One example of the strengthened ties between China and Vanuatu is that Mandarin Chinese became an optional subject in Vanuatu's public schools since 2020, which can further enhance understanding between the two peoples, said Jesse Luo, a Vanuatu parliament member.
Speaking in an interview to China Global Television Network (CGTN), Luo said young generation can learn more about advanced policies through learning the language of China.
"Because through the language we can understand the culture of each other. Because of China and Vanuatu, we have also very similar traditional customs. We also respect our family. Vanuatu is a small country, but inside our customs are very strong. Our small countries must learn the culture and we can get more understanding how to follow the advanced policy [can] come to Vanuatu. And also the young generation can learn a lot of language, he can learn difference for economy, for technology. After, we can get more new ideas to open our people's eyes, open our people's minds to develop our country. So this is more important. [We] need Vanuatu to study in Mandarin to understand in the outside world what's going on," he said.
Meanwhile, Luo also pointed out that more exchange event of students can help Vanuatu young people learn more about Chinese culture.
"And also for my opinion, we already open to agriculture exchange and culture education centers in China, one in Chongqing, one in Beijing. After, we can exchange more students to learn from each other, to share the experience and also can improve, make more friends, because the more [someone] goes to China, the more he can understand the Chinese culture," said the Vanuatu MP.
Chinese language learning boosts mutual understanding: Vanuatu MP
Chinese language learning boosts mutual understanding: Vanuatu MP
More than 30,000 exhibitors are displaying 1.15 million new products at the ongoing 136th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, dazzling global buyers with high-tech innovations.
Themed "Serving high-quality development, promoting high-level opening-up," the 136th Canton Fair kicked off at the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangzhou, capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday.
At the section of consumer electronics and information products, an earphone product of a local brand caught the eyes of a foreign buyer.
"It has sound quality, very clear sound. At the highest level of the volume, you still hear very clear sound," said a foreign buyer.
"On this Canton Fair platform, we constantly welcome new customers and have seen an increasing number of companies bringing their latest technologies to the fair, so we are all building up strength to have flagship products to present at the Canton Fair," said Zheng Shu, sales director of Guangzhou Havit Technology Company.
The most popular exhibits among the buyers are artificial intelligence (AI) products and technologies.
Gao Zhenfei, general manager of a local technology company, has found the booth of his company often crowded with buyers to check out the AI recognition cameras on display.
"If children are eating something by mistake or holding something sharp, the camera will automatically alarm, so that the parents can take care of it," Gao said.
In addition to staging technological innovations, the Canton Fair has also been serving as an important platform for Chinese cities to display trade and investment opportunities.
During this year's Canton Fair, Xi'an City of northwest China's Shaanxi Province is holding a promotion conference on foreign trade, China-Europe freight train, Air Silk Road, cultural innovation and tourism at the Pazhou Complex of the exhibition center, with record 42 companies setting up a record high number of booths at the event.
"I have participated in the Canton Fair for 21 years. It has brought us many long-term orders. About 40 percent of our orders are from the Canton Fair, gradually progressing through the order-following and the signing of agreements," said Yang Hancheng, general manager of Shaanxi Succeed Trading Company.
Over 1 mln new products enchant global buyers at 136th Canton Fair
