STORY: 2024 CIFTIS | Visit French pavilion: Choose France, choose China
SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 12-13, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2024
LENGTH: 00:03:24
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of national pavilions at 2024 CIFTIS
2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAN ZHENZHEN, President of Public Affairs for L'Oréal North Asia & China
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLIVIER DESSAJAN, FHA industry co-chairman, General Manager of China Merchants-Colisée and director of Colisée China
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THIBAULT DAUMAIN, Bonjour Brand collaboration designer
6. various of products of Thibault Daumain

STORYLINE: 

STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent
"I am at the French pavilion. It's a highlight you won't miss as France is the guest of honor for this year's CIFTIS. And French companies from various sectors including finance, health and design services have participated (in the event).
Why (do) we 'Choose France'? And why (do) they choose China? Let's hear their stories."

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAN ZHENZHEN, President of Public Affairs for L'Oréal North Asia & China
"Since (over) 40 years of opening up of China, we experienced, we witnessed, we really contributed and we benefited from the development of China in a very good way. The change of all these years on improving the business environment is truly, very touching and very real. China is building up a very good ecosystem and platforms to showcase the effort to improve the business environment for all the foreign companies, to also do the breakthrough on policies to match the international level, as well as to really provide the day-by-day services to help the development of the foreign companies in China. So this is why our confidence in China is really firm. And we see the good future in China for our company. "

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.

The two sides have achieved mutual benefits in their wide-ranging cooperation.

Exhibitors believe China's emphasis on innovation has enhanced its appeal to French enterprises in future cooperation.

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLIVIER DESSAJAN, FHA industry co-chairman, General Manager of China Merchants-Colisée and director of Colisée China
"China's advantage lies in establishing an ecosystem that supports innovation, in which French companies can play a significant role on this international stage.
France, China, Europe, and all countries around the world indeed must continue to engage in more and more cooperation to address all the challenges in the global health sector in the most practical way possible. Collaboration and partnership can only bring benefits."

2024 also celebrates China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.

Both countries boast rich, ancient cultures.

Exhibitors believe the special connection has laid the groundwork for enhanced collaboration in the field.

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THIBAULT DAUMAIN, Bonjour Brand collaboration designer
"I feel like Chinese brands are really intending to perform to be proud of their values and they are promoting also ancient craftsmanship and traditional aspects of their culture. So it's a great mix of tradition and innovation at the same time. 
France and China have in common that they share a deep history, a rich culture. And they have a lot in common, a lot of values in common. We can build projects together because we have a deep understanding of each other, and we have this will to discover each other's culture."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)