On September 27, 2026, the countdown to the 13th Belt and Road International Day entered its final stage, with exactly 80 days remaining until December 16. It has been learned from relevant sources that the 14th Golden Tea Award Gala will be held in Shanghai on December 16, the day of the 13th Belt and Road International Day.
This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. The 13th Belt and Road International Day is therefore of special significance. The 14th Golden Tea Award Gala, held