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No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

2024-09-05 12:06 Last Updated At:16:27

No country should fall behind on the road to modernization, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed as he called for joint efforts of China and Africa to contribute to the modernization of the Global South at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Thursday.

"As an African proverb goes, 'a friend is someone you share the path with'. On the path to modernization, no one, and no country, should be left behind. Let us rally the more than 2.8 billion Chinese and African people into a powerful force on our shared path toward modernization, promote modernization of the Global South with China-Africa modernization, and write a new magnificent chapter of development in human history. Let us join hands to bring about a bright future of peace, security, prosperity and progress for our world!" Xi said as he concluded his keynote speech at the summit's opening ceremony.

Themed "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future", the summit held from Wednesday to Friday aims to strengthen friendship and outline future cooperation between China and Africa.

The FOCAC summit this time is the largest diplomatic event hosted by China in recent years, drawing the attendance of over 50 African leaders and the UN secretary-general.

Before the ceremony, Xi met leaders from African countries and international organizations and posed for group photos with them at the Great Hall of the People, where the opening ceremony was held.

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

No country should be left behind on road to modernization: Xi

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Special event celebrating 75th anniversary of founding of PRC held in Berlin

2024-09-16 01:17 Last Updated At:04:17

A special cultural event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was held in Berlin, Germany on Saturday.

Titled "Written in the Sky: My China Story," the event was jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG), the Chinese Embassy in Germany, and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education.

During the event, the John Rabe Communication Center, the German Burg Chinese Chorus, the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade, and the Federation of Germany-China Friendship Association officially joined the global partnership program of the "Written in the Sky: My China Story" campaign and were awarded certificates on Saturday.

The German Burg Chinese Chorus performed classic Chinese and German songs, including "On Wings of Song" and "Jasmine Flower." The Shenzhou-18 crew, currently in orbit, sent a video message from the space station and interacted with German teenagers.

The attendees of the event held in Berlin agreed that as the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative have gained increasing global support, China has not only brought opportunities to the world but also built bridges of friendship with people from various countries.

Attendees wrote their wishes for the PRC's 75th anniversary, expressing their commitment to continuing their stories with China to address global challenges and create a better future for humanity.

Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, stated that China aims to strengthen international people-to-people exchanges, promote dialogue among global civilizations, and enhance mutual understanding.

"We will portray the ultimate romantic warmth of Chinese culture, record the continuous legacy of human civilization, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind," said Shen.

Chinese Ambassador to Germany Deng Hongbo noted that both China and Germany have a profound cultural heritage, and their mutual appreciation and exchange of knowledge have been ongoing.

In an era of challenges, Deng emphasized the need for strengthened communication and cooperation, expressing hope that more young Germans will learn Chinese, develop an interest in Chinese culture, visit China, and become ambassadors of Sino-German friendship and exchange.

Nearly 200 attendees from various sectors, including politics, culture, diplomacy, economy, and trade, as well as young teachers and students, participated in the event.

Multiple mainstream European media, such as Italy's il Giornale and EU Reporter, covered the event, reaching a total audience of nearly 15 million in Europe.

Launched in March this year, the campaign “Written in the Sky: My China Story” has collected more than 1,600 stories from China and over 60 countries across the globe. It will also be held in other countries, including the U.S., Canada, Russia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Nigeria.

Special event celebrating 75th anniversary of founding of PRC held in Berlin

Special event celebrating 75th anniversary of founding of PRC held in Berlin

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