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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET SELLER

(240720) -- KABUL, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the carpets at the store of carpet seller Sayed Bilal Farooqi in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan carpet seller upbeat about business opportunities ahead from China-South Asia Expo" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET SELLER

(240720) -- KABUL, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Afghan carpet seller Sayed Bilal Farooqi shows a carpet in his store in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, July 14, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan carpet seller upbeat about business opportunities ahead from China-South Asia Expo" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET SELLER

(240720) -- KABUL, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Afghan carpet seller Sayed Bilal Farooqi shows the packed carpets to be exhibited in the 8th China-South Asia Expo in his store in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, July 14, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan carpet seller upbeat about business opportunities ahead from China-South Asia Expo" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET SELLER

(240720) -- KABUL, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Afghan carpet seller Sayed Bilal Farooqi shows a carpet in his store in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, July 14, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan carpet seller upbeat about business opportunities ahead from China-South Asia Expo" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Türkiye's tourism insiders upbeat about prospect of culinary tourism

STORY: Türkiye's tourism insiders upbeat about prospect of culinary tourism SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024/File DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief advisor to the president of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies 3. various of Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NALAN YESILYURT, Owner of a tourism company in Istanbul STORYLINE: A growing presence of Türkiye's restaurants in the prestigious Michelin Guide is fueling a surge in culinary tourism across the country, tourism insiders have said. Türkiye now boasts 110 Michelin-starred dining establishments, with two of them given two stars and 11 others receiving a single star. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief advisor to the president of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies "It's not just about eating and drinking; gastronomy tourism encompasses a broader range of experiences. Therefore, it has a distinct significance compa

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Foreign tea traders upbeat about business prospect of China's tea market

STORY: Foreign tea traders upbeat about business prospect of China's tea market SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China Xiamen International Tea Industry Fair 2024 (Spring Edition) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KIRAN GAUTAM, Director of Suiro Teas from Nepal 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZENG VIN, Sales associate of Kheng Soon Co from Malaysia STORYLINE: The China Xiamen International Tea Industry Fair 2024 (Spring Edition) is underway in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. The event, held from May 10 to 13, has attracted over 100 enterprises from more than 10 countries and regions. Both newcomers and frequenters of the fair have voiced strong confidence about the business potential of China's tea market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KIRAN GAUTAM, Director of Suiro Teas from Nepal "This is my first time to attend the tea fair in China. I think China is the biggest market for tea. We come from Nepal and our tea

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Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival formally kicks off

STORY: Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival formally kicks off SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks STORYLINE: The 2024 edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival kicked off on Saturday night at the Valletta Grand Harbor. The stunning fireworks display lit up the sky and the harbor, attracting locals and tourists alike. The fireworks were released from boats perched in the harbor. There was a magnificent range of colors and designs, in sync with the upbeat music playing on shore. Fireworks will illuminate the Maltese skies in other locations including Marsaxlokk, Nadur and Mellieha, with the grand finale taking place at the Grand Harbour on the last day of the month. The festival is organized by the Malta Tourism Authority as a way to offer more tourist attractions while helping to preserve an old Maltese tradition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Foreign stone traders upbeat about China's market potential

STORY: Foreign stone traders upbeat about China's market potential SHOOTING TIME: March 16, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JESSICA MACHADO, Project manager of Centrorochas from Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TAHA YASIN AKDAG, Sales manager of Akdag Marble from Türkiye STORYLINE: Foreign traders attending an ongoing international stone fair in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, have voiced strong confidence in China's market potential. The 24th China Xiamen International Stone Fair, held from March 16 to 19, has attracted over 2,000 enterprises from over 100 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JESSICA MACHADO, Project manager of Centrorochas from Brazil "So we are bringing here to Xiamen stone fair 17 Brazilian natural stone companies. We are bringing from quartzites to marbles and granites. I think the Chinese market is amazing because you love colors, and Brazil has more t

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Spanish auto industry insider upbeat about allure of Chinese NEVs in European market

