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      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      2024-08-14 14:48 Last Updated At:08-15 00:57

      Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka toured a border county in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday and hailed the eye-opening scale of China's rural development efforts, saying he hopes to deepen cooperation with the country in the future.

      Rabuka's trip to rural Yunnan comes as part of an extensive 10-day official visit to China from Aug 12 to 21, during which ties between the two sides are set to be strengthened.

      On Tuesday afternoon, Rabuka arrived in Yunnan's Malipo, a county sitting on the China-Vietnam border. There he toured two villages - Ping'anpo and Nanyou - where he learned how rural revitalization is taking place, in terms of agricultural development, education, and the protection of ethnic culture.

      The Fijian prime minister was impressed by how these remote villages have undergone tremendous changes in such a short period of time, and said that as his own country is also dedicated to reducing poverty, Malipo's approach to rural development could serve as an inspiring model.

      "For me, it's an eye opener in the sense that we thought we were doing our poverty alleviation and regional, rural and outer island development programs well. But when you look at the scale and the leaps and bounds that China has taken over the same period, it's really amazing," he said.

      Fiji was the first Pacific Island nation to establish diplomatic ties with China back in 1975 and over the past five decades the two countries have witnessed close exchanges across various fields.

      Looking ahead, Rabuka said he expects more collaboration with China under the Belt and Road Initiative, and also singled out the success of China's booming e-commerce sector as another area from which Fiji can learn from. He said hopes to advance more in terms of improving digital infrastructure and leave behind a future legacy in his country.

      "I believe [China is] well into e-commerce, which we are lagging way, way behind - not only by Chinese standards, but also internationally. Those are the areas that I feel we can really do a lot in, in the next two years that's left for my government until we get to the election. But we must do something to start the ball rolling and point the nation in the right direction for future governments to follow suit," he said.

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

      Fijian PM hopes to learn from China's "eye-opening" rural development efforts

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      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      2025-01-21 21:46 Last Updated At:22:07

      Festive receptions were held by Chinese embassies to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, with the promotional video for the 2025 China Media Group (CMG) Spring Festival Gala unveiled to add festive atmosphere to the events.

      The Spring Festival centers around the Chinese New Year, which lands on Jan. 29 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

      The Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan hosted a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 20 for overseas Chinese in Tajikistan. Nearly 300 people, including representatives of overseas Chinese groups such as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Tajikistan, the Federation of Overseas Chinese, teachers and students from the local Confucius Institute, and international students in Tajikistan, gathered to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Snake.

      In his speech delivered at the reception, China's Ambassador to Tajikistan Ji Shumin said that China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up have injected certainty and stability into a turbulent and changing world. China-Tajikistan cooperation in various fields has been promoted across the board, and the development of bilateral relations has reached a new level. Looking forward to 2025, China-Tajikistan relations will shine with new vitality and bring more benefits to the people of both countries, said the ambassador.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played in a loop at the reception. By watching the video, guests felt the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival and the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture.

      At the reception, overseas Chinese in Tajikistan performed a variety of cultural programs created by themselves. The joyous lion dance, the melodious guzheng performance, and the passionate Tajik eagle dance added a great deal to the festive atmosphere.

      The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Associations, and the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly held a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 19. More than 1,000 people from the Philippine government, Congress, overseas Chinese, people from all walks of life, and foreign diplomatic envoys to the Philippines gathered to celebrate the festival.

      Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, extended New Year greetings to people from all walks of life in China and the Philippines, saying that the Spring Festival is a common festival for the people of many countries, including China and the Philippines, and has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. He said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, and he hopes that both countries will cherish and maintain the bilateral relations for greater benefits to the people of the two countries.

      Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Louise Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., extended new year greetings via video link. Duterte said that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China is of great significance, and she looks forward to the two countries working together to create a harmonious and prosperous future. Marcos said that the Philippines-China relations have been developing continuously for decades, which truly reflects the long-term friendly relations between the people of the two countries.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played at the reception. The festive atmosphere and gorgeous stage design attracted the attention of all the guests present.

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

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