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Asian Summit on Global Health opens in Hong Kong, focusing on medical innovation

STORY: Asian Summit on Global Health opens in Hong Kong, focusing on medical innovation SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit STORYLINE: The 4th Asian Summit on Global Health, co-hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), officially opened in Hong Kong on Thursday. The event, held under the theme "Innovation, Inclusion, Impact," is drawing international attention with its unique blend of online and offline discussions on the future of healthcare innovation and investment. The two-day summit is a highlight of the third "International Healthcare Week," promoted by the HKTDC. Running concurrently is the 15th "Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair," which has attracted approximately 300 exhibitors from eight different countries and regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, Chin

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Kenyan president concludes visit to Zimbabwe

STORY: Kenyan president concludes visit to Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan President William Ruto attending the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of Kenyan President William Ruto's visit to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday concluded his two-day state visit to Zimbabwe after attending the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Zimbabwe's second-largest city, Bulawayo. ZITF, the country's leading international exhibition, is a major annual trade and investment platform that offers opportunities for local and international businesses to explore partnerships. This year's expo ran from April 23 to 27. Ruto said that innovation is the secret recipe for transformation, adding that innovation will introduce African economies to the poss

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Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of livestock exhibition STORYLINE: The largest exhibition of Bangladesh's livestock industry kicked off here on Thursday to highlight investment opportunities and advanced technology in the dairy, poultry and other livestock sectors of the South Asian country. Organized by the Bangladesh Dairy Farmers' Association (BDFA) and the Bangladesh Poultry Industry Central Council (BPICC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Directorate of Youth Development of the Bangladeshi government, the two-day exhibition was attended by a large number of dairy farms, clients, and visitors. The exhibition was opened at the Old Trade Fair Ground at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). Some 3,000 farmers of poultry and dairy sector across the country joi

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Golden Eagle Festival kicks off in Mongolia to promote tourism

STORY: Golden Eagle Festival kicks off in Mongolia to promote tourism SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Golden Eagle Festival STORYLINE: The Golden Eagle Festival opened near Mongolia's capital on Saturday to promote winter tourism and ethnic Kazakh culture. The 18th edition of the festival is co-organized by the country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Mongolian Eagle Hunters' Association and the Governor's Office of the western province of Bayan-Ulgii and others. Twenty-one eagle hunters aged 21-68 from the province of Bayan-Ulgii, home to the people of the Kazakh ethnic group, are competing in the two-day festival to catch stuffed animals with their specially trained golden eagles, showing off the skills of both the birds and their trainers. In addition, more activities include concerts of Kazakh folk music and dance as well as a fair of traditional handicrafts, clothing, and food of Kaza

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE COMPANIES-JOB FAIR

(231104) -- HARARE, Nov. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Job seekers attend a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 3, 2023. The two-day job fair kicked off here on Friday, with over 50 Chinese enterprises offering more than 1,000 jobs. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE COMPANIES-JOB FAIR

(231104) -- HARARE, Nov. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker writes down her information at a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 3, 2023. The two-day job fair kicked off here on Friday, with over 50 Chinese enterprises offering more than 1,000 jobs. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE COMPANIES-JOB FAIR

(231104) -- HARARE, Nov. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Job seekers attend a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 3, 2023. The two-day job fair kicked off here on Friday, with over 50 Chinese enterprises offering more than 1,000 jobs. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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Chinese companies hold job fair for Zimbabwean youth

STORY: Chinese companies hold job fair for Zimbabwean youth SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the job fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU BAIXUE, CCEZ Vice Chairperson 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): THOMAS UTETE, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry and Commerce 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: A two-day job fair kicked off in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, on Friday, with over 50 Chinese enterprises offering more than 1,000 jobs to Zimbabwean youth. Hundreds of job seekers attended the Zimbabwe-Chinese Enterprises Job Fair, which was organized by the Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe (CCEZ) in collaboration with the China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center and the Victory Milestone Recruitment Agency. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU BAIXUE, CCEZ Vice Chairperson "This year, we have over 50 Chinese companies participating in this job fair, offering over 1,000 jobs

