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      ASEAN-China Week 2024 opens, fostering more in-depth cooperation, innovation

      2024-08-12 21:18 Last Updated At:21:37

      The ASEAN-China Week (ACW) 2024 opened in Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province on Monday, marking the start of an important event within the framework of the 2024 ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges.

      Co-hosted by the ASEAN-China Center (ACC) and Shanxi Province, the ACW, themed "Achieving Prosperity through Innovation," brought together senior government officials, diplomatic envoys, and representatives from all walks of life from ASEAN member states and China. At the opening ceremony, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as "invigorating a quality growth with new force" and "interacting through mutual learning towards harmony," generating valuable insights and recommendations for building an even closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future.

      "China-ASEAN relations are at their best stage in history. We would like to avail ourselves of this occasion as an opportunity to advance pragmatic cooperation with ASEAN, especially in economic and trade sectors, with new quality productive forces as the basis. Additionally, we look forward to deeper and more comprehensive people-to-people exchanges between the two sides, laying a more solid foundation for long-term friendship between China and ASEAN," said Shi Zhongjun, secretary-general of the ACC, said in an interview with China Central Television on the sideline of the event.

      Since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between them in 2021, China and ASEAN have witnessed fruitful results in various areas. The two sides have been each other's largest trading partners for four consecutive years. Connectivity between China and ASEAN has deepened, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) has come into full effect, benefiting more than two billion people.

      "As we look toward a future filled with more challenges and opportunity, the significance of our comprehensive strategic partnership cannot be overstated. The ASEAN-China relationship has evolved from strength to strength, reflecting our shared commitment to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region," said Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information of Cambodia, in addressing the opening ceremony.

      It is noteworthy that new drivers of cooperation between China and ASEAN have emerged, particularly in clean energy projects. Also addressing the opening ceremony, Nararya S. Soeprapto, deputy secretary-general of ASEAN, said that he looks forward to more cooperation between the two sides in emerging areas such as joint research and development and the digital economy.

      "As we face the challenge of the 21st century, cultivating an innovating environment is paramount. By collaborating on research and development, we can also address critical global issues such as climate change, healthcare and food security. China's technological expertise combined with ASEAN's entrepreneurial dynamism can reshape our region's economic future," said Nararya.

      ASEAN-China Week 2024 opens, fostering more in-depth cooperation, innovation

      ASEAN-China Week 2024 opens, fostering more in-depth cooperation, innovation

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      Former residence of Jiang Zemin in east China opens to public

      2025-04-03 20:44 Last Updated At:21:07

      The former residence of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin has recently opened to the public, offering visitors a chance to explore the history of his early life.

      On Thursday, relatives of Jiang, representatives from his former staff, along with local officials and members of the public, visited the site.

      Located in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, the site used to be the residence of Jiang and his family during his younger years -- between 1929 and 1940.

      The site now features a display area that showcases Jiang's life and achievements.

      Jiang passed away in 2022 at the age of 96.

      Former residence of Jiang Zemin in east China opens to public

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