China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

The China Media Group (CMG) on Friday premiered its documentary "From the Great Wall to Machu Picchu" and launched its Quechua-language social media page in Lima, Peru.

In his speech at the event, CMG President Shen Haixiong said China and Peru have deep cultural ties, rooted in ancient civilizations and enriched through modern cooperation.

He said the documentary is a bridge to help Peruvians better understand China. The Quechua-language platform will share updates on China's development and culture with Andean audiences, Shen noted.

The Mayor of Cusco Province Luis Pantoja Calvo said the documentary showcased the shared cultural heritage of the two nations and fostered mutual understanding.

He thanked the CMG for its efforts to preserve and promote Quechua, a cornerstone of Andean culture.

The two officials exchanged a cooperation agreement. Calvo presented Shen with the symbolic key to Cusco City.

"From the Great Wall to Machu Picchu" is scheduled to premiere in seven languages, including Quechua, on Nov 16 in Peru and Nov 17th in China.

The Great Wall, winding across the north of China, is a monument to the magnificence of the country; Machu Picchu, on the top of the mountains, is integral to the magic of Peru. In the continuous exchange, collision and fusion of history and modernity, the two civilizations and peoples are writing a colorful chapter of beauty and commonality.

With the launch of the Quechua social media page, the number of languages covered overseas by the CMG has increased to 81. The Quechua language is commonly used in South American countries such as Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. In 1975, it was established as one of the official languages of the country by the Peruvian government.

China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

Thailand has temporarily closed more than 1,000 schools in border areas following a new round of armed clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops along their shared border.

The Thai Ministry of Education ordered the suspension of classes on Friday in seven provinces bordering Cambodia, affecting a total of 1,060 schools, to ensure the safety of students and teachers.

Buriram Province is among the areas most affected by the renewed fighting, with more than 100 schools shut down. At local shelters, displaced residents, including children and teenagers, have sought refuge as fighting continues.

One girl said she had stayed in the shelter for 11-12 days already. "I moved here because of the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia," she said, adding that she could hear very loud gunfire at her home.

She said school won't be open until the clashes end, and she misses her classmates very much.

A teenage boy in the shelter expressed the same emotions.

"It's been 13 days since I moved here. I heard gunfires at home and I was so scared that I moved to the shelter. I want to return to school to study and see my friends," he said.

A displaced woman recalled her time in a shelter when border clashes between the two countries broke out earlier this year.

"I stayed in the shelter for a week when the last clashes broke out. This time I don't know how long I need to stay here before I can return home," she said.

Border clashes between the two sides reignited on Dec 7, less than two months after the two sides signed a joint peace declaration, with both sides trading the blame for instigating the attacks.

Thailand closes over 1,000 schools near border amid armed clashes with Cambodia