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Mr. Shawn Gremminger, MPH, President and CEO, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions gives remarks during a House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing on reforming PBM’s, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 26, 2024. Photo by Aaron Schwartz / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PRE-EXPO MATCHMAKING (CN)

(240808) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An exhibitor (R) introduces products to a purchaser during a pre-expo supply-demand matchmaking meeting for the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology Exhibition Area and Automobile Exhibition Area of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 8, 2024. The 7th CIIE will be held from Nov. 5 to 10. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PRE-EXPO MATCHMAKING (CN)

(240808) -- SHANGHAI, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An exhibitor (L) introduces products to a purchaser during a pre-expo supply-demand matchmaking meeting for the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology Exhibition Area and Automobile Exhibition Area of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 8, 2024. The 7th CIIE will be held from Nov. 5 to 10. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-OVERSEAS PURCHASERS (CN)

(240425) -- GUANGZHOU, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser from Türkiye (C) talks to exhibitors during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 24, 2024. As of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, a total of 172,901 purchasers from 214 countries and regions have physically attended the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, an increase of 21.6 percent over the same period last year. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SECOND PHASE (CN)

(240423) -- GUANGZHOU, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser poses for photos with mascots at the second phase of the 135th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 23, 2024. The second phase of the 135th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on Tuesday focusing on displaying products such as household goods, gifts, decorations, building materials and furniture with an exhibition area of about 515,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-"NEW THREE" INDUSTRIES (CN)

(240418) -- GUANGZHOU, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about electric buses at a booth during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. Electric vehicles, solar batteries and lithium-ion batteries, categorized as China's tech-intensive and green "new three," reported a combined export value of 1.06 trillion yuan (150 billion dollars) in 2023, jumping 29.9 percent year on year. Lots of exhibitors in the related industries showcase various products in the ongoing 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-"NEW THREE" INDUSTRIES (CN)

(240418) -- GUANGZHOU, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about an electric vehicle during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. Electric vehicles, solar batteries and lithium-ion batteries, categorized as China's tech-intensive and green "new three," reported a combined export value of 1.06 trillion yuan (150 billion dollars) in 2023, jumping 29.9 percent year on year. Lots of exhibitors in the related industries showcase various products in the ongoing 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-"NEW THREE" INDUSTRIES (CN)

(240418) -- GUANGZHOU, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about an electric vehicle during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. Electric vehicles, solar batteries and lithium-ion batteries, categorized as China's tech-intensive and green "new three," reported a combined export value of 1.06 trillion yuan (150 billion dollars) in 2023, jumping 29.9 percent year on year. Lots of exhibitors in the related industries showcase various products in the ongoing 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-"NEW THREE" INDUSTRIES (CN)

(240418) -- GUANGZHOU, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about energy storage equipment at a booth during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 16, 2024. Electric vehicles, solar batteries and lithium-ion batteries, categorized as China's tech-intensive and green "new three," reported a combined export value of 1.06 trillion yuan (150 billion dollars) in 2023, jumping 29.9 percent year on year. Lots of exhibitors in the related industries showcase various products in the ongoing 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-"NEW THREE" INDUSTRIES (CN)

(240418) -- GUANGZHOU, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about an electric vehicle during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. Electric vehicles, solar batteries and lithium-ion batteries, categorized as China's tech-intensive and green "new three," reported a combined export value of 1.06 trillion yuan (150 billion dollars) in 2023, jumping 29.9 percent year on year. Lots of exhibitors in the related industries showcase various products in the ongoing 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-OPENING (CN)

(240415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser (L) talks with an exhibitor during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. The 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened Monday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. As of Sunday, approximately 149,000 purchasers from 215 countries and regions had completed pre-registration for the event, marking a notable 17.4 percent increase compared to the previous edition. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-OPENING (CN)

(240415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about a new energy vehicle during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. The 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened Monday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. As of Sunday, approximately 149,000 purchasers from 215 countries and regions had completed pre-registration for the event, marking a notable 17.4 percent increase compared to the previous edition. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CANTON FAIR-OPENING (CN)

(240415) -- GUANGZHOU, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser talks with an exhibitor at a household appliances booth during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2024. The 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened Monday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. As of Sunday, approximately 149,000 purchasers from 215 countries and regions had completed pre-registration for the event, marking a notable 17.4 percent increase compared to the previous edition. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SECOND PHASE (CN)

(231023) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign purchaser visits a booth of decoration during the second phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 23, 2023. The second phase of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Monday and will last till Oct. 27. The second phase of the Canton Fair, which covers a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters, focuses on household goods, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SECOND PHASE (CN)

(231023) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign purchaser (L) visits a booth of artificial flower during the second phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 23, 2023. The second phase of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Monday and will last till Oct. 27. The second phase of the Canton Fair, which covers a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters, focuses on household goods, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-CANTON FAIR-SECOND PHASE (CN)

(231023) -- GUANGZHOU, Oct. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign purchaser visits a booth of artificial flower during the second phase of the 134th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 23, 2023. The second phase of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Monday and will last till Oct. 27. The second phase of the Canton Fair, which covers a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters, focuses on household goods, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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Agricultural product fair held in N China

