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      Chinese embassies celebrate 97th founding anniversary of PLA

      2024-08-01 17:29 Last Updated At:21:47

      Chinese embassies across the world have held receptions and events to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), which falls on August 1.

      The Chinese Embassy in the United States held a reception on July 25 to mark the day.

      Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said at the reception that a world of peaceful development requires generally stable China-U.S. relations and expressed the hope that the U.S. side will work with China to promote the steady and positive development of bilateral relations.

      Defense Attaché Liu Zhan said that the gradual resumption of the China-U.S. military-to-military exchanges aligns with the common interests of both sides and the general expectations of the international community.

      On the same day, the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom held a reception, during which Chinese ambassador Zheng Zeguang emphasized that China has always valued the development of China-UK relations. Zheng expressed hope that the Chinese and British militaries will strengthen dialogue, engagement, and exchanges to avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments, and consistently act as stabilizers for the bilateral relationship.

      Air Vice-Marshal Mick Smeath from the British Strategic Command said on the occasion that the UK is willing to strengthen dialogue and exchanges with China in the defense sector, and jointly work to promote global and regional peace and stability.

      The Chinese Embassy in Germany on July 24 held a reception to mark the day.

      Defense Attaché Wu Junhui pointed out that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Germany. He noted that the relationship between the Chinese and German militaries has maintained a trend of steady development in recent years.

      At the reception held on July 24 at the Chinese Embassy in Colombia, ambassador Zhu Jingyang said that China is advancing towards the grand goal of building a world-class military.

      Meanwhile, at the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Singapore on July 24, Defense Attaché Liu Xiaoguang said that the military-to-military relationship between the China and Singapore has entered the right track and is continually advancing, contributing to the ongoing development of friendship and mutual trust between the two countries and their people.

      At the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia on the same day, Defense Attaché Zhu Jie said that China values its deep friendship with Saudi Arabia and is willing to expand strategic cooperation in defense and security, striving to elevate the relationship between the two militaries to a higher level. Attendees also applauded the positive contributions made by the Chinese military in international peacekeeping, maritime escort missions, and humanitarian assistance.

      On July 24, the Chinese Embassy in Zambia held a reception at which Zambia Air Force ZAF Commander Lieutenant General Oscar Nyoni conveyed warm congratulations on the Chinese Army Day on behalf of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.

      Chinese Embassy in the Republic of the Congo on July 24 held a reception to mark the day. Defense Attaché Zhong Shijun said that said that the relationship between the Chinese and Congolese militaries continues to develop steadily. The two sides will further enhance military exchanges and cooperation to inject more positive energy into global peace and stability.

      Charles Richard Mondjo, Defense Minister of the Republic of the Congo praised the contributions of the Chinese military to global peace.

      Chinese embassies celebrate 97th founding anniversary of PLA

      Chinese embassies celebrate 97th founding anniversary of PLA

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      People across China make preparations to welcome Spring Festival

      2025-01-21 06:41 Last Updated At:07:17

      A festive atmosphere is building up as people across China have been making preparations to ring in the Spring Festival next week, with lights and decorations set everywhere, and with New Year goods markets all seeing booming sales.

      The Spring Festival, which marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, is the most important annual holiday in China, when people across the country return to their hometowns for Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations and family reunion. 

      In Xi'an City of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, a grand lantern show is in its final stage of preparation before opening to the public ahead of the eve of the 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year. To be lit up on Wednesday, the large light sets presented at the event will draw numerous visitors, with lanterns that replicate 38 cultural relics as the highlight.

      Buying New Year flowers has been a custom for Chinese people. In Yancheng City of east China's Jiangsu Province, various flowers which have auspicious meanings are already in high demand.

      This year, tulips bred locally have been put on sale, and quickly become a favorable choice for many customers.  

      "I have never seen this kind of flower before. I think it is really bright-colored. Therefore, I decided to buy some to enhance the festive atmosphere at home," said Zhang Jinjian, a local resident.

      The Anchang ancient town in Shaoxing City of east China's Zhejiang Province has a time-honored custom of making aired sausages and spiced duck.

      As the Spring Festival draws near, plenty of visitors and tourists choose to purchase these local delicacies as ingredients for their Chinese New Year feast.

      "The number of tourists has been increasing, so the sales of our spiced meat have been quite good. Compared with the same period of last year, our sales is expected to increase by about 50,000 yuan (about 6,835 U.S. dollars). We will earn an additional 200,000 to 300,000 yuan (27,335 to 41,000 U.S. dollars) in sales during this whole winter," said Yang Jing, owner of a local spiced meat shop.

      In southwest China's Yunnan Province, the "Tiaocai dance" is a time-honored tradition of the Yi ethnic minority group. The dance is presented in the form of serving dishes while dancing to the rhythm. It usually happens on a joyous or grand occasion.

      Since the most significant annual festival is around the corner, Yi people have dressed up in traditional costumes, and got ready to welcome the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year with the special dance.  

      People across China make preparations to welcome Spring Festival

      People across China make preparations to welcome Spring Festival

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