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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Formula 1 Lenovo Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2024 - Race

Chico Longo (BRA) Ferrari importer -grid during the race of Formula 1 Lenovo Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2024, scheduled to take place at Interlagos Circuit, San Paolo, Brasil, BRA Nov 1st-3rd, 2024

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 19, 2024 shows domestic durians for sale at a fruit store in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A livestreamer promotes domestic durians at a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, July 20, 2024. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows domestic durians at a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member checks the ripeness of a durian at a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, July 20, 2024. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-DURIAN INDUSTRY (CN)

(240721) -- SANYA, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows domestic durian pulps at a durian base in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Recently, the domestically grown durians in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, have entered the market season. As the world's largest importer and consumer of durians, China has long relied on imports to meet its demand for durians. In recent years, with breakthroughs in cultivation technology, Sanya City, as the main production area of domestic durians, has been continuously developing the durian industry. By expanding the durian planting scale, promoting durian planting techniques, opening stores for selling domestic durians, and establishing durian brands, Sanya has walked on a path to promote rural revitalization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Egypt's strategic wheat reserve sufficient for 5.3 months: minister

STORY: Egypt's strategic wheat reserve sufficient for 5.3 months: minister SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali Moselhi speaking (File) 2. various of wheat, sugar and oil STORYLINE: Egyptian Supply and Internal Trade Minister Ali Moselhi said on Tuesday that the country's strategic reserve of wheat is enough to last for 5.3 months, while sugar reserves are sufficient until February 2025. The minister added that oil reserves are sufficient for 6.2 months, and rice and pasta for two months. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer, suffers from global supply chain interruptions and price hikes due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The country imports two-thirds of its annual consumption of 18 million tonnes of wheat, according to the state-run Ahram newspaper. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-CHINESE EV-INTERVIEW

(240215) -- LJUBLJANA, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marko Femc, CEO of Plan-net Solar, reacts during an interview with Xinhua in Preserje, Brezovica, Slovenia, Feb. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Bright future for Chinese EVs in Europe: CEO of Slovenian car importer" (Xinhua/Zhou Yue)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-CHINESE EV-INTERVIEW

(240215) -- LJUBLJANA, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2024 shows a Chinese electric car MG4 on display at an MG sales center in Ljubljana, Slovenia. TO GO WITH "Interview: Bright future for Chinese EVs in Europe: CEO of Slovenian car importer" (Xinhua/Zhou Yue)

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Australia's dairy producers look to better explore Chinese market

STORY: Australia's dairy producers look to better explore Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farm 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTIAN STEFANI, South Gippsland Shire Council's manager of economy, community and investment 3. various of the farm 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JON MCNAUGHT, CEO of ViPlus Dairy 5. various of the farm 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JON MCNAUGHT, CEO of ViPlus Dairy STORYLINE: Dairy is one of the most important industries in South Gippsland, a region in Australia's southeastern state of Victoria. Local business leaders and officials say China remains the biggest importer of dairy produce from Australia, and the development of the country's companies in the Chinese market is of great significance. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTIAN STEFANI, South Gippsland Shire Council's manager of economy, community and investment "Dairy production and agricultural production, it's t

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Experts optimistic about China's economic outlook in 2024

STORY: Experts optimistic about China's economic outlook in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 5. various of China-related footage STORYLINE: Experts remain upbeat about China's economic prospects in 2024, saying that the country will still be a major contributor to global growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "I think the prospects are bright. I believe that if the economic prospects of China are bright next year, 2024, the rest of the world is going to benefit, because China is a big importer and China is a big exporter. So a lot of countries depend on China for trade." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China

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Kenyan expert optimistic about Chinese economy, stresses its significance to world

STORY: Kenyan expert optimistic about Chinese economy, stresses its significance to world SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, a Kenyan economist has expressed optimism on prospects of China's economy in 2024, stressing its significance to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "I think the prospects are bright. I believe that if the economic prospects of China are bright next year, 2024, the rest of the world is going to benefit, because China is a big importer and China is a big exporter. So a lot of countries depend on China for trade. So we hope that China will continue being the locomotive of the world." Iraki also said he hopes that the technological transfer from China will empower Africa in fostering developme

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Global exhibitors at Hong Kong's wine fair to broaden market scope

STORY: Global exhibitors at Hong Kong's wine fair to broaden market scope SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wine fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLIN RIFFEL, Exhibitor from Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DICKY NG, Exhibitor from Hong Kong 4. various of the wine fair STORYLINE: The 15th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opened on Friday, with over 500 exhibitors from different countries and regions showcasing fine beverages and wine-related products and services, hoping to broaden their market scope. The three-day event was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLIN RIFFEL, Representative of Riffel, a winery from Germany "I heard that a lot of other countries are coming to Hong Kong, which is the main hot spot for the wine industry. So we hope that we will find an importer, and that we will find a good partner, and that we can do a go

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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Iron Ore Imported Unloaded at The Taicang Port Depot in Suzhou

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Iron ore imported from foreign markets is unloaded at the Taicang Port depot in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, November 8, 2023. China imported 976 million tons of iron ore in the first 10 months of 2023, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. China is the world's largest importer of iron ore.

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CIIE "powerful" platform to boost int'l trade: ITC chief

STORY: CIIE "powerful" platform to boost int'l trade: ITC chief DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIIE 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC STORYLINE: International Trade Center (ITC) chief says the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a "powerful" platform to boost international trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC "The CIIE is an incredibly unique creature. There are very few countries that have import trade shows. So for it to be an importer's platform is actually a phenomenal offering to the world. It's a phenomenal offering especially to the developing world because you're saying we have here consumers. We are giving you the opportunity to showcase those products to our consumers. We are willing to place a platform here for you to do that. The other thing that's really

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China-ASEAN Expo injecting impetus into regional economy

STORY: China-ASEAN Expo injecting impetus into regional economy DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 20th China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU SHENGHUI, Importer of Vietnam Trung Nguyen Coffee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHENGBO, CEO, Guangxi TWT Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI YAN, Chief representative of Beijing Representative Office, Petroliam Nasional Berhad STORYLINE: The 20th China-ASEAN Expo concluded on Tuesday in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nearly 2,000 enterprises had participated in the four-day expo, aiming to tap into the huge market of more than two billion people of China and ASEAN countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU SHENGHUI, Importer of Vietnam Trung Nguyen Coffee "Every year at the China-ASEAN Expo, many businessmen come over to us for cooperation. We have benefited a lot from the China-ASEAN Expo over the years." According to China's Mi

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Chinese importer expects better development in trade between China, Ecuador

STORY: Chinese importer expects better development in trade between China, Ecuador DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. various of views in Ecuador 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHENG JIAYUAN, Managing director of Guangdong Guotong Super Cold Chain Co., Ltd. 4. various of views in the company 5. various of views in Ecuador STORYLINE: China and Ecuador signed a free trade agreement (FTA) last week to boost bilateral trade and business ties. Once the FTA goes into effect, as much as 90 percent of the goods traded between China and Ecuador will be exempted from tariffs, while 60 percent of them will enjoy zero tariffs immediately, according to the deal. A Chinese importer said he expects better development in trade between the two countries. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHENG JIAYUAN, Managing director of Guangdong Guotong Super Cold Chain Co., Ltd. "We search for good-quality products worldwide to import to China. Ecuador is

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UK businessman amazed by new product, convenience at Canton Fair

STORY: UK businessman amazed by new product, convenience at Canton Fair DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Canton Fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN BEVERLY, PMS International Group PLC 3. various of toys STORYLINE: Steven Beverly, a businessman from the UK, said it's convenient and cost-effective to visit so many suppliers who provide latest products at the Canton Fair. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN BEVERLY, PMS International Group PLC "I work for PMS International, a UK importer. And I import plush toys mainly. Our company is over 50 years old and it was started by my father. And he began traveling to China in the 1970s to try to get the best price. It's very convenient and cost-effective to be able to visit so many suppliers in one venue. It's quite nice to be able to see suppliers again. But it's more importantly for me to be able to look at the product closely and to touch it and to feel it and see the size and the value.

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1st seaborne Philippine durians arrive in China's Shanghai

STORY: 1st seaborne Philippine durians arrive in China's Shanghai DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Philippine durians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): VIVIAN WANG, Marketing director of Dole China 3. various of the Philippine durians 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAIME FLORCRUZ, Ambassador of the Philippines to China STORYLINE: The first shipment of seaborne Philippine durians has arrived in Shanghai, after an export protocol was signed between China and the Philippines in January. According to the sales deal signed by a major importer Dole Food Co. and one of the dealers Shanghai Wonong Import & Export Co., Ltd., the annual turnover for 2023 is expected to reach 2,000 tonnes. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): VIVIAN WANG, Marketing director of Dole China "China is currently the largest consumer market for durians. We believe that we can help Philippine durians take root in the Chinese market, and gradually occupy a larger market share. China's s

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Indian gov't exempts basic customs duty on drugs for rare diseases

STORY: Indian gov't exempts basic customs duty on drugs for rare diseases DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of buildings 3. various of hospitals 4. various of medicine shops STORYLINE: The Indian government on Thursday said basic customs duty on all imported drugs and food for special medical purposes for personal use for the treatment of all rare diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 has been exempted. According to the federal finance ministry, an individual importer has to produce a certificate from the health department officials to avail exemption. Drugs and medicines otherwise attract basic customs duty of 10 percent, while some categories of lifesaving drugs and vaccines attract a concessional rate of 5 percent or nil. As per the official notification, the import duty waiver will come into effect from April 1. Officials said the exemption will result in substantial cost sa

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Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment

STORY: Egypt buys Ukrainian wheat in international tender for shipment DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of wheat STORYLINE: Egypt's state grain buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Thursday it bought 120,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat in an international tender for shipment on April 15-25. The purchase came amid talks on the extension of the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires Saturday. Russia has proposed that the deal, which allows grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, should be renewed for just 60 days. Ukraine has rejected it. The deal has previously been renewed for 120 days and there are concerns that a shorter extension could cause logistical issues. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer and the world's fourth corn importer, has been seeking new internationa

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Egypt seeks wheat in World Bank-funded tender: GASC

STORY: Egypt seeks wheat in World Bank-funded tender: GASC DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior shot of Egypt's Ministry of Supply & Internal Trade in Cairo 2. various shots of an Egyptian port 3. various shots of wheat grain STORYLINE: Egypt's General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), the country's state grain importer, announced on Saturday a tender for the purchase of wheat. The tender seeks cargoes of 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 55,000, or 60,000 tons- plus or minus 5 percent from the last crop, including the shipment fees, GASC said. Shipment is sought for April 1-15, from all origins in GASC's booklet of terms and specifications. The deadline for offers is Feb 22, GASC said. The tender was issued within the framework of the Food Resilience Security and Support Program funded by the World Bank. About 10 days ago, Egypt reached an agreement to import wheat from Serbia and Romania through the port of Constanta, and was conducting discuss

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Chinese importers show confidence in Spanish wine at BWW

STORY: Chinese importers show confidence in Spanish wine at BWW DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANE ZHENG, Chinese importer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): LUIS LEI, Staff member of wine importer Xiamen Bodegas Castejon 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): MARIA NARANJO, Director of Food, Wine and Gastronomy at the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) 5. various of exhibition STORYLINE: Chinese importers showed confidence in Spanish wine at the third edition of Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) concluded on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANE ZHENG, Chinese importer "We (China) have a large population. Then, for Spanish wine, firstly we like the flavour, but also the quality of Spanish wine is growing and so I think the wine-selling will also grow." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): LUIS LEI, Staff member of wine importer Xiamen Bodegas Castejon "The situation is difficult because French wine, or wine from Chi

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Xinhua Headlines: Tech, business partnerships boost China-Europe cooperation

(221221) -- HANGZHOU/BRUSSELS, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Geely's Geometry C electric car is seen on display before the signing ceremony in Budapest, Hungary, on Nov. 4, 2022. Chinese automaker Geely Auto Group has entered the European Union (EU) market by signing an agreement with Hungarian car importer Grand Automotive Central Europe (GACE). (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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Chinese-made artificial flowers popular in Bangladesh

STORY: Chinese-made artificial flowers popular in Bangladesh DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of artificial flowers markets in Bangladesh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): SOHAN HOSSAIN, Customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD YASIN, Customer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): DIN ISLAM MINTU, Owner of Mintu Full Ghar flower house 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): HAMIDUR RAHMAN, Artificial flower importer STORYLINE: Chinese-made artificial flowers are popular in Bangladesh, where people like to use flowers in their daily life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): SOHAN HOSSAIN, Customer The Chinese have made these beautiful flowers with their talent, thanks to them. Just thanks won't be enough. Thanks to them, they give us the opportunity to decorate our homes with such beautiful flowers at low prices." SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD YASIN, Customer "Many people buy flowers for Mehfil (Islamic gathering) and wedding events. I also come to buy flowers." SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): DIN ISLAM M

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Australian importer tastes 'sake' during business talks

Oita, Japan - An Australian importer tastes "sake" rice wine during business talks hosted in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 8, 2014, by the Japan External Trade Organization to promote exports of the Japanese alcoholic beverage.

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Pens categorized as weapons held at warehouse

GIFU, Japan - Photo taken on July 4, 2012, shows pens, including Smith & Wesson ballpoint pen (upper) and a Schrade Walden fountain pen (C), at knife merchant Yamahide Cutlery Mfg. Inc. in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. More than 200 American-made fountain pens and ballpoint pens, including products made by the companies mentioned above, have been held at a Chubu airport warehouse in Nagoya since the spring of 2011 after customs categorized them as weapons, denying them importation as stationery items, according to customs officials and importer.

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Oil tanker at Russian Far East port

NAKHODKA, Russia - An oil tanker is docked at a pier at Kozmino port in the Russian Far East on Dec. 28, 2010. The port's operator said Japan was the biggest importer of crude oil shipped from the port in the year.