight market analysis department of China Railway Nanning Group Co., Ltd STORYLINE: After the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) went into effect four months ago, the deal has boosted freight train services along a land-sea trade corridor through western China. The RCEP is a mega trade pact between 10 ASEAN member states and its FTA partners, including China. On Wednesday, a freight train fully loaded with paper pulp, ceramic tiles, and other products, headed northward from the southern port city of Qinzhou. Two days later, it arrived in weste

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Dutch think tank projects 5.2 pct inflation rate in 2022, stresses uncertainty

STORY: Dutch think tank projects 5.2 pct inflation rate in 2022, stresses uncertainty DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: THE HAGUE,the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of a gas station in the Hague, the Netherlands, March 10, 2022. 2. Various of busy business streets in the center of the Hague, the Netherlands, March 10, 2022. STORYLINE: Inflation in the Netherlands is projected to rise significantly in 2022 as energy prices continue to soar, the Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) said on Wednesday. In its "Central Economic Plan 2022," the government's macroeconomic think tank outlined its key economic projections for the current year. The continued increase in energy prices comes on top of an already high inflation rate, which is partly due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CPB expects inflation in the Netherlands to be 5.2 percent in 2022. In the worst-case scenario, if energy prices remain high, inflation could hit 6 percent. In the most op