STORY: Agricultural product fair held in N China DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 China (Langfang) Agricultural Product Fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI LIUJIAN, Chinese purchaser 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JING, Chinese Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABDUL ALEEM BAIG, Pakistani exhibitor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): QURBONZODA FIRUZJON, Iranian exhibitor 6. various of the 2023 China (Langfang) Agricultural Product Fair STORYLINE: The 2023 China (Langfang) Agricultural Product Fair kicked off in Langfang, north China's Hebei Province on Thursday. The four-day fair has attracted more than 200 enterprises from more than 20 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI LIUJIAN, Chinese purchaser "There are quite a lot of people here, and a large variety of products. I saw delicious foods from across the country, as well as handicrafts from other countries." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JING, Chinese Buyer "There are

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-SOUTH ASIA-EXPO-TEA FESTIVAL (CN)

(230817) -- KUNMING, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tea purchaser (C) shops for tea products during the first South Asia Tea Festival at the seventh China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 17, 2023. The first South Asia Tea Festival kicked off Thursday during the seventh China-South Asia Expo, showcasing tea culture and promoting tea products. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-NINGXIA-2023 INTERNATIONAL MEAT INDUSTRY EXPO (CN)

(230714) -- YINCHUAN, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser learns about a meat processor at the 2023 International Meat Industry Expo in Yinchuan, capital city of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 14, 2023. The expo kicked off here on Friday. Over 300 enterprises from home and abroad participate in the event, showcasing quality meat products, equipment, and service solutions. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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Gourd industry helps increase locals' income in China's Tianjin

STORY: Gourd industry helps increase locals' income in China's Tianjin DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua Correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CRISTA LUCIA NCHAMA, Student from Equatorial Guinea at Tianjin University 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua Correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CRISTA LUCIA NCHAMA, Student from Equatorial Guinea at Tianjin University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENQING, Villager in Daduzhuang 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CRISTA LUCIA NCHAMA, Student from Equatorial Guinea at Tianjin University 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENQING, Villager in Daduzhuang 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): CRISTA LUCIA NCHAMA, Student from Equatorial Guinea at Tianjin University 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHENQING, Villager in Daduzhuang 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): CAO BIN, Gourd purchaser in Tianjin 11. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): CRISTA LUCIA NCHAMA, Student from Eq

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Lao, Chinese firms cooperate to boost cattle production

STORY: Lao, Chinese firms cooperate to boost cattle production DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: The Intergrated Agricultural Joint Venture Co., Ltd. from Laos, Tianjin Ringpu Biotech Co., Ltd. from China, and China-ASEAN Innovative Academy for Major Animal Disease Control signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the Lao capital Vientiane on Wednesday. According to the MoU, the three parties will set up a joint venture of cattle production, establish technical standards for large-scale healthy breeding of cattle, set up a protocol of major animal disease prevention and control, as well as hygiene requirements in efforts to meet quarantine standards for export to China, and carry out industrial training programs. Under an intergovernmental agreement, Laos has been granted a quota of 500,000 cattle for export to China. According to data from the Lao Trade Portal website, China is a key purchaser of a

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE-RAISING

(220506) -- LONDON, May 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser weighs food in a supermarket in London, Britain, May 5, 2022. The Bank of England (BoE), the central bank of the United Kingdom (UK), on Thursday once again raised its benchmark interest rate to 1 percent, the highest level since 2009, to curb surging inflation. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE-RAISING

(220506) -- LONDON, May 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A purchaser shops in a supermarket in London, Britain, May 5, 2022. The Bank of England (BoE), the central bank of the United Kingdom (UK), on Thursday once again raised its benchmark interest rate to 1 percent, the highest level since 2009, to curb surging inflation. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Biden administration moves to curb proliferation of "ghost guns"

STORY: Biden administration moves to curb proliferation of "ghost guns" DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2 various of the White House STORYLINE: The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced Monday new measures aimed at curbing the proliferation of "ghost guns" -- unserialized, privately-made firearms that law enforcement personnel are increasingly recovering at crime scenes in cities across the United States. Last year alone, there were approximately 20,000 suspected ghost guns reported to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as having been recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations -- a ten-fold increase from 2016. Because "ghost guns" lack the serial numbers marked on the firearms, the U.S. law enforcement has an exceedingly difficult time tracing a ghost gun found at a crime scene back to an individual purchaser. Biden introduced thes

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Xinhua Headlines: China's small and medium firms evolve to seek vitality amid pandemic

(220124) -- GUANGZHOU, Jan. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A foreign purchaser discusses business with a merchant at a leather goods market in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 5, 2020. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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PlayStation 4 launched in China

The first purchaser of a PlayStation 4 console rejoices at a Sony Corp. store in Shanghai on March 20, 2015, when the videogame was launched in China. Console makers and software developers have been moving into the market since the Chinese government effectively lifted a 14-year-old ban on such devices last year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sony's PlayStation VR headset goes on sale

Atsushi Morita (R), president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia, hands a PlayStation VR to its purchaser in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Oct. 13, 2016. The virtual reality goggles were put on sale that day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo