Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for promoting sound and steady development of the strategic cooperative partnership between China and South Korea.
Xi made the remarks in his meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting held on Friday and Saturday in Lima, capital of Peru.
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Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
"The last time we met was in 2022 in Bali, and we are meeting again. Over the past two years, the international and regional situations have undergone many changes. No matter how the situation changes, China and South Korea should stick to the original intention in establishing diplomatic ties, firmly adhere to good-neighborliness and friendship, and remain committed to the goal of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. The two sides should give full play to the advantages of geographical proximity, cultural affinity and economic integration to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, and promote sound and steady development of the strategic cooperative partnership between the two sides, so as to better benefit the people of the two countries and make greater contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity," said Xi.
For his part, Yoon said that exchanges and cooperation across various fields between the two sides have developed in an orderly manner since his meeting with Xi two years ago, stressing that South Korea regards China as an important partner.
"It is glad to talk with you again. For South Korea, China is an important partner in fostering close cooperation across various fields, including security, economy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. Economic and trade cooperation serves as the central axis of our bilateral relations, and I hope that both sides can further strengthen cooperation in this regard, so as to jointly improve the well-being of both peoples," he said.
This year's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is taking place under the theme "Empower, Include, Grow". It gathers heads of state and other dignitaries from 21 member economies across the Asia-Pacific region, including China, the United States, and other major economies in Southeast Asia.
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
Xi calls for promoting sound, steady development ties between China, South Korea
The Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum in south China's Guangdong Province has received over four million visitors since opening on May 1 last year.
In addition to gaining astounding popularity, the museum has been selected as one of the "World's Most Beautiful Museums" by UNESCO.
One morning during the first anniversary period of its opening, the museum was already packed with student groups and family visitors as early as 10:00.
To the delight of the hundreds of children attending on that day, the museum is filled with highly interactive exhibits that are as fun as they are educational. In the AI ping-pong robot zone, visitors play matches against a robot, which adjusts its difficulty level in real time according to human opponent's skill, precisely matching ball speed and strength.
"I tried seven or eight exhibits. My favorite is the ping-pong. The experience showed me how powerful science can be, and the ping-pong robot made me realize that machines can be so amazing," said Mo Jiquan, a young student from Guangdong's Zhongshan City.
In the "Smart Industry" hall, a group of students from Singapore learned to race model cars controlled by brainwaves.
By pressing foreheads against an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal collection device and concentrating, the students used the power of their minds to propel the cars forward.
"Science fiction has become reality. These things are different from what we learn at school. For example, these brainwave-control devices, we have never seen anything like them. So I think it's a new and very meaningful experience," said Chen Mengfanglin, a student from Singapore.
Among the museum's 950 innovative exhibits, such as brain-computer interfaces, simulated space capsules, dexterous hands, 80 percent offer deep interactive experiences.
More importantly, these exhibits are dynamically updated as industrial technologies evolve.
"I think this place is very futuristic and fun. This is my second time here. I feel that there are more exhibits, and the technology has advanced," said Wu Zining, a Shenzhen student.
According to the museum, visitor numbers remain steady on weekdays, surge significantly during holidays, and overseas visitors have seen a notable increase since the beginning of this year.
"Our museum receives between 2,000 and 5,000 visitors on weekdays. On holidays, we get around 30,000 visitors per day. Since the beginning of this year, the number of overseas visitors has also risen significantly," Zhang Haitian, director of the Exchange and Cooperation Center of the museum.
Unlike traditional science museums that simply display items alongside written explanations, the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum has pioneered an approach that combines innovation, public outreach, and education into one seamless experience.
Over the past year, it has collected 39 technology transfer projects, held 10 "deep science and technology" project matchmaking events, and brought research institutes, leading enterprises, investors, and the public together, creating a new ecosystem linking government, enterprises, research institutes, and the museum.
"On the basis of the original basic functions of a science and technology museum, we have taken a bolder step forward. We have extensive links with sci-tech innovation companies, so a steady stream of new technologies, achievements, products and ideas flow into the museum. We also have close interactions with science fiction and cultural heritage sectors, integrating science and technology with culture and art. Through flexible cooperation with various industries, this approach has opened up unlimited possibilities for the entire science and technology museum," said Zheng Yongchun, head of the museum.
Interactive sci-tech museum in south China hosts 4 million visitors in first year
