Illustration Strasbourg

Illustration Strasbourg

FRANCE, BAS-RHIN (67), STRASBOURG, PLACE DES MEUNIERS, CHRISTMAS MARKET ALSATIAN FLAVORS (CHRISTMAS MARKET DROM IRRESISTIBLE SMALL PRODUCERS FROM ALSACE) Photo by Jean Isenmann/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

Monkey Head Mooncakes

Monkey Head Mooncakes

SUZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2024 - Customers buy "monkey head mooncakes" at Daoxiangcun store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 31, 2024. In keeping with the theme of Black Myth: Wukong, the mooncakes come in six different flavors, shaped like characters in the game.

British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning

STORY: British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China 2. various of British expats tasting Zongzi STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China "Look what we got! Oh wow, what's that? These are Dragon Boat Festival gifts from our friends from Nanning. We have their sweet ones and we have salty ones. Do you know which is which? I don't know. It could be any. Any could be any. Right. So we'll try. Pick one we open first. Let me see if this is the sweet one. So, Zongzi is glutinous rice and inside you have sweet filling or savory filling, and it's wrapped in a leaf. So like Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings), we know that Zongzi has many different flavors. If you think this is the sweet one, I'm guessing these are salty. Try it. It's like opening a prese

Special flavors of zongzi in China's Yunnan

STORY: Special flavors of zongzi in China's Yunnan SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of making zongzi in Yunnan, China STORYLINE: Zongzi, also known as sticky rice dumplings, is a traditional delicacy that Chinese people eat on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-DAILY LIFE-TAMALES

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-DAILY LIFE-TAMALES

(240609) -- MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tamales of different flavors are pictured at Tamales Madre restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico, June 8, 2024. Tamales is a popular delicacy in Mexico. Like many other food in Mexico, the tamales traces its origins to hundreds of years ago, well before the arrival of the Spanish. Mexico's indigenous communities relished this dietary staple, made of cornmeal stuffed with meats and sauces, wrapped and steamed in corn husks or banana leaves. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Muzi)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-DAILY LIFE-TAMALES

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-DAILY LIFE-TAMALES

(240609) -- MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tamales of different flavors are pictured at Tamales Madre restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico, June 8, 2024. Tamales is a popular delicacy in Mexico. Like many other food in Mexico, the tamales traces its origins to hundreds of years ago, well before the arrival of the Spanish. Mexico's indigenous communities relished this dietary staple, made of cornmeal stuffed with meats and sauces, wrapped and steamed in corn husks or banana leaves. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

Shared passion for delicacies fuels China-EU agricultural trade

STORY: Shared passion for delicacies fuels China-EU agricultural trade SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 & File DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. file footages of agri-food products 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAN FENG, Vice chairman of the China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation STORYLINE: China and the European Union (EU) signed an agreement on geographical indications (GI) in 2021, with the aim of improving bilateral trade in agri-food products. This year marks the third anniversary of the landmark agreement coming into effect. The first GI list, which entered into force in 2021, protects 100 Chinese agricultural GIs in the EU and 96 agricultural EU GIs in China. From Bordeaux wines to Sitia olive oil, a wide range of signature agri-products from the EU have gained a greater presence in the kitchens of Chinese families, tickling Chinese taste buds with their exotic flavors. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAN FENG, Vice chairman of the China-

Kirin to sell spoon to enhance salty taste

Kirin to sell spoon to enhance salty taste

Photo taken on May 20, 2024, shows a spoon developed by Kirin Holdings Co. that uses a faint electrical current to enhance salty and umami flavors, with online sales of the product to start the same day priced at 19,800 yen ($125). Meiji University Professor Homei Miyashita, who jointly developed the technology, won the Ig Nobel Nutrition prize in 2023.

Foreign exhibitors speak highly of 8th China-Russia Expo

STORY: Foreign exhibitors speak highly of 8th China-Russia Expo SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NICHOLAS, Russian exhibitor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): BEDNYAKOV ANDREY, Russian exhibitor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AVA, Iranian exhibitor 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EBEN, Ghanaian exhibitor STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the eighth China-Russia Expo. The expo's activities are being held in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, from May 16 to May 21. Over 5,000 (overseas) buyers registered at the expo and representatives from 44 countries and regions participated in the expo. Let's go and see how these foreign exhibitors feel about this event." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NICHOLAS, Russian exhibitor "We brought many different flavors of honey to this exhibition,

Russian entrepreneur eyes opportunities in China's Horgos

STORY: Russian entrepreneur eyes opportunities in China's Horgos SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Horgos Golden Katyusha Int'l Trade Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): VIACHESLAV VORONTSOV, Deputy general manager of Horgos Golden Katyusha Int'l Trade Co., Ltd. 3. various of Horgos ports STORYLINE: Russian entrepreneur Viacheslav Vorontsov has been working in Horgos in China's Xinjiang for nearly 8 years. He's now the deputy general manager of an international trading company in Horgos. His company imports raw materials and processes them into various food products, including noodles and cookies, bringing authentic Russian flavors to Chinese consumers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): VIACHESLAV VORONTSOV, Deputy general manager of Horgos Golden Katyusha Int'l Trade Co., Ltd. "The development of Horgos has been impressive. There have been many improvements. Significant advancements have been made in infrastructure, lo

CHINA-XINJIANG-BAKING-ETHNIC DIVERSITY (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-BAKING-ETHNIC DIVERSITY (CN)

(240425) -- URUMQI, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yilnu Ishamudin flavors bread dough before baking at Liuba's Bakery in Yining, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. TO GO WITH "Wondrous Xinjiang: Baking the flavor of ethnic diversity" (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-EMBASSY CHEF CHALLENGE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-EMBASSY CHEF CHALLENGE

(240310) -- WASHINGTON, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn Chinese Peking Opera with an actress during the Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington, D.C., the United States, on March 7, 2024. More than 20 embassies competed in this year's Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge held at the Union Station in Washington, D.C. Thursday night, which captivated the audiences with unique flavors from across the world. (Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-EMBASSY CHEF CHALLENGE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-EMBASSY CHEF CHALLENGE

(240310) -- WASHINGTON, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chefs from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China are seen during the Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington, D.C., the United States, on March 7, 2024. More than 20 embassies competed in this year's Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge held at the Union Station in Washington, D.C. Thursday night, which captivated the audiences with unique flavors from across the world. (Xinhua)

Embassy chefs charm audiences in int'l culinary competition in D.C.

STORY: Embassy chefs charm audiences in int'l culinary competition in D.C. SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the Union Station in Washington D.C. 2. various of the event STORYLINE: More than 20 embassies competed in this year's Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge held at the Union Station in Washington, D.C. Thursday night, which captivated the audiences with unique flavors from across the world. This year, the first place for the Judges' Choice Award went to Chef Jovana Urriola from the Embassy of the Republic of Panama, with the authentic "Panamanian Style Afro Caribbean Chicken Tamale Dumplings" securing her the top spot. Panamanian dishes' fusion of African, Caribbean, and Asian cuisines reflects the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the country's culinary landscape, according to a leaflet at the scene. The second place went to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China. Chefs Lin

THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-COFFEE INDUSTRY-REVIVAL

THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA-COFFEE INDUSTRY-REVIVAL

(240229) -- MANILA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Coffee beans of various flavors are seen inside a store in Manila, the Philippines, on Feb. 7, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Philippines embraces coffee industry revival" (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Agricultural Fair - Paris

Agricultural Fair - Paris

The Moroccan products stand (Morocco of centuries of flavors) at the opening day of the 60th International Agriculture Fair (SIA - Salon de l'Agriculture), at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

French chef's "foodie tour" at Korean food market in China's Yanji

STORY: French chef's "foodie tour" at Korean food market in China's Yanji SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2-3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Yanji, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef "Here I'm at the Yanji Riverside Market, which boasts a rich variety of local foods and snacks. Let's go and take a look. This morning market is bustling even at 7 o'clock. Many people came here to do shopping for the Spring Festival. And even more came here just for breakfast. I've never seen this fish skin-wrapped rice roll before. The fish skin tastes very fresh without any fishy smell, very chewy. Nice. There are various flavors of Korean rice sausages, which can be served as a dish at home. They are very tasty. The rice is quite sticky. And there's a little bit of pig blood mixed in it. Stir-fried rice cakes and freshly fried potato pancakes, and various kinds of homemade pickles. Kimchi. The

Confucius Institute in Cote d'Ivoire celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Confucius Institute in Cote d'Ivoire celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration event held at the Confucius Institute 2. SOUNDBITE (French): BLY PRINCIA SAINTE, Student of Confucius Institute 3. various of the celebration STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of Abidjan, located within the Felix Houphouet Boigny University, organized a ceremony on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, in an atmosphere full of enthusiasm, in the presence of many students as well as Ivorian and Chinese officials. During the ceremony, participants had the chance to explore the Chinese cuisine, delving into the subtle art of making traditional Chinese dishes. From the preparation of ingredients to the harmony of flavors, each step has been revealed, offering a captivating insight into this rich culinary tradition. SOUNDBITE (French): BLY PRINCIA SAINTE, Student of Confucius

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member packs boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member prepares for boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare for boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare for boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare for boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes dishes for boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members process vegetables at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member puts dishes into cooler for temporary storage at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-HIGH-SPEED TRAINS-BOXED MEALS-PRODUCTION (CN)

(240131) -- WUHAN, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes dishes for boxed meals at a railway catering base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 30, 2024. Equipped with a modern production line of boxed meals, the railway catering base has taken charge of providing boxed meals for high-speed trains under the management of China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. During this year's Spring Festival travel rush which started on Jan. 26, the China Railway Wuhan Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has rolled out four new dishes with local flavors of Wuhan. The boxed meals with local delicacies will be served following a series of strict tests, in an effort to better cater for passengers during the trips. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

Large food trade fair underway in Amsterdam

STORY: Large food trade fair underway in Amsterdam SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the food trade fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRIS, Visitor STORYLINE: HORECAVA, a Dutch trade fair for food, beverage and service industry, is held from Monday to Thursday in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Founded in 1957, HORECAVA serves as a vibrant platform of innovation, gastronomy, and the latest trends within the catering industry in the Netherlands and the world at large. HORECAVA aims to bring together chefs and other professionals in the food industry from around the world to showcase their skills, share the latest culinary trends, and introduce innovative flavors to feast the taste buds. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRIS, Visitor "To get the inspiring, new products. And it's nice to see new things." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

Attendees at coffee expo have confidence in China market

STORY: Attendees at coffee expo have confidence in China market SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: PU'ER, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony and the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMILIO, Mexican exhibitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NGUYEN MINH THANG, Vietnamese exhibitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): BIENVENUE, Rwandan exhibitor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Visitors from Malaysia 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MUHAMAD AKMAL ABDUL WAHAB, Consulate General of Malaysia in Kunming STORYLINE: The China (Pu'er) International Coffee Expo Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Coffee exhibitors and foreign guests say they have confidence in China's coffee market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMILIO, Mexican exhibitor "I'm from Mexico, Chinese market is amazing. We really want to learn about what happened here, what did they consume, what is the taste, the flavors." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NGUYEN MINH THANG, Vietnamese exhibitor "We have alw

Vibrant celebrations at India Gate mark last day of 2023

STORY: Vibrant celebrations at India Gate mark last day of 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of people enjoying the last day of 2023 at India Gate STORYLINE: India Gate in New Delhi turned into a hub of jubilation as people gathered to celebrate the last day of 2023 on Sunday. Families and groups spread their mats, set up picnic spots, and enjoyed moments of togetherness. Street food vendors added to the buzz, offering an array of lip-smacking treats. Attendees relished local delicacies, adding flavors to the vibrant atmosphere. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

Indian capital hosts food festival featuring women business owners

STORY: Indian capital hosts food festival featuring women business owners SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of the food festival STORYLINE: Indian capital New Delhi held the Saras Food Festival which features a vibrant tapestry of flavors, aromas, and entrepreneurial spirit. Organized by over 150 women business owners, the festival was a melting pot of diverse cuisines from across India, including traditional delicacies, homemade treats, and culinary treasures. From aromatic spices of the south to the rich, indulgent sweets from the north, each stall offered a unique taste. This festival was more than just about food but also demonstrated how talented these women are in cooking and running their businesses. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

