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      Thailand celebrates Chinese New Year, marks 50th anniv. of establishment of diplomatic relations with China

      2025-01-30 22:21 Last Updated At:22:37

      Bangkok's Yaowarat, one of the world's oldest and largest Chinatowns, came alive with the dazzling glow of dragon dancers twirling under the warm lights of a historic temple, as Chinese New Year celebration commenced on Wednesday.

      This year's Chinese New Year celebration was not only a festival but also marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China.

      The event's importance was underscored by the presence of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and a Chinese delegation.

      The Chinese New Year in Thailand this year is both a cultural spectacle and a gesture symbolic of a friendship spanning five decades.

      "Almost every department store in Thailand has grand events, whether it is Thai-Chinese cultural exchanges, performances of Chinese culture and Thai culture mixed together, this year is a very big event," said Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Thai Minister of Culture.

      Chinese immigration to Thailand dates back centuries. Today, their descendants form an integral part of this country's cultural fabric and identity.

      The celebrations are a cultural fusion that transforms festivities into a unique, mesmerizing event that has drawn in a record number of foreign tourists.

      "We have forecast that the number of Chinese tourists entering the country this year will be about 7 percent more than last year. We have taken action to support and welcome Chinese tourists, and the government gives great importance to safety," said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

      The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, fell on Jan 29 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake. It is the most significant holiday in China and for Chinese communities worldwide.

      Thailand celebrates Chinese New Year, marks 50th anniv. of establishment of diplomatic relations with China

      Thailand celebrates Chinese New Year, marks 50th anniv. of establishment of diplomatic relations with China

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      Chinese envoy calls on int'l community to help advance CAR election preparations

      2025-02-21 14:26 Last Updated At:14:37

      The international community should help the Central African Republic (CAR) parties advance election preparations and avoid undue external interference, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Thursday.

      At present, the CAR situation is good in general, with positive progress being made in enhancing governance capacity and advancing the political peace process, Fu said at the UN Security Council briefing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

      The international community should help consolidate this momentum and provide more support for the CAR to achieve lasting peace and stability, said the ambassador.

      Noting that the various levels of elections under preparation in the CAR are an important step in consolidating peace, and should become a significant opportunity for the country to embark on peace, development and prosperity, Fu urged the MINUSCA to make it a priority to support election preparations in the country, and the CAR parties to seek consensus through dialogue and consultation on specific arrangements related to elections.

      He pointed out that peace and stability in the CAR is closely related to the situation in neighboring countries, and called on the international community to pay attention to the spillover effect of the Sudan conflict and support the CAR in strengthening security capacity building and border control and in maintaining regional stability.

      "While providing humanitarian assistance, the international community should actively increase investment and expand economic and trade cooperation with the CAR in light of the priority areas identified in the CAR's national development action plan, so as to help the country realize sustainable development at an early date," Fu said.

      China has always been a steadfast partner in supporting the CAR's development, said the ambassador, adding that China would like to work with the CAR to implement the consensus of the two countries' leaders and do its part for the CAR's development, prosperity, and long-term peace and stability.

      Chinese envoy calls on int'l community to help advance CAR election preparations

      Chinese envoy calls on int'l community to help advance CAR election preparations

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