STORY: Spanish auto industry insider upbeat about allure of Chinese NEVs in European market SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new energy vehicles for exports 2. various of Geneva International Motor Show 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ALVSRO MSRTORELL SDELL, Auto mechanic from Spain STORYLINE: Following booming overseas demand, China's car exports have seen explosive growth in recent years thanks to the growing popularity of new energy vehicles (NEVs). Fascinated by an array of Chinese electric cars on display at the just-concluded Geneva International Motor Show, a Spanish auto industry insider voiced strong confidence in the allure of Chinese NEVs in the European market. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ALVSRO MSRTORELL SDELL, Auto mechanic from Spain "I think Chinese NEV brands have taken a very important step forward in terms of quality. Moreover, they have made great improvements in meeting the d

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Experts upbeat about China's economic growth target

STORY: Experts upbeat about China's economic growth target SHOOTING DATE: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Beijing/DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania STORYLINE: China has set its 2024 economic growth target at around 5 percent. That's according to a government work report submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan ambassador to China "Last year, the growth target was 5 percent, and China exceeded its target, reaching 5.2 percent. I believe that China will continue to be a very important contributor to global development, a very important contributor to global stability, peace, and prosperity." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania "China ha

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Chinese economy remains upbeat: Zambian expert

STORY: Chinese economy remains upbeat: Zambian expert SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of interview with Kelvin Chisanga 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KELVIN CHISANGA, Zambian social economist 4. various of Zambia 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KELVIN CHISANGA, Zambian social economist STORYLINE: Chinese economy has remained upbeat and China-proposed initiatives are beneficial to the world, a Zambian social economist has said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KELVIN CHISANGA, Zambian social economist "The Chinese economy has remained strongly upbeat in terms of technological advancement. They have built a very good industrial base which actually is catering for the entire global economy." Chisanga said China has demonstrated its friendship and goodwill towards the African continent through cooperation in various fields, such as infrastructure. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KELVIN CHISANGA, Zambian social economist "Ch

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French expert upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2024

STORY: French expert upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 5. various of China STORYLINE: In a recent in interview with Xinhua, a French economist foresees a promising outlook for China's economic growth, expecting the country's greater contribution to the global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe "China's qualitative development is positive as it will contribute to the prosperity of the country and the world. It is based on: more sustainable economic growth. China is seeking to reduce its dependence on carbon-intensive industries and promote high value-added

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CGCC-LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON GALA

(240119) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hu Wei, chairman of the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A. (CGCC), president and CEO of Bank of China U.S.A., speaks at the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A.(CGCC) 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon Gala in New York, the United States, on Jan. 18, 2024. Business leaders from Chinese and American corporations are more upbeat about China-U.S. relations as bilateral ties have experienced stabilization and improvement in recent months. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CGCC-LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON GALA

(240119) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ni Pin, vice chairman of the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A.(CGCC) and president of Wanxiang America Corporation, speaks at the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A.(CGCC) 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon Gala in New York, the United States, on Jan. 18, 2024. Business leaders from Chinese and American corporations are more upbeat about China-U.S. relations as bilateral ties have experienced stabilization and improvement in recent months. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CGCC-LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON GALA

(240119) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation, speaks at the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A.(CGCC) 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon Gala in New York, the United States, on Jan. 18, 2024. Business leaders from Chinese and American corporations are more upbeat about China-U.S. relations as bilateral ties have experienced stabilization and improvement in recent months. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CGCC-LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON GALA

(240119) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Xueyuan (at the podium and on the screen), minister of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, speaks at the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A.(CGCC) 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon Gala in New York, the United States, on Jan. 18, 2024. Business leaders from Chinese and American corporations are more upbeat about China-U.S. relations as bilateral ties have experienced stabilization and improvement in recent months. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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Experts optimistic about China's economic outlook in 2024

STORY: Experts optimistic about China's economic outlook in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 5. various of China-related footage STORYLINE: Experts remain upbeat about China's economic prospects in 2024, saying that the country will still be a major contributor to global growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "I think the prospects are bright. I believe that if the economic prospects of China are bright next year, 2024, the rest of the world is going to benefit, because China is a big importer and China is a big exporter. So a lot of countries depend on China for trade." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China

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Int'l analysts upbeat about China's economic prospect

STORY: Int'l analysts upbeat about China's economic prospect SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): LOUNCENY TRAORE, Professor at Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 7. various of China STORYLINE: China's economic recovery continued to gather steam against all odds this year, injecting much-needed certainty and vitality into the global economy. The country's economy expanded 5.2 percent year on year in the first three quarters of the year, the best performance among the world's major economies. Consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role in driving growth, contributing over 83 percent to economic growth in the first three qua

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Indonesian driver upbeat about operation of first high-speed rail

STORY: Indonesian driver upbeat about operation of first high-speed rail DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: JAKARTA CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): WAWA SETIAWAN, Trainee driver of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway 2. various of Wawa Setiawan learning to operate the high-speed train 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): WAWA SETIAWAN, Trainee driver of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway 4. various of Wawa Setiawan learning to operate the high-speed train 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Indonesian): WAWA SETIAWAN, Trainee driver of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Indonesian): WAWA SETIAWAN, Trainee driver of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): WAWA SETIAWAN, Trainee driver of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway "A high-speed railway in Indonesia? Am I driving a train that runs at 350 km/h? At first, these combinations sounded, well, not totally ridiculous, but still unimaginable. But now, it's all come true." Since becoming a train drive

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Russian FM upbeat about upcoming Belt and Road forum in Beijing

STORY: Russian FM upbeat about upcoming Belt and Road forum in Beijing DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Russian): SERGEI LAVROV, Russian Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov voiced his expectations for the upcoming Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, scheduled to be held in Beijing, China this October. SOUNDBITE (Russian): SERGEI LAVROV, Russian Foreign Minister "I have repeatedly mentioned the fact that the Belt and Road Initiative fits in well with the processes unfolding on the Eurasian continent with the participation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Together, we are building transport, financial, and industrial infrastructure. These projects are quite promising." Lavrov made the remarks on the sidelines of the 20th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club held in the Russian city of Sochi. According

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China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength

STORY: China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepal's Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HARLEY SEYEDIN, President of American Chamber of Commerce in South China STORYLINE: Despite short-term fluctuations, the Chinese yuan has been able to maintain its basic stability in the longer term. On Friday, the central parity rate of the yuan strengthened for a fifth consecutive trading day against the U.S. dollar, 88 pips firmer from the previous trading day to 7.1786, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS). This marks the yuan's strongest level in nearly two weeks. The yuan's central parity rate has strengthened by 364 pips against the greenback this week. Yuan's return to strength this week came after the country's central bank, the PBOC, pledged to resolutely fend off risks o

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Xinhua Headlines: China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength

(230916) -- BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists shop at a duty-free shopping complex in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength

(230916) -- BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 11, 2023 shows new energy vehicles for export at a terminal of Taicang Port in east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Ji Haixin/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength

(230916) -- BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose for a group photo during the launch ceremony of the HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model in Hong Kong, south China, June 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength

(230916) -- BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 1, 2023 shows an intelligent production base of the Great Wall Motors (GWM) in Yongchuan District of Chongqing, southwest China. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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Exhibitors upbeat about business opportunities in western China

STORY: Exhibitors upbeat about business opportunities in western China DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Western China International Fair 2. STANDUP (English): YUAN QIUYUE, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHAWN YANG, General Manager Assistant of Trade Port Project Management Center in Greenland 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANURA BANDA, Sri Lankan exhibitor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): UGUR ARZOGULLARI, Turkish exhibitor STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN QIUYUE, Xinhua correspondent "This is Yuan from Xinhua News Agency. Now we are at the 'Belt and Road' International Cooperation Pavilion at the 19th Western China International Fair. 17 countries are represented, showcasing their products and services. For them, this could be an excellent opportunity to find out what western China offers." The expo, which is being held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province from June 29 to July 3, showcased the Belt and Road

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Foreign business people at Canton Fair upbeat about development opportunities

STORY: Foreign business people at Canton Fair upbeat about development opportunities DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ISLAM ELABD, FANSET area sales manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAEWON HWANG, Assistant Manager of Kuvings Overseas Sales Team 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ISSAM SARAKBI, General Manager of Guangzhou Is Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Guangzhou, S. China's Guangdong 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, is ongoing With nearly 70,000 booths, the fair attracted about 35,000 exhibitors Why are the exhibitors interested in the fair? Here are what they have to say... SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ISLAM ELABD, FANSET area sales manager "My name is Islam Elabd, I'm an area sales manager for the Middle East. I'm working with FANSET, a Turkish company. My company was established in 1982. We have a big range of home appliances, manufacturing home appliances, especially f

