Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng co-chaired the 29th session of the committee for regular meetings between the Chinese and Russian heads of government, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, on Sunday in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
He said that since the beginning of this year, the heads of state of the two countries have reached a new, important consensus on deepening bilateral strategic coordination and practical cooperation in various fields.
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China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
Under the guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Russia cooperation mechanism has been improved continuously, exchanges have grown closer, bilateral economic and trade cooperation has maintained steady development, key projects have been advanced steadily, and cooperation in relevant fields has been carried out in an orderly manner and achieved fruitful results, he said.
He noted that China is willing to work with Russia to follow the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, continue giving play to the role of the committee for regular meetings between the Chinese and Russian heads of government, promote bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation further in various fields, oppose unilateralism and trade protectionism, and safeguard the multilateral trade system.
Noting that Russia-China relations are at their best level in history, with practical cooperation achieving fruitful results in various fields, Chernyshenko said Russia is willing to work with China to enhance their cooperation level, expand the areas and tap the potential of cooperation, and inject new impetus into the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
Relevant government departments on both sides have carried out in-depth communication and exchanges on cooperation in related fields, and produced a series of cooperation achievements and consensuses.
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
China, Russia hold 29th session of committee for regular meetings between heads of gov't
An exhibition tracing the great Chinese philosopher Confucius' 14-year journey to seek and spread wisdom across the states of ancient China is held in Zhengzhou, central China, featuring around 197 valuable exhibits.
The exhibition "The Journey of Practicing the Way: Confucius Traveling among the States" is currently on display at the Henan Museum, featuring precious cultural relics from 28 museums across China.
This exhibition breaks away from traditional chronological narratives, instead focusing on the geographical route and spiritual quest of Confucius's journey, as revealed through artifacts.
The curatorial team selected bronzes, jade, calligraphy, paintings, and ceramics from the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 221 BC) and used multimedia technology to recreate iconic scenes from Confucius's journey.
Several artifacts in the exhibition vividly trace Confucius's footsteps across the states.
One of them is a Bronze axe-head with an inscription of nine Chinese characters, including the character "zou", a name of a fief, from the Zoucheng Museum in east China's Shandong. It is also adorned with a Chinese dragon head motif, its mouth wide open and its gaze fierce.
The Bronze axe-head was discovered at a noble tomb site in the former State of Lu, a vassal state during the Zhou dynasty (1046 BC-256 BC), suggesting a connection between the object and both Confucius's birthplace and his roots in the vassal state.
Han Zichao, the organizer of the exhibition, said that Confucius's father, Shuliang He, was appointed as the magistrate of Zouyi (the capital of the State of Lu and the present-day Qufu City in east China's Shandong Province) for his military achievements.
"The 'zou' character in the location 'Zouyi' is likely the same as the one mentioned in the inscription, so we selected this artifact to reflect Confucius' birthplace," said Han.
According to Han, this bronze axe head serves as a crucial artifact referring to Confucius's birthplace, which Han said is likely near Qufu.
Another significant artifact is a Duo (a kind of bell used in ancient China for issuing proclamations or during times of war) unearthed from Tongbai County, Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province.
Beyond being a musical instrument, this object is also a symbol of the political and moral education functions in ancient society. Many local officials praised Confucius as a muduo (wooden-clapper bell) during his travels.
"The term 'Heaven will instruct the master like a wooden-clapper bell' was a high honor, reflecting how people at the time viewed Confucius's role in promoting education and persuading ancient rulers to implement benevolent governance during his travels across the states," Han said.
The exhibition, which will run until March 2026, will also feature a series of lectures and educational programs for teenagers. These initiatives aim to deepen the public’s understanding of Confucius’s enduring influence on Chinese culture and philosophy through firsthand encounters with artifacts, expert commentary, and digital interactions.
Exhibition in Henan traces Confucius' 14-year journey to seek, spread wisdom
