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Japan Exchange Group CEO Yamaji

Japan Exchange Group Inc. CEO Hiromi Yamaji attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2024, apologizing over the recent revelation that a Tokyo Stock Exchange official is suspected of abetting insider trading.

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Israel: At Least 1 Dead, 8 Injured Following Drone Strike Near US Embassy In Tel Aviv 3

A drone attack close to the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killed at least 1 person and injured 8 on early Friday, July 19. Iran-backed, Yemen-based group Houthi claimed the attack. The Israel Defense Forces are reviewing why there was no siren activated prior to the incident. It was also not clear whether the US Embassy branch office was the target of the strike. This video shows a drone presumably from Israel side hovering over the explosion site.

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Israel: At Least 1 Dead, 8 Injured Following Drone Strike Near US Embassy In Tel Aviv 2

A drone attack close to the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killed at least 1 person and injured 8 on early Friday, July 19. Iran-backed, Yemen-based group Houthi claimed the attack. The Israel Defense Forces are reviewing why there was no siren activated prior to the incident. It was also not clear whether the US Embassy branch office was the target of the strike.

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Israel: At Least 1 Dead, 8 Injured Following Drone Strike Near US Embassy In Tel Aviv 4

A drone attack close to the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killed at least 1 person and injured 8 on early Friday, July 19. Iran-backed, Yemen-based group Houthi claimed the attack. The Israel Defense Forces are reviewing why there was no siren activated prior to the incident. It was also not clear whether the US Embassy branch office was the target of the strike. This video shows items knocked off the shelves and strewn on the floor inside a pharmacy near the explosion site.

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Israel: At Least 1 Dead, 8 Injured Following Drone Strike Near US Embassy In Tel Aviv

A drone attack close to the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killed at least 1 person and injured 8 on early Friday, July 19. Iran-backed, Yemen-based group Houthi claimed the attack. The Israel Defense Forces are reviewing why there was no siren activated prior to the incident. It was also not clear whether the US Embassy branch office was the target of the strike.

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Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk For Alleged Insider Trading

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 4, 2024 - Customers walk past a Tesla store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, June 4, 2024.

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Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk For Alleged Insider Trading

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 4, 2024 - Customers view and experience Tesla electric vehicles at a store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, June 4, 2024.

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Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk For Alleged Insider Trading

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 4, 2024 - Customers view and experience Tesla electric vehicles at a store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, June 4, 2024.

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Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk For Alleged Insider Trading

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 4, 2024 - Customers view and experience Tesla electric vehicles at a store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, June 4, 2024.

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Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk For Alleged Insider Trading

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 4, 2024 - Customers walk past a Tesla store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, June 4, 2024.

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German industry insider: bullish on outlook of Chinese economy

STORY: German industry insider: bullish on outlook of Chinese economy SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's industrial sector 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of BWA STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for China's GDP growth in 2024 to 5 percent from the April projection of 4.6 percent. A German industry insider shared his thoughts on the IMF's forecast revision. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of Federation of the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA) "First, to say this quite clearly, it is a very good news and a very positive news because it will be a stimulus to the world economy if the growth rate in China is positive. We have always been bullish on the outlook of the Chinese economy. Our association BWA, we have been working with China, we have been fostering and supporting Sino-German econom

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German business insider eyes expansion for thriving China-Europe freight train operations

STORY: German business insider eyes expansion for thriving China-Europe freight train operations SHOOTING TIME: May. 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HAMBURG, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a China-Europe freight train departing from Xi'an 2. various of the Hamburg-Billwerder DUSS freight terminal in Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): CHRIS FANTER, Head of Hamburg-Billwerder DUSS Freight Terminal 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): CHRIS FANTER, Head of Hamburg-Billwerder DUSS Freight Terminal STORYLINE: Recently, the total number of trips under the BRI flagship program -- China-Europe freight train -- has surpassed 90,000, underscoring the robustness of this vital trade route. This extensive network currently serves 223 cities in 25 European countries, fostering mutual exchange and benefit between China and Europe. Chris Fanter, head of the Hamburg-Billwerder DUSS freight terminal in Germany, noted a substantial increase in cargo volume handled by the China-Europe freight

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Auto dealers allow Spanish customers to learn more about Chinese car brands: insider

