STORY: China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race 
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9-10, 2023
DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023
LENGTH: 00:00:51
LOCATION: HEKOU, CHINA
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of cyclists competing in the game
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): DO TRONG HUNG, Vietnamese cyclist

STORYLINE:

Border county of Hekou in southwest China's Yunnan Province and its neighboring city of Lao Cai in Vietnam have co-hosted an international cycling race over the weekend.
  
More than 600 cyclists and cycling enthusiasts from China and Vietnam attended the event to enjoy the fun of cycling and passion of sports.
  
Firstly held in 2017, the race aims to set up a platform for sport and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and help deepen the friendship between their peoples.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist
"This cycling route is actually very difficult as there are a lot of climbs and descents, which requires the cyclists to well coordinate their bodies and bikes. It also needs good control of the bikes. Everyone is very united and nice. I feel very good. And I like the race here."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): DO TRONG HUNG, Vietnamese cyclist
"I feel that Chinese organization here is very professional, thoughtful, and the experience is very good."

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