Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market

STORY: Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a blueberry farm 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLARENCE MWALE, CEO of Fair-Mark Company 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EDWIN MOYO, Blueberry farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CLARENCE MWALE, CEO of Fair-Mark Company 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALLAN MAJURU, CEO of ZimTrade STORYLINE: Zimbabwe, a major blueberry producer in southern Africa, has traditionally exported its berries to the European Union and Britain. Now, it seeks to gain access to the Chinese market. According to Clarence Mwale, chief executive officer (CEO) of Fair-Mark, a local company supporting exporters in meeting international sourcing requirements, Zimbabwe has a competitive advantage in producing blueberries, harvesting earlier than other competitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLARENCE MWALE, CEO of Fair-Mark Company "We are at a massive advantage where we c

Denim expo underway in Bangladesh

STORY: Denim expo underway in Bangladesh SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the denim exposition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD. KAMRUL HASAN, Exhibitor 3. various of the denim exposition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): THOMAS LIU, Exhibitor 5. various of the denim exposition STORYLINE: The 16th edition of Bangladesh's largest denim exposition themed "reimagine" kicked off Monday in the capital city of Dhaka. According to the organizer, the theme "reimagine" means re-envisioning the industry as driven by relentless innovation and the seamless integration of digitalization. The expo has attracted scores of participants worldwide, offering international fashion buyers a one-stop sourcing platform for all aspects of jeanswear. More than 60 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions are participating in the two-day exhibition. Exhibitors are showcasing their latest innovations, from sustainable fabrics to cutting-edge d

Canton Fair global hub to meet suppliers worldwide: senior manager of Metro

STORY: Canton Fair global hub to meet suppliers worldwide: senior manager of Metro SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VLADISLAV VLADISLAVOV, Head of EU Sourcing Non-Food & Sourcing General Needs at Metro Sourcing 3. various of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VLADISLAV VLADISLAVOV, Head of EU Sourcing Non-Food & Sourcing General Needs at Metro Sourcing 5. various of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VLADISLAV VLADISLAVOV, Head of EU Sourcing Non-Food & Sourcing General Needs at Metro Sourcing STORYLINE: Representing German retail giant Metro AG, Vladislav Vladislavov recently arrived in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou to join the 134th Canton Fair, so as to meet with old partners and find new suppliers. As the head of EU Sourcing Non-Food & Sourcing General Needs at Metro Sourcing, Vladislavov is resp

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

(230822) -- TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during a Chinese brands fashion show at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

(230822) -- TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during a Chinese brands fashion show at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

(230822) -- TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during a Chinese brands fashion show at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

(230822) -- TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during a Chinese brands fashion show at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW-CHINESE BRANDS-FASHION SHOW

(230822) -- TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during a Chinese brands fashion show at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 22, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(230821) -- TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee (R) visits a booth at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 21, 2023. As one of the largest apparel and textile sourcing events in Canada, this annual three-day event kicked off here on Monday with more than 200 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(230821) -- TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor shows a hat sample at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 21, 2023. As one of the largest apparel and textile sourcing events in Canada, this annual three-day event kicked off here on Monday with more than 200 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(230821) -- TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit a booth at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 21, 2023. As one of the largest apparel and textile sourcing events in Canada, this annual three-day event kicked off here on Monday with more than 200 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(230821) -- TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit a booth at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 21, 2023. As one of the largest apparel and textile sourcing events in Canada, this annual three-day event kicked off here on Monday with more than 200 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(230821) -- TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit a booth at the 2023 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 21, 2023. As one of the largest apparel and textile sourcing events in Canada, this annual three-day event kicked off here on Monday with more than 200 exhibitors from over 20 countries and regions. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

(230719) -- NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Clients select fabric at a booth of an enterprise from China's Ningbo during the 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show in New York, the United States, on July 19, 2023. The 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show kicked off at the Javits Center, Manhattan, New York City on Tuesday. The three-day event, held in parallel with Texworld New York, Apparel Sourcing New York, and Home Textile Sourcing Expo, gathered nearly 800 Chinese fabric, home textile, and apparel manufacturers to showcase their latest products and collections to their American fashion clients. (Xinhua/Xie E)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

