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Egyptian president stresses need for ceasefire, two-state solution

STORY: Egyptian president stresses need for ceasefire, two-state solution SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting (Courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Monday received several U.S. Democratic and Republican Congress members led by Senator Jerry Moran in Cairo. According to the Egyptian presidency, during the meeting, Sisi highlighted the necessity of intensifying efforts to halt the conflict in Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian tragedy faced by the people in the strip and prevent the spillover of conflict. Sisi also stressed the need for international engagement in implementing the two-state solution to achieve justice, peace and security for all people in the region. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Calls for peace intensify as Israel-Hamas conflict drags on

STORY: Calls for peace intensify as Israel-Hamas conflict drags on SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TANJA FAJON, Slovenian Foreign Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): PEDRO SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister STORYLINE: As the world celebrates the new year, there is no sign of easing regarding the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, and its spillover effect has extended. On Oct. 7, a large-scale armed conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, so far causing the deaths of more than 22,000 Palestinians and about 1,200 Israelis. The Palestinian-Israeli issue has, for months, become the focus of attention of the international community. Political leaders have repeatedly called for a ceasefire and peace. Nov. 2023 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minist

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Xinhua Headlines: Rising Red Sea tensions rattle global shipping industry, spark concerns of spillover from Gaza conflict

(231221) -- SANAA, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in a rally to support Palestinians amid the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, in Sanaa, Yemen, Oct. 20, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo inaugurated in Shanghai

STORY: Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo inaugurated in Shanghai SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo 2. SOUNDBITE (Lao): MANOTHONG VONGSAY, Vice Minister, Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce STORYLINE: The Laos Economic and Trade Cooperation Expo was inaugurated in Yangpu District, Shanghai on Monday. Set to be a permanent display, the expo aims to showcase and foster economic and trade cooperation between China and Laos. It showcases Laotian history, culture, and products in the exhibition halls, and also serves as a trading service platform. As a spillover effect of the China International Import Expo, it's the first national-level exhibition hall established by Laos globally. SOUNDBITE (Lao): MANOTHONG VONGSAY, Vice Minister, Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce "This national expo in Shanghai was initiated during the CIIE. A memorandum of under

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CIIE in eyes of Fortune Global 500: CIIE wonderful platform to turn Bayer's vision into reality

STORY: CIIE in eyes of Fortune Global 500: CIIE wonderful platform to turn Bayer's vision into reality DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bayer 2. various of Ulrich Stefer 3. various of CIIE and Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ULRICH STEFER, Chief Financial Officer of Bayer Group Greater China STORYLINE: Bayer, a Fortune 500 company in the field of agrochemistry and life sciences, has signed up to attend the China International Import Expo (CIIE) for six consecutive years. In the eyes of Ulrich Stefer, chief financial officer of Bayer Group Greater China, the CIIE is a wonderful platform to turn Bayer's vision into a reality. According to the senior executive, the reason why Bayer has become a loyal fan of CIIE is due to its strong spillover effect, allowing companies to see innovation potential on the Chinese market and to be perfectly aligned with China's long-term policies. SOUNDBITE (English): ULRICH STEFER, Chief Financial O

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Jordanian king urges to open humanitarian corridors for Gaza during meeting with Blinken

STORY: Jordanian king urges to open humanitarian corridors for Gaza during meeting with Blinken DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan underlined on Friday the need to open humanitarian corridors to allow medical and relief aid into the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by the Royal Hashemite Court. The king made the remarks during a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jordan's capital Amman on Friday, where he also stressed the importance of protecting civilians and working to end the conflict in Gaza and urged efforts to prevent a spillover of the ongoing crisis into neighboring countries. The king also noted that the international community should work to prevent the violence from spreading into the West Bank, calling for the protection of innocent civilians on all sides, in line with shared human values and international law. He also underlined the ne

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UN chief warns against spillover of Israeli-Palestinian conflict

