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President Xi congratulates Ramaphosa on reelection as president of South Africa

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3 mois ago

juin 15, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Cyril Ramaphosa who was reelected as president of South Africa on Friday.

In his message, Xi noted that China and South Africa have profound political mutual trust and fruitful practical cooperation in various fields, which is a model of solidarity and cooperation among developing countries and the Global South.

Xi said that, during his fourth state visit to South Africa in August last year, he and Ramaphosa reached important consensus on a wide range of issues, marking a new chapter in building a high-level China-South Africa community with a shared future.

Xi also said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-South Africa relations and stands ready to work with Ramaphosa to elevate the China-South Africa comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level and contribute to world peace, stability and prosperity.

Source: CGTN

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CMG’s 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala lights up Shenyang

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2 heures ago

septembre 19, 2024

Fatu DIABI

A stage photo shows the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. /CMG

The 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, produced by China Media Group (CMG), was broadcast to viewers around the world on Tuesday night.

As a festival deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival serves as a meaningful occasion for expressing longing for home and celebrating reunion. The gala unfolded in three chapters, using artistic expressions to bring traditional Chinese culture to life through performances such as songs, dances, operas, and instrumental music. It offered the audience a vivid experience of artistic beauty, cultural richness, and technological wonders.

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival Gala was held in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. With over 2,300 years of history, Shenyang is home to more than 1,500 historical and cultural sites scattered throughout the city.

The gala deeply integrated the city’s culture and local characteristics, featuring elements like Shenyang’s shadow puppetry, the local folk dance Er’renzhuan, and the city’s architecture. It also highlighted 13 landmarks, including the Shenyang Imperial Palace, the Liaoning Provincial Museum, and the Chinese Industry Museum, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage.

The Gala was also a celebration of cross-cultural artistic harmony, with an appearance by French pianist Richard Clayderman, acclaimed Hungarian pianist Balázs Havasi and one of Kazakhstan’s most popular singers, Dimash Qudaibergen.

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« Written in the Sky: My China Story »

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2 heures ago

septembre 19, 2024

Fatu DIABI

A special cultural event titled « Written in the Sky: My China Story » was held on Tuesday in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria,

showcasing the close connections between African people and China and highlighting the growing China-Africa cooperation and cultural exchange.

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Magufuli Bridge: A link of friendship and a path to progress

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1 semaine ago

septembre 12, 2024

Fatu DIABI

Samir, a Tanzanian survey engineer, works on the Magufuli Bridge project. Undertaken by a Chinese company, this construction endeavor has literally changed his life. And he’s not the only one: valuable job opportunities for locals are being generated by the bridge – and more will come in the future when Tanzania is connected to neighboring countries across Lake Victoria.

Source:CGTN