(230719) -- NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A client selects fabric at a booth of an enterprise from China's Jiangyin during the 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show in New York, the United States, on July 19, 2023. The 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show kicked off at the Javits Center, Manhattan, New York City on Tuesday. The three-day event, held in parallel with Texworld New York, Apparel Sourcing New York, and Home Textile Sourcing Expo, gathered nearly 800 Chinese fabric, home textile, and apparel manufacturers to showcase their latest products and collections to their American fashion clients. (Xinhua/Xie E)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

(230719) -- NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A client (L) selects fabric at a booth of an enterprise from China's Shanghai during the 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show in New York, the United States, on July 19, 2023. The 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show kicked off at the Javits Center, Manhattan, New York City on Tuesday. The three-day event, held in parallel with Texworld New York, Apparel Sourcing New York, and Home Textile Sourcing Expo, gathered nearly 800 Chinese fabric, home textile, and apparel manufacturers to showcase their latest products and collections to their American fashion clients. (Xinhua/Xie E)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE SHOW

(230719) -- NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Tao (2nd L), vice chairman of the Sub-Council of Textile Industry of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, talks with Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping during the 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show opened at the Javits Center in New York, the United States, July 18, 2023. The 24th China Textile and Apparel Trade Show kicked off at the Javits Center, Manhattan, New York City on Tuesday. The three-day event, held in parallel with Texworld New York, Apparel Sourcing New York, and Home Textile Sourcing Expo, gathered nearly 800 Chinese fabric, home textile, and apparel manufacturers to showcase their latest products and collections to their American fashion clients. (Photo by Guan Liming/Xinhua)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHIGU TOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHIGU TOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230705) -- LIJIANG, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows the construction site of the water sourcing section of the Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project in Shigu Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Shigu Town of Lijiang City is located by a huge bend of the Jinsha River, the upper section of the Yangtze River in southwest China. The footprints of the Red Army are forever engraved in the town's culture and spirits. The Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project, a national key project for water conservancy, is under construction and is expected to benefit more people after completion. Generations of locals have worked hard to plant willows along the river to protect water, soil and the ecological environment. By the river thrives a new Shigu Town. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHIGU TOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHIGU TOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230705) -- LIJIANG, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 20, 2023 shows a view of the water sourcing section of the Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project in Shigu Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Shigu Town of Lijiang City is located by a huge bend of the Jinsha River, the upper section of the Yangtze River in southwest China. The footprints of the Red Army are forever engraved in the town's culture and spirits. The Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project, a national key project for water conservancy, is under construction and is expected to benefit more people after completion. Generations of locals have worked hard to plant willows along the river to protect water, soil and the ecological environment. By the river thrives a new Shigu Town. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHIGU TOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHIGU TOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230705) -- LIJIANG, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 20, 2023 shows the construction site of the water sourcing section of the Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project in Shigu Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Shigu Town of Lijiang City is located by a huge bend of the Jinsha River, the upper section of the Yangtze River in southwest China. The footprints of the Red Army are forever engraved in the town's culture and spirits. The Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project, a national key project for water conservancy, is under construction and is expected to benefit more people after completion. Generations of locals have worked hard to plant willows along the river to protect water, soil and the ecological environment. By the river thrives a new Shigu Town. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fairgoers visit the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fairgoers visit a booth at the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Exhibitors talk with a visitor at a booth at the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Exhibitors show print designs to fairgoers at a booth at the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fairgoer visits a booth at the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fairgoers visit a booth at the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fairgoers visit the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

U.S.-NEW YORK-TEXTILE-EXHIBITION

(230202) -- NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fairgoers visit the Texworld Evolution exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Feb. 1, 2023. Texworld Evolution, an apparel and hometextiles sourcing event, was staged at Javits Center in New York City from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(221107) -- TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 2022 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Nov. 7, 2022. As the largest apparel and textile sourcing event in Canada, the three-day event kicked off here on Monday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(221107) -- TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 2022 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Nov. 7, 2022. As the largest apparel and textile sourcing event in Canada, the three-day event kicked off here on Monday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(221107) -- TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 2022 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Nov. 7, 2022. As the largest apparel and textile sourcing event in Canada, the three-day event kicked off here on Monday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(221107) -- TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 2022 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Nov. 7, 2022. As the largest apparel and textile sourcing event in Canada, the three-day event kicked off here on Monday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-APPAREL TEXTILE SOURCING TRADE SHOW

