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Int'l organisations on growing downward risks of global economy
China and some international organizations voiced concerns on Tuesday about the increasing downward risks of the global economy and called for the maintenance of multilateralism and free trade principles.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : WTO chief to launch talks to save appeals panel says spokesperson
The World Trade Organization announces the launch of intensive political negotiations to salvage the appellate branch of the body's internal court which is set to collapse under US opposition (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Bloomberg
Hong Kong Is Open and Competitive, Says Secretary Yau
Nov.11 -- Hong Kong Commerce and Economic Development Secretary Edward Yau discusses the resignation of the pro-Democracy lawmakers in the Legislative Council, the message the resignations are sending to the rest of the world and the...
Bloomberg
Hong Kong Is Open and Competitive, Says Lawmaker Yau
Nov.11 -- Hong Kong Commerce and Economic Development Secretary Edward Yau discusses the resignation of the pro-Democracy lawmakers in the Legislative Council, the message the resignations are sending to the rest of the world and the...
Bloomberg
Both Final WTO-Leader Contenders Are Strong: Dombrovskis
Oct.08 -- Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president at European Commission, discusses the trade talks with the U.S. and the race to lead the World Trade Organization. He speaks exclusively on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : EU warns of WTO challenge if China-US deal creates distortions
The European Union will challenge the China US trade agreement at the World Trade Organization if it creates distortions in the market that harm EU companies the bloc's envoy to Beijing says (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Reactions to WTO membership
Beijing - 18 September 2001
1. Pan left of Silk Market
2. Tourists shopping with locals
3. Mid shot of people at market stall
4. Pan right from stall seller to customer
5. Saleswoman taking shirt from customer
6. Set up of customer
7....
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EU trade commissioner on Czech referendum
1. European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy walking with EU head of delegation of the European commission in Beijing Endymion Wilkinson
2. Mid shot of Lamy and Wilkinson
3. Lamy speaking with delegates
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Pascal...
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President Bush speech at APEC summit
1. US President George W Bush walks into room and is greeted by Australian Prime Minister John Howard
2. Wide shot of Bush as he walks towards podium
3. SOUNDBITE (English) George W Bush, US President:
"The United States has both the...
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WRAP Talks chairman and WTO chief close talks, round table
1. Wide of closing day meeting at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) summit
2. John Tsang, summit chairman, zoom into wide of speakers on the stage
3. SOUNDBITE (English): John Tsang, Chaiman of WTO summit and Hong Kong Commerce...
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EU trade commissioner on WTO sugar ruling
1. European Union Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, arriving at news conference
2. Cameraman
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Peter Mandelson, European Union Trade Commissioner:
"I haven't seen any report from Geneva and I don't know the...
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Police fire tear gas to break up protests
1. Wide of protesters racing towards barrier, while being pelted with water canons
2. Mid shot of protesters, with riot police shields in background
3. Pan of protesters as tear gas is let off
4. Mid shot of protesters with bamboo...
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CHINA: BEIJING: CHINA WINE 99 EXHIBITION
English/Nat
The prospect of over a (b) billion Chinese customers has long been viewed as a dream market to foreign manufacturers.
Their dream is now a step nearer after United States and China sealed a deal which brings the world's most...
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CHINA: BEIJING: DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF WTO RENATO RUGGIERO SPEAKS
Mandarin/Eng/Nat
The director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Renato Ruggiero, has given his strongest hint yet that China could soon be invited to join the W-T-O (World Trade Organisation).
But speaking in Beijing on...
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USA: EU TO CHANGE BANANA IMPORT POLICIES
English/Nat
The European Union (E-U) promised to change its banana import policies after the World Trade Organisation (W-T-O) approved tough U-S sanctions against European products.
It does not appear that the E-U will appeal the W-T-O...
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China - USA To Back China's WTO Entry
U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor said in Beijing on Sunday
(12/3) that Washington would back China's bid for entry to the
World Trade Organisation as a founder member. The announcement
followed what Kantor described as "productive...
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CHINA: WTO CHIEF MIKE MOORE ARRIVES IN BEIJING
English/Nat
World Trade Organisation Director General, Mike Moore has arrived in Beijing to jump-start arrangements for China's accession to the global trade body.
Over the next two days, Moore will hold meetings with Chinese Premier Zhu...
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WRAP US Secretary of Treasury on Vietnam's accesssion to WTO, Chinese Fin Minister
1. Pan from Cathedral in Hanoi's old quarter down to US Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson walking
2. Paulson walking through old quarter
3. Low shot of Paulson passing a Vietnamese woman selling vegetables
4. SOUNDBITE: (English)...
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President Bush visits the Panama Canal, plus presser
Panama Canal
1. Wide shot of Panama Canal building (audio mute)
2. Sailors waving to US President George W. Bush (audio mute)
3. Top shot of Bush and Panama President Martin Torrijos walking towards Panama Canal building accompanied...
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Protests as delegates try to hammer out deal
1. Press conference of US deputy trade representative Peter Allgeier
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Peter Allgeier, US Deputy Trade Representative:
"We have within our grasp in the next 24 hours, the possibility of a very...
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No surprises at trade ministers' meeting
June 6, 2001
1. Pull focus from to APEC banner on street
2. Wide of international exhibition centre in Shanghai
3. Wide pan of meeting room with APEC trade ministers
4. Mid of APEC meeting room with banner at back
5. Mid of Chinese...
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Communications/Media giant listing on Chinese stockex
1. Wide shot of press conference
2. AOL chairman walks to podium
3. Cutaway
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gerald Levin, AOL Chairman: "The teaming up of the world's leading interactive services company and the leading Chinese PC manufacturer...
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UK PM Cameron arrives in China, start of talks
1. Various of plane carrying British Prime Minister David Cameron taxiing on Beijing Airport
2. Various of Chinese guards of honour marching towards plane
3. Various of Cameron disembarking from plane
4. Cameron inspecting guards of...
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CHINA: WTO US/CHINA DEAL SIGNED (2)
English/Nat
Chinese and U-S negotiators have signed an historic trade deal that paves the way for China to join the World Trade Organisation.
The deal, which will involve a major opening of China's markets, will be a significant boost...