STORY: UN chief warns against spillover of Israeli-Palestinian conflict DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press briefing room 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned against the spillover of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We must avoid spillover of the conflict. I am concerned about the recent exchange of fire along the Blue Line (between Israel and Lebanon) and recent reported attacks from southern Lebanon. I appeal to all parties -- and those who have an influence over those parties -- to avoid any further escalation and spillover. I call for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Civilians must be protected at all times. International humanitarian law must be respected and upheld. About 220,000 Palestinians are now sheltering in 92 UNRWA (UN Ag

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UN-GUTERRES-PRESS BRIEFING-ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

(231011) -- UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York, on Oct. 11, 2023. Guterres on Wednesday warned against the spillover of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Xinhua/Xie E)

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UN-GUTERRES-PRESS BRIEFING-ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

(231011) -- UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Rear) speaks during a press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York, on Oct. 11, 2023. Guterres on Wednesday warned against the spillover of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Xinhua/Xie E)

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UN-GUTERRES-PRESS BRIEFING-ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

(231011) -- UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L, Rear) speaks during a press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York, on Oct. 11, 2023. Guterres on Wednesday warned against the spillover of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Xinhua/Xie E)

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China's high-quality development to have positive spillover effects: celebrated politicians

STORY: China's high-quality development to have positive spillover effects: celebrated politicians DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO, Former Philippine President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KHUESHID MAHMUD KASURI, Former minister of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan STORYLINE: China's pursuit of high-quality development will produce notable positive spillover effects for the world, celebrated politicians said at an international conference in China's Guangzhou. The three-day conference, Understanding China -- Greater Bay Area Dialogue, concluded on Thursday. The event has attracted celebrated figures from the global political, academic and economic communities, from both home and abroad. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO, Former Philippine President "Rather than a competitor, China has proven to be a partner in development. It is a market for developing countries, a donor and a provider of

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CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-RCEP MEMBER COUNTRIES (CN)

(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member serves coffee from Indonesia to visitors at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about a beach bag made in Thailand at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows the Thai national pavilion at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces edible bird's nests from Indonesia to a visitor at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of an Australian alpaca plush toy maker at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Singaporean traditional Chinese medicine maker Eu Yan Sang at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Wang Zecong)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of the Thai national pavilion introduces products from Thailand to a visitor at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-RCEP MEMBER COUNTRIES (CN)

(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member cooks steak from Australia at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows the Vietnamese national pavilion at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People look at quilts made from alpaca plush by New Zealand-based exhibitor Pacific Alpacas at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-RCEP MEMBER COUNTRIES (CN)

(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows booths of South Korean enterprises at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 11, 2023 shows edible bird's nests produced in Malaysia at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tastes honey from Australia at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors talk with Japanese exhibitors at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 11, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows skincare products from New Zealand at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows booths of milk powder makers from New Zealand at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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ASEAN to switch to local currency use in region to avoid crisis

STORY: ASEAN to switch to local currency use in region to avoid crisis DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ASEAN meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PERRY WARJIYO, Governor of Bank Indonesia 3. various of footage of Southeast Asian countries STORYLINE: Indonesia's central bank said on Friday that southeast Asian countries have agreed to reinforce the use of local currencies in the region and reduce reliance on major international currencies in an effort to avoid spillover from the global crisis. The agreement came on the last day of a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members. SOUNDBITE (English): PERRY WARJIYO, Governor of Bank Indonesia "In this aspect, the ASEAN region agrees to reinforce the external and financial resilience among others through the use of local currency to support cross-border trade and investment in the ASEAN region. Current challenges and hea

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French bakers worry about rising energy prices

STORY: French bakers worry about rising energy prices DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a baker making bread 2. SOUNDBITE (French): ADRIEN FAGES, Baker 3. various of bread for sale 4. bread close-ups STORYLINE: With the new electricity tariffs, some French bakeries are facing a very significant increase in their energy cost. SOUNDBITE (French): ADRIEN FAGES, Baker "In the post-pandemic era, we first met the difficulty of inflation of raw materials, such as wheat, dairy products and canned fruit. Now the difficulty is energy. Our cost has increased by at least 50 percent because flour increased by around 20 to 30 percent, and the price of energy for my bakery has multiplied by three times." The European countries have been suffering under painfully high energy prices as a consequence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic and the spillover of the United States' aggressive interest rate hikes. Xinhua News Age

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Mexican economist on spillover effect of U.S. interest rate hikes

STORY: Mexican economist on spillover effect of U.S. interest rate hikes DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mexico 2. various of the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARIO CORREA, Mexican economist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARIO CORREA, Mexican economist STORYLINE: A Mexican economist said that the interest rate hikes in the U.S. and the looming economic recession in America bode ill for emerging economies. In mid-December, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates for the seventh time this year, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, the highest level in 15 years. The Fed also signaled that it will continue to raise rates in early 2023, in an effort to rein in the fastest-growing inflation in decades. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARIO CORREA, Mexican economist "The problem is that this (U.S. interest rate hike) represents a lot of additional complications, especially for the financial markets,

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Tourists from China visit money changer in Macao

MACAO, China - Tourists from mainland China change their yuan into local currency at a money changer in Macao on Oct. 11, 2014. Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are creating spillover effects on the former Portuguese colony.

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TÜRKIYE-ECONOMY-HAZELNUTS-EXPORT-DECLINE

(221111) -- ANKARA, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2022 shows hazelnuts at a market in Giresun, Türkiye. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye's hazelnut exports hit by Europe's energy crisis spillover: business insider" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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(221111) -- ANKARA, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People harvest hazelnuts in Giresun, Türkiye, Nov. 8, 2022. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye's hazelnut exports hit by Europe's energy crisis spillover: business insider" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ECONOMY-HAZELNUTS-EXPORT-DECLINE

(221111) -- ANKARA, Nov. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2022 shows hazelnuts harvested in Giresun, Türkiye. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye's hazelnut exports hit by Europe's energy crisis spillover: business insider" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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GLOBALink | Thai economist on U.S. rate hikes' spillover effect on developing economies

Developing countries and emerging markets will bear the brunt from the spillover effect of a stronger U.S. dollar arising from the Fed's aggressive interest rate hikes, said a Thai economist. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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GLOBALink | Thai economist frets over Fed rate hikes' spillover effect on developing economies

STORY: Thai economist frets over Fed rate hikes' spillover effect on developing economies DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): KIRIDA BHAOPICHITR, Research director for int'l economics and development policy, Thailand Development Research Institute STORYLINE: Since March, the U.S. Federal Reserve has lifted interest rates five times, boosting the U.S. central bank's benchmark interest rate to a range of 3-3.25 percent. In its fight against domestic inflation, the United States has once again used the U.S. dollar's overwhelming might to transfer the crisis to the rest of the world. A Thai economist warns that developing countries and emerging markets will bear the brunt in particular. SOUNDBITE (English): KIRIDA BHAOPICHITR, Research director for int'l economics and development policy, Thailand Development Research Institute "When the U.S. starts hiking their policy rate or the Fed funds rate as aggressively as they did, i

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Spillover effects of CIIE go beyond exhibition period

STORY: Spillover effects of CIIE go beyond exhibition period DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hongqiao Pinhui 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TONG JISHENG, Chairman, Orient International (Holding) Co., Ltd. 3. various of Hongqiao Pinhui 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TONG JISHENG, Chairman, Orient International (Holding) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Situated in western Shanghai, the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center has been positioned as a platform to expand the effect of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), an expo for China to further open its domestic market to the world. The center under the Orient International (Holding) Co., Ltd. mainly consists of exhibition halls for imported cars, food, household items and other commodities. Initiated in 2018, the platform allows exhibitors at CIIE to display and sell their products all year long, besides the six-day expo period. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TONG JISHENG, Cha

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Emerging economies raise concern over U.S. Fed's rate hikes

STORY: Emerging economies raise concern over U.S. Fed's rate hikes DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Federal Reserve 2. various of the exchange rate related scenes 3. Soundbite 1 (Turkish) MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 4. various of street views in Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KEREM KECECI, CEO of dog and cat food company Bosphorus 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): TUNCAY YUKSEL, Shop owner in Ankara 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): FATMA EREN, Homemaker 8. various of street views in Türkiye STORYLINE: U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has once again lifted interest rates, fueling concerns over spillover effects among emerging economies. Earlier this month, the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage points to a range of 3.00 to 3.25 percent. Since March, it has lifted interest rates five times, including three consecutive 75-basis-point rate hikes in June, July and September. A Turkish economist has sai

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EU's economic outlook dimmed by inflation, energy crisis

STORY: EU's economic outlook dimmed by inflation, energy crisis DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: BRUSSELS CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in European countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OSCAR, Unemployed citizen in Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL, Accounting manager in Germany 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): MARA KISS, Bakery shop owner in Hungary STORYLINE: The inflations in Europe have been constantly hitting new highs for quite a while, leading to weak consumption. In face of a potential energy supply shortage, the European Union's voluntary energy cut plans are also questioned. Under the attack by inflation and the energy crisis, the economic outlook in Europe has become increasingly bleak with a lingering risk of recession. Under the combined effect of several negative factors including the backlash of sanctions and the spillover effect of the United States' aggressive interest rate hikes, the ramifications of the surge in energy prices are seen everywhere in

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Presidents of Malta, Ireland promote "positive neutrality"

STORY: Presidents of Malta, Ireland promote "positive neutrality" DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of welcoming ceremony held in San Anton Palace in Attard, Malta 2. various of talks and press conference held in San Anton Palace in Attard, Malta STORYLINE: The presidents of Malta and Ireland pledged continued cooperation for peace and stability during their meeting here on Thursday. Talking to journalists, Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins, who's on a three-day state visit here, and his Maltese counterpart, George Vella highlighted their policy of "positive" neutrality. Vella said that they also addressed the unfolding serious humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Higgins, in turn, said that Ireland supported Malta in its efforts to manage irregular migration. He also thanked Vella for Malta's help to Dublin in dealing with the spillover effects caused by Brexit. The two heads of state discussed ways to enhance bilateral relation

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China supports Security Council's role in Ukraine's humanitarian issue

STORY: China supports Security Council's role in Ukraine's humanitarian issue DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Security Council session 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 3. various of Ukraine STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy on Wednesday expressed the hope that the UN Security Council would play a meaningful role in handling the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. It comes after the 15-member body failed to adopt a resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations "Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the continued deterioration of humanitarian situation and the increasing spillover effects have triggered widespread concern in the international community. The Security Council has held multiple discussions on the humanitarian issue in Ukraine. And it is heart-wrenching

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IMF to downgrade global growth forecast amid Ukraine crisis: IMF chief

STORY: IMF to downgrade global growth forecast amid Ukraine crisis: IMF chief DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GITA GOPINATH, First Deputy Managing Director 3. various shots of IMF online roundtable STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will likely downgrade its global growth forecast next month due to spillover effects from the Ukraine crisis, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday. The economic fallout of the Ukraine crisis is being transmitted through three key channels to the rest of the world: higher commodity prices, the impact on real incomes and the real economy, as well as the impact on financial conditions and business confidence, Georgieva told reporters at a virtual media roundtable. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director "Financial conditions have been already tightening in man

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Tourists from China visit money changer in Macao

MACAO, China - Tourists from mainland China change their yuan into local currency at a money changer in Macao on Oct. 11, 2014. Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong are creating spillover effects on the former Portuguese colony. (Kyodo)