STORY: Auto dealers allow Spanish customers to learn more about Chinese car brands: insider SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Barcelona autoterminal 2. various of Chinese cars sold in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARTA BLAZQUEZ, Head of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Faconauto) 4. various of Barcelona autoterminal 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARTA BLAZQUEZ, Head of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Faconauto) STORYLINE: Spanish customers will be able to learn more about Chinese car brands through a new collaboration between two major automobile dealers associations from China and Spain. The collaboration, which was announced in April, is a partnership between the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Faconauto) and the China Automobile Dealers Association. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARTA BLAZQUEZ, Head of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations (Facon

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Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul

STORY: Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city 2. various of Baris Acar, owner of a motorcycle gallery in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS ACAR, Owner of a motorcycle gallery 4. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of Turkish rider Deniz Evren parking his motorcycle in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DENIZ EVREN, Turkish rider 7. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: Located beside a bustling avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul, a motorcycle gallery exhibits a remarkable collection of Chinese brands, capturing the attention of both seasoned riders and curious enthusiasts. Baris Acar, the gallery owner, has noticed a significan

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U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

STORY: U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese EV industry 2. various of the streets in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: The significant increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) highlights a concerning neglect of priorities such as clean energy and free market principles, in favor of the nation's narrow self-interest, according to Turkish experts and industry insiders. Last week, the White House announced a significant tariff increase, jumping from 25 to 100 percent, on imported electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells, and other clean

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European business insider eyes continued economic cooperation with China

STORY: European business insider eyes continued economic cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: April 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Sarajevo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ENES ALISKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency 3. various of high-end products 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ENES ALISKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency STORYLINE: A business insider with the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Export Promotion Agency says that countries in central and eastern Europe are willing to bring economic cooperation with China to a higher level. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ENES ALISKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency "China is, as far as I know, is always surprising. We are seeing that China economy is growing continuously and quite rapidly. Chinese market is of course very, very attractive for us. I mean first of all, that is the second world economy. So that is a very huge market. Al

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China's pursuit of high-quality development laudable, worth learning: Ghanaian media insider

STORY: China's pursuit of high-quality development laudable, worth learning: Ghanaian media insider SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER AGANA, Managing director of News Ghana STORYLINE: A Ghanaian media insider has lauded China's new push to develop new quality productive forces, noting that China's path of pursuing high-quality development is worth learning for other countries. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER AGANA, Managing director of News Ghana "(Developing) the new quality productive forces is a very laudable move. It's a very good move from China because I think they are also looking at it in the sense that technology is making things better and smarter, and the production costs will also come down. So I think that is why China is now using technology to improve upon all sectors and also help other partners to also improve on their lives. I'm very, very positive about China's fu

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China to become "strategic market" for Spanish olive oil producers: industry insider

STORY: China to become "strategic market" for Spanish olive oil producers: industry insider SHOOTING TIME: March 14, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of olive oil shop 2. various of olive oil production 3. various of olive oil producers 4. various of olive farming lands 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JAIME LILLO, Executive director of the International Olive Council (IOC) 6. various of olive oil 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAIME LILLO, Executive director of the International Olive Council (IOC) STORYLINE: Olive oil producers in Spain are looking to develop other markets abroad as demand in the European Union has dropped due to rising prices, and China will be one of strategic markets for them, a Spanish industry insider told Xinhua recently. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JAIME LILLO, Executive director of the International Olive Council (IOC) "Expanding markets in other countries is a trend we'll see more clearly in years with bigger harvest

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Jordanian business insider speaks highly of cooperation with China

STORY: Jordanian business insider speaks highly of cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALIL ELHAJ TAWFIQ, Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce 2. various of Khalil Elhaj Tawfiq 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KHALIL ELHAJ TAWFIQ, Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: China is capable of achieving growth and building partnerships with various countries, said Khalil Elhaj Tawfiq, Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KHALIL ELHAJ TAWFIQ, Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce "China has a strong economy. China has the pioneering spirit and capacity for innovation, invention, and technology. I believe that China is capable of achieving growth even in an unconventional manner. Today, the whole world is turning to digital currencies and turning to technology. Today, even today, trade has become electronic-dominant. I believe that China

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Spanish auto industry insider upbeat about allure of Chinese NEVs in European market

