STORY: Chinese fireworks add festive cheer to global New Year celebrations
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2025
LENGTH: 0:01:27
LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of fireworks
2. various of fireworks and firecracker manufacturing
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU YICHUANG, General manager, Liuyang Happy Fireworks Export Trading Co., Ltd.
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI DINGCAI, General manager, Liuyang Dacheng Fireworks Sales Co., Ltd.

STORYLINE:

During the recent New Year's Eve celebrations, global demand for Chinese fireworks continued to grow.

Many of the sought-after products were manufactured in Liuyang in central China's Hunan Province, which is known as China's "fireworks capital."

The city is home to 431 fireworks and firecracker manufacturing enterprises.

As the Chinese Spring Festival approaches, Liuyang's fireworks enterprises have entered their peak production and sales season.

The performance and stability of fireworks have significantly improved, enhancing their competitiveness in the international market.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU YICHUANG, General manager, Liuyang Happy Fireworks Export Trading Co., Ltd.
"In 2024, our exports have reached 12 million U.S. dollars, and our market coverage is actually very extensive. At present, we have exported fireworks to more than 60 countries and regions. 
Fireworks products have relatively high requirements for performance, quality, and safety, so our company has always adhered to a path of high quality, high standards, and high safety.
The local government and relevant departments have provided significant support to our company, especially the customs department, which we have more contact with. In order to ensure that our fireworks can be exported smoothly, they often take the initiative to understand our company's needs."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI DINGCAI, General manager, Liuyang Dacheng Fireworks Sales Co., Ltd.
"At present, our products are highly recognized for their high quality. 
By the end of 2024, Dacheng Fireworks has achieved an 80% completion rate for sales orders, with export orders already scheduled through May of this year. We are confident that in 2025, our group will further promote the work to a new level."

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