STORY: Chinese-built project enhances food security in Barbados
DATELINE: June 27, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:19
LOCATION: Bridgetown
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the construction site
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU SUNQING, Project manager from Shanghai Construction Group
3. various of the construction site
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU SUNQING, Project manager from Shanghai Construction Group

STORYLINE:

In the parish of St. Thomas in Barbados, a significant project is underway to enhance the country's food security.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Chinese workers, the construction site of the China-Aid Center for Food Security and Entrepreneurship Project has witnessed substantial progress, with the main buildings taking shape.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU SUNQING, Project manager from Shanghai Construction Group
"Construction of this project started on July 31, 2022, and is expected to complete in March 2024. The project spans an area of 54,000 square meters. It comprises 13 buildings, including a conference center, processing plants for pepper, vegetable, fruit, and chocolate, and a laboratory."

As a Caribbean island, Barbados relies heavily on imports of food and vegetables, with the need to improve agricultural production and processing technologies.
   
The center holds immense importance in ensuring the nation's food security, driving agricultural development and enhancing the quality of life for the people.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU SUNQING, Project manager from Shanghai Construction Group
"As part of Barbados's long-term agricultural planning and development, the implementation of the project is a landmark event of China's aid to the island country's development.
Once completed, the project will be a new benchmark for China-Barbados friendship.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bridgetown.
(XHTV)