STORY: Nepalese enjoy living in border town in China's Xizang
SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024
DATELINE: July 15, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:46
LOCATION: NGARI, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Burang port
2. various of the new Tangga border trade market
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LHAPA TSERING, Nepali businessman
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KUNSANG TASHI LAMA, Nepali businessman
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PEMA CHHOIKI, Nepali woman working in China

STORYLINE:

Burang port in China's Xizang is an important port for trade with Nepal, attracting many Nepalese traders to do business and settle down in Burang County.

In 2018, the local government invested 280 million yuan (about 38.57 million U.S. dollars) in building the new Tangga border trade market. 

The market's growth continues to attract a growing number of Nepalese people here, who find working and living in China very enjoyable.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LHAPA TSERING, Nepali businessman
"I've been here for almost 30 years. We Nepalese, who have come to work in China, have been treated well by the locals. I've made many friends with the local people, and they have taught us Chinese."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KUNSANG TASHI LAMA, Nepali businessman
"I have been here for 11 years. I am 29. Because I love this place. Because I found this place so peaceful. They (Xizang people) are friendly."

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PEMA CHHOIKI, Nepali woman working in China
"I'm from Nepal to work for a better life. Chinese people are really good. They are really friendly and helpful. They are really nice to us."

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