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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Svitlana Vasylivna Hrynchuk (L), the British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds (C) and the EU Commissioner for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne (R) are talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Svitlana Vasylivna Hrynchuk (L), the British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds (C) and the EU Commissioner for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne (R) are talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds is talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds (L), the EU Commissioner for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne (C) and the Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Svitlana Vasylivna Hrynchuk (R) are talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds (L) and the EU Commissioner for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne (R) are talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds is talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Press Conference On Strategic Projects On Raw Materials

British Secretary of State for Business and Trade, President of the Board of Trade Jonathan Neil Reynolds (L), the EU Commissioner for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne (C) and the Ukrainian Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Svitlana Vasylivna Hrynchuk (R) are talking to media on strategic projects on raw materials in third countries and overseas territories in the Berlaymont, the European Union Commission headquarter, on June 4, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries. Photo by Monasse Thierry/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-PM-JOHN LEE-MEETING

(240731) -- PHNOM PENH, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (R) meets with John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 31, 2024. Cambodia and China's HKSAR on Wednesday expressed their commitment to further boost trade and investment cooperation. Lee leads a high-level delegation of officials and business leaders to Cambodia from Tuesday to Wednesday. (Photo by Rani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-PM-JOHN LEE-MEETING

(240731) -- PHNOM PENH, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (2nd R) and John Lee (2nd L), chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), witness a signing ceremony at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 31, 2024. Cambodia and China's HKSAR on Wednesday expressed their commitment to further boost trade and investment cooperation. Lee leads a high-level delegation of officials and business leaders to Cambodia from Tuesday to Wednesday. (Photo by Rani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES-HOUSING INVENTORY-TRADE-IN DEALS (CN)

(240725) -- BEIJING, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A resident (R) undergoes property assignment procedures for a trade-in deal at a real estate registration center in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 30, 2024. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: China's SOEs destock housing inventory, boost market vitality" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-AIR ROUTES-FOREIGN TRADE (CN)

(240721) -- GUIYANG, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cargos are seen at a warehouse of Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 13, 2024. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Air routes boost foreign trade of China's mountainous province" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-AIR ROUTES-FOREIGN TRADE (CN)

(240721) -- GUIYANG, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cargo plane is landed at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 13, 2024. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Air routes boost foreign trade of China's mountainous province" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China

STORY: Durian festival held in southern Thailand to boost trade with China SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: CHUMPHON, Thailand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event and durian plants 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province 3. various of the event STORYLINE: A durian festival celebration was held on Saturday in Chumphon province, an important durian producing area in southern Thailand, aiming to promote Thailand's durian and help more fruit enter the Chinese market. Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Wu Dongmei, some Chinese logistics companies and fruit dealers such as SF Express were invited to the event. During the event, Governor of Chumphon province Wisah Poolsirirat cut a durian with a knife, marking the start of the 2024 Chumphon durian harvest season. SOUNDBITE (Thai): WISAH POOLSIRIRAT, Governor of Chumphon province "We hold this event to let Thai and Chinese people know that after June 15, durians i

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China's new energy industry benefits Malaysia's green transformation

STORY: China's new energy industry benefits Malaysia's green transformation SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photovoltaic power station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NOOR AZIE SYAMIRA, Photovoltaic power station administrative staff member 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHD SUFFIAN, Photovoltaic power station safety officer 4. various of electric vehicles 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CUI ANQI, Managing director of Great Wall Motor Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIEW CHIN TONG, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister STORYLINE: Chinese new energy technologies and products are helping boost the green transformation drive in Malaysia. In Kuala Ketil, the southern part of Kedah state of Malaysia, stands a 260-acre photovoltaic power station. The power plant was built by China Energy Engineering Group Tianjin Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd., with an installed capacity of

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CHINA-BEIJING-SICHUAN-DEVELOPMENT-PRESS BRIEFING (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Officials of southwest China's Sichuan Province attend a press briefing on promoting high-quality development and undertaking Sichuan's mission to boost development of China's western region in the new era, in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. TO GO WITH "China's Sichuan embraces openness with enhanced transport, thriving trade" (Xinhua/Pan Xu)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SICHUAN-DEVELOPMENT-PRESS BRIEFING (CN)

(240527) -- BEIJING, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Officials of southwest China's Sichuan Province attend a press briefing on promoting high-quality development and undertaking Sichuan's mission to boost development of China's western region in the new era, in Beijing, capital of China, May 27, 2024. TO GO WITH "China's Sichuan embraces openness with enhanced transport, thriving trade" (Xinhua/Pan Xu)

