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      China calls for action to address historical injustice against Africa

      2024-08-13 16:30 Last Updated At:08-14 00:27

      A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Monday urged the international community to take concrete steps to address the historical injustice against Africa and enhance the continent’s representation in the multilateral governance system.

      Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, made the remarks during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council. The meeting, presided over by Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, the Council President for August, also featured briefings by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and General Assembly President Dennis Francis.

      Fu noted that the world is undergoing unprecedented changes, marked by the rise of the Global South and an unstoppable trend toward multipolarity. African countries, he said, have become core members of the Global South, key players in a multipolar world, and significant participants in global governance.

      The historical injustice endured by Africa, Fu emphasized, is a profound moral scar on humanity and a pressing issue that the international community must confront.

      He called for a holistic and focused approach to redressing this injustice, with the primary task being to support African countries on the path to sustainable development, laying the foundation for lasting peace. The fundamental task, he added, is to accelerate the reform of the multilateral governance architecture to enhance Africa’s representation and voice.

      "Even to this day, some Western countries still cling to the colonialist mindset with a self-righteous attitude on African issues. They interfere in the internal affairs of African countries through financial, legal, sanction-based, and even military means, exercising unscrupulous oppression and control over African countries in the areas of currency, energy, minerals, and national defense. To rectify the historical injustice against Africa, we must first and foremost, unequivocally oppose the remnants of colonialism and all forms of hegemonic practices. Western countries should genuinely shoulder their historical responsibilities, change course, cease wrong doings including external interference and sanctions, and return Africa's future to the African people," said Fu.  

      The envoy also highlighted that the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will hold a new summit in Beijing early next month. He affirmed China's commitment to working with Africa to continue friendship, extend cooperation, and jointly build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.

      China, he added, is also willing to collaborate with international partners to sincerely help Africa develop and rejuvenate, take concrete actions to support Africa in correcting historical injustices, and promote the establishment of a more just and reasonable new international political and economic order.

      Fu concluded that these measures would genuinely enhance Africa's representation, voice, and decision-making power within the multilateral governance system.

      China calls for action to address historical injustice against Africa

      China calls for action to address historical injustice against Africa

      China calls for action to address historical injustice against Africa

      China calls for action to address historical injustice against Africa

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      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

      2025-01-22 06:36 Last Updated At:07:27

      Various activities were held worldwide to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Jan 29 this year.

      Recently, the Chinese Consulate General in Niigata of Japan, in collaboration with the Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater, delivered a spectacular visual feast for the overseas Chinese and Japanese audiences in Sendai.

      The performance, featuring the elements of Dunhuang culture and the history and culture of the Tang Dynasty, attracted about 2,000 spectators. Many Japanese people praised the colorful Chinese culture and expressed their hope to go to China to see with their own eyes and understand Chinese culture and traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival.

      "It's the first time I've seen such a performance. It's so gorgeous. I'm really touched. This Spring Festival event is also an opportunity for Japan and China to further develop friendly relations. If there is any chance for a performance like this in the future, I would like to come and watch it. I also really want to travel to China now," said a Japanese audience member.

      "Happy to know that cultural heritage like the Spring Festival was included on the Representative List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage, I think it's great to be able to celebrate such a festival in Japan. I really hope everyone can take a look and learn about the Spring Festival," said another audience member.

      "We want to invite performers from Gansu Provincial Song and Dance Theater to present Dunhuang-themed music and dance which is full of Silk Road cultural elements. This will allow local people to see the mutual learning between Chinese and Japanese civilizations," said Cui Weilei, Consul-General of China in Niigata.

      Budapest's Chinatown was alive with energy on Saturday as the streets were filled with music, dance, and the aroma of traditional Chinese delicacies during a two-day Spring Festival celebration.

      The "Happy Chinese New Year" Temple Fair brought together numerous visitors and performers to usher in the upcoming Year of the Snake. They enjoyed the magnificent dragon and lion dances, ethnic performances, sugar-figure blowing, calligraphy demonstrations, and the unique experience of wearing traditional attire Hanfu.

      "We come here because we have a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and Chinese traditions, and a special interest in Chinese music. I think the most important part of Chinese culture is Chinese food because the best way to bring people from all over the world together is to sit around a table and eat together," said a resident in Budapest.

      Colorful celebrations and Spring Festival receptions were also held at many Chinese embassies and consulates around the world.

      By showcasing Spring Festival customs and intangible cultural heritage, these events allowed local communities to experience the festive vibes of the Spring Festival up close.

      In Dubai, over 1,000 performers and artists from around the world came together to blend traditional Chinese culture with modern art through a rich variety of performances, drawing a large number of audience. The airing of the Spring Festival Gala promotional video by China Media Group also became a highlight of the evening.

      A reception was held Wednesday evening in Cairo by the Chinese embassy in Egypt to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival.

      Around 600 attendees including Zhang Tao, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy, Ahmed Shaheen, Egyptian assistant foreign minister for Asia-Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand affairs, representatives of the Egyptian government and people from all walks of life were gathered.

      "On the occasion of the coming of the Spring Festival, I would like to send my sincerest wishes to dear Chinese friends," said Shaheen in a speech.

      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

      Celebrations ring in Chinese New Year worldwide

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