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A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential

STORY: A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club STORYLINE: China's economic performance for the first quarter of this year was unveiled. Notably, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 5.3 percent year-on-year GDP increase in Q1, exceeding market projections and surpassing the government's annual target of around 5 percent. The performance is described as

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Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair

STORY: Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and other buildings STORYLINE: Egypt on Monday reaffirmed its firm support in addressing the crisis in Sudan as an internal affair, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made the remarks during a meeting in the capital Cairo with the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello, who visited Egypt as part of his first regional tour since his appointment. The Egyptian top diplomat highlighted the importance of "addressing the conflict in Sudan as a purely Sudanese matter" and vowed Egypt's rejection of interference from "external parties" in the crisis. Both parties stressed the need for more consultations and coordination to assist Sudan in navigating its current challenges, the statement added. Sud

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure.

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 10, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structur

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure. With the building successfully

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist watches a music show in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure. With the buildin

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the night view in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure. With the

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist watches a tea art show in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure. With the build

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure. With the building succes

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure. With the building successf

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 10, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old s

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 10, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old s

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows tourists enjoying the night view in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old stru

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old st

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structu

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the site of the former Little firm in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old structure

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows tourists enjoying the night view in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century-old stru

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CHINA-CHONGQING-PORT OPENING-FOREIGN FIRM-OLD SITE-NEW LOOK (CN)

(230613) -- CHONGQING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This stitched aerial photo shows tourists enjoying the night view in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2023. A three-floor western building covered by traditional Chinese roof ridges glimmers in Chongqing's Opening Port Heritage Park on the south bank of Yangtze River in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Built in 1896 by British businessman Archibald John Little, the structure once operated as a renowned foreign firm in Chongqing. The Little firm was also the first foreign firm in Chongqing when Chongqing opened its port. Little spoke Chinese and was well versed in China's culture. He played an important role in promoting commercial and cultural exchanges between China and the West more than 100 years ago. The old site of the foreign firm has been listed as cultural relic under municipal protection by Chongqing. In October 2020, the local government decided to restore the site to refresh the century

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CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-DISABLED-LAWYER (CN)

(230520) -- XIANGTAN, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Ting works at a law firm in Yuhu District of Xiangtan, central China's Hunan Province, May 18, 2023. Fu Ting lost her right arm in a car accident when she was 3. At the age of 13, she began swimming training at a sports school in Xiangtan. During her years as an athlete, she participated in Athens 2004 Paralympic Games and other domestic and foreign events, and won 18 gold medals. After retiring in 2004, Fu Ting entered the university to study law and worked as a lawyer after graduating with a master's degree. In 2017, Fu Ting set up a legal service studio, providing free legal service and aid for disabled people. At the same time, She also participated in a volunteer group, sharing stories in primary and secondary schools and giving legal lectures in communities, in order to encourage more people to help those disabled people in need. "In the face of disabled people, we should first 'respect' and then 'help'," Fu Ting said. "I'm pleasured to use my

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Ripplewood to take over failed operator of Seagaia complex

MIYAZAKI, Japan - The photo, taken in October 1997, shows the Seagaia resport complex in Miyazaki Prefecture. Sources said May 11 that U.S. investment fund Ripplewood Holdings LLC will take over the operations of the failed operator of the resort complex. Ripplewood, which made headlines last year by becoming the first foreign firm to buy a Japanese bank, will be the first foreign company to take over a failed semipublic entity.

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Fukuoka offers foreign travelers souvenir-keeping service

A public relations attendant at the Hakata Port International Terminal in Fukuoka explains on Feb. 10, 2015, an arrangement under which foreign visitors to the southwestern Japanese city who buy food, cosmetics and other duty-free items at three shops in the city can receive the purchased goods just before embarking on a liner to Pusan, South Korea, so that they can enjoy tourism in Fukuoka empty-handed. The "traveling light" service, the first of its kind in Japan launched in October 2014, is jointly sponsored by the terminal and Kyokuto Kaiun Co., a shipping firm. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ripplewood to take over failed operator of Seagaia complex

MIYAZAKI, Japan - The photo, taken in October 1997, shows the Seagaia resport complex in Miyazaki Prefecture. Sources said May 11 that U.S. investment fund Ripplewood Holdings LLC will take over the operations of the failed operator of the resort complex. Ripplewood, which made headlines last year by becoming the first foreign firm to buy a Japanese bank, will be the first foreign company to take over a failed semipublic entity.