CMG hosts dialogue on China's deepening reform in Argentina

China's state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) held a symposium in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday as part of a global initiative to introduce the latest progress China has made in deepening reform and how the country's modernization will benefit global development.

Themed "Global Opportunities in Deepening China's Reform in the New Era", the dialogue focuses on how the outcomes of the just concluded third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) would help foster global growth.

More than 60 political figures, academic and think-tank experts, as well as representatives of media organizations and students engaged in discussions on what development opportunities China are creating through comprehensively deepening reforms.

Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and president of CMG, addressed the dialogue via video link.

Shen said that the successful conclusion of the Plenary marks a milestone for China in the new era. China's comprehensive deepening of the reform in the new era is a key move to advance its national rejuvenation and grow its national strength through modernization. Furthermore, it will not only provide new impetus for mankind to explore the path to modernization and a better social system, but also provide new opportunities and vitality for countries around the world to pursue development.

Shen said that CMG is committed to building a channel for China to engage in exchange, dialogue and mutual learning with countries around the world through telling stories on China's reform, opening up and modernization.

The CMG president noted that he looks forward to candid and profound exchanges between Chinese and international public figures from all sectors of society.

In his address to the symposium, Chinese Ambassador to Argentina Wang Wei said that Chinese modernization is the modernization of peaceful development, and China cannot develop in isolation from the world, meanwhile the world also needs China to prosper. The continued progress in Chinese modernization through comprehensively deepening reform will surely provide more market, investment and growth opportunities for all, he said.

Jorge Malena, director of the Asian Affairs Committee at the Argentine Council for International Relations, said that the Plenary made systematic plans for further deepening reform, with the emphasis on building a high-standard socialist market economy, promoting high-quality economic development and pursuing high-standard opening up, demonstrating China's commitment to further deepening reform and opening up, addressing global challenges with concerted global efforts, which will steadily foster China's economic growth and deliver global benefits.

Patricio Conejero Ortiz, vice president of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), said he pays particular attention to one of the proposals made at the Plenary that "the education, science and technology, and human resources are the foundational and strategic pillars for building a modern socialist country in all respects."

The Plenary decided that China will expand international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation, encourage the establishment of international sci-tech organizations in China, and improve the management mechanism for domestic universities, research institutes and sci-tech organizations to enhance their exchanges and cooperation with global peers.

Ortiz believes that the decision gives Argentine educational and research institutions including the UBA an opportunity to share the dividends from China's reform and opening up.

"In my opinion, one of the most important tags for Chinese modernization is opening up. Opening up means internationalization of China, stronger ties between China and the rest of the world. I think more universities should engage in such exchanges so that young people, researchers and professors in both countries can understand each other, build more consensuses, and make contribution to the future of bilateral relations," said Ortiz

CMG hosts dialogue on China's deepening reform in Argentina

The ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has attracted scores of new participants this year, with repeat participants also making their mark at the fair.

Themed "Global Services, Shared Prosperity," the trade fair, opened in China's capital city Beijing on Thursday and runs till Monday.

The CIFTIS is becoming more and more international, with a total of 36 Belt and Road partners showcasing their products.

Tharaka Dissanayake who works at the Sri Lankan Embassy in China has participated in the fair many times. He came to promote tea culture this time and believes that tea culture can better strengthen cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.

"For any commodity, it's a huge market. Obviously, this is one of the greatest platforms close to the Chinese consumer, to introduce ourselves, introduce our products, whatever the services or innovation," said Abeysekara, third secretary of the Sri Lankan Embassy in China.

An old friend of the fair was playing an African drum and the rhythmic sound attracted a large crowd.

"I'm here again. Many people took my WeChat and my contact, my number. So they called me, they ordered and they need more," said a Ghanaian exhibitor.

Dewi Avilia, Counselor for Social and Cultural Affairs at the Indonesian Embassy in China, is also attending the exhibition for the second time. She emphasized the need to promote cultural tourism as recent policies have made it easy for more Indonesian friends to travel to China.

"Chengdu and Chongqing have become two of the most popular tourist destinations for Indonesia. A lot of people now are not only talking about Shanghai, but are also talking about Chengdu, visiting the pandas and also Chongqing, because of the landscape. I think it is a good start," said Avilia.

This year's fair has also attracted huge number of new participants showcasing quality products.

"This is my first time. It's a great opportunity that we are able to showcase our products and to let people know about Uganda and Ugandan culture," said Mukisa Joseph, a Ugandan exhibitor.

"The expectations about this fair is to meet many people in the coffee industry. So far we have had a lot of consumers who are interested in roasted coffee. I'm still expecting more," said Mutijima Emma, a Rwandan exhibitor.

An Uzbek exhibitor, who is also a newcomer, initially intended to use this platform to promote his goods, but unexpectedly met partners from many other countries and found potential business opportunities here.

"This is a good platform to see the different global products and see the Chinese market all together. I met so many different people, but I also met many foreign people who are interested in our products. So I call these kind of events more like a globalization event," said Asilbek Khonkhujaev, an Uzbek exhibitor.

The fair has attracted attendees from 85 countries and international organizations, with over 450 Fortune 500 enterprises and companies taking the lead in their respective industries.

Newcomers, old friends gather at CIFTIS to seek new opportunities