China will pursue greater high-quality cooperation with partner counties within the framework of the Belt and Road Imitative to deliver more benefits to the Global South and beyond, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday.
Lin made the remarks when elaborating on the progress of the BRI since its launch in 2013.
He said high-quality Belt and Road Initiative has achieved tangible and fruitful outcomes over the past year.
"China signed Belt and Road cooperation documents with countries including Egypt, Timor-Leste, Peru and Brazil, established the Secretariat of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and set up over 30 multilateral cooperation platforms in special areas of energy, taxation and disaster relief," said Lin. "In the first ten months of this year, trade in goods between China and partner countries reached 16.94 trillion yuan (more than 2.33 trillion U.S. dollars), up by 6.2 percent; and Chinese companies signed new project contracts worth over 1 trillion yuan (about 137.8 billion U.S. dollars) in partner countries, up by 17.1 percent. The China-Europe Trans-Caspian Express was officially launched, and the China-Europe Railway Express has run over 100,000 trips in total, shipping over 11 million containers of goods worth more than 420 billion U.S. dollars. More than 800,000 containers of goods were shipped this year through the new western land-sea corridor train service, which links 542 ports in 125 countries and regions around the world," said the spokesman.
He said China is ready to work with all sides to foster a better future for the world.
"The aim of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation is to enable partner countries to realize and benefit from connectivity with the world and bring the hope of development and prosperity to the Global South. China stands ready to work with all parties to continue upholding the vision of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefit, advance both big infrastructure projects and small and smart projects, and emphasize both broad strokes and refined details, so as to build the BRI into a source of happiness that benefits the world and a dream maker that helps countries jointly realize modernization," said Lin.
China seeks further high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with partner countries: spokesman
China seeks further high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with partner countries: spokesman
A contemporary Chinese art exhibition has been held at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, playing a vibrant role in fostering cultural ties between the East and the West. The exhibits, including brush paintings and sculptures on mountains, rivers, plants, blend traditional brushwork with Western influences, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere.
The artists' deep connection with the natural world is a window that the "Chinese Xieyi exhibition'' at the Hungarian National Museum presents to the public to explore Chinese philosophy, according to Tunde FegyvAri-Komori, curator of the Hungarian National Museum.
"This exhibition is a collection of 58 artworks, including four sculptures from 58 different artists, from the National Art Museum of China's collection. And they represent modern and contemporary artworks, partly reflecting back to the traditional Chinese painting and Chinese art, and partly reflecting to Western influences in art, which mostly started arriving in China after the 1970s and the 80s," said FegyvAri-Komori.
Much of the exhibition showcases traditional Chinese brushwork, where delicate strokes create intricate designs and meanings that express deep philosophical meanings, allowing viewers to experience the world from their perspective.
"The Chinese curators constructed the exhibition around these three topics and these three main aspects to approach Xieyi itself. The first one is called 'yi', which translates as meaning. This focuses on the essence of the topic. The second one is form, which in Chinese is 'xing,' and it's quite similar to meaning, but from a different approach. They are focusing on the form itself that they see, but they are not aiming at mirroring reality. The third one is called 'interest,' or in Chinese called 'qu.' And in this last part, I would say that it's a combination of the first two," said FegyvAri-Komori.
One standout piece is a sculpture that blends mythology and modern art, depicting Lao Tzu departing from the Qin Empire (221 BC to 207 BC), carrying the wisdom that shaped Taoist thought with him. The ox-head panther he rides symbolizes mysticism and the spiritual journey, adding another mythical dimension to the work.
"It expresses Xieyi very well, but at the same time, it also expresses a little bit of Western modern art, abstract art," said FegyvAri-Komori.
For many visitors, the exhibition is a chance to experience the dynamic evolution of Chinese art.
"My father had several books about Chinese art, about porcelains, ceramics, and paintings. It always struck me how different it is from our European tradition. There's a subtlety and sensitivity in it. The way they express emotions feels so unique and profound," said Daniel, a visitor.
The exhibition, part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, celebrates cultural exchange and shared appreciation for art and culture.
Contemporary Chinese art expo held in Hungary helps cultivate ties between east and west
