The promotion of Brazil-China relations depends not only on economic and trade cooperation and intergovernmental exchanges, but also on strengthening people-to-people exchanges, said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in an interview with China Central Television prior to Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Brazil.
In the interview conducted in Brasilia, Lula said that the connection between the people of the two countries is becoming closer and closer, and that exchanges between people will become more frequent and more friendly, setting an exemplar for exchanges between world countries.
"I can feel the interaction and integration between China and Brazil. The deepening of this integration cannot rely only on economic and trade cooperation or exchanges between heads of state, but also requires strengthening people-to-people exchanges. We hope that more Chinese will come to Brazil, we hope that more Chinese will study Brazil, and we hope that more Chinese will learn Portuguese. We also hope that more Brazilians will learn Mandarin, more Brazilians will go to China, and more Brazilians will work in China. In other words, people-to-people exchanges will consolidate the relationship between Brazil and China. Did you know that some people criticize the comprehensive strategic partnership between Brazil and China, but I think this is a good thing because we are considering the interests of both countries together. This relationship between Brazil and China also provides a model for exchanges between other countries," said the Brazilian president.
After attending the the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru on Friday and Saturday and completing his ongoing state visit to Peru, Xi will travel to Rio de Janeiro to attend the 19th G20 Summit and pay a state visit to Brazil at the invitation of Lula da Silva from Nov 17 to 21.
Closer Brazil-China relations rely on better people-to-people exchanges: president
Closer Brazil-China relations rely on better people-to-people exchanges: president
Closer Brazil-China relations rely on better people-to-people exchanges: president
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
