Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

A series of events focused on governance experiences and cultural exchanges have been held ahead of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Peru and the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil.

One of the events, themed "Development and Revitalization: A New Journey for the Global South," was an inaugural gathering of the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum on Monday and Tuesday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Congratulatory messages from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were read out at the forum.

The organizers of the forum said both President Xi and President Lula issued important new guidelines on the development of the Global South, which gains momentum and becomes an indispensable and constructive force in the international community.

A Global South Media News Network was launched at the event and the "Sao Paulo Declaration of the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum", a think tank report titled "A New Model for Human Advancement and Its Global Significance" and multilingual versions of the report "Awakening of the Global South" were also released.

In Lima, the capital city of Peru, a readers' meeting was organized last week to discuss President Xi's new book on governance in China.

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Portuguese edition of President Xi's book "Up and Out of Poverty" was launched on Tuesday, accompanied by a seminar which provided a platform for sharing experiences in poverty reduction.

An exhibition called "Light of the Sun: A Dialogue Between Ancient Shu and Inca Civilizations" also opened at the Inca Museum in Cusco, Peru, to showcase selected artifacts from the ancient Shu civilization, along with seven sets of Inca cultural relics. It will run until Nov 20.

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

Events on governance experiences, cultural exchanges held ahead of G20, APEC Summits

The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which opened Tuesday in Zhuhai City of south China's Guangdong Province, showcases several advanced liquid-propellant rocket engines that promise to shape the future of space exploration.

Among the highlights is an 80-ton reusable liquid oxygen-methane engine, which stands out for its economic viability and potential for extensive application in reusable rocket designs. The efficiency of methane positions this engine as a pivotal component for future space missions.

"This engine's most significant feature is its complete reusability, with a capability of at least 50 uses. It has successfully gone through various development tests and is now ready for flight," said Song Dekun from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

The 80-ton liquid oxygen-methane engine is tailored for the burgeoning commercial space market, offering substantial thrust while being engineered for reusability. Next to it, another engine designed for commercial space endeavors is on display - a high-altitude engine utilizing liquid oxygen and kerosene as fuel.

"It has a thrust of 72 tons and will be used in the rocket's second stage. The first stage carries the rocket to altitudes of 50 to 60 kilometers, and the second stage operates from there up to 200 kilometers and even into low Earth orbit, where it must ignite in near-vacuum conditions, requiring precise ignition capabilities," said Liu Shang from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

Liu added that this engine is delivery-ready and is projected to undertake its inaugural flight in 2025, further solidifying China's position in the global aerospace landscape.

Popularly known as the Zhuhai Airshow, the premier aviation event has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions this year, with Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy participating in the air show in groups. The airshow is scheduled to last through Sunday.

Cutting-edge liquid-propellant rocket engines at Zhuhai Airshow to benefit future space travel