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Thai border province upbeat on development of China-Laos Railway

STORY: Thai border province upbeat on development of China-Laos Railway DATELINE: April 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: NONG KHAI, Thailand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Laos Railway and passengers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): YIN, Local driver 3. various of staff working in hotels, restaurants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): JIRANUN SAKULTANGPHAISAL, Advisor to the tourism association of Nong Khai 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Thai): WITTAWAT PLEUMRAM, Local customs official in Nong Khai 6. various of China-Laos Railway and passengers 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Thai): MONNIPA KOVITSIRIKUL, Chairwoman of the Chamber of Commerce for Nong Khai STORYLINE: As the China-Laos Railway started cross-border passenger services last week, Thailand, a neighboring country of Laos, is sharing the joy. In Thailand's northeastern border province of Nong Khai, many people in the tourism industry have already benefited a lot since the railway was launched in 2021. They expect the cross-border passenger services will further boost regional c

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THAILAND-NONG KHAI-CHINA-LAOS-RAILWAY-DEVELOPMENT

(230415) -- NONG KHAI, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiranun Sakultangphaisal, an advisor to the tourism association of Nong Khai, speaks during an interview at the hotel she runs in Nong Khai province, Thailand, April 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Thai northeast border province upbeat of cross-border passenger service on China-Laos Railway" (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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THAILAND-NONG KHAI-CHINA-LAOS-RAILWAY-DEVELOPMENT

(230415) -- NONG KHAI, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows a street by the Mekong River in Nong Khai province, Thailand. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Thai northeast border province upbeat of cross-border passenger service on China-Laos Railway" (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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THAILAND-NONG KHAI-CHINA-LAOS-RAILWAY-DEVELOPMENT

(230415) -- NONG KHAI, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiranun Sakultangphaisal (R), an advisor to the tourism association of Nong Khai, is seen at the hotel she runs in Nong Khai province, Thailand, April 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Thai northeast border province upbeat of cross-border passenger service on China-Laos Railway" (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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Japanese enterprise upbeat about China's market potential

STORY: Japanese enterprise upbeat about China's market potential DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the factory of Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): OHASHI NOBUO, General Manager of Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. 3. various of production of Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): OHASHI NOBUO, General Manager of Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A Japanese enterprise in east China's coastal city of Xiamen has voiced confidence in the Chinese economy and continued to expand businesses in the country. Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of liquid crystal glass blocks. In the past eight years, the company's total investment in Xiamen has reached more than 7 billion yuan (about 1 billion U.S. dollars). SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): OHASHI NOBUO, General Manager of Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. "China is the global development cen

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Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth"

STORY: Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth" DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand 3. various of container terminals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University STORYLINE: The Chinese economy has become a spotlight in the world economy, and international institutions are widely upbeat about China's growth prospects. The International Monetary Fund in January projected that China's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2023, 0.8 percentage points higher than its October 2022 forecast. Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings revised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5 percent from 4.1 percent. Bank of America and Morgan St

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Brazil's mining giant upbeat about prospects of China's economic growth

STORY: Brazil's mining giant upbeat about prospects of China's economic growth DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shipment of iron ore 2. various of the production of steel 3. SOUNDBITE (English): GUSTAVO BISCASSI, Head of external affairs of Vale STORYLINE: A Brazilian mining giant has expressed confidence about China's economic prospects. Vale, a leading iron ore producer, says it upholds a long-term commitment to the China market and always puts China in the center of its business strategy. SOUNDBITE (English): GUSTAVO BISCASSI, Head of external affairs of Vale "The year of 2023 is of great significance to our company as we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of our partnership with China, which started as early as 1973, when we sent our first iron ore shipment to this Asian giant. We are very proud to have witnessed the entire process of China's reform and opening-up that started in 1978 as both a beneficiary a

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BMW upbeat about e-mobility strategy in China

STORY: BMW upbeat about e-mobility strategy in China DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BMW Brilliance Automobile Ltd. in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANZ DECKER, President and CEO of BBA STORYLINE: BMW Group's joint venture in China, BMW Brilliance Automobile Ltd. (BBA), recently saw its five millionth car roll off the production line at BMW iFACTORY in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Franz Decker, president and CEO of BBA, noted that the company has full confidence in the development of BMW's e-mobility strategy in China. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANZ DECKER, President and CEO of BBA "The iFACTORY is all about digitalization and electrification. We use state-of-the-art technologies. We're not just using state-of-the-art technologies, we actually develop them a step further. Here in Shenyang, we have the biggest production system all over the world. I think it's much more impo

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ITALY-ROME-CHINA-EXCHANGES

(230224) -- ROME, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gian Marco Centinaio, vice president of the Italian Senate, addresses a welcome reception for Jia Guide, China's new ambassador to Italy, in Rome, Italy, Feb. 22, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Italian politicians upbeat on resuming exchanges with China" (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu)

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ITALY-ROME-CHINA-EXCHANGES

(230224) -- ROME, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gian Marco Centinaio (L), vice president of the Italian Senate, welcomes Jia Guide, China's new ambassador to Italy, at a reception in Rome, Italy, Feb. 22, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Italian politicians upbeat on resuming exchanges with China" (Xinhua/Liu Yongqiu)

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Italian politicians upbeat on resuming exchanges with China

STORY: Italian politicians upbeat on resuming exchanges with China DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): GIAN MARCO CENTINAIO, Vice president of the Italian Senate 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): ROMANO PRODI, Former president of the European Commission and Italy's former prime minister 4. various of China's port STORYLINE: Senior figures in Italy's political circle have said that Italy looks forward to the full resumption of bilateral exchanges with China at an early date and aims to strengthen cooperation, especially in economy and trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): GIAN MARCO CENTINAIO, Vice president of the Italian Senate "I am convinced that the relationship between Italy and China is an important relationship that is a millennial relationship. Now that they have a history, an important history should continue to go on. I evaluate the Chinese market very positively. China for Italy is an important market, an expanding m

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Pakistani businessman upbeat about Chinese market after optimization of COVID response

STORY: Pakistani businessman upbeat about Chinese market after COVID response optimization DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MIAN MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Pakistani business owner in Shanghai STORYLINE: A Pakistani businessman is optimistic about the future of the Chinese market after the country optimized its COVID-19 response. SOUNDBITE (English): MIAN MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Pakistani business owner in Shanghai "I've been living in Shanghai, China for almost 17 years. My father started the business in 2002 and we three brothers have been into this business since 2006. The past three years was an experience that was a life experience. Something does change everybody's life, emotionally and economically. But to be true with you, it has been very safe. It has been very safe here in China. During this Chinese New Year, there was a lot of traffic. And we were happy that people, they came out. So we are optimistic and we are positiv

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Japanese company in Xiamen upbeat about China market

STORY: Japanese company in Xiamen upbeat about China market DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yamaha Motor Solutions 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO FUJUN, General manager of Yamaha Motor Solutions Co., Ltd. Xiamen STORYLINE: During the pandemic, Yamaha Motor Solutions Co., Ltd. Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province still managed to do several major investments in China. The Japanese company's general manager is confident about the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO FUJUN, General manager of Yamaha Motor Solutions Co., Ltd. Xiamen "During the epidemic, we made several investments for future development. Meanwhile, we developed many new software programs, such as PDM and PLM software in the field of digitalization, production management system and comprehensive quality management system in production digitalization, something like these. And these software programs have been adopted by many users, such as the automobile industry,

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Int'l businesses at U.S. retail expo upbeat about China's market potential

STORY: Int'l businesses at U.S. retail expo upbeat about China's market potential DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:58 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the booth of Qualcomm Technologies 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ART MILLER, Global head of retail IoT, Qualcomm Technologies 4. various of the booth of Manhattan Associates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICK FERNANDEZ, Director of Corporate Communications at Manhattan Associates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANN RUCKSTUHL, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Manhattan Associates 7. various of the booth of Axonify 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MEAGHAN KAY, Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Strategic Events at Axonify 9. various of exhibitors at 2023 Retail's Big Show STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "China is a key market for major international businesses due to its vast market size and booming economy. Companies exhibited at the U.S

