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Airbus H160 Assembly Line - Marignane

A view of the Airbus H160 assembly line on January 14, 2022 in Marignane, south of France. This helicopter is certified to operate on 50 % Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)/biomass fuel. With its low fuel consumption, optimised maintenance costs and faster cruise speed, the H160 paves the way for economic competitiveness compared with other helicopters in its class. Fuel consumption is reduced by 15 % compared with the previous engine class for the same operations, while maintenance costs are reduced by almost 15% for the “airframe by the hour” and “service by the hour” options. Designed as a multi-role helicopter capable of carrying out a wide range of missions – such as offshore transport, emergency medical services, private and business aviation, as well as public services – the highly flexible H160 incorporates the latest Airbus innovations. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum at National Public Security Council Meeting - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks about the program to reduce consumption of sugary drinks in order to achieve good health during a news conference at the National Palace. on September 2, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handover Ceremony At The Ministry Of Ecology - Paris

France's outgoing Secretary of State for the Sea and Biodiversity Herve Berville, France's outgoing Secretary of State for Citizenship Sabrina Agresti-Roubache, Newly appointed French Minister of Civil Service, Streamlining, and Public Sector Transformation Guillaume Kasbarian, France's outgoing Minister for Ecological Transition and Territories' Cohesion Christophe Bechu, France's outgoing Deputy Minister for Territorial Collectivities and Rurality Dominique Faure, and France's outgoing Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Agnes Pannier-Runacher, France's outgoing Deputy Minister for Compagnies, Tourism and Consumption Olivia Gregoire during a handover ceremony at the Ecology ministry in Paris, France on September 23, 2024. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Gate M West Bund Dream Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 - Tourists visit Gate M West Bund Dream Center, a new landmark of waterfront cultural tourism, in Shanghai, China, Sept 1, 2024. The century-old cement factory has been transformed into a place for tourists to enjoy cultural consumption and fashion shopping. West Bund Dome Art Center, leisure area, outdoor sports area and China's first collection of art, food, pets, public welfare and other elements of the waterfront market.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member of China Construction Bank (CCB) promotes financial consumption safety knowledge to the public during the "March 15" International Consumer Rights Day Plaza in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member of China Construction Bank (CCB) promotes financial consumption safety knowledge to the public during the "March 15" International Consumer Rights Day Plaza in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member promotes the safe consumption of salt to the public during the "March 15" International Consumers' Rights and Interests Day at the Square in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member of China Construction Bank (CCB) promotes financial consumption safety knowledge to the public during the "March 15" International Consumer Rights Day Plaza in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member promotes the safe consumption of salt to the public during the "March 15" International Consumers' Rights and Interests Day at the Square in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member promotes the safe consumption of salt to the public during the "March 15" International Consumers' Rights and Interests Day at the Square in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member promotes the safe consumption of salt to the public during the "March 15" International Consumers' Rights and Interests Day at the Square in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member promotes the safe consumption of salt to the public during the "March 15" International Consumers' Rights and Interests Day at the Square in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Consumer Rights Advocacy in Haian

HAIAN, CHINA - MARCH 15, 2024 - A staff member promotes the safe consumption of salt to the public during the "March 15" International Consumers' Rights and Interests Day at the Square in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, March 15, 2024.

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Questions To The Government - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Compagnies, Tourism and Consumption Olivia Gregoire (L) speaks with French Minister for Transformation and Public Services Stanislas Guerini during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris on February 14, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Questions To The Government - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Compagnies, Tourism and Consumption Olivia Gregoire (L) speaks with French Minister for Transformation and Public Services Stanislas Guerini during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris on February 14, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish economy grows by 5.9 pct in Q3

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.9 pct in Q3 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. Various of some factories and employees in Türkiye (file) 3. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. Various of shipping trade in Türkiye (file, courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE Turkish economy grew 5.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, the Turkish Statistical Institute announced Thursday. It is the 13th consecutive quarter of economic growth since the second quarter of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented. In the third quarter of the year, household consumption made the highest contribution to growth with 7.7 points, followed by investments with 3.4 points, while the contribution of public expenditures remained at 0.7 points, according to the statistics. Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister M