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China-California business forum held in L.A. to boost economic links, subnational cooperation

STORY: China-California business forum held in L.A. to boost economic links, subnational cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-California Business Forum STORYLINE: The China-California Business Forum was held in Los Angeles on Monday, bringing together officials, business organizations and companies of the two countries with the goal of expanding business ties and subnational cooperation. Addressing the event, Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun said China is California's largest trading partner and California has the largest presence of Chinese-invested companies among all states in the United States. The bilateral economic and trade cooperation has facilitated growth in employment and economy, benefiting the peoples of both China and the United States. In 2023, China was California's top trading partner with two-way trade amounting to over 137 billion U.S. dollars.

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New China-Spain train route boosts trade links

STORY: New China-Spain train route boosts trade links SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024/May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Port of Barcelona 2. various of the arrival of the train from Shanxi to the Port of Barcelona on April 26 3. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): CARLA SALVADO, Deputy general manager of Commercial and Marketing at Port of Barcelona 4. various of China-Europe freight trains STORYLINE: An official with the Port of Barcelona in Spain said on Monday that a new train route between the port and north China's Shanxi Province is set to boost trade links between the two countries. On March 22, the first train of the China-Europe Railway Express from Shanxi to Barcelona departed from Taiyuan, the provincial capital of Shanxi. The train traveled for 35 days, covering over 12,000 kilometers, and arrived safely at the Port of Barcelona on April 26. The train left Shanxi with 50 goods containers, of which about half wer

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Iceland, China agree to boost trade opportunities at CIIE promotional event

STORY: Iceland, China agree to boost trade opportunities at CIIE promotional event SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Reykjavik CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotional event STORYLINE: A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Friday between Business Iceland and the China International Import Expo Bureau, tapping the potential for a record number of Icelandic companies participating in this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE). The memorandum was signed during a promotional event for the 7th CIIE, which took place in the capital city of Reykjavik. The event was hosted jointly by the China International Import Expo Bureau, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and the Chinese Embassy in Iceland. In a speech, Dai Ke, counsellor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Iceland, said the two countries have enormous potential for cooperation in clean energy, digital economy and gre

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Egypt, Belarus sign MoUs to boost trade, investment

STORY: Egypt, Belarus sign MoUs to boost trade, investment SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the New Administrative Capital 2. various of a bilateral meeting between Egyptian and Belarusian PMs 3. various of a signing ceremony STORYLINE: Egypt and Belarus signed on Tuesday a cache of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to promote bilateral trade and investment. The signing ceremony was held in Egypt's new administrative capital with the attendance of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Belarusian counterpart Roman Golovchenko, the state-run Ahram Online news website reported. During the ceremony, the Egyptian Customs Authority and the Belarusian Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade signed an agreement to enhance the mutual trade system between the two countries. The agreement aims to protect and develop the economic interests of both countries and enhance the efficiency of customs

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Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce

STORY: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Village Sunday Market in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALAIN SEHA, Founder of Village Sunday Market 3. various of the Village Sunday Market in Windhoek STORYLINE: The Village Sunday Market in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. The market offers a variety of local products, such as cosmetics, arts, health products, food, fashion, home decor, and music. Alain Seha from the agricultural training firm Urban Eden established the market in 2022. SOUNDBITE (English): ALAIN SEHA, Founder of Village Sunday Market "It all started during the pandemic. What actually happened was that a lot of the shops were closed, and the markets were also falling apart, which was quite horrible. A lot of people moved to the road, trying to sell goods, tryi

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors exhibit and sell local products at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors exhibit and sell local products at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor stands at her stall at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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Rwanda seeks to boost fisheries sector through AfCFTA opportunities

STORY: Rwanda seeks to boost fisheries sector through AfCFTA opportunities SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fishing industries in Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITES (ENGLISH): EMMANUEL GATERA, Manager of the National Standards Division at the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) STORYLINE: Rwanda is poised to bolster its fisheries sector by capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, an official has said. Emmanuel Gatera, manager of the National Standards Division at the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), said that the fisheries sector is one of the prioritized value chains under the AfCFTA agreement. "To promote the fisheries sector, Rwanda is actively participating in making continental harmonized standards available," he said in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITES (ENGLISH): EMMANUEL GATERA, Manager of the National Standards Division at the Rwanda Standards Board

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China aims to clinch more free trade agreements to boost trade, investment

