Upon the closing of the Paris Paralympic Games, Laurent Fabius, president of the French Constitutional Council and Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin congratulated China Media Group (CMG) on its comprehensive broadcast coverage of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Fabius and Raffarin sent letters and lauded CMG in its broadcasting and reporting of the two grand Games, stressing its significant contribution towards boosting cultural exchanges between France and China.
In letters to CMG President Shen Haixiong, Fabius and Raffarin emphasized that the Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games are not only sporting events, but also a moment to share and celebrate world diversity and civilization achievements.
They said that the events served as a window to showcase the history and culture of France, and it is great to see CMG playing an important part in the broadcast coverage.
Fabius and Raffarin also lauded the events held by CMG to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France.
It is a great honor to participate in this year's cultural and people-to-people exchange activities organized by CMG in Paris to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between France and China, and these activities are conducive in enhancing the relations between the two countries and should be strongly encouraged and supported, Fabius said in the letter.
Cultural and people-to-people exchanges such as the French Film Week of the 14th Beijing International Film Festival and the celebrations on the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties have fully demonstrated the profound friendship between France and China, Raffarin said in his letter.
CMG's active contribution and foresight are crucial to the exchanges between the two countries, he said.
Noting that there are many valuable experiences that France and China can learn from each other, Raffarin said he hopes to further deepen the friendship and explore more possibilities for cooperation to enhance mutual understanding and further enrich cultural exchanges between the two nations.
CMG appreciated for performance in broadcasting, reporting of Paris Olympics, Paralympics
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