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China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

STORY: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of travelers in China 2. various of tourists in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist 5. various of tourists in Yanji, Jilin Province 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU ZIYU, Owner of a photography studio in Yanji 7. various of tourists in Mount Tai, Shandong Province 8. various of travelers in China STORYLINE: China is embracing a travel boom over the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy continues to unleash consumer potential. This year's holiday began with the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and also includes the Oct. 1 National Day. The public holidays end on Oct. 6. Cultural travel has been a top choice for many Chinese. In Jingdezhen, a "porcelain capital" in Jiangxi Province, tourists are flocking here to experience the rich hist

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China rolls out measures to boost economic recovery, confidence

STORY: China rolls out measures to boost economic recovery, confidence DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU QINGYANG, Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of National University of Singapore 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG PULIN, Brand manager of SAIC-GM-Wuling 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DETLEF KRATZ, President of group research at German chemical giant BASF 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): COREY LINDLEY, CEO of doTERRA 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): BENOIT BAZIN, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group STORYLINE: China has been actively bolstering the recovery of its economy, with efforts including an array of recent policies and measures to spur the growth of the private sector, consumption, and investment. The Chinese economy has been steadily recovering, reaping a 5.5 percent growth in the first half of this year, which is higher than that of the world's major economies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU QINGYANG, Associate Professor, Lee

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Around 1,500 representatives to attend Summer Davos Forum in China's Tianjin

STORY: Around 1,500 representatives to attend Summer Davos Forum in China's Tianjin DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue STORYLINE: The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in China's Tianjin from Tuesday to Thursday. Around 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. This year's Summer Davos Forum is themed "Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force of the Global Economy." Six major topics will be included in the event: restarting growth, China in the global context, energy transition and materials supply, conservation of nature and climate, consumption trends in the post-pandemic era, as well as innovation deployment. In addition, 150 activities including an entrepreneur dialogue, sub-forums, and economic and trade exchanges will be held during the Summer Davos Forum, providing a communication p

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINA-DONATION OF ENERGY-SAVING DEVICES

(230619) -- CAIRO, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang (C, rear) and Egypt's Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad (R, rear) are pictured at the delivery ceremony in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, on June 18, 2023. China donated a batch of energy-saving public facilities to Egypt on Sunday to help promote the green transformation and climate adaptation of the North African country. The donation, including solar LED street lights, LED bulbs, solar home systems, and energy-efficient air conditioners, is provided by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment to help Egypt's consumption patterns go green. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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China donates energy-saving facilities to help Egypt combat climate change

STORY: China donates energy-saving facilities to help Egypt combat climate change DATELINE: June 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang and Egyptian Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad 2. various of the delivery ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIAO LIQIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt 4. various of the delivery ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALI ABO SENA, Chief executive of the Environmental Affairs Agency of the Egyptian Ministry of Environment STORYLINE: China donated a batch of energy-saving public facilities to Egypt on Sunday to help promote the green transformation and climate adaptation of the North African country. The donation, including solar LED street lights, LED bulbs, solar home systems, and energy-efficient air conditioners, is provided by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment to help Egypt's consumption patterns go green. During the delivery ceremony he

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UK economy stagnates in February amid impact of strikes

STORY: UK economy stagnates in February amid impact of strikes DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bank of landmarks in London 2. various of London metro station 3. various of teachers' strikes and rail workers' strikes STORYLINE: The United Kingdom's (UK) economy recorded no growth in February as a wave of public sector strikes offset the growth in other sectors, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday. The services sector fell by 0.1 percent and production output by 0.2 percent, while the construction sector grew by 2.4 percent last month after a poor January, the ONS said. Darren Morgan, director of economic statistics at ONS, attributed the stagnation to the effects of civil service and teachers' strikes, which impacted the public sector, and an unseasonably mild weather, which led to falls in electricity and gas consumption. On the positive side, economic growth in January was revised up to

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Experts express strong confidence in China's economy