STORY: Spanish auto industry insider upbeat about allure of Chinese NEVs in European market SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new energy vehicles for exports 2. various of Geneva International Motor Show 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ALVSRO MSRTORELL SDELL, Auto mechanic from Spain STORYLINE: Following booming overseas demand, China's car exports have seen explosive growth in recent years thanks to the growing popularity of new energy vehicles (NEVs). Fascinated by an array of Chinese electric cars on display at the just-concluded Geneva International Motor Show, a Spanish auto industry insider voiced strong confidence in the allure of Chinese NEVs in the European market. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ALVSRO MSRTORELL SDELL, Auto mechanic from Spain "I think Chinese NEV brands have taken a very important step forward in terms of quality. Moreover, they have made great improvements in meeting the d

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Chinese firms made contributions to MWC 2024: ChinaEU President

STORY: Chinese firms made uniquely important contributions to MWC 2024: ChinaEU President SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the MWC 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LUIGI GAMBARDELLA, President of the ChinaEU STORYLINE: Chinese firms made important contributions to this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC), business insider Luigi Gambardella told Xinhua in an interview this week. SOUNDBITE (English): LUIGI GAMBARDELLA, President of the ChinaEU "It's incredible to see how many Chinese companies and Chinese people are here (MWC) present. This shows us a Mobile World Congress without Chinese will not be a Mobile World Congress. Chinese telecom operators and more and more, in general, Chinese high-tech companies, they never stop. They are always looking ahead and trying to innovate. For sure, China is already thinking about the future of 6G generation. I think in this respect, there are many areas where European c

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Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024

STORY: Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourist attractions in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI STORYLINE: A tourism professional said that Türkiye's critical tourism industry ended 2023 on a high note, breaking foreign arrivals and income records, and he expected a buoyant new season in 2024. Kaan Sahinalp, the Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI told Xinhua in a recent interview that 70 million foreign travellers are projected for 2024. He said that the industry, which employs 3 million people in the country all year around, needs to provide sustainable and effective services to make Türkiye a reliable destination in the world. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI "While official data has not been published yet, revenues for

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Türkiye aims for 800 mln tourists in next 10 years: industry insider

STORY: Türkiye aims for 800 mln tourists in next 10 years: industry insider SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye STORYLINE: Industry expert estimates that Türkiye could attract up to 800 million tourists over the next ten years by boosting capacity and diversifying its offerings, according to the state-run Anadolu agency Wednesday. Oya Narin, president of the Turkish Tourism Investors Association, said achieving this ambitious goal would require upgrading and diversifying current capacity by creating different tourism areas. Türkiye already offers a variety of tourism options, including beach, health, and cultural tourism. Sector insiders have been working to expand the range, such as by promoting senior and culinary tourism, Narin added. Narin also said the industry expected tourism to account for 7.5 percent of the gross national product by 2028, up from the current 5.5 percent, a

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China-Europe media cooperation help address climate change: Austrian media insider

STORY: China-Europe media cooperation help address climate change: Austrian media insider SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2-7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kunming City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTIAN JUNGWIRTH, General Manager of OktoLab GmbH, Austria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTIAN JUNGWIRTH, General Manager of OktoLab GmbH, Austria STORYLINE: At the 5th World Media Summit held in China's Kunming, an Austrian media chief told Xinhua that China-Europe media cooperation can play an important role in addressing climate change. Christian Jungwirth, general manager of OktoLab GmbH, regarded China as a key player in tackling climate change, hailing its efforts and achievements in dealing with the issue. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTIAN JUNGWIRTH, General Manager of OktoLab GmbH, Austria "I know about these big efforts and these big strategies of the People's Republic of China on how to find new ways to deal with the climate change

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CIIE creates significant opportunities: Danish business insider

STORY: CIIE creates significant opportunities: Danish business insider SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELLE CHEN MOLLER, Consultant for international market development with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHELLE CHEN MOLLER, Consultant for international market development with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) STORYLINE: A Danish business insider has said the China International Import Expo (CIIE) facilitates market access, thereby creating significant business opportunities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELLE CHEN MOLLER, Consultant for international market development with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) "We are bringing 20 Danish companies, and a fun fact is that almost half of them have been participating in all the editions of CIIE since the very beginning. We are also welcoming new companies, and this goes on to show how important t

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Chinese automakers make great developments with improved designs, safety and technologies: business insider