(221107) -- TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 2022 Apparel Textile Sourcing Trade Show in Toronto, Canada, on Nov. 7, 2022. As the largest apparel and textile sourcing event in Canada, the three-day event kicked off here on Monday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Maltese, Croatian leaders outline path for continued cooperation

STORY: Maltese, Croatian leaders outline path for continued cooperation DATELINE: July 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: Maltese President George Vella and visiting Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Monday confirmed their commitment to continuing close bilateral cooperation on key issues, President Vella's office said in a statement. The issues included the situation in Ukraine, the ongoing challenges faced by the Mediterranean region, the enlargement of the European Union, and the Conference on the Future of Europe. A welcome ceremony for the two-day visit by President Milanovic was held at Palace Square in Valletta before the two leaders held talks. The Croatian president is reciprocating a state visit by Vella in October last year. The presidents exchanged views on how the conflict in Ukraine disrupted global stability, international trade, and energy sourcing and has caused food shortages. Address

Bangladesh Denim Expo kicks off in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh Denim Expo kicks off in Dhaka DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Denim Expo in Dhaka 2. various of visitors looking at products during the expo STORYLINE: After a two-year break, the Bangladesh Denim Expo was again held in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. The 12th edition of the exhibition themed "Beyond Business" kicked off Tuesday. The expo has attracted a total of 79 participants from about 10 countries, offering international fashion buyers a one-stop sourcing platform for all aspects of jeanswear. Exclusive to authorized trade visitors, the expo acts as an important platform for players in the international denim trade. "We're expecting an increased number of exhibitors and visitors from home and abroad this time," said Mostafiz Uddin, founder and chief executive officer of the Bangladesh Denim Expo. He said "The world is a slightly different place since the last edition of this show, which took place t

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

(220409) -- SHANGHAI, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A patient who has recovered from COVID-19 leaves a makeshift hospital converted from Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing in Shanghai, east China, April 9, 2022. The first group of 16 recovered COVID-19 patients left the makeshift hospital on Saturday. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

(220409) -- SHANGHAI, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A patient who has recovered from COVID-19 receives disinfection before leaving a makeshift hospital converted from Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing in Shanghai, east China, April 9, 2022. The first group of 16 recovered COVID-19 patients left the makeshift hospital on Saturday. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

(220409) -- SHANGHAI, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 leave a makeshift hospital converted from Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing in Shanghai, east China, April 9, 2022. The first group of 16 recovered COVID-19 patients left the makeshift hospital on Saturday. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

(220409) -- SHANGHAI, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 leave a makeshift hospital converted from Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing in Shanghai, east China, April 9, 2022. The first group of 16 recovered COVID-19 patients left the makeshift hospital on Saturday. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-PATIENTS-COVID-19-RECOVERY (CN)

(220409) -- SHANGHAI, April 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 leave a makeshift hospital converted from Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing in Shanghai, east China, April 9, 2022. The first group of 16 recovered COVID-19 patients left the makeshift hospital on Saturday. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

Slack demand for Japanese ceramics

Slack demand for Japanese ceramics

Photo taken in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019, shows a clay pit, no longer in use, for sourcing clay used to produce the famous Japanese pottery Mino ware. The Japanese ceramic industry has suffered a downturn since the 1990s due to massive inflows of Chinese imports and increased preference among Japanese for dining out. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kumamon bike sharing in China to promote Japan's Kumamoto Pref.

Kumamon bike sharing in China to promote Japan's Kumamoto Pref.

(From L) Kumamon, the popular black bear mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, Steve Chang, president of Kumamoto-based Cyber Sourcing and Kumamoto Gov. Ikuo Kabashima pose for photos at the prefectural government building on Jan. 11, 2018. A total of 50,000 bicycles bearing images of Kumamon will be available for a month in a bike-sharing service in China to promote the quake-hit prefecture in southwestern Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo