US: Massive Fire Erupts At SPS Technologies Warehouse In Pennsylvania

A massive fire broke out at an SPS Technologies warehouse in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, on Monday night, February 17. No injuries have been reported. Officials urged residents within a one-mile radius of the fire to shelter in place.

CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-KAWAN LAMA-COOPERATION (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-KAWAN LAMA-COOPERATION (CN)

(240419) -- GUANGZHOU, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- William Widjaja (2nd L), the procurement director of Kawan Lama Group, visits the booth of a supplier during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2024. Kawan Lama Group, a big name in Indonesia's retail business, has once again made a significant presence at the China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair. This time, the company mobilized over 130 procurement professionals to explore the vast array of offerings at the global trade event. "Only unexpected, not unavailable," said William Widjaja, the procurement director of Kawan Lama Group, of the variety of the Chinese products on offer at the fair, which, according to him, has enabled a "one-stop shopping experience" for items ranging from toothbrushes to automobiles. A diverse range of Chinese products have also made their way into Kawan Lama's procurement list, and ultimately reached millions of households in

CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-KAWAN LAMA-COOPERATION (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-KAWAN LAMA-COOPERATION (CN)

(240419) -- GUANGZHOU, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- William Widjaja (1st L), the procurement director of Kawan Lama Group, meets a supplier during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2024. Kawan Lama Group, a big name in Indonesia's retail business, has once again made a significant presence at the China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair. This time, the company mobilized over 130 procurement professionals to explore the vast array of offerings at the global trade event. "Only unexpected, not unavailable," said William Widjaja, the procurement director of Kawan Lama Group, of the variety of the Chinese products on offer at the fair, which, according to him, has enabled a "one-stop shopping experience" for items ranging from toothbrushes to automobiles. A diverse range of Chinese products have also made their way into Kawan Lama's procurement list, and ultimately reached millions of households in Indonesia. W

CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-KAWAN LAMA-COOPERATION (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-KAWAN LAMA-COOPERATION (CN)

(240419) -- GUANGZHOU, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- William Widjaja (1st L), the procurement director of Kawan Lama Group, learns about products of a potential supplier during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2024. Kawan Lama Group, a big name in Indonesia's retail business, has once again made a significant presence at the China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair. This time, the company mobilized over 130 procurement professionals to explore the vast array of offerings at the global trade event. "Only unexpected, not unavailable," said William Widjaja, the procurement director of Kawan Lama Group, of the variety of the Chinese products on offer at the fair, which, according to him, has enabled a "one-stop shopping experience" for items ranging from toothbrushes to automobiles. A diverse range of Chinese products have also made their way into Kawan Lama's procurement list, and ultimately reached millions of

New factories driving China's high-quality growth

STORY: New factories driving China's high-quality growth SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of factories and views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG XIAOMING, President of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific 3. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMI ATIYA, President of ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation Business Area STORYLINE: In recent years, lighthouse factories, unmanned factories, and smart factories have been mushrooming in China. Increased productivity there offers an insight into how new quality productive forces are driving high-quality growth in the world's second-largest economy. As China's first city to include robot density in the statistics, Shanghai has seen its density reach 426 robots per 10,000 people at major enterprises of key industries. Inside a massive factory of Aptiv, a leading global automotive connector supplier, a smart system precisely arranges all production processes. SOUNDBITE 1 (

Global biz leader's 1st stop in 2024: German auto supplier sees prosperous future for Chinese market

STORY: Global biz leader's 1st stop in 2024: German auto supplier sees prosperous future for Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the related footage of Continental 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PHILIPP VON HIRSCHHEYDT, Member of Continental's Executive Board STORYLINE: Continental, a major German auto supplier, has been present in China for almost 30 years. It has 23 production bases and 28 R&D centers in China, with 17,600 employees. Philipp von Hirschheydt, member of Continental's Executive Board and head of the Automotive Group Sector, sees a prosperous future for the Chinese automotive market as he paid a visit here at the beginning of the new year. SOUNDBITE (English): PHILIPP VON HIRSCHHEYDT, Member of Continental's Executive Board "We have been seeing 30 million produced cars (in China) in 2023, and we're seeing that the export engine is starting to grow. So, what we want to do is we

CIIE in eyes of Fortune Global 500: China's success is Rio Tinto's success

STORY: CIIE in eyes of Fortune Global 500: China's success is Rio Tinto's success DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:24 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai and Rio Tinto 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALF BARRIOS, Rio Tinto Chief Commercial Officer and China Chairman 3. various of Rio Tinto signed a long-term collaboration memorandum with the CIIE Bureau 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALF BARRIOS, Rio Tinto Chief Commercial Officer and China chairman 5. various of Rio Tinto 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALF BARRIOS, Rio Tinto Chief Commercial Officer and China chairman 7. various of Rio Tinto STORYLINE: While talking about the upcoming 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, the chief commercial officer of Rio Tinto, the world's largest iron ore supplier, has said that China's success is Rio Tinto's success and the Chinese market is remarkably crucial to the company. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALF BARRIOS, Rio Tinto Chief Commercial Officer and China Chairman "In

Exploring lighting fair with Syrian businessman in S China

STORY: Exploring lighting fair with Syrian businessman in S China DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 29th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair 2. STANDUP (English): MOUJAR, Syrian lighting businessman STORYLINE: The 29th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) is being held in Guzhen Town, Zhongshan City in south China's Guangdong Province. Known as the "lighting capital of China," Guzhen produces 70 percent of the lights in the country and also enjoys a large global market share. The five-day event runs until Thursday. Follow Moujar, a Syrian lighting businessman based in Guzhen, to explore the fair. STANDUP (English): MOUJAR, Syrian lighting businessman "Hello everyone. This is Moujar speaking. Today is the first day of the Guzhen Lighting Fair. It's (one of) the largest fairs around the world. Follow me to show you the newest item, the newest supplier, and everything will be a new imagination. Let's go. This

Chengdu Universiade opportunity to witness China's growth: PwC senior executive

STORY: Chengdu Universiade opportunity to witness China's growth: PwC senior executive DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and China 2. various of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu STORYLINE: The FISU World University Games held in China's southwestern city of Chengdu is a remarkable opportunity for foreigners to witness and experience China's development and prosperity. According to Raymund Chao, chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and China, an official supplier of the FISU Games, the Chengdu Universiade also catalyzes economic growth and global exposure, apart from being an exciting sporting spectacle. SOUNDBITE (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and China "The value of that (the Games), with so many thousands and thousands of people together from different cultures, exchange of cultures and coming to China, to really understand our culture, to really see the city

Chinese enterprises expand business abroad to provide quality service, products

STORY: Chinese enterprises expand business abroad to provide quality service, products DATELINE: March 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hengtong Group and TICA 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI GENLIANG, Chairman of the board of Hengtong Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QI JIACHONG, CEO and president of Nanjing TICA Climate Solutions Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Enterprises in east China's Jiangsu Province are making efforts to better implement the "going-out" strategy and accelerate their global expansion. Hengtong Group, China's leading cable and system supplier, has established 12 industrial bases globally. Recently, two submarine power cable projects connecting two islands in Mexico's Cancun were successfully put into operation, in which Hengtong provided products and services. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI GENLIANG, Chairman of the board of Hengtong Group "We already have a good start this year. We are confident in our future development. We will continue

Food companies in China's Tianjin going global

STORY: Food companies in China's Tianjin going global DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in Tianjin, China 2. various of food production 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG RUI, Workshop director, Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd. 4. various of condiment 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG PENG, President, Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd. 6. various of condiment 7. various of a milk processing plant 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN SHUANGYU, Production director of the company 9. various of milk processing equipment 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZOU YANG, President, Tianjin Haihe Dairy Co., Ltd. 11. various of posters 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WAN SHOUPENG, Head of Tianjin Food Group 13. various of consumers STORYLINE: Food companies in north China's Tianjin have realized high-quality development and provided better products by embracing global markets and utilizing overseas resources. A local seasoning supplier has seen a surge in forei

China crucial for global growth, supply chain: Argentine economist

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Bangladeshi healthcare providers seek Chinese equipment to offer affordable services

STORY: Bangladeshi healthcare providers seek Chinese equipment to offer affordable services DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): GAWSHAL AZAM MITHU, Importer and supplier of healthcare equipment 3. various of medical equipment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD MONAYEM, Director of Bangladesh Medical Items Limited 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EDWARD GUO, Country manager of Shenzhen Emperor Electronic Technology Co., Ltd STORYLINE: As an international expo on medical care was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, many local healthcare providers are trying to seek affordable equipment from China. The "Meditex Bangladesh 2022," organized by a global event management company, is the biggest exhibition in Bangladesh on medical, clinical and healthcare industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): GAWSHAL AZAM MITHU, Importer and supplier of healthcare equipment "We have participated in this fair four times. We have been promoting this Chinese pro

Chinese edible fungi supplier eyes bigger role in foreign customers' recipes

A Chinese mushroom supplier in Shandong Province is aiming to expand its presence in the international market. Based in Zibo City, Shandong Qihe Biological Technology makes mushroom spawn logs out of recycled twigs and branches from apple orchards. Its products are sold to nearly 50 countries and regions, including South Korea, Japan, the U.S., and Poland. The company is making efforts to promote innovation so as to further boost sales. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Lebanon's livestock farmers face challenges due to soaring fodder prices

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Long established natural ice supplier keeps data on notebooks

Long established natural ice supplier keeps data on notebooks

Asami Reizo Co., a long-established supplier of natural ice in Minano, Saitama Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, shows notebooks recording temperatures at its ice formation pond and other past data as seen in this photo taken on Feb. 11, 2015. Concerns are growing over adverse effects of global warming on the business of shipping naturally formed ice. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Takata files for bankruptcy protection amid air bag recall crisis

Takata files for bankruptcy protection amid air bag recall crisis

Takata Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Shigehisa Takada (L) and other executives bow in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on June 26, 2017, after the auto parts supplier announced it has filed for bankruptcy protection. Battered by a global recall of its defective automotive air bags, Takata's overall debt is estimated at over 1 trillion yen, marking the biggest-ever corporate failure by a Japanese manufacturer. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Takata files for bankruptcy protection amid air bag recall crisis

Takata files for bankruptcy protection amid air bag recall crisis

Takata Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Shigehisa Takada bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on June 26, 2017, after the auto parts supplier announced it has filed for bankruptcy protection. Battered by a global recall of its defective automotive air bags, Takata's overall debt is estimated at over 1 trillion yen, marking the biggest-ever corporate failure by a Japanese manufacturer. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo