STORY: Expert in Cote d'Ivoire expresses confidence in China's economic growth
SHOOTING DATE: March 4, 2024
DATELINE: March 15, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:42
LOCATION: Abidjan
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of China
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst
3. various of China
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst
5. various of China
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst

STORYLINE:

In a recent interview with Xinhua, a Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst has expressed his confidence in China's economic growth.

SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst
"So for 2024, I believe that the Chinese economy will be doing well. It will be a continuation of what happened in 2023.

According to the expert, China's infrastructure will help China's economy, making it more vibrant.

SOUNDBITE 2 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst
"The development of high-speed rail has connected all provinces and cities in China, as well as the east, west, north and south of China. It can be said that the infrastructure created by the Chinese government has greatly promoted the tourism industry. We must also talk about flights. Flights have resumed. China is building its own planes, which makes air transport easier."

The expert also highlighted the role of technology in advancing economic development in China.

SOUNDBITE 3 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst
"What is happening today in China is that they have moved from labor-intensive productivity to automated productivity which is driving the Chinese economy in practically all areas. We can see this change in various sectors such as the automobile sector, and we can see innovations from certain Chinese manufacturers in the electrical fields. It is also seen in the solar fields or in the health field. When you go to cities like Shenzhen, it is a city that is renowned for its technological character. You can see many new start-ups there which are designing through artificial intelligence and new technological tools, to be able to create this economic growth that we are seeing in China today. I think this contributes enormously to the global recovery, because it is an economic plan that matters."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Abidjan.
(XHTV)