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Zimbabwean farmers opt for traditional crops to mitigate climate impacts

STORY: Zimbabwean farmers opt for traditional crops to mitigate climate impacts DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of food sold by local citizens 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): SARAH KAMHUNGA, Farmer 3. various of food sold by local citizens 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PATIENCE SHUMBA, Program officer, Zimbabwe Small-Holder Organic Farmers Forum 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HILDA MANDITSVARA, Crop production specialist, Department of Agritex, Ministry of Agriculture 6. various of food sold by local citizens STORYLINE: The 2023 Zimbabwe National Food and Seed Festival concluded on Saturday in the capital city Harare. Farmers brought organic seeds to the two-day fair. In Zimbabwe, some farmers are shifting back to planting traditional crops such as millet and sorghum which are more drought-tolerant. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): SARAH KAMHUNGA, Farmer "When we adopted traditional small grains, we were satisfied because we could harvest enough grain to consume and sh

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Innovative technologies on display in New Zealand's smart city expo

STORY: Innovative technologies on display in New Zealand's smart city expo DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair STORYLINE: Innovative technologies have been on display at the Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo 2023 in New Zealand. A wide range of interactive exhibitors are showcasing everything from Extended Reality (XR), robotics, 3D printing and eGaming technology to sustainability initiatives, energy solutions, future air travel and sensor data monitoring systems. Michael Healy, manager of Smart Christchurch, said the latest cutting-edge technologies have changed New Zealanders' lives. The two-day expo, which will end on Monday, included keynote sessions, panel discussions, presentations and workshops with thought-provoking topics on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), digital transformation, climate change, smart cities, data culture, cybersecurity, and eGaming. Xinhua News Agency correspo

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2nd Open Book Fair held in Iraq's Erbil

STORY: 2nd Open Book Fair held in Iraq's Erbil DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the second Open Book Fair STORYLINE: The second Open Book Fair opened Wednesday in the city of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan, with the participation of over 34 cultural institutions, publishing houses, and libraries. The two-day event was organized by Erbil's General Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts. The exhibition sought to consolidate the culture of owning and reading books, promoting peaceful coexistence between the components of Iraq. Literary discussion sessions and seminars for signing newly released books by authors were also held on the sidelines of the book fair. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Erbil, Iraq. (XHTV)

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Learning Chinese helps Ghanaian graduates find more job opportunities

STORY: Learning Chinese helps Ghanaian graduates find more job opportunities DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:28 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the job fair at the University of Cape Coast 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DIANE LUO, Human resources manager of China's Twyford Ceramics STORYLINE: Ghanaian university graduates who speak the Chinese language are becoming popular talents favored by employers in the job market. In a two-day job fair hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast, one of the top universities in Ghana, the young graduates who majored in Chinese have been sought after by many Chinese firms operating in the West African country. SOUNDBITE (English): DIANE LUO, Human resources manager of China's Twyford Ceramics "We have this kind of opportunity that we can see this many of undergraduates, alumni who can speak Chinese very fluently, who accept the Chinese culture, and help us to build a better company in Ghana." As the China-Africa cooper

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-CHINATOWN-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-FAIR

(230115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a fair held for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Chinatown in San Francisco, California, the United States, Jan. 14, 2023. The two-day fair kicked off here on Saturday, attracting many citizens and tourists. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-CHINATOWN-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-FAIR

(230115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen shops at a fair held for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Chinatown in San Francisco, California, the United States, Jan. 14, 2023. The two-day fair kicked off here on Saturday, attracting many citizens and tourists. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-CHINATOWN-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-FAIR

(230115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a fair held for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Chinatown in San Francisco, California, the United States, Jan. 14, 2023. The two-day fair kicked off here on Saturday, attracting many citizens and tourists. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-CHINATOWN-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-FAIR

