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      Portugal seeks to deepen business relations with China through CIFTIS

      2024-09-13 22:02 Last Updated At:09-14 01:37

      Portugal is looking to strengthen business ties with China through the ongoing 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), a key platform for promoting global cooperation and innovation in the services sector, according to Portuguese Ambassador to China, Paulo Nascimento.

      Themed 'Global Services, Shared Prosperity,' the trade fair, which opened on Thursday and runs until Monday, has attracted participation from over 80 countries and international organizations. Portugal is among 13 countries showcasing independent exhibitions for the first time.

      Nascimento emphasized the strong cooperation between Portugal and China in goods trade and investment, expressing hope for continued growth in service trade between the two nations.

      "There is still very much space to grow in what consists of trade in services between Portugal and China. Trade in goods has been developing substantially last years, investment has also been flowing quite well, but in trading services there is still room for improvement, and that's why we think it is important and also this is the right place, we believe, to show to the Chinese market and to the Chinese investors the potential of Portugal as a destination for Chinese investment," said the ambassador at the event.

      Nascimento also highlighted that CIFTIS, a comprehensive trade platform established by the Chinese government for both domestic and international participants, demonstrates China's ambition to create a more open global market. He added that Portugal should leverage this platform to explore new business opportunities.

      "The Chinese market is a huge market. It is important as it has been stressed by many authorities, foreign authorities but also by the Chinese authorities that the Chinese market becomes more open, and I think this is the way the Chinese authorities have been positioning themselves - making China an open market to world investors and trade, and services. This is really important. We think, we believe China's trade and business is a good basis for the establishment of relations between countries and for the development of economy and welfare of peoples. This is not only about the dimension of the market. You know that although this is our first official participation in the CIFTIS, we have been following this event, this fair, for some time now. And it was due to the consideration of the results of the CIFTIS, that we, this year, believed was the moment to be present," said Nascimento.

      Portugal seeks to deepen business relations with China through CIFTIS

      Portugal seeks to deepen business relations with China through CIFTIS

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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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