STORY: Chinese automakers make great developments with improved designs, safety and technologies: business insider DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEJANDRO FURAS, Global NCAP Secretary General/Latin NCAP Secretary General 3. various of the meeting 4. various of Chinese automakers 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEJANDRO FURAS, Global NCAP Secretary General/Latin NCAP Secretary General STORYLINE: A business insider said Chinese automakers have made great developments in producing cars with improved designs, better safety and advanced technologies. Alejandro Furas, Secretary General of Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) made the remarks at the just-concluded 2023 NCAP Liaison Meeting in north China's Tianjin. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEJANDRO FURAS, Global NCAP Secretary General/Latin NCAP Secretary General "The great development we have seen from the Chinese manufacturers in the last ye

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Türkiye to meet targets for 2023 tourism season: industry insider

STORY: Türkiye to meet targets for 2023 tourism season: industry insider DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at Antalya airport (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of tourists at the beaches of Antalya (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of tourists from a cruise ship at Bodrum, Mugla (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of tourists at the beaches of Antalya (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of tourists at the Black Sea (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. various of tourists at Cappadocia (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 7. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MURAT TOKTAS, Vice president of Turkish Hoteliers Federation STORYLINE: Murat Toktas, vice president of the Turkish Hoteliers Federation and chairperson of the Black Sea Tourism Operators Association, said that Türkiye will meet the targets for this year's tourism season. Official data show that the number of tourists visiting Türkiye in the first half of this year

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Dutch industry insider confident in Chinese NEVs

STORY: Dutch industry insider confident in Chinese NEVs DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new-energy vehicle (NEV) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ERIC LOUWMAN, President of Louwman group STORYLINE: Eric Louwman, president of Dutch car dealer Louwman Group, said that China is at the forefront of "all the technological developments around electrification." Since October 2022, Louwman has been collaborating with China's leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD to open BYD dealerships in the Netherlands. So far, they have sold over 700 BYD EVs. SOUNDBITE (English): ERIC LOUWMAN, President of Louwman group "We have been active in automotive for 100 years, and we've always been at the forefront of new developments, but we have never experienced something like what we're experiencing at this moment. There's a huge change, transformation going into the car business at the moment, especially with electrification, but also

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CIFTIS offers platform to showcase progress in China's animation industry: insider

STORY: CIFTIS offers platform to showcase progress in China's animation industry: insider DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the CIFTIS 2. various of Winsing Animation 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAN BING, Vice president of WinSing Animation STORYLINE: A senior manager with Winsing, a leading animation company in China, has said that the upcoming China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will offer a platform to showcase the progress in China's animation industry. This year's edition of the CIFTIS, one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, will be held in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAN BING, Vice president of WinSing Animation "Our company produces original animated cartoon series. We boast popular animation IPs including 'GG Bond' and 'GoGoBus.' This time, we'll showcase some of our high-quality works co-produced with overseas companies. We hope that through the

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Turkish industry insider suggests expanding marina capacities to boost yachting tourism: media

STORY: Turkish industry insider suggests expanding marina capacities to boost yachting tourism: media DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye 2. various of marinas full of yachts and boats in Türkiye STORYLINE: Türkiye needs to boost the capacity of its marinas to address the growing need for mooring boats, local media reported, citing an industry insider. "Türkiye has 25 to 30 marinas at the moment, with a capacity of around 6,500 berths," economic daily Dunya Tuesday quoted Murat Bekiroglu, president of the Turkish Yacht and Boat Industry Association, as saying. Bekiroglu suggested expanding the capacity by at least 50 percent in the first stage. The industry leader said the limited capacity to harbor boats has caused a spike in the cost of mooring yachts, making captains opt for other destinations abroad. According to Bekiroglu, mooring a 42-meter-long yacht along Türkiye's famed Gocek beaches costs 1,200 euros (1,312 U.S

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-MARINA CAPACITIES

(230620) -- ISTANBUL, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 20, 2023 shows boats moored at Kalamis Marina in Istanbul, Türkiye. TO GO WITH "Turkish industry insider suggests expanding marina capacities to boost yachting tourism: media" (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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China's economic growth brings broad prospects for China-Poland cooperation: business insider