(230115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People shop at a fair held for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Chinatown in San Francisco, California, the United States, Jan. 14, 2023. The two-day fair kicked off here on Saturday, attracting many citizens and tourists. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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Flower Market Fair held in San Francisco to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Flower Market Fair held in San Francisco to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:48 LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flower market fair parade 2. various of ribbon cutting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LONDON BREED, San Francisco Mayor 4. various of flower market fair 5. various of fair booths 6. various of commodities STORYLINE: The Flower Market Fair opened in U.S. San Francisco on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The two-day event in Chinatown is usually held on the weekend before the Spring Festival and has become a spectacular event for the whole city. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LONDON BREED, San Francisco "It is so great to be here in Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year and you know the rain has been very challenging, but we didn't let that stop us from celebrating in Chinatown, rain or shine. And we are hopeful that this rain will bring prosperity as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Let us

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Fried chicken wing fair held in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - People gather for the "Tebasaki (crispy fried chicken wings) Summit 2014" at the start of the two-day event in Nagoya, central Japan, on June 7, 2014.

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Japanese universities hold research fair in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A two-day research fair featuring over 40 Japanese universities and institutions opens in Beijing on March 15, 2014. The event, organized by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, will also be held in Shanghai on March 22-23.

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'B-class gourmet' fare

ATSUGI, Japan - Visitors line up in front of a booth offering Japanese ''oden'' stewing dish from Shizuoka Prefecture at a B-1 Grand Prix fair on Sept. 18, 2010, in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Visitors formed long lines in front of each booth to try cheap but tasty local dishes, known as ''B-class gourmet,'' from across the nation, on the first day of the two-day event, where this year's most popular dish will be selected.

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'B-class gourmet' fare

ATSUGI, Japan - Visitors crowd the venue at the B-1 Grand Prix fair, where booths from across the country offer cheap but tasty foods known in Japan as ''B-class gourmet'', on Sept. 18, 2010, in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. More than 100 people lined up at each booth to try out rare local dishes on the first day of the two-day event, where this year's most popular dish will be selected.

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Annual Hozuki Fair begins in Tokyo's Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - The two-day annual ''Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair,'' which heralds the arrival of summer, begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo on July 9, with some 180 vendors taking part. About 600,000 people are expected to come to the event.

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Annual Hozuki Fair begins in Tokyo's Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - The two-day annual ''Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair,'' which heralds the arrival of summer, begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo on July 9, with some 180 vendors taking part. About 600,000 people are expected to come to the event.

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Annual Hozuki Fair begins in Tokyo's Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - The two-day annual ''Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair,'' which heralds the arrival of summer, begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 9, with some 250 vendors taking part.

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Annual 'Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair' to begin in Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - The annual ''Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair'' begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 9, with some 250 vendors taking part. About 60,000 people are expected to come to the two-day event.

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Annual 'Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair' to begin in Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - The annual ''Hozuki (Chinese lantern plant) Fair'' begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 9, with some 250 vendors taking part. About 60,000 people are expected to come to the two-day event.

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Chinese firms hold job fair for Kenyan students

STORY: Chinese firms hold job fair for Kenyan students DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the job fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEGAN MURIUKI, Administrator at COSCO shipping lines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHARON SIMIYU, Student at University of Nairobi 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN KAMAU KARANJA, Student at University of Nairobi STORYLINE: Chinese companies kicked off a two-day job fair on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, offering about 300 opportunities for Kenyan students. The recruitment fair was hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi with the support of 21 Chinese companies operating in Kenya. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEGAN MURIUKI, Administrator at COSCO shipping lines "The major reason is because the Confucious Institute which teaches Chinese, we prefer staff for us who are able to communicate with Chinese clients as well as the local clients. Having recruits who are able to do Mandarine, that wi

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Ground cherry fair begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - An annual ground cherry fair, a summer feature of downtown Tokyo, begins in the precincts of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 9, with some 200 vendors taking part. Some 600,000 people are expected to visit the two-day event.

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Ground cherry fair begins at Tokyo's Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - An annual ground cherry fair begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 9, with some 250 vendors taking part. About 600,000 visitors are expected to come to the two-day event.

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Sony to hold trade fair for latest electronic products

TOKYO, Japan - Preparations are ready at Sony Dream World 2002 fair due to open on Sept. 14. The two-day, admission-free exhibition will feature the Sony group's latest products and services.

