For Philipo Mrutu, a 33-year-old Tanzanian entrepreneur and CEO of Mrutu Agro-Solutions Co. Ltd., his first visit to Changsha, capital of Hunan province, was more than just a business trip — it was a gateway to witnessing the deepening ties between China and Africa.
Togzhan Kanatkyzy, a student from Kazakhstan, has been learning how to better present and introduce products via livestreaming on a social media platform in Horgos, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. She said she really enjoyed seeing people show interest in the products she has been promoting.
The Discover China Program, which brings international students to China for a two-week academic and cultural exchange, began on Tuesday at Beijing Foreign Studies University, aiming to help participants "gain deeper insights into China while building bridges between China and the international community," according to the university's vice president.
The opening ceremony of Kazakhstan's "China Tourism Year" was held on Monday at the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana, the Kazakh capital, with around 300 guests from China and Kazakhstan in attendance.
Osman Kavas, a Kyrgyz international student whose love for Chinese culture began with a Russian version of the Chinese literary classic Journey to the West, is now on a journey eastward to pursue studies in China.
China and Uzbekistan are expanding vocational education cooperation, with new joint workshops introduced and industry-college partnerships forged to train skilled workers in sectors such as telecom, new energy vehicles and manufacturing.
For Luise Maralda Senst, a German student who will turn 20 this month, China is more than just her academic focus — it is a destination and aspiration.
From May 29 to 30, a series of "Conversation and Connection" events was held in Morocco to mark the first United Nations International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.
The 18th Special Book Awards of China were announced on Tuesday in Beijing, recognizing the significant role of foreign authors, translators and publishers in promoting Chinese experiences, thought and culture overseas.
When China Daily's Xia Ji joined a picnic organized by Central Asian students with her truth-or-dare wheel, stories were shared amidst laughter.
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