STORY: China's economic growth brings broad prospects for China-Poland cooperation: business insider DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Warsaw CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the PTAK Warsaw Expo 2. SOUDBITE 1 (English): TOMASZ SZYPULA, President of board of PTAK Warsaw Expo STORYLINE: A business insider has said that China's economic growth will bring broad prospects for China-Poland business cooperation. SOUDBITE 1 (English): TOMASZ SZYPULA, President of board of PTAK Warsaw Expo "As you know, Poland and China, we have strategic relations. So this is very important, within B2B relations, between Polish entrepreneurs and Chinese entrepreneurs, both businesses. The Chinese market, the Chinese economy is growing up rapidly. The same is in our country. So, in my opinion, this is the best time to refresh our relations after the pandemic time, to start again working together, to make Chinese and Polish economy great. I see the potential from both sides to develop and to build not o

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Agreement on Spain's almond export to China benefits both countries, says business insider

STORY: Agreement on Spain's almond export to China benefits both countries, says business insider DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of almonds in Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JORGE DE SAJA, Director General of Feed, Food & Health Trade Associations 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JORGE DE SAJA, Director General of Feed, Food & Health Trade Associations STORYLINE: Spain will begin to export almonds to China after a phytosanitary protocol was reached between the two countries. The agreement will allow the export of 50,000 tons per year of Spanish almonds to China, with a total value of more than 600 million euros (about 659.72 million U.S. dollars). Jorge de Saja, an experienced professional in the feed and food industry, said that it's a huge opportunity for Spanish almond producers, who are looking for new markets. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JORGE DE SAJA, Director General of Feed, Food & Health Trade Associations "It is a huge opportunity. We bel

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Fallout from collapse of U.S. banks causes more trouble in Europe

STORY: Fallout from collapse of U.S. banks causes more trouble in Europe DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the banks in Rome 2. various of U.S. dollar and Euros STORYLINE: Banking giant Credit Suisse lost nearly a fourth of its value Wednesday, amid the growing fallout from the collapse of two regional banks in the United States. New York-based Signature Bank was shut down Sunday by state regulators, two days after California's Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed as depositors rushed to withdraw funds. Wednesday marked the second time in three trading sessions since the U.S. bank failures, that European financial stocks were severely battered. Nevertheless, the dramatic impact on Credit Suisse in trading Wednesday was largely unexpected, since the institution is so large. According to 2022 data from Insider Intelligence, Credit Suisse was the second-largest bank in Switzerland and the 17th-largest in Europe, with an estimated 730 billion

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Turkish industry insider expects Türkiye to attract foreign tourists despite deadly quakes

STORY: Turkish industry insider expects Türkiye to attract foreign tourists despite deadly quakes DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the earthquake in Türkiye 2. various of tourist resorts in Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Tourism Professional, Türkiye Representative of European Tourism Companies 4. various of tourists at airports 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Tourism Professional, Türkiye Representative of European Tourism Companies 6. various of tourist resorts in Türkiye 7. various of tourist attractions in the quake-affected cities in Türkiye STORYLINE: Türkiye is still recovering from earthquakes that have killed tens of thousands of people and toppled countless buildings in the southern and central parts of the country since Feb. 6. The disaster has prompted Turkish governments to immediately warn tourists not to travel to the affected zone for their safety concerns. Kaan Sahinalp, a representative of fore

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Bright outlook awaits Türkiye-China marble trade: business insider

STORY: Bright outlook awaits Türkiye-China marble trade: business insider DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of types of marble on display 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) STORYLINE: A Turkish stone business insider said a bright outlook for the Türkiye-China marble trade in the coming year mirrors a deep trust between businesses of the two countries and a mutual understanding of cultures. Rustem Cetinkaya, chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly, said imported marble has long been in high demand in China, including the types produced in Türkiye. Running an automated sto

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Brokerages in Japan urged to prevent insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - An emergency meeting attended by about 50 brokerages is held at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Aug. 24, 2012, co-organized by the Japan Securities Dealers Association and the bourse, following a series of insider trading scandals involving employees of major securities firms. The association demanded brokerages scrutinize their corporate governance practices to prevent insider trading, amid growing distrust in the stock market by investors.

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SMBC Nikko chief to take pay cut over insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. President Eiji Watanabe holds a press conference at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Aug. 7, 2012. The company said it will cut Watanabe's executive compensation by 30 percent for four months after a former corporate officer at the brokerage was indicted over an insider trading scandal.

