China urges relevant U.S. politicians to stop politicizing and weaponizing economic and trade issues, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
Lin made the statement in response to a media query that the U.S. congress is set to vote in the coming days on legislation restricting U.S. investments in China as part of a bill to fund government operations through mid-March.
"China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial, bringing prosperity to the people of both nations. The attempt to overstretch the concept of national security and impose barriers on normal economic and trade exchanges for political purposes runs counter to the principles of market economy, fair competition and free trade that the U.S. has long claimed to champion. It also destabilizes the global industrial and supply chains and serves the interests of no one," said Lin.
"China urges relevant U.S. politicians to stop politicizing and weaponizing economic and trade issues and create necessary conditions for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries," said the spokesman.
China urges US politicians to stop politicizing, weaponizing trade issues
An immersive flower-themed digital exhibition recently opened in Beijing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
The exhibition, "Meet the World of Flowers," debuted in November in the Chinese capital's 798 Art District. It offers a captivating walk-through experience with various blooming flower images projected by advanced LED lights. The show is also enhanced by real floral props and floral scents, delivering a more immersive atmosphere for visitors.
A special unit at the exhibition, "The Journey of Migratory Birds - Macau Chapter", celebrates the cultural gems of the Macao Special Administrative Region. One standout feature of the unit is the display of lotus flower, which symbolizes Macao and is featured on the region's flag.
Yu Cheok Tong, a student from Macao studying at Beijing Foreign Studies University, expressed her amazement at the wonderful show of light and shadow. "I think it's totally gorgeous because I was very impressed since we have entered the first scene - the huge block facing us with the projection of the spectacular imagery. I was shocked because it felt like I had entered a secret garden, feeling like I was the protagonist. From that moment, I was really immersed in this exhibition," she said.
The captivating walk-through also evoked a sense of home for Ng Wai Lam, a student from Macao at Beijing Normal University.
"I think the show is really breathtaking. You can see all the flowers and petals flowing in the wind, and it just reminds me of Macao's spring," he said.
Since its return to the motherland on Dec 20, 1999, Macao has transformed into a modern, international metropolis, thanks to strong support from the central government and its active integration into the Chinese mainland. Over the past 25 years, Macao has made remarkable progress in both economic development and improving people's livelihoods.
Flower-themed digital exhibition in Beijing celebrates 25th anniversary of Macao's return