Botswana's indigenous food vendors blend tradition with health

STORY: Botswana's indigenous food vendors blend tradition with health SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of food market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English and Setswana): LESEGO TSHIDI MOTSHEGALETAU, Food vendor 3. various of food market 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OMPHILE RASEDI, Customer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English and Setswana): THANDEKA PULE, Customer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOHN NDERITU, Dietitian STORYLINE: In the bustling city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, lies Main Mall, one of the oldest and most eclectic markets in the country. Built in 1963, this vibrant marketplace is home to prolific hawkers, merchants and food vendors, offering a diverse array of flavors and colors amid high-rise concrete buildings. Lesego Tshidi Motshegaletau, an indigenous food vendor, owns a traditional food stall within this market. Her stall is a burst of colorful and flavorful offerings, including Sorghum bran, rice, mill

BOTSWANA-GABORONE-TRADITIONAL FOOD

BOTSWANA-GABORONE-TRADITIONAL FOOD

(231201) -- GABORONE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lesego Tshidi Motshegaletau (R), an indigenous food vendor, sells traditional food in the Main Mall market in Gaborone, Botswana, on Nov. 16, 2023. In the bustling city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, lies Main Mall, one of the oldest and most eclectic markets in the country. Built in 1963, this vibrant marketplace is home to prolific hawkers, merchants and food vendors, offering a diverse array of flavors and colors amid high-rise concrete buildings. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Botswana's indigenous food vendors blend tradition with health

BOTSWANA-GABORONE-TRADITIONAL FOOD

BOTSWANA-GABORONE-TRADITIONAL FOOD

(231201) -- GABORONE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An indigenous food vendor sells traditional food in the Main Mall market in Gaborone, Botswana, on Nov. 16, 2023. In the bustling city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, lies Main Mall, one of the oldest and most eclectic markets in the country. Built in 1963, this vibrant marketplace is home to prolific hawkers, merchants and food vendors, offering a diverse array of flavors and colors amid high-rise concrete buildings. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Botswana's indigenous food vendors blend tradition with health

BOTSWANA-GABORONE-TRADITIONAL FOOD

BOTSWANA-GABORONE-TRADITIONAL FOOD

(231201) -- GABORONE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 16, 2023 shows traditional food sold in the Main Mall market in Gaborone, Botswana. In the bustling city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, lies Main Mall, one of the oldest and most eclectic markets in the country. Built in 1963, this vibrant marketplace is home to prolific hawkers, merchants and food vendors, offering a diverse array of flavors and colors amid high-rise concrete buildings. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Botswana's indigenous food vendors blend tradition with health

Chinese tea, incense culture captivates Egyptians

STORY: Chinese tea, incense culture captivates Egyptians SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of immersive events promoting Chinese tea and incense culture 2. various of immersive events promoting Chinese music and instruments STORYLINE: A just-concluded immersive event promoting Chinese tea and incense culture has impressed Egyptian visitors in Egypt's capital of Cairo. Hosted by the Chinese Cultural Center in Cairo, the three-day Chinese Tea and Incense Salon concluding Tuesday offered a themed lecture, tea-tasting, and a demonstration of incense-burning and tea-making to help the locals know better about two iconic elements of the Chinese traditional lifestyle. The discovery and use of tea among the Chinese people is said to have started some 4,700 years ago. As a national beverage with numerous varieties, tea is involved in every facet of the Chinese way of life, not only for its rich aroma and flavors but an eleg

Italian winery explores opportunities in Chinese market

STORY: Italian winery explores opportunities in Chinese market DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a winery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MICHELLE HU, Operation Director of Marquis (Tianjin) Trading Co., Ltd. 3. various of the Italian wine 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MICHELLE HU, Operation Director of Marquis (Tianjin) Trading Co., Ltd. 5. various of bilateral trade between China and Italy STORYLINE: In the picturesque wine-producing region of Chianti Classico nestled in Italy's Tuscany region, the Sangiovese grapes bask in the sunlight within a winery named Tenuta Perano. At present, three types of Tenuta Perano's products are sold in China, and the company aims to triple its business within the next five years in the Asian country's growing market. According to its agent in China, with a rich variety of flavors, Italian wines can be the perfect accompaniment to many local delicacies in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MICHELLE HU, Operatio