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

The death toll in the war-torn Gaza Strip has risen to 71,800 since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on Oct 7, 2023, with the number of injuries reaching 171,555, Gaza's health authorities said on Monday.

In the past 24 hours, hospitals in Gaza received five more bodies and four injured patients, the authorities said.

A large number of victims are still reportedly buried under the debris of destroyed buildings but due to safety conditions, emergency and civil defense teams have not been able to reach some sites.

On Monday, the first group of wounded and ill Palestinians crossed from the Gaza Strip into Egypt, marking a key step in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Palestinian sources said five patients, accompanied by 10 relatives or caregivers, were transported from southern Gaza into Egypt for medical treatment. While the agreement facilitates two-way movement, no Palestinians have yet re-entered the enclave from the Egyptian side.

The movement follows the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing, Gaza's sole gateway to the outside world not controlled by Israel. The terminal had remained largely shuttered since Israeli forces seized the Palestinian side of the border in May 2024, a move that deepened the humanitarian crisis for Gaza's 2.3 million residents.

The crossing reopened on a trial basis on Sunday before expanding operations on Monday under the terms stipulated for the second phase of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire.

Under the current arrangement, approximately 150 Palestinians are permitted to exit Gaza daily, and up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to enter the enclave from Egypt.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 71,800: health authorities