STORY: Experts express strong confidence in China's economy DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SJOERD HUBBEN, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID OLSSON, National president and Chairman, Australia China Business Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALESSANDRO GOLOMBIEWSKI TEIXEIRA, Professor, School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI BAODONG, BFA Secretary General 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID OLSSON, National president and Chairman, Australia China Business Council 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MARTIN CHARLES, Dominican Ambassador to China STORYLINE: China's economy is showing strong momentum of growth in the spring season of this year, with major economic indicators such as consumption and investment continuing to improve, and employment and prices generally stable. Experts from around the world have also expressed their st

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Chinese path to modernization holistic approach: Turkish academic

STORY: Chinese path to modernization holistic approach: Turkish academic DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, said that the Chinese path to modernization is a holistic approach. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University "It is a holistic development approach that seeks harmony between humanity and nature, holistic development that is not only materially based but also has spiritual foundations. I see this approach of China as a holistic pursuit of peace. It includes an unselfish and non-individualistic socialist approach, which always favors the public interest. It does not only consider material production and consumption, but seeks human happiness, peace and serenity in spiritual values. It is a holistic approach that seeks har

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China-made metro train delivered to Portugal

STORY: China-made metro train delivered to Portugal DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: PORTO, Portugal CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the metro train and Portuguese officials inspecting it STORYLINE: The first of the 18-set metro trains made by a Chinese company was delivered to the Porto Metro company of Portugal on Saturday. The 4-car train is on display in the Trindade Metro Station at the center of Porto from Saturday till Tuesday. It was made by CRRC Tangshan, one of China's largest makers of trains, high-speed trains and metro vehicles. Portuguese Minister of Environment and Climate Action Duarte Cordeiro said that the train meets expectations of the public passengers of top quality, more security to advance more people to use the public transports. After several trials and tests, the first train will start its service in May. All trains will be delivered by September. With light weight, the metro train adopts digital technology with low energy consumption. Its

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Japanese e-book sellers vexed by Amazon.com

TOKYO, Japan - Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, chairman of major Japanese publishing house Kadokawa Corp., speaks at a public forum in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2013, demanding equal taxation of e-books and other digital contents purchased from overseas vendors such as the U.S.-based Amazon.com Inc. Overseas companies are now exempt from the consumption tax, which will be raised to 8 percent in April from 5 percent now, and to 10 percent in October 2015.

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Kansai Electric Power building with banner for power saving

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Kansai Electric Power Co.'s head office in Osaka, western Japan, on Aug. 30, 2011, with a banner urging the public to reduce electricity consumption amid the country's power supply constraints in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and the ensuing nuclear crisis.

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PM Kan at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 30, 2011. The government and Kan's Democratic Party of Japan agreed earlier in the day on social security and tax reform plans, proposing to raise the consumption tax in stages to 10 percent by the mid-2010s to address the country's public finances.

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15 mil. 'expired' food items sold on JR shinkansen bullet trains

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Tategami (R), president of JR-Central Passenger Co., a catering subsidiary of Central Japan Railway Co., said in Tokyo on March 11 that it sold an estimated 15 million food items with expired dates for safe consumption on shinkansen bullet and other trains. Tategami apologized for ''undermining public trust.''

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Japan should cut consumption tax to boost economy: Blinder

DAVOS, Switzerland - Former U.S. Federal Reserve Board Vice Chairman Alan Blinder (photo) said Jan. 26 in Davos, Switzerland that Japan should boost its troubled economy by cutting its consumption tax instead of following the traditional method of spending on public works. Blinder was Fed vice chair from 1994 to 1996 and is currently an economics professor at Princeton University.

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France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy

STORY: France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bridges over the Saone in Lyon 2. various of streets in downtown Lyon 3. various of store signs lit up at night 4. various of bridges over the Saone in Lyon STORYLINE: Faced with soaring energy prices, the town hall of Lyon, France, has decided to turn off lights at part of its public monuments at night four days a week. Museums, churches, bridges are affected by this "energy sobriety" measure. Several French cities have announced plans in recent days to save energy. Some have decided to limit public lighting at night to reduce electricity costs. The measure targets lighting that is not strictly necessary for the circulation of pedestrians and motorists. "The City of Lyon wishes to reduce its energy consumption by at least 10 percent in two years and is launching a working group which brings together the