A dynamic light show was presented Friday night on the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE.
The spectacular display began with a captivating perspective through the eyes of the UAE's iconic falcon, journeying from the country's desert landscapes to the Great Wall of China. Featuring vivid images of camels and fleet of ships, it brought viewers back to the ancient Silk Road, a vibrant trade network that once connected the two regions across Eurasia.
Building on historical ties, China-UAE relationship continues to flourish in modern times. The light show demonstrated the two countries' shared commitment to growth through maritime trade, high-speed rail technology, and energy cooperation. It also paid tribute to their strong partnerships in cultural exchange, tourism, and some high-tech sectors, ranging from electric vehicles and flying cars to space explorations.
Spanning over two minutes, the light show highlighted the enduring friendship between China and the UAE while embodying hopes and blessings for a brighter future in their bilateral relations.
World's tallest building lit up to celebrate 40 years of China-UAE diplomatic ties
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