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SMBC Nikko chief to take pay cut over insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. President Eiji Watanabe (R) and other company executives bow in apology during a press conference at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Aug. 7, 2012. The company said it will cut Watanabe's executive compensation by 30 percent for four months after a former corporate officer at the brokerage was indicted over an insider trading scandal.

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Nomura Holdings CEO steps aside over insider info leaks

TOKYO, Japan - Kenichi Watanabe (R), chief executive officer of Nomura Holdings Inc., and Koji Nagai (C), president of Nomura Securities Co., hold a press conference in Tokyo on July 26, 2012. Watanabe said he will resign from his post effective on July 31 as part of the company's bid to restore customer trust following a series of insider information leaks at its key arm Nomura Securities, the country's largest securities house. Nagai will succeed Watanabe.

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Nomura Holdings CEO steps aside over insider info leaks

TOKYO, Japan - Kenichi Watanabe (R), chief executive officer of Nomura Holdings Inc., and Koji Nagai (C), president of Nomura Securities Co., bow at a press conference in Tokyo on July 26, 2012. Watanabe said he will resign from his post effective on July 31 as part of the company's bid to restore customer trust following a series of insider information leaks at its key arm Nomura Securities, the country's largest securities house. Nagai will succeed Watanabe.

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Nomura announces pay cut for CEO over insider info leaks

TOKYO, Japan - Nomura Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kenichi Watanabe (L) and Koji Nagai, president of Nomura Securities Co., hold a press conference in Tokyo on June 29, 2012. Nomura Holdings said it will cut the pay of Watanabe by 50 percent for six months over a series of insider information leaks at Nomura Securities.

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Nomura announces pay cut for CEO over insider info leaks

TOKYO, Japan - Nomura Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kenichi Watanabe holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 29, 2012. Nomura Holdings said it will cut the pay of Watanabe by 50 percent for six months over a series of insider information leaks at Nomura Securities Co.

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Nomura announces pay cut for CEO over insider info leaks

TOKYO, Japan - Nomura Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kenichi Watanabe (L) and Koji Nagai, president of Nomura Securities Co., bow in apology over a series of insider information leaks at Nomura Securities during a press conference in Tokyo on June 29, 2012. Nomura Holdings said it will cut the pay of Watanabe by 50 percent for six months over the leaks.

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Ex-SMBC Nikko exec held for alleged insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. President Eiji Watanabe and other executives bow in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on June 25, 2012. Prosecutors arrested Hiroyoshi Yoshioka, a former SMBC Nikko Securities executive officer, and three others over alleged insider trading.

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Nomura unveils fresh preventive measures for insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - Kenichi Watanabe (R), president of Nomura Securities Co., bows during a press conference in Tokyo on June 6 after the company's investigative panel released a report on an insider trading scandal involving a former employee.

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NHK president meets press on insider stock trading

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeo Fukuchi, president of Japan Broadcasting Corp., known as NHK, speaks during a news conference at the broadcaster's headquarters in Tokyo on May 27 after a third-party panel, set up by NHK to investigate insider stock trading by its staff, handed over its report to Fukuchi.

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Panel chief hands investigation report to NHK president

TOKYO, Japan - Lawyer Hideaki Kubori (C), the head of a third-party panel set up by Japan Broadcasting Corp., known as NHK, to investigate insider stock trading by its staff, hands the panel's report to NHK President Shigeo Fukuchi (R) at the broadcaster's headquarters in Tokyo on May 27.

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Nomura Securities dismisses employee over alleged insider trading

TOKYO, Japan - Nomura Securities Co. President Kenichi Watanabe (R) bows in a gesture to apologize during a news conference in Tokyo on April 22 over suspected insider trading by a Nomura employee. Watanabe said the company dismissed the employee suspected of engaging in insider trading with two acquaintances.

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Fukuchi becomes new NHK head

TOKYO, Japan - Former Asahi Breweries Ltd. adviser Shigeo Fukuchi (file photo) became president of public broadcaster NHK on Jan. 25. Fukuchi is the first head of NHK, officially called Japan Broadcasting Corp., hailing from the outside in about 20 years. He succeeded Genichi Hashimoto, who stepped down Jan. 24 to take responsibility for the insider stock trading scandal, for a three-year term.