STORY: Vlog: pin trading bridges friendship at Hangzhou Asian Games
DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:58
LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games
2. STANDUP 1 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent
3. STANDUP 2 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent
4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHAN WAI YAN, Photographer, Hong Kong Cable Television Limited
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JUNLIN, Producer, China Media Group Broadcast Service
7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XINYI, Staff, Main Media Center for 19th Asian Games
9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): QIU LINFENG, NRH Broadcaster, Zhejiang Media Group
10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ZAID ABUSWAY, Journalist, Jordan's Almamlaka TV
11. STANDUP 3 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent
12. various of a video of the Hangzhou Asian Games

STORYLINE:

STANDUP 1 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent
"When attending an international sporting event as monumental as the Asian Games, it is only natural that people will want a souvenir.
Trading pins has become a popular activity during the Games, not only because pins are affordable but also because the act of trading helps bridge cultures by forging connections between people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds."

STANDUP 2 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent
"Now, I'm gonna embark on my adventure of trading pins."

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHAN WAI YAN, Photographer, Hong Kong Cable Television Limited
"Very memorable.
Pin trading is a way of making friends."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JUNLIN, Producer, China Media Group Broadcast Service
"I've already collected a pink elephant, and there happened to be a white one. They make a pair.
They give me an aesthetic satisfaction."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XINYI, Staff member, Main Media Center for 19th Asian Games
"I want to collect pins of different TV stations and countries.
Pins are made to let more people remember the Asian Games."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): QIU LINFENG, NRH Broadcaster, Zhejiang Media Group
"Look, (this pin) says 'Come on, Team China.'
(It makes me feel) very passionate."

SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ZAID ABUSWAY, Journalist, Jordan's Almamlaka TV
"I hope to take a historical pin and a flag pin to remember the Games. I have a lot of pins. And this is for my history (so) I (can) remember this."

STANDUP 3 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent
"These small pieces of metal are more than just collectibles. They're symbols of unity in diversity, where athletes, spectators, and volunteers alike come together to celebrate the spirit of competition and friendship.
Whether you're a dedicated collector or just looking for a unique way to connect with people from around the world, trading pins at the Asian Games is a cultural experience that goes far beyond the sporting arena, reminding us of how sports can bring people together from all corners of the globe."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hangzhou, China.
(XHTV)