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      Chinese-Peruvian community helps weave ties of friendship between China, Peru

      2024-11-14 17:06 Last Updated At:18:47

      The long-standing friendship between China and Peru has been greatly enriched thanks to the considerable contributions made by the Chinese-Peruvian community, who have played a vital role in fostering cultural exchanges and enhancing mutual understanding over the years.

      The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru in 1849, and today, Peru is home to the largest Chinese population in Latin America. The impact of Chinese culture is evident throughout the country, where Chinese-Peruvians have become an integral part of society.

      Ruben Tang, a third-generation Chinese-Peruvian and former director of the Confucius Institute at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, reflected on the unique experience of embodying both Peruvian and Chinese identities.

      Tang, whose grandparents immigrated to Peru in the 1930s, expressed pride in his dual heritage and said he remains committed to deepening cultural exchanges between the two nations.

      "I remember for example, when I went to Xi'an, and visited the Terracotta warriors - when you visit, for example, those places, it's a kind of motivation to know more about each other, [and make] the connection. For example, in the case of the Chinese descendants, for me in particular, I'm very eager to continue to know more about Chinese history, Chinese culture and at the same time continue promoting also the rich Peruvian culture to the world," he said.

      Meanwhile, Rodrigo Campos, a fourth-generation Chinese-Peruvian, also highlighted the intricate cultural blend that defines his identity.

      With a Peruvian father and a mother who came from a Hakka family in south China's Guangdong Province, Campos has sought to delve deeper into the history of the Chinese-Peruvian community, who are referred to as "Tusan", a term derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Mandarin word for "Tusheng," meaning "born and raised in this place."

      Campos founded the Tusanaje Project, an initiative which aims to promote and investigate the history, memory, and identity of the Tusan community, which also strives for a more integrated society that embraces cultural diversity.

      "I come from a Tusan family, that is how we call Chinese Peruvian people here. So I grew up in an environment where they speak Hakka language and Cantonese and Spanish and having different meals and combinations of Peruvian and Chinese every day. So not only for us we are Chinese descendants, but for all the Peruvians is a very natural combination between Chinese and Peruvian cultural elements here in Peru," Campos said.

      Ties between China and Peru are in the spotlight this week as Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Peru for a state visit at the invitation of his Peruvian counterpart Dina Boluarte. Xi will also attend the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima.

      Chinese-Peruvian community helps weave ties of friendship between China, Peru

      Chinese-Peruvian community helps weave ties of friendship between China, Peru

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      Thousands of displaced Palestinians begin returning to northern Gaza

      2025-01-28 05:21 Last Updated At:06:17

      Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning to their homes in norther Gaza on Monday after 15 months of forced displacement.

      The return follows an announcement by Qatar on Sunday evening that Hamas and Israel had reached an agreement to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud and two others by Friday. On Saturday, Hamas is expected to release three additional hostages.

      Under the Israel-Hamas agreement, Israel has permitted displaced residents to return to the northern Gaza Strip starting Monday morning.

      Drone footage captured by China Media Group showed a long stretch of crowd resemble a huge, slow moving wave making its way up Gaza's coast, most traveling on foot and carrying what little belongings they have left on their backs. Until Monday, they had spent many months exiled in makeshift refugee camps after Israeli forces ordered large-scale evacuations. It also showed vehicles inch forward for kilometers toward neighborhoods now reduced to rubble.

      The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated early Monday, "Hamas has conceded and agreed to proceed with an additional phase of hostage releases, scheduled for next Thursday following firm and determined negotiations." The statement outlined that this phase will involve the release of Yehud, a soldier called Agam Berger, and another hostage. Additionally, three more hostages are set to be freed on Saturday as part of the agreement.

      Israel has also received from Hamas a list detailing the conditions and status of all hostages to be released in the initial phase of the deal.

      For many displaced families, the journey back to northern Gaza is bittersweet. While there is relief at the thought of returning to familiar surroundings, there is also a deep sense of apprehension about what remains of their neighborhoods after months of intense bombardment by Israel.

      Thousands of displaced Palestinians begin returning to northern Gaza

      Thousands of displaced Palestinians begin returning to northern Gaza

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