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Swiss business leader upbeat on China's opening, economic outlook

STORY: Swiss business leader upbeat on China's opening, economic outlook DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Geneva CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FELIX SUTTER, President, Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FELIX SUTTER, President, Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) 3. various of Switzerland 4. various of China STORYLINE: The president of the Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) welcomed China's lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and said he was bullish about the outlook for the Chinese economy this year. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts China's economy to grow by 4.4 percent this year and consumer prices to increase by 2.2 percent. Asked about his outlook, Sutter said: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FELIX SUTTER, President, Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) "I think something like 5 percent, 5 something percent growth is expected for 2023." Since 2010, China has been Switzerland's biggest trading partner in Asi

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Japanese businessman upbeat on Chinese market

STORY: Japanese businessman upbeat on Chinese market DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Meiji factory 2. various of views of China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): TAMOTSU MATSUI, President, Meiji (China) Investment Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): TAMOTSU MATSUI, President, Meiji (China) Investment Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Tamotsu Matsui, President of Meiji (China) Investment Co., Ltd., expresses confidence in the Chinese market as the company is building three factories in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): TAMOTSU MATSUI, President, Meiji (China) Investment Co., Ltd. "Currently in China, Meiji is building three factories. One is a milk/yogurt factory located in Tianjin with an investment of 620 million yuan (about 90.27 million U.S. dollars). The second one is in Guangzhou, where we invested 1.2 billion yuan (about 170 million U.S. dollars). This factory will produce milk and yogurt, chocolate and biscuit products. The third is the ice crea

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Foreign business leaders upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2023

STORY: Foreign business leaders upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views of Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen and Shenzhen 2. various of BMW's factory in Shenyang 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANZ DECKER, President and CEO, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAJ OSWAL, CEO & founder, O'Interface 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): OHASHI NOBUO, General manager of Electric Glass (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STEFAN METZ, Head of trinamiX Asia 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, Executive Vice President of Meyra Group and general manager of Alu Rehab Xiamen Ltd 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): RAJ OSWAL, CEO & founder, O'Interface 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): RAJ OSWAL, CEO & founder, O'Interface 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): STEFAN METZ, Head of trinamiX Asia STORYLINE: A survey by China's top trade-facilitating body shows that the majority of foreign firms in China are upbeat abo

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(221225) -- ISTANBUL, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen near the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Türkiye, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye upbeat on tourism growth for 2023" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(221225) -- ISTANBUL, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 21, 2022 shows the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Türkiye. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye upbeat on tourism growth for 2023" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(221225) -- ISTANBUL, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a tram in Istanbul, Türkiye, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye upbeat on tourism growth for 2023" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-TOURISM

(221225) -- ISTANBUL, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Taksim Square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Türkiye upbeat on tourism growth for 2023" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Foreign business leader upbeat about Chinese market

STORY: Foreign business leader upbeat about Chinese market DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CLAS NEUMANN, Senior Vice President of SAP, Head of SAP Labs Network STORYLINE: A foreign business leader has voiced confidence in the Chinese market, saying China's digital economy is expected to deliver new opportunities. SOUNDBITE (English): CLAS NEUMANN, Senior Vice President of SAP, Head of SAP Labs Network "I've been now 10 years in China. I came here because we saw huge opportunities for growth. Chinese success model builds a lot on exports. It's producing here, basically the manufacturing house of the world. That also now is complemented by a strong domestic market. And that's also a major shift, because there's a huge so-called middle class from a consumer point of view. The COVID crisis over the last 3 years has brought many uncertainties to consumers. But on the other side, we also saw opportuni

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Pakistani expert upbeat on China-Pak cooperation prospects

STORY: Pakistani expert upbeat on China-Pak cooperation prospects DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of street views in Islamabad various of street views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BADIEA SHAUKAT, Economic consultant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan 3. various of the development in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BADIEA SHAUKAT, Economic consultant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan STORYLINE: A Pakistan-based expert has expressed optimism about the cooperation prospects between Pakistan and China. Badiea Shaukat, an economic consultant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, said that China, given the size of its economy, has offered a lot of opportunities for the rest of the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BADIEA SHAUKAT, Economic consultant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan "We have seen that China is feeding one-fifth of the world's population. And it is taking a huge