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Affordable Christmas goods from China gain popularity in Cote d'Ivoire

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STORY: Affordable Christmas goods from China gain popularity in Cote d'Ivoire
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 20, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2024
LENGTH: 00:03:10
LOCATION: Abidjan
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Christmas goods
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AICHA SIDIBE, Local resident
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABOUBACAR YATABARE, Toy retailer
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): SAMIRA BONIE, Toy retailer

STORYLINE:

Christmas toys have begun to enter the markets in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

The streets of the Ivorian capital are now lined with colorful displays of toys, garlands, Christmas trees, children's clothing, and other seasonal decorations. 

These items are available both in department stores and from street vendors, offering options for all budgets. Among the offerings, new toy arrivals this year are expected to be particularly popular among children.

Many of the toys on sale were imported from China, including a wide range of branded products. Notably, prices have remained steady compared to last year, making these items accessible to many families.

SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AICHA SIDIBE, Local resident
"Gifts from China are durable and affordable, in my opinion."

SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABOUBACAR YATABARE, Toy retailer
"Thanks to China, we can buy toys. Nowadays, in Cote d'Ivoire, wherever you go, you see toys everywhere. It's because of China that we have access to toys here."

SOUNDBITE 3 (French): SAMIRA BONIE, Toy retailer
"We have a wide range of Christmas toys from China, such as scooters, dolls, kitchen toy sets for children, Christmas hats, masks, watches, and just about anything you can think of."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Abidjan.
(XHTV)

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