STORY: New postal service line launched between China, Kazakhstan
SHOOTING TIME: July 19, 2024
DATELINE: July 21, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:48
LOCATION: HORGOS, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of launching ceremony
2. various of China Post's workers loading parcels
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG MENGYI, Manager of International Marketing Center at Xinjiang Branch of China Post Group Co., Ltd.
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): SEMIYAN PARK, Board member of Kazpost
5. various of postal trucks to Kazakhstan

STORYLINE:

Three postal trucks loaded with consumer goods departed from Horgos in northwest China's Xinjiang on Friday, heading for Kazakhstan. 

This marks the launch of a direct postal service line between the two countries under the Belt and Road Initiative.

The ePacket service, co-operated by China Post and Kazakh postal operator Kazpost, aims to meet the demand for cross-border delivery of small and lightweight items, facilitating cross-border e-commerce trade between China and Kazakhstan.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG MENGYI, Manager of International Marketing Center at Xinjiang Branch of China Post Group Co., Ltd.
"The launch of the ePacket special line to Kazakhstan will greatly improve the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce logistics at the Horgos Port, reducing the full delivery time from 25 days to 12 days. Working together with Kazpost, we aim to serve the export logistics market in Central Asia, Russia, and other European countries and regions."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): SEMIYAN PARK, Board member of Kazpost
"China Post has introduced the ePacket special line to Kazakhstan, which will provide faster and more reliable delivery services for Kazakh consumers. Our goal is to enhance connectivity across markets by establishing robust supply channels and expanding transportation capabilities through Kazakhstan. This initiative aims to boost international mail transport volumes for both China and Kazakhstan."

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