STORY: China aims to clinch more free trade agreements to boost trade, investment SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAK CHAMROEUN, Chairman of e-commerce platform AgriBee (Cambodia) STORYLINE: China has planned to step up efforts in enlarging its globally-oriented network of high-standard free trade areas in 2024. China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen told a recent press conference that the country had already inked 22 FTAs with 29 countries or regions, and the combined trade value involved accounted for one third of the country's total foreign trade value. In a move to further share China's opening-up dividends and power regional economic growth, China will enhance efforts on FTA negotiations in 2024, according to Wang. With the negotiations on Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area pending this week in Hangzhou, Wang vowed

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Direct flight links China's Shenzhen, Egypt's Cairo

STORY: Direct flight links China's Shenzhen, Egypt's Cairo SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the direct flight landing at Cairo International Airport (Courtesy of China's Hainan Airlines) STORYLINE: Direct flights between the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen and Egypt's capital Cairo were launched on Sunday, as a flight of China's Hainan Airlines, carrying 253 passengers, landed at Cairo International Airport. The round-trip service, operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is scheduled for every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. It's the first direct international airline route to an African destination launched by the carrier since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new route is expected to boost tourism and trade exchange between China and Egypt. A launch ceremony was held in Cairo late Sunday, attended by officials with the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, Egypt's Civil Aviation

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Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties

STORY: Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Widodo and Marcos greeting each other 2. various of Widodo and Marcos speaking 3. various of Widodo signing the guest book and visiting the presidential palace 4. various of both leaders speaking STORYLINE: The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to enhance trade by opening market access. "Indonesia seeks the Philippines' support related to special safeguard measures on Indonesian coffee products," Widodo said. For his part, Marcos said the two leaders had a fruitful and honest discussion on regi

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Southern Chinese city bordering Vietnam connected to rail network

STORY: Southern Chinese city bordering Vietnam connected to rail network SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new rail network STORYLINE: Dongxing, a city on the China-Vietnam border in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was linked to China's national railway network on Wednesday with the opening of a new rail line. The new railway, linking Dongxing to Fangchenggang, stretches 47 km long and has a designed speed of 200 km per hour. According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd, it is a dual-purpose line that handles both passenger and freight transportation. The new railway, which began construction in March 2019, will reduce travel time between the two cities to 19 minutes. As Dongxing's first railway, located on the China-Vietnam border, the new service is expected to boost tourism, trade activities, personnel and economic exchanges between China and Southeast Asian countries

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Kenya, EU sign deal to boost investment, trade

STORY: Kenya, EU sign deal to boost investment, trade SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan president and European Commission president walking 2. various of signing ceremony 3. various of bilateral meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): URSULA VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission 5. various of guests 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 7. various of meetings STORYLINE: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and spur sustainable economic growth. The deal, which was inked in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will enhance sustainable trade links between both continents and within Africa itself, thereby meeting key objectives for both the EU-Africa relationship and the green transition, the two sides said. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EPA

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China's digital trade expo helps promote global digital economy

STORY: China's digital trade expo helps promote global digital economy SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHI YONG, Soft Robot Tech Co., Ltd., Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG DAYUN, Exhibitor from BrainCo 4. various of China's digital economy STORYLINE: The second Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) wrapped up Monday in east China's Hangzhou. Themed "Digital Trade, Global Access," the expo attracted dozens of international organizations and business associations, as well as over 800 enterprises. It has provided an important platform to boost digital trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHI YONG, Soft Robot Tech Co., Ltd., Beijing "Our sales have been growing steadily. They reached around 80 million yuan (11.18 million U.S. dollars) last year. The expo allows more customers to learn about our products, and the level we have reached in automation." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese):

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-IRAQI-CHINESE-BUSINESS-COUNCIL

(231126) -- BAGHDAD, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 25, 2023 shows the signing ceremony of the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraq and China announced in Baghdad Saturday the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council to enhance trade and investment between Iraqi and Chinese companies. TO GO WITH "Iraq, China establish business council to boost economic ties" (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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Iraq, China establish business council to boost economic ties

STORY: Iraq, China establish business council to boost economic ties SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of ceremony for the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council STORYLINE: Iraq and China announced in Baghdad Saturday the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council to enhance trade and investment between Iraqi and Chinese companies. The announcement came during a ceremony held in central Baghdad with the attendance of the Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer al-Ghurairi, Chinese embassy officials, and Iraqi and Chinese businessmen. During the ceremony, al-Ghurairi hailed the establishment of the business council, hoping it would contribute to strengthening economic relations between the two friendly countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member loads exported goods at a logistics center in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer selects commodities at the cross-border e-commerce import and export commodities exhibition and trading center in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customs officer works at a service hall in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customs officers check exported vehicles in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of an agricultural technology company sort out pastry in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at the workshop of an electronic technology company in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks exported goods at a logistics center in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck drives out of the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers select commodities at the cross-border e-commerce import and export commodities exhibition and trading center in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2023 shows the cross-border e-commerce import and export commodities exhibition and trading center in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customs officers check exported vehicles in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-COMPREHENSIVE BONDED ZONE (CN)

(231105) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers select commodities at the cross-border e-commerce import and export commodities exhibition and trading center in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. Starting operation in early 2015, the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, the only one of its kind in the southern part of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, posted robust trade growth in the first three quarters of this year. The trade volume in the zone soared to 34.56 billion yuan (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters. Boasting an integrated logistic network of rail, road and air freight, it enjoys unique advantages in conducting cross-border trade with countries along the Belt and Road. The zone also set its sights on becoming a processing manufacturing center facing central and south Asia to boost cross-border economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CIIE "powerful" platform to boost int'l trade: ITC chief

STORY: CIIE "powerful" platform to boost int'l trade: ITC chief DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIIE 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC STORYLINE: International Trade Center (ITC) chief says the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a "powerful" platform to boost international trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAMELA COKE-HAMILTON, Executive director of ITC "The CIIE is an incredibly unique creature. There are very few countries that have import trade shows. So for it to be an importer's platform is actually a phenomenal offering to the world. It's a phenomenal offering especially to the developing world because you're saying we have here consumers. We are giving you the opportunity to showcase those products to our consumers. We are willing to place a platform here for you to do that. The other thing that's really

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Iran says BRI promotes trade, economic cooperation among countries

STORY: Iran says BRI promotes trade, economic cooperation among countries DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can help boost trade and expand economic cooperation among the countries along its route. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while answering a question about the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, and the 10th anniversary of the BRI. Kanaani added Iran has welcomed the BRI and contributed to its implementation, stressing that the country believes such initiatives pay attention to common regional and global interests. He noted that Iran has good communication and exchanges with China in such respect. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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New Silk Road Logistics Forum held in Germany

STORY: New Silk Road Logistics Forum held in Germany DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: DUISBURG, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the New Silk Road Logistics Forum in Duisburg, Germany STORYLINE: A forum on how to improve logistics on the Silk Road was held in Duisburg, Germany this week. The new Silk Road Logistics Forum was attended by over 200 representatives from Germany and China, who discussed ways to boost their cooperation. Freight trains between China and Europe have expanded, and Duisburg is now connected with over 20 Chinese cities. Named the China-Europe Railway Express, the freight trains between China and Europe are a successful and competitive project under the Belt and Road initiative, said Lars Nennhaus, COO of Duisburger Hagen AG. The cooperation on logistics between Duisburger Hafen AG and its Chinese partners is covering a wide range of areas, Nennhaus added. As the biggest inland port city in Europe and an international trade and logistics hub, Dui

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China-ASEAN Expo a platform to promote communication and boost trade: Pakistani exhibitor

STORY: China-ASEAN Expo a platform to promote communication and boost trade: Pakistani exhibitor DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YASEEN ASGHAR, Pakistani businessman 3. various of China-ASEAN Expo STORYLINE: The 20th China-ASEAN Expo concludes Tuesday in Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A Pakistani exhibitor says the expo is a platform to promote communication and boost trade. SOUNDBITE (English): YASEEN ASGHAR, Pakistani businessman "This is a very good expo, China-ASEAN expo. I mean I am the first time at the China-ASEAN expo. I like the style and the organization. I have expectations because people come here and like our products, and some people are buying, and some people take our brochures and some people take our WeChat, and maybe in the future, they provide me with more good business. The exhibition is a platform all over the world. To commun

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Türkiye's central bank doubles daily limits for rediscount credits to boost exports

STORY: Türkiye's central bank doubles daily limits for rediscount credits to boost exports DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Central Bank 2. various of Turkish Lira and U.S. dollar 3. various of shipping trade in Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 4. various of Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek 5. various of shipping trade in Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 6. various of Turkish Central Bank Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan 7. various of Turkish Central Bank STORYLINE: The Turkish Central Bank said on Tuesday it had raised daily limits of the banks for utilization of rediscount credits for export and foreign exchange earning services to 3 billion liras (111.5 million U.S. dollars) from 1.5 billion liras in a bid to boost exports. "While extending rediscount credits, increase in the share of SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and export performance will be taken into account as has been the case," the centr