Iconic barbecue mirrors China's post-pandemic vitality

STORY: Iconic barbecue mirrors China's post-pandemic vitality DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Zibo, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people having barbecues in Zibo city 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Diner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Diner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Diner 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Diner 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Barbecue shop owner 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): College student 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): Visitors STORYLINE: Since early March, Zibo, a small city in China's Shandong Province suddenly shot to fame. People from all across the country have been flocking to the city for one thing -- barbecue. What makes Zibo Barbecue special is that on each table is a small stove, and customers can process skewers themselves and then wrap them in a thin pancake, usually with scallions inside. The immersive experience of making customized Zibo Barbecue has attracted diners from various parts of China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Diner "I drove all the way from Hengshui, Hebei Prov

CHINA-NANJING-NANJING MASSACRE SURVIVORS (CN)

CHINA-NANJING-NANJING MASSACRE SURVIVORS (CN)

(221212) -- NANJING, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gong Denian, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, picks scallions to prepare for lunch in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 29, 2022. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre. The Nanjing Massacre took place when Japanese troops captured the then-Chinese capital on Dec. 13, 1937. Over six weeks, they killed approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers in one of the most barbaric episodes of World War II. By Dec. 11, 2022, the number of registered survivors of the massacre has decreased to 54. Reporters from Xinhua spent many years to look for the survivors of Nanjing Massacre and record their current lives. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

Beijing ensures daily necessities supply amid COVID-19 resurgence

STORY: Beijing ensures daily necessities supply amid COVID-19 resurgence DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of supermarkets 2 STANDUP (Chinese): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU LINA, Spokesperson, Wumart Group 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XINYU, Deputy general manager, Beijing Hema Network Technology Co., Ltd. 5 various of supermarkets STORYLINE: Beijing is battling against a COVID-19 resurgence. The city reported 31 new local cases on Tuesday. Wholesale markets, supermarkets and logistics companies have taken measures to ensure the supply of daily necessities. STANDUP (Chinese): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "Now it's 8 o'clock in the morning. I'm in the Shilipu store of Hema Fresh. Here in the vegetable area, fresh vegetables have already been orderly piled on the shelves. We can see onions, potatoes, scallions, carrots, peppers and some green vegetables, which are in high demand in recent days." SOUNDBITE 1 (Ch

"Sakyu Rakkyo" scallions processed in Tottori for shipments

"Sakyu Rakkyo" scallions processed in Tottori for shipments

A worker processes scallions of the "Sakyu (dune) Rakkyo" brand for shipments in the city of Tottori in western Japan on June 26, 2015. The scallions have been applied for registration in the country's Geographical Indication system, which aims to protect producers of certain agricultural products, promote local agricultural and food brands, and protect consumers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Sakyu Rakkyo" scallions applied for GI registration

"Sakyu Rakkyo" scallions applied for GI registration

The "Sakyu (dune) Rakkyo" scallion products are seen on June 26, 2015. The JA Tottori Inaba agricultural cooperative in the city of Tottori has applied for registration of its "Sakyu (dune) Rakkyo" scallion brand in the country's Geographical Indication system, which aims to protect producers of certain agricultural products, promote local agricultural and food brands, and protect and consumers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo