Chinese entrepreneurs seek larger presence in Kenyan market through trade event

STORY: Chinese entrepreneurs seek larger presence in Kenyan market through trade event SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of KICC exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIAO XUHUI, Chairman of Amanbo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEORGE GATHURA, Retailer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): QIU FAN, Kenya Country Director for Romer STORYLINE: China Trade Week opened its doors to the public Wednesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. More than 50 Chinese firms participate in the three-day event where they are showcasing different products including electronics, textiles, solar, construction and agricultural equipment. Liao Xuhui, the chairman of Amanbo, a Chinese e-commerce platform, explained to visitors how the Amanbo online platform can facilitate seamless transactions between Chinese manufacturers of diverse consumer goods and local retailers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIAO XUHUI, Chairman of Amanbo "We are a platform, in our bus

Earth Day Expo 2023 held in Dallas, U.S.

STORY: Earth Day Expo 2023 held in Dallas, U.S. DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:43 LOCATION: DALLAS, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Earth Day Expo 2023 STORYLINE: Earthx2023, or the Earth Day Expo 2023, kicked off on Friday in Dallas, Texas. The three-day event is one of the largest green gatherings and highlights a wide range of environmental and sustainability-related topics. Founded in 2011, Earthx has grown to become one of the largest events of its kind in the world. It has brought together environmental organizations, businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, interactive programming, and subject matter experts. This year's Earthx has attracted a lot of students to attend. It provides many interesting activities for kids, including planting flowers, playing VR and games. Earthx also exhibits some innovations, including an electric school bus. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dallas, U.S. (XHTV)

40 people killed in bus accident in central Senegal

STORY: 40 people killed in bus accident in central Senegal DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traffic accident site 2. Mansour Faye, the Minister of Infrastructure speaking to the media STORYLINE: Forty people were killed and several others injured in a collision between two buses in the Kaffrine region, central Senegal, Sunday, according to the local authorities in charge of relief and health. Senegalese President Macky Sall decreed a three-day national mourning Sunday following the traffic accident. "Following today's serious accident in Gniby (in Kaffrine region) which caused 40 deaths, I have decided on a national mourning of 3 days from Jan. 9th," he said on his Twitter account. He added that an interministerial council will hold a meeting on the same date to take firm measures on road safety and public passenger transport. No more detail is available about the deadly accident at the moment. Xinhua News Agency correspon

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

MILLERS CREEK, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at a high school in Millers Creek, North Carolina, on Oct. 17, 2011, as he launched a three-day bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia. Obama urged the Congress to pass his jobs package which was blocked by Republican lawmakers in Washington.

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Oct. 17, 2011, as he launched a three-day bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia. Obama pushed for his jobs bill, citing independent economists who said the bill would create nearly 2 million jobs, while also saying 63 percent of Americans support the ideas in the bill, based on a poll.

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

MILLERS CREEK, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at a high school in Millers Creek, North Carolina, on Oct. 17, 2011, as he launched a three-day bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia. Obama urged the Congress to pass his jobs package which was blocked by Republican lawmakers in Washington. (Kyodo)

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

U.S. President Obama visits North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, United States - U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Oct. 17, 2011, as he launched a three-day bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia. Obama pushed for his jobs bill, citing independent economists who said the bill would create nearly 2 million jobs, while also saying 63 percent of Americans support the ideas in the bill, based on a poll. (Kyodo)