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Xi talks with British PM over the phone SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua)

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Chinese premier calls for mutual respect, solidarity at East Asia Summit FMs: Inclusive political structure the only solution to Afghan issue Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa expresses appreciation for China’s continued support towards Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival.

2021 Sri Lanka Cultural Festival in Quanzhou, Fujian Province China Webinar-Exploring how CPC has won complete victory in the fight against poverty.

Chinese Pr esident Xi Jinping on Fr iday held a phone conver sation with Br itish Pr ime Minister Boris Johnson. Xi stressed that for China-Britain relations to achieve sound development, mudifferences is the key.

Chinese premier calls for mutual respect, solidarity at East Asia Summit

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FMs: Inclusive political structure the only solution to Afghan issue 2021 Sri Lanka Cultural Festival in Quanzhou, Fujian Province China

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Webinar-Exploring how CPC has won complete victory in the fight against poverty. 6

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa expresses appreciation for China’s continued support towards Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival 5

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Chinese enterprises in a fair, just and non-

For his part, Johnson said he highly val-

Xi talks with British …

discriminatory way, he said China will

ues Britain's relations with China, and

also facilitate British enterprises' coopera-

agrees with Xi's views on the develop-

tion in China.

ment of bilateral ties.

He also suggested that the two sides take

Britain and China have consensus and

the Beijing Winter Olympics as an oppor-

common interests on many important

tunity to deepen sports cooperation and

issues, such as global public health,

people-to-people exchanges.

world economic recovery, the Iranian

As the COVID-19 pandemic is undergoing twists and turns, and the global economy is experiencing a daunting recovery, ChinaBritain relations are facing both opportunities and challenges, Xi said.

China and Britain, both as permanent

nuclear issue and anti-terrorism, he said,

members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and major economies in the world, should keep smooth communication, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to defeating the pandemic at an early date, improving global governance and achieving development and prosperity, he added.

Noting that the next year marks the 50th anniversary of China-Britain ambassadorial-level diplomatic ties, Xi said the two sides should seize the opportunity, cope with challenges, and work together to achieve sustained and steady progress of their relationship on the right track.

The fact that bilateral trade and investment

have grown despite the impact of the pandemic has once again proved that China-

China and Britain should practice true

adding that the two sides need to

multilateralism, he said, adding that China

strengthen candid dialogue and friendly

welcomes Britain to join the Global De-

cooperation.

velopment Initiative and inject momentum into the implementation of the UN 2030

He said his country is willing to deepen

Agenda for Sustainable Development.

cooperation with China in such areas as

Xi stressed that China has announced car-

economy, trade, education and clean

bon peak and neutrality goals, and pro-

energy, welcomes Chinese enterprises to

posed a series of concrete measures to

invest and cooperate in Britain, and is

increase its nationally determined contri-

ready to provide them with an open busi-

butions, which means extensive and pro-

ness environment.

found economic and social transformations that need to proceed in an orderly

Britain, he added, is also willing to make

fashion and require tremendous efforts.

joint efforts with China to achieve great-

China is unwaveringly committed to ac-

er development of bilateral relations.

celerating green and low-carbon develop-

The British leader congratulated China

ment, and has always walked its talk, he

on successfully hosting the first phase of

said.

the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biologi-

Britain cooperation is mutually beneficial, he added.

China, he said, welcomes Britain to export more high-quality products to China and expand cooperation in such fields as health care, green development, digital economy, finance and innovation.

Expressing the hope that Britain will treat

China, he added, supports Britain playing

cal Diversity in Kunming.

its role as host of the 26th session of the

Britain, he added, looks forward to

Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the

working with China to maintain close

UN Framework Convention on Climate

communication on addressing global

Change, upholding the principle of com-

climate change and biodiversity conser-

mon but differentiated responsibilities,

vation, and promote balanced and sus-

and encouraging all parties to translate

tainable development of the world.

their high ambitions into concrete actions.

responsibilities, Li said. He called for a

CGTN 28 Oct cines and other anti-epidemic supplies to

balanced and orderly approach in pro-

other countries in the region, he said, call-

Wednesday that mutual respect for sover-

moting low-carbon transition.

ing for efforts to advance public health

eignty and territorial integrity should be an

He expressed support for ASEAN's cen-

cooperation between China and the Asso-

important guiding principle for the East

tral role in regional cooperation and sup-

ciation of Southeast Asian Nations

Asia Summit.

port for the bloc's efforts in building an

(ASEAN).

Addressing the 16th East Asia Summit via

ASEAN community and maintaining

The Chinese premier also called for boost-

video link, Li said the summit should pro-

multilateralism.

ing economic recovery and promoting

mote political and security cooperation as

Describing the South China Sea as the

green development across the region. Chi-

well as economic and social development

"shared home" for countries in the re-

na has officially filed an application to

in a balanced manner. He called on rele-

gion, he called on relevant sides to safe-

join the Comprehensive and Progressive

vant sides to be committed to mutual re-

guard peace and stability in the South

Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership,

spect, solidarity and collaboration, intensi-

China Sea as well as the freedom of nav-

he noted, adding that China will support

fy efforts to fight COVID-19, maintain

igation and flight in and over it.

efforts made by countries in the region to

peace and stability in the region, and pro-

revive tourism.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang stressed on

mote development and prosperity.

China will provide more COVID-19 vac-

Leaders of ASEAN countries, Russia, the Republic of Korea, the United States,

Addressing climate change should follow

Japan, India, Australia and New Zealand

the principle of common but differentiated

attended the summit via video link.

changes in the situation in Afghanistan and called

for broad support from the international community for the country's national sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity, as well as non-interference in its internal affairs.

The Afghan people have the right to decide their own future independently, the statement stressed, reiterating its respect for the aspiration of the Afghan people to realize durable peace.

The foreign ministers hope to see an Afghanistan enjoying stability, development, prosperity and

FMs: Inclusive political

harmonious relations with its neighboring countries, said the

structure the only solution

Given the complicated situation in Afghanistan, the foreign min-

to Afghan issue

ties in Afghanistan should earnestly deliver on their commitment,

Foreign Ministers of the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan issued a joint statement on Wednesday, stressing that the only solution to Afghanistan's problems is the formation of an inclusive political structure with the participation of all ethnic

groups. ing of foreign ministers of Afghanistan's neighboring countries held in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The meeting, attended by the foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Russia, agreed on 11 consensuses, including calling on relevant Afghan parties to stay committed to several subjects like counter-terrorism, as well as the formation of an inclusive government.

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang

Yi attended the meeting via video link.

Trade Organization (WTO) commitments and earned wide recognition from the vast

majority of WTO members, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday.

Since its accession to the WTO in 2001,

hood and humanitarian assistance to help realize a stable transition of the situation in Afghanistan.

Stressing that an inclusive and broad-based political structure with the participation of all ethno-political groups is the only ing the Taliban to continue political dialogue and consultations for the solution of the outstanding issues, and future development of the nation.

The statement also emphasized the responsibility of international and regional organizations, in particular the United Nations agencies and relevant members of the UN Security Council, to push forward the political settlement of Afghanistan issues and render support and assistance to the country and its people.

It condemned with the strongest term the terrorist attacks in all groups, particularly the recent terrorist attacks on mosques, it

In the joint statement, foreign ministers noted the fundamental

fully and effectively fulfilled its World

and provide Afghanistan with urgently needed economic, liveli-

shapes and forms including those against ethnic and religious

The only solution to Afghanistan issues

BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- China has

isters agree that countries primarily responsible for the difficul-

solution to Afghanistan issues, it encouraged all parties, includ-

A joint ministerial statement was released at the second meet-

China has entirely fulfilled its WTO commitments: ministry

statement.

added.

China has made vigorous efforts to align

vast majority of WTO members, said

itself with the WTO rules, open its market

Wang, who is also the deputy China In-

and abide by the rules, Wang Shouwen,

ternational Trade Representative.

China's vice minister of commerce, told a

China's overall tariff level has dropped

press conference on WTO's eighth trade

from 15.3 percent at the time of China's

policy review of China.

entry into the WTO to 7.4 percent at pre-

China has received full recognition from

sent, lower than that of all developing

the director-general of the WTO and the

members and close to that of developed members of the WTO, he added.

effort.

Ambassador Zhenhong congratulated Sri Lanka on the success of the vaccine drive in the country and assured continued support. He also stated that China has provided assistance in the way of medical supplies, vaccines and overall financial support from the beginning of the pandemic. The Ambassador further reiterated that the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement between the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), amounting to CNY 10 billion would help reinforce global investor sentiment and enhance confidence in the Sri Lankan economy.

Prime Minister rime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Mahinda Rajapaksa P expressed appreciation for China’s support when the Ambasexpresses appreciation continued sador of China to Sri Lanka Qi for China’s continued Zhenhong called on the Prime Minisat Temple Trees yesterday (27 support towards Sri ter October). The Prime Minister also the Chinese Government for Lanka’s Economic thanked supporting Sri Lanka in the fight against the pandemic and the vaccine Revival

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First ChinaEurope freight train with CIIE goods arrives in Shanghai Globlink

On Friday morning, the first "Jinbo" China -Europe freight train arrived in Shanghai, marking the first time for exhibits of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be sent by the freight train to the municipality.

The Ambassador noted that the year 2022 will be an important year in the Sri Lanka—China bilateral relationship since it will mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Rubber-Rice Pact.

Ambassador Zhenhong also conveyed early birthday greetings to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from both the Chinese President and the Premier.

A total of 35 containers with goods

before entering China to meet the

weighing about 460 tonnes were first

expo's anti-epidemic prevention and

concentrated from Hamburg and

control guidelines.

Duisburg in Germany to Malasze-

It only took about half of the shipping

wicze in Poland and then were car-

time to transport the goods to the des-

ried by the freight train which entered

tination by the China-Europe freight

China via Alataw Pass, a major rail

train, according to Wang Jinqiu, chair-

port in Xinjiang, to Shanghai.

man of the train's operating company.

The "Shanghai Express," Shanghai's

"Jinbo" is short for CIIE in Chinese.

first China-Europe freight train, de-

The exhibits on display at the upcom-

parted from the city in September,

ing 4th CIIE include intelligent vacu-

marking the first cross-border railway

um--jetting-flushing combination

service between Shanghai and Europe.

systems and electrical machinery

To date, four China-Europe freight

parts. The exhibits and the freight

trains have left from Shanghai to

train were all disinfected and checked

Hamburg, Germany.

Ms. Luan Yutao Deputy Director General CPAFFC

Mr.K.D.S Ruwanchandra Secretary to the State Ministry of Cooperative Services, Marketing Development and Consumers Protection

Mr. Chen Xiangyuan Counsellor – Embassy of China in Sri Lanka

Mr.Anoop Bhattarai President -OSARFCC & NCEC Nepal

“The Webinar on exploring how CPC has won complete victory in the fight against poverty which held on 29th October 2021 is very successful” told CPAFFC to CHINA MIRROR WEEKLY NEWS today.

The webinar is or ganized by Association for Sri LankaChina Social & Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of CPC, Prior to the 7th China – South Asia Friendship Organizations Forum. Chinese people’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and Organization for South Asian Regional Friendship & Cooperation with China (OSARFCC) are the co-hosts.

Nearly 100 participants participated in the webinar from China, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Mr. Muhammad Asif Noor, Director Pakistan Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies delivered the keynote speech and Professor D.A.C Suranga Silva, Professor in Tourism Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Mr. Chen Chengfeng, Lecturer, Maritime Silk Road Research Institute Huaqiao University participated as Experts with at-

tractive presentations.

Ms. Luan Yutao- Deputy Director General -CPAFFC, Mr.K.D.S Ruwanchandra, Secretary to the State Ministry of Cooperative Services, Marketing Development and Consumers Protection , Mr. Chen Xiangyuan, Counsellor – Embassy of China in Sri Lanka, Mr.Anoop Bhattarai,

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ernment delegation to Sri Lanka; Mr.

2021 Sri Lanka Cultural Festival in Quanzhou, Fujian Province China th

Zhuang Chuisheng, Standing Committee Member and Executive Vice Mayor of Licheng District; Mr. Zheng Jinshan, President of Fujian Chamber

of Commerce in Sri Lanka; Gong Wanquan, former director of Quanzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Chen Risheng, former chairman of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Peng Lihua, former deputy principal

Organized 30 Oct 2021

of the municipal party school and oth-

To promote cultural, economic and

er relevant leaders and cultural circles attended the day's activities.

trade cooperation between Quanzhou

and Sri Lanka, October 30, 2021

Mr. Wang Haibo, General Manager of

(Saturday), The Foreign Affairs Office

Cultural Investment Group of Licheng

of Licheng District, the Ceylon Culture Promotion Association of Leicheng and the Cultural Investment Group jointly held the 2021 Ceylan Culture festival and the celebration of the second anniversary of the establishment of the Council at the "Sea Silk" Exchange Cen-

District, introduced the guests at the ceremony. President of the Association Xu Shiyin’e delivered a speech and awarded the medals to the new members and directors. The President of the Association, . Ms. Zheng Xinyun, Consultant of Fujian Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka and former Secretary General of

ter (Houcheng 140). Mr. Li Jiping, for-

Ethnic Chinese and Overseas Chinese

mer vice chairman of Quanzhou Munici-

Association, gave a lecture on "Pearl in

pal People's Political Consultative Con-

the Indian Ocean - Sri Lanka."

ference and head of the Quanzhou gov-

Challenges to one-China only suffer greater defeats

The spokesman said that a few countries, including the US, once proposed the so-called reverse-Important Question (IQ) draft resolution and introduced the "dual representation" draft resolution 50 years ago, before the UN General Assembly deliberated on the draft resolution submitted by Albania and Algeria.

The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, China. [Photo/Xinhua] Beijing said on Friday that the oneChina principle allows no challenge while United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 brooks no distortion, warning that any attempt to challenge the principle and the resolution will only suffer greater defeats.

The reverse-IQ draft resolution required that any proposal to deprive the Taiwan authority's representation in the UN would require a two-thirds supermajority for approval while the "dual representation" draft resolution allowed the People's Republic of China to join the UN as China's representative, while allowing the Taiwan authority to remain a regular UN member.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin made the remarks as he rebuked US officials for accusing China of abusing Resolution 2758. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said earlier that he supported the Taiwan authority's "meaningful participation" in the UN system, which was considered by him not as a political issue, but a "pragmatic" one.

The order of the resolutions on the voting agenda was the reverse-IQ draft resolution, the draft resolution submitted by Albania and Algeria, also known later as Resolution 2758, and then "dual representation" draft resolution.

"The US' rhetoric distorts historical facts", Wang said, and he shed light on some historical facts and truths.

sentation" draft resolution immediately became null and void.

Wang noted that these historical facts clearly illustrated that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.

The system, agencies and the Secretariat of the UN should abide by the one-China principle and Resolution 2758 when dealing with Taiwanrelated affairs, he added.

"These principles have been universally recognized by the international community as early as half a century ago," Wang said.

The spokesman said that a few countries once attempted to reject the one -China principle and obstruct Resolution 2758, but these moves ended up in failure.

Five decades later, if anyone tries to Wang said that reverse-IQ draft reso- challenge the principle and the resolution, they will only encounter lution failed to pass and Resolution 2758 was passed, restoring the lawful greater failures, he added. seat of the People's Republic of China in the UN. As a result, the "dual repre-

Amity Foundation 500 Scholarships Program

Sri Lanka-China Society (SLCS), one of the people to people friendship with China organization in Sri Lanka has started the distribution of Amity Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy scholarships, to certain needy students in Sri Lanka .

“These scholarships have been distributed to Children amongst 13 schools of Sri Lanka.Each student received Cash donation of Rs

18000/, Students essentials pack worth Rs 3000/and Household items worth Rs 3000/” - said Mr.Jinith De Silva , President of SLCS , to CHINA MIRROR Weekly News.

Digital economy powers ChinaASEAN trade NANNING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) --

Indonesia's coffee, Thailand's latex pillow, and other products from over 1,500 global companies have attracted swarms of visitors to the online China-ASEAN Expo running uninterrupted.

The online expo was launched last year, and to date, its website has recorded over 22.7 million visits.

"The online expo has been in operation all year round since its launch. It is literally a never-ending expo," said Wang Lei, secretary-general of the expo's secretariat.

The expo has attracted 1,517 companies, among which those from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries take up a large part. The

ASEAN became China's largest trading partner in 2020 and has continued to maintain strong growth momentum this year, with the bilateral trade volume reaching 630.54 billion U.S. dollars in the first three quarters, up 31.1 percent year on

year.

Thanks to the development of cloud computing, big data, and other technologies, various forms of the digital economy, such as ecommerce and digital payment, have helped boost the ChinaASEAN trade and economic cooperation.

"More Thai fruits are entering the Chinese market through online ecommerce platforms," said Qin Qingxian, who runs an agricultural technology company, adding that durian is particularly loved by Chinese consumers and its online sales have surged this year.

Webinar-Exploring

how

CPC..

President -OSARFCC & NCEC Nepal, Ms. Zeeba Ameena Khan, Senior Vice President- BCCEMCC, Bangladesh , Dr. G.H. Fernandez, President IndiaChina Friendship Association, HE Mohammed Rasheed, Founder & President ,China Maldivian Cultural Association, Ms. Farwa Zafar, Secretary General-All Pakistan-China Friendship Association, Ms. Danushki Almeida, Vice Secretary of the Youth Federation of Communist Party of Sri Lanka, Ms. Ma Ning, Research Fellow - Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU),Mr.Aruna Kurukulasuriya , Secretary General and and Mr. Nishantha Wickramasinghe, Assistant Secretary of ASLCSCC have delivered speeches .

Officials of CPAFFC, OSARFCC ,Sichuan People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries(SIFA),Hunan People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Shandong People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (BPAFFC),Guangdong People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Chinese Association for

Mainland official: Taiwan's peace, tranquility will be ensured after reunification CGTN 30 Oct

Liu Junchuan, deputy head of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State

International Understanding (CAFIU) , Huaqiao University , Guizhou University, Pakistan Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies. Hainan Institute of Public Diplomacy, School of Marxism, Hainan University, Shanghai Yangpu Education International Exchange Centre, University of Colombo,Sri Lanka, Bangladesh China Cultural Economic and Mass Communication Center (BCCEMCC), India China Friendship Association (Maharashtra). India China Friendship Association ( Karnataka) , India China Friendship Association(Kerala), China Maldivian Cultural Association (CMCA), All Pakistan China Friendship Association (APCFA), Nepal China Executives Council (NCEC), Arniko Society,Nepal, Nepal –China Cultural and Educational Council , Sri Lanka –China Society, Sri Lanka-China Buddhist Friendship Forum, Sri Lanka –China Journalists Forum, Sri Lanka-China Youth Friendship Association , Sri Lanka-China Wushu Friendship Association, Sri lanka Taiji Association, Sri Lanka-China Qigong Association, Sri Lanka- China Youth Friendship Circle, Sri Lanka China Women Friendship Cir-

Council, speaks at a seminar themed National Reunification and National Rejuvenation in Yichang, Hubei Province, central China, October 29, 2021. / Taiwan.cn A senior official of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Friday, that Taiwan's peace and tranquility will be guaranteed, people's livelihood and well-being will be improved after its reunification with the Chinese mainland.

Liu Junchuan, deputy head of the office, made the remarks at a seminar themed National Reunification and National Rejuvenation in Yi-

cle AIDI Eye Hospital Sichuan, Sri Lankan Airline Beijing Office and social activists, ,students and entrepreneurs were attended to the webinar, (The full report of the webinar will be published in CHINA MIRROR magazine -Nov-Dec Issue)

chang, central China's Hubei Province, according to Taiwan.cn, a mainland website on affairs related to the island region.

After reunification, the way of life, private property, religious beliefs, legitimate rights and interests of Taiwan compatriots will not be infringed upon, said Liu. He said Taiwan's economic development will be enhanced after reunification since it will have the vast mainland market.

"A peaceful reunification of the motherland best serves the overall interests of the Chinese nation, Taiwan compatriots included," he said, urging them to stand on the right side of history and contribute to the cause of national reunification and national rejuvenation.

During the event, CSLATE signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with CZK Industry Group and Hunan Construction Engineering Group. Beijing Sri Road Trading Co., Ltd. owned by a Sri Lankan entrepreneur also signed a MoU with Hunan Construction Engineering Group to promote and market Sri Lankan snacks, including confectionary products on board of high speed trains originating from Guangzhou.

The event was concluded with a delicious

lunch.

China-Sri Lanka Economic, Trade, Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Conference Explores Investment, Trade and Tourism Industries

Embassy officials attended the event.

Ambassador, Dr. Palitha Kohona delivered the key note address highlighting opportunities available in Sri Lanka for investment, trade, tourism, education and other sectors. He said that it is vital

to organise events such as this, where Chinese and Sri Lankan companies can meet and exchange views and enhance cooperation among them. He further said that Sri Lanka tourism expects to closely work with Chinese tour operators and increase to at least one million

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing together with the China-Sri Lanka Chamber of Economic and Trade Cooperation organ-

ised a China-Sri Lanka Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Conference on 26 October 2021 at the Embassy. The event mainly focused on promoting investment opportunities, trade and tourism among the potential Chinese investors and tour operators. Officials from leading Chinese companies, including the CZK Industry Group, Hunan Construction Engineering Group, Caissa Travel Group, Yuan’s Seed Company Limited, members from

the China-Sri Lanka Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation (CSLATE), and

the Chinese tourists visiting Sri Lanka.

President Xi Jinping on Saturday said that stigmatization of the COVID-19 virus and politicization of origins tracing run counter to the spirit of solidarity against the pandemic.

"We need to step up cooperation on prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment, and enhance preparedness for major public health emergencies," said Xi. Xi Diplomacy The G20 includes the world's major economies and should therefore play a leading role in building consensus, mobilizing resources, and promoting cooperation, he said.

In helping us answer the three ultimate questions of "Who are we?" "Where do

we come from?" and "Where are we going?", archaeological inquiry crystallizes all of humanity's philosophical quests, scientific explorations, and artistic expressions.

President Xi Jinping called for developing archaeology with Chinese features, style and ethos, in a congratulatory letter on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Yangshao Culture and the beginning of modern archaeology in the country. Chinese Culture As a country endowed with a long civilization pregnant with cultural heritage, China's history has been subjected to the national spotlight, thanks to unprecedented attention from leaders and the media, said Duan Yong, vice president of Shanghai University and senior museum expert

The Global Innovation and Knowledge Center for Sustainable Transport will carry out research in strategy and policy to support the development of sustainable transport, the Ministry of Transport

said on Thursday.

The establishment of the center, which will be set up under the ministry, was announced by President Xi Jinping as he delivered a speech via video link at the opening ceremony of the Second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference this month.

Xi said the center will contribute to global transportation development.

In recent years, villagers in Heiyanzi township, North China's Hebei Province have been inspired by their own culture of fishermen. They painted the theme on the walls to upgrade the look of their homes.

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