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Tokyo beef fair opens to revive demand

TOKYO, Japan - People attend an annual beef fair which opened Nov. 17 in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Sponsors of the two-day fair hope to boost beef consumption, which has sharply dropped amid fears of mad-cow disease following the discovery of Japan's first case of the deadly brain-wasting illness in September.

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Annual 'hozuki' plant fair opens in Tokyo's Asakusa

TOKYO, Japan - A fair at which ''hozuki,'' or Chinese lantern plants, are sold opens at Tokyo's Sensoji Temple, or more popularly known as the Asakusa Kannon Temple, on July 9. The two-day fair, which marks the coming of summer, is expected to draw some 400,000 visitors.

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE COMPANIES-JOB FAIR

(221213) -- NAIROBI, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A student (L) talks with a company representative during a job fair by Chinese companies in Nairobi, Kenya, on Dec. 13, 2022. Chinese companies kicked off a two-day job fair on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, offering about 300 opportunities for Kenyan students. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE COMPANIES-JOB FAIR

(221213) -- NAIROBI, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students visit a job fair by Chinese companies in Nairobi, Kenya, on Dec. 13, 2022. Chinese companies kicked off a two-day job fair on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, offering about 300 opportunities for Kenyan students. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE COMPANIES-JOB FAIR

(221213) -- NAIROBI, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend a presentation during a job fair by Chinese companies in Nairobi, Kenya, on Dec. 13, 2022. Chinese companies kicked off a two-day job fair on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, offering about 300 opportunities for Kenyan students. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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Job seekers throng Zimbabwe job fair

STORY: Job seekers throng Zimbabwe job fair DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zimbabwe job fair 2. various of job seekers trying to find jobs 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DONALD RUSHAMBWA, Marketing director of Victory Milestone Recruitment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DONALD RUSHAMBWA, Marketing director of Victory Milestone Recruitment 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUNA ZHAO, Administrator of Richmark Zimbabwe (Private) Limited 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GIVEN KAHWA, Master in Business Administration (Innovation Management) graduate from China 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): TAKUNDA MANHUWA, Local student STORYLINE: The inaugural two-day Zimbabwe Job Fair closed Wednesday. Fifty companies, including 25 local companies and 25 Chinese-run enterprises, exhibited at the fair with about 600 job opportunities. The fair also attracted high school pupils seeking career guidance ahead of tertiary education. Hosted by the China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-JOB FAIR

(220802) -- HARARE, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Job seekers communicate with potential employers at a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 2, 2022. The two-day Zimbabwe Job Fair opened Tuesday. Hosted by the China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Center and Victory Milestone Recruitment, the event lived up to its billing as scores of job seekers exchanged notes with potential employers and left the curriculum vitae (CV) for possible placements. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-JOB FAIR

(220802) -- HARARE, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker interacts with a potential employer at a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 2, 2022. The two-day Zimbabwe Job Fair opened Tuesday. Hosted by the China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Center and Victory Milestone Recruitment, the event lived up to its billing as scores of job seekers exchanged notes with potential employers and left the curriculum vitae (CV) for possible placements. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-JOB FAIR

(220802) -- HARARE, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- High school students seeking career guidance arrive to attend a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 2, 2022. The two-day Zimbabwe Job Fair opened Tuesday. Hosted by the China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Center and Victory Milestone Recruitment, the event lived up to its billing as scores of job seekers exchanged notes with potential employers and left the curriculum vitae (CV) for possible placements. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-JOB FAIR

(220802) -- HARARE, Aug. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A job seeker leaves her details to a potential employer at a job fair in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 2, 2022. The two-day Zimbabwe Job Fair opened Tuesday. Hosted by the China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Center and Victory Milestone Recruitment, the event lived up to its billing as scores of job seekers exchanged notes with potential employers and left the curriculum vitae (CV) for possible placements. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

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Afghan women hold book fair to raise public awareness of reading

