STORY: "China-chic" down jackets a rising trend on runway in France
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024
DATELINE: March 17, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:22
LOCATION: NANCHANG, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of "China-chic" down jackets displayed during the China-France Week
2. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RAN, Designer of Textile and Garment Industrial Research Institute at Wuhan Textile University in Gongqingcheng City
4. STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG QIUHAN, Head of Textile and Garment Industrial Research Institute at Wuhan Textile University in Gongqingcheng City

STORYLINE:

STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
"What you have seen just now were the brilliant fashion shows displayed during the China-France Week held in Paris in late September last year. Over 30 pieces of China-chic down jackets were debuted on the shows, stealing the spotlight. These down jackets were actually designed and produced in Gongqingcheng City, east China's Jiangxi Province."

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RAN, Designer of Textile and Garment Industrial Research Institute at Wuhan Textile University in Gongqingcheng City
"In the design of the down jacket, we will incorporate elements such as embroidery and buckle knot, while embracing modern fashion design concepts to showcase a distinctive Chinese style."

STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
"Taking the ride of 'China-chic,' the present down jackets blend Chinese traditional elements into modern design concepts. Gongqingcheng's down jackets have shown the world made-in-China design concepts and quality of the dresses."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG QIUHAN, Head of Textile and Garment Industrial Research Institute at Wuhan Textile University in Gongqingcheng City
"In the latter half of this year, we will participate in the 2024 China-France Week in Paris. During this event, we will present a wider range of designs featuring traditional Chinese cultural elements, particularly the renowned blue-and-white porcelain from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province. Through the use of 3D printing, we intend to showcase Chinese ceramic culture and classical patterns to a global audience."

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