Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Saudi Arabia is expected to further promote the economic ties between the two sides, said a Saudi Arabian analyst on Tuesday.
Li arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to chair the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee and visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
Mubarak Al Ati, general manager of Al Ekhbariya, stressed that Li's visit holds special and broad-reaching significance for bilateral relations.
"Certainly, the visit of the Chinese Premier to Saudi Arabia is very important and carries significant political and economic implications. The meetings of the Saudi-Chinese High-Level Joint Committee outline the future of advanced bilateral relations, which are moving toward clear strategic horizons," said Mubarak.
Noting that the High-Level Chinese-Saudi Joint Committee focuses not only on promoting oil and fuel trade but also on cooperation involving digitization, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Mubarak said this year's meeting will further strengthen the bond between the two economic powerhouses.
"Riyadh and Beijing believe that the economy drives relations at the global level; and therefore, the bilateral relations have experienced significant growth," he said.
According to the state-owned Saudi Press Agency, China is Saudi Arabia's top trading partner with bilateral trade surpassing 100 billion U.S. dollars last year.
Chinese premier's visit to Saudi Arabia to further promote bilateral economic ties: analyst
The third part of China Media Group (CMG)'s Mid-Autumn Festival gala aired on Tuesday night blends traditional Chinese culture with international artistry in a diverse lineup, bringing the audience an unforgettable night of music performance and poetry recitation.
The annual gala broadcast, also known as "Qiuwan" in Chinese, was recorded in Shenyang City of northeast China's Liaoning Province, a 2,300-year-old city boasting three world cultural heritage sites and over 1,500 historical and cultural sites. The city is also one of the most well-known industrial cities in China.
Themed "Moon Bright", the third part of the grand gala features an array of classic songs, reunion-themed narratives, and touching performances. Highlights include a music adaptation of the famous Chinese poem Qing Ping Diao by Tang Dynasty Poet Li Bai (701-762), which captures the essence of ancient Chinese beauty and expression; and a middle-school chorus from the Macao Special Administrative Region, singing about their love for the country and hopes for a brighter future.
The third segment of the show also features celebrated French musician Richard Clayderman, who enchants the audience with his timeless A Comme Amour a breathtaking rendition of The Butterfly Lovers concerto. The concerto, inspired by the tragic love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, is a modern classic that intertwines Chinese folklore with romantic Western composition techniques.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the night when the moon reaches its fullest and brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar. This year, the day fell on Tuesday (Sept 17). During the festival, families reunite, admire the moon, share the traditional festive pastry of mooncakes and light up lanterns.
Part 3 of CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala showcases diverse lineup of performances
