Somali president expresses gratitude for China's help

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Somali president expresses gratitude for China's help

2025-12-20 17:00 Last Updated At：19:47

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has expressed his gratitude to China and the Chinese people for supporting and helping the East African country.

In an exclusive interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on Friday, Mohamud said he has been grateful for China's support and hoped that the two countries would work together more.

"I would say thank you China for standing with Somalia for the last 65 years and we are very much grateful for the support that has been provided to us by the Chinese people. And we're looking forward to working together more. As I said earlier, our relationship with China has always been a straight line. It has never been curved up and down. And we keep continue that straight line in the future. And I just wanted to let the Chinese people know that we are very much grateful for their support for Somalia and Somali people as well, and I thank them," said the Somali president.

Somalia and China on Tuesday marked the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Over the past decades, the Chinese government has built over 80 infrastructural projects like hospitals, stadiums, airport, and roads to ease the burden of the Somali people.

In addition, China has donated 1 million U.S. dollars to help drought-hit people in Somalia, where at least 4.4 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity through December. The donation was handed over in early December.

East China county sees arrivals of over 10,000 swans for wintering

As temperatures drop in the north hemisphere, large flocks of swans have migrated from the colder north to Jinxian County of Nanchang City in warmer east China's Jiangxi Province to tide over the winter.

This year, thanks to the improved environment, over 10,000 swans have arrived in the vast stretches of wetlands in the county, according to staff of the local forestry bureau.

These beautiful creatures have attracted many birdwatchers, residents, and visitors eager to capture the scene.

"I have been coming here to photograph birds for 12 consecutive years. Each year, I have different experiences in bird photography. Over recent years, I've felt that the ecological system in Jinxian has improved significantly, and the varieties of migratory birds have also increased. This change is a result of everyone's efforts to protect and love birds. Every time I see a stunning scene, my mood is different," said Fan Zheping, a birdwatcher.

Not far from the site, Nanchang City has built a natural education and science popularization base featuring specimen displays, immersive VR experiences, and 3D video presentations.

"Such an immersive experience is not only particularly novel and interesting, but also deepens our understanding of the importance of protecting migratory bird habitats and safeguarding nature," said Luo Canqi, a local pupil.