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      Xi says China, Cambodia set a model for equality, mutual trust, win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes

      2025-04-17 20:03 Last Updated At:23:37

      Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Cambodia set a model for equality, mutual trust and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes when meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh.

      Xi arrived in the Cambodian capital city earlier in the day for a state visit at the invitation of King Sihamoni. This is Xi's second state visit to the Southeast Asian country in nine years.

      During the meeting, Xi said it was a great pleasure to be invited to visit the beautiful country on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of King Sihamoni's coronation and the Khmer New Year, and extended New Year greetings to the Cambodian people.

      Noting that Cambodia's national construction endeavors are flourishing, Xi said he believes that under the blessing of King Sihamoni, the hard-working and intelligent Cambodian people will be able to build a more prosperous and stronger country.

      Hailing the time-honored friendship between the two countries, Xi said that regardless of the changes in the international situation, China and Cambodia have remained committed to credibility and mutual assistance, and firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, setting a model for equality, mutual trust, and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes.

      China and Cambodia have always been at the forefront of building a community with a shared future for mankind, bringing tangible benefits to the Cambodian people, he added.

      China cherishes its friendship with the Cambodian royal family and highly commends the important contributions made by the royal family to the cause of China-Cambodia friendship over the years, Xi said.

      Under the new circumstances, China and Cambodia should cherish and carry forward the ironclad friendship jointly forged by the older generation of Chinese leaders and late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, endow the China-Cambodia community with a shared future with new connotations of the times, serve the development of their respective countries and the well-being of their people, and make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Xi said.

      China firmly supports Cambodia in maintaining stability, accelerating development and improving people's livelihood, and in following a development path that suits its national conditions, Xi said.

      China believes that the Chinese modernization will bring more opportunities to Cambodia and other neighboring countries, and that building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era will surely write a splendid chapter, the Chinese president added.

      Sihamoni warmly welcomed Xi's visit on behalf of the Cambodian royal family, senate, government and all the people.

      The Cambodia-China friendship was created and cultivated by the older generation of leaders of the two countries, he said, adding that with the joint efforts of both sides, cooperation in various fields has become increasingly close and the building of a community with a shared future has been continuously deepened.

      Cambodia firmly adheres to the one-China principle, highly appreciates the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative put forward by President Xi, and thanks the Belt and Road cooperation for bringing great development opportunities to Cambodia, said Sihamoni.

      Xi's historic visit will deepen the ironclad friendship between the two countries, enrich the "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework, and push the bilateral relations to a new level, he added.

      Cambodia is willing to enhance coordination and cooperation with China in multilateral mechanisms such as ASEAN-China cooperation and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC), and jointly promote regional peace, stability and prosperity, said Sihamoni.

      Sihamoni presented Xi with "The Grand Necklace Order for National Independence of the Kingdom of Cambodia."

      Sihamoni said Xi is a great friend of Cambodia as he has special friendly feelings for the country and has made outstanding contributions to promoting Cambodia-China relations.

      The Cambodian king expressed his belief that under the leadership of Xi, China will make greater development achievements and play a more important role in international and regional affairs.

      Xi said the order fully demonstrates the great importance Cambodia attaches to bilateral ties and carries the deep friendship of the Cambodian people towards the Chinese people, adding that the honor belongs not only to him personally, but also to all friendly personage who have contributed to the friendship between China and Cambodia.

      Cambodia is the third and last leg of President Xi's current five-day Southeast Asia tour, which also saw him pay state visits to Vietnam and Malaysia from Monday to Thursday.

      Xi says China, Cambodia set a model for equality, mutual trust, win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes

      Xi says China, Cambodia set a model for equality, mutual trust, win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes

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      Digital innovation boosts tourism to Yungang Grottoes

      2025-05-03 11:53 Last Updated At:12:07

      The Yungang Grottoes in north China's Shanxi Province has drawn flows of visitors during the ongoing May Day holiday, thanks to high-speed rail connectivity and digital innovation.

      International tourists also reached record levels, as the millennia-old stone carvings garnered renewed global appreciation through cutting-edge preservation and presentation methods.

      Ivonne, a tour guide from Sri Lanka, has led groups to China multiple times annually over the past decade, noting the increase in tourism.

      "I've been coming here for ten years, and this is the first time in a full group of 24 people. It's so popular. My groups have been already booked till end of October, fully booked that are waiting queues for that. So Europeans are very interested in China," she said.

      The Yungang Grottoes, located in Datong City, were carved in the mid-5th century and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.

      Local travel agencies have closely collaborated with overseas tour groups to provide foreign visitors with guided tours and interpretation services.

      "Tourism has rebounded to 2019 levels, and during peak seasons, there's even a shortage of guides. Backpackers and last-minute bookings keep everyone busy," said Zhang Zhenguo, Shanxi Touran International Travel Service.

      To balance tourism and cultural preservation, the Yungang Grottoes have capped visitor numbers and implemented a reservation system. Despite this, daily visitors during holidays are expected to reach 30,000 to 50,000.

      "To give visitors more time, we've extended opening hours during the May Day holiday from 07:00 to 22:00, instead of the previous 09:00 to 17:00," said Hang Kan, director of Yungang Research Institute.

      To advance research and public access, the institute has digitized the grottoes through 3D scanning and replication. Sculptures and murals have been reproduced at a 1:1 scale using 3D printing technology.

      "We've digitally scanned two-thirds of the caves with a precision of 0.03 millimeters, preserving vast amounts of data. This allows global exhibitions through digital displays and full-scale replicas," Hang said.

      A dedicated supercomputing center supports the grottoes' digital initiatives, including VR experiences, cloud-based exhibitions, and 3D printing. These efforts bring global audiences and researchers closer to China's cultural treasures.

      Digital innovation boosts tourism to Yungang Grottoes

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