In Zimbabwe, 52 students were honored for their academic achievements under the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Scholarship program. Launched in 2020 through a collaboration between the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe and the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, the program supports students studying the Chinese language in completing their education. Speaking at the award ceremony, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Higher and Vocational Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda, emphasized that this program strengthens cultural and educational cooperation between China and Zimbabwe while encouraging young people to contribute to this partnership. China’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, highlighted that language learning builds intercultural bridges, enhances…
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Hunan Bio-Mechanical and Electrical Polytechnic has embraced its agricultural vocational education strengths to actively participate in the “Belt and Road” Initiative. By developing an action plan and establishing the “Shengji” brand, the institution focuses on multi-dimensional cooperation with African countries, innovating international talent training models. Notably, the school has collaborated with Ethiopia’s Alage College since 2019, working on teacher exchanges, curriculum development, and localized training, thereby building a sustainable bridge between China and Africa. In addition to assisting Ethiopia with national vocational education standards and introducing advanced agricultural practices, the school extends its expertise to East Timor, Bangladesh, and beyond.…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for deepening cooperation between China and Bangladesh to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations and successfully mark the “Year of People-to-People Exchanges.” Wang emphasized the importance of strengthening traditional friendship, enhancing strategic communication, and advancing high-quality collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative to elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights. He also reiterated China’s support for Bangladesh’s efforts to safeguard its independence, sovereignty, and national dignity. Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain expressed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China across various fields, including economy, trade, infrastructure, healthcare, and human…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative presents new opportunities for international cultural collaboration. Situated at the heart of this initiative, Xinjiang leverages its geographic and cultural advantages to foster cultural exchange through university libraries. Chen Quanjia, a member of Xinjiang’s People’s Political Consultative Conference, stated, “Cooperation between Xinjiang university libraries and university libraries in Belt and Road countries is vital for promoting Chinese culture and sharing China’s story.” In recent years, Xinjiang has intensified its efforts to open up and strengthen educational collaboration with Belt and Road countries. However, challenges such as inadequate cooperation mechanisms and underutilized resources hinder progress. Chen…
China has donated 1,000 bicycles to students from nine community schools in Nepal’s Madhesh Province. The donation benefits 504 students from five schools in Bara district and 496 students from four schools in Parsa district. This initiative is part of an international bicycle project launched in 2021 by the China Foundation for Rural Development in collaboration with Hello Inc., which has previously provided a total of 6,024 bicycles to Cambodia and Laos. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Birgunj, Zou Zhiqiang, director of the foundation’s Nepal Office, highlighted that the donation aims to address the transportation challenges faced by students…
UNESCO’s inclusion of the Chinese Spring Festival on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list is seen as a testament to the global influence of Chinese culture. Branko Balon, President of the Croatia-China Friendship Society, emphasized that this decision recognizes both China’s cultural roots and a celebration that unites the world. Balon highlighted that one-fifth of the global population celebrates the Spring Festival, and nearly 20 countries have declared it a public holiday. The Spring Festival, which marks the traditional Chinese New Year, was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4. The decision acknowledges…
By 2024, Jilin Province, a key gateway in northern China, reached a foreign trade volume of 176.4 billion yuan, marking a 5.1% growth. Partnerships under the “Belt and Road” initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries are the main markets for Jilin’s foreign trade. Jilin, renowned worldwide for its advanced automotive and high-speed train production capabilities, boasts a strong industrial infrastructure. In 2024, the province’s exports grew by 8%, reaching 67.7 billion yuan, while imports rose by 3.4%, totaling 108.7 billion yuan. Trade with “Belt and Road” partners increased by 8.8%, reaching 97.4 billion yuan, while trade with…
China’s Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone continues to play a vital role in accelerating western development and contributing to the national economy. Since 2020, the economic growth of the region has gained momentum through cooperation between Chengdu and Chongqing, with the region’s economic output reaching 8.6 trillion yuan by 2024. Infrastructure projects in the region are also advancing rapidly, with 21 new highway connections and major projects in energy and water resource management underway. In the technology sector, the science cities built in Chengdu and Chongqing, alongside 22 new national technology hubs, have made the area a key center for high-tech research…
Leading universities in China and Nigeria have called for deeper understanding and cooperation among countries in the Global South, emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity in building a shared future for humanity. During the forum titled “Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning Between China and Nigeria,” held on Friday, participants highlighted the need to strengthen dialogue and collaboration between the two nations. Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Abuja, stated that mutual learning between civilizations can transform perceptions and foster cooperation. The forum was jointly organized by the School of…
On January 18, freight train X8120, loaded with home appliances, LED lights, textiles, furniture, and daily necessities produced in the Greater Bay Area, departed from Guangtie Group’s Guangzhou International Port for Europe. With this trip, the total number of China-Europe freight trains departing from the Greater Bay Area exceeded 4,000. This milestone highlights the robust growth of the region’s foreign trade economy. In 2024, Guangdong Province’s foreign trade volume surpassed 9 trillion yuan, marking a remarkable increase. The China-Europe freight train network in the region is expanding through customized services, leveraging the manufacturing strengths of the Greater Bay Area. It…