STORY: Afghan women hold book fair to raise public awareness of reading DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): AZITA NAZHAND, Book fair organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): MAWLANA, Book fair visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): HOMIRA FARHANGYAR, Book fair visitor "The visit of so many enthusiastic people, including men and women, young and old, to the exhibition clearly demonstrates their support for the initiative." STORYLINE: For the first time since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in mid-August 2021, a street book fair was held by several women in Kabul. The two-day book fair that ended on Friday displayed more than 1,000 books on different subjects including culture, literature, politics and economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): AZITA NAZHAND, Book fair organizer "The purpose of holding this book fair is to encourage our people, especially the youngsters, to raise public awareness of reading and promote the culture of b

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Chinese companies in Kenya attend job fair for university students

STORY: Chinese companies in Kenya attend job fair for university students DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the banners 2. Various of students at the career fair STORYLINE: Multinational Chinese companies operating in Kenya participated in a job fair in Nairobi on Friday. The career fair held at a local university attracted some 22 Chinese companies in Kenya who showcased their businesses and shared available job opportunities. The two-day job fair attracted at least 1,000 students on the first day alone. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER KINUTHIA, Student in Kenya "I am actually here to look for internship also a job and career that I can build up and have a better future. I think it's a better opportunity for the youth in Kenya, because there's a job deficit in Kenya and this is a great opportunity for all the people who have attended and I thank the Chinese for doing this career thing because its going to help a lot of youths." SOUNDBITE (En

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Olive oil companies attending WOE regard China as ever-growing market

STORY: Olive oil companies attending WOE regard China as ever-growing market DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the World Olive Oil Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ESTHER ALONSO, Participant from Aceite de Madrid 3. various of the exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ESTHER ALONSO, Participant from Aceite de Madrid 5. various of the exhibition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): CATALINA FERRER, Director, AOVE Green Sublime STORYLINE: The World Olive Oil Exhibition (WOE), the largest international trade fair dedicated solely to olive oil, opened in Spanish capital city of Madrid on Tuesday. The two-day event was expected to attract around 4,000 visitors, including producers and buyers, from almost 50 countries and regions, such as Spain, Italy, China, Dubai and Ghana. The WOE came at a moment when prices of extra-virgin olive oil are rising. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ESTHER ALONSO, Participant from Aceite de Madrid "The (Russian-Ukraine) conflict

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Tokyo beef fair opens to revive demand

TOKYO, Japan - People attend an annual beef fair which opened Nov. 17 in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Sponsors of the two-day fair hope to boost beef consumption, which has sharply dropped amid fears of mad-cow disease following the discovery of Japan's first case of the deadly brain-wasting illness in September.

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Ground cherry fair begins at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - An annual ground cherry fair, a summer feature of downtown Tokyo, begins in the precincts of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on July 9, with some 200 vendors taking part. Some 600,000 people are expected to visit the two-day event. (Kyodo)

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Ground cherry fair at Tokyo temple

Women sell ground cherries on the premises of the Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on July 9, 2016, as the two-day Hozuki Ichi (ground cherry fair) begins. Around 120 stalls selling ground cherry pods, decorated with wind bells, are set up in one of the most famous summer festivals of the Japanese capital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ground cherry fair at Tokyo temple

A woman (L) shops for ground cherries at a stall on the premises of the Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on July 9, 2016, as the two-day Hozuki Ichi (ground cherry fair) begins. Around 120 stalls selling ground cherry pods, decorated with wind bells, are set up in one of the most famous summer festivals of the Japanese capital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ground cherry fair at Tokyo temple

A girl sells ground cherries on the premises of the Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on July 9, 2016, as the two-day Hozuki Ichi (ground cherry fair) begins. Around 120 stalls selling ground cherry pods, decorated with wind bells, are set up in one of the most famous summer festivals of the Japanese capital. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children enjoy exhibit at int'l eco-tech fair in Kawasaki, Japan

Children enjoy an exhibit at the Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair 2015 in Kawasaki, southwest of Tokyo, on the opening day on Feb. 5. The two-day fair was attended by 138 organizations, including 48 from other countries such as the United States, China and Vietnam. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Int'l environmental technology fair held in Kawasaki, Japan

The Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair 2015 starts in Kawasaki, southwest of Tokyo, on Feb. 5. The two-day fair was attended by 138 organizations, including 48 from other countries such as the United States, China and Vietnam. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo