A high-level dialogue was held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, with participants gathering to discuss pathways for deepening cooperation between China and Thailand.
The event, titled "China in Springtime: China's Development Opportunities for the World" Global Dialogue, was organized by China Media Group (CMG).
The event was attended by more than 200 distinguished guests from political, business, academic, and media sectors of China and Thailand.
Guests at the dialogue highlighted the successful conclusion of China's "two sessions" -- the annual meetings of China's top legislature and political advisory body, with the adoption of the outline for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
They emphasized that the plan not only charts a grand blueprint for China's high-quality development but also presents a new list of opportunities for global partnership.
Guests from media, enterprise, and technology sectors also engaged in in-depth exchanges on topics including new energy vehicle (NEV) technology, robotics and the cooperative opportunities that high-quality development brings to Thailand and the wider world.
The "China in Springtime: China's Development, Shared Opportunities for the World" Global Dialogue series will continue in countries across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia throughout the year, sharing China's development opportunities with the world, and promoting global cooperation as well as exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
Bangkok dialogue focuses on China's high-quality development, cooperation opportunities
The three-day Zhongxi Cherry Blossom Cultural Tourism Season kicked off on Friday at Zhongxi Sakura Alley in Pinghu City in east China's Zhejiang Province, with tens of thousands of cherry trees in full bloom making for a stunning backdrop to the event.
"I come here every year to see the cherry blossoms. I feel like the flowers bloom exceptionally well here," said a visitor.
The cherry blossom viewing season at the tourist attraction will continue until mid-April.
As well as cherry blossoms, the scenic area currently abounds with tulips, February orchids, hydrangeas, and pink muhly grass. The area is planted with flowers that will bloom in every season, making it a year-round horticultural attraction.
For this year's blossom season, a fair has been launched at the site with over 100 stalls offering visitors culinary delights, cultural and creative products, and intangible cultural heritage experiences, many of them flower-themed.
"This time, we've introduced some cherry blossom-themed bakery products, such as cherry blossom cookies, biscuits, and mung bean cakes. The items we brought in this morning have been largely sold out, and new suppliers are on the way," said one stall owner.
To promote the integration of culture and tourism, the Pinghu Economic Development Zone established the Lingyingge Cultural and Creative Gallery last year, which is celebrating its first anniversary this year.
The gallery features over 40 cultural and creative souvenirs and more than 100 industrial tourism products, transforming local culture and traditions into tangible products and souvenirs that visitors can take home.
On Saturday, a fashion design center in the economic development zone officially opened its doors, putting its down jackets, luggage and children's strollers on public display for the first time.
On Sunday night, a grand ceremony for the cherry blossom cultural tourism season, including a music awards ceremony and a 700-drone light show, was held, furthering showcasing the charm of Pinghu City.
"By taking advantage of the cherry blossom cultural and tourism season, we aim to offer visitors more than just beautiful scenery -- we want them to take away memorable experiences and products. Our goal is to turn foot traffic into lasting engagement, and transform picturesque landscapes into a thriving cultural economy," said Chen Zehao, deputy director of the Pinghu Economic Development Zone Management Committee.
Blossoming cherry trees draw tourists from far and wide to east China city
