STORY: China's role crucial for driving global economic growth: scholars
SHOOTING TIME: recent footage/file
DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:36
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of G20 venues
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): MARCOS PIRES, Director of the Institute of Economics and International Studies at Sao Paulo State University, Brazil
3. various of China
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CARLOS AQUINO, Director of the Center for Asian Studies at the National University of San Marcos of Peru
5. various of railways, aircraft, new energy sector, and ports of China

STORYLINE:

As the G20 summit was held in Brazil, scholars spoke positively about China's role in driving economic development, especially through the Belt and Road Initiative.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): MARCOS PIRES, Director of the Institute of Economics and International Studies at Sao Paulo State University, Brazil
"From a practical perspective, China's actions can be measured by the great success of the Belt and Road Initiative and how different countries are managing to recover through infrastructure projects.
China has been playing a leading role in the Global South. Not only has it been driving economic development, but it has also been advocating for the voice of the Global South in international forums and the United Nations. In this regard, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative are worth mentioning, because they create a paradigm of international relations that is equitable and respectful of all cultures and all different political perspectives in the world."
SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CARLOS AQUINO, Director of the Center for Asian Studies at the National University of San Marcos of Peru
"Regarding China specifically, it has contributed greatly to the world economy. China is a driving force behind global economic development. I believe this role will continue to be crucial, as China is a major exporter, a major importer, and now also a major investor in infrastructure, as seen in its well-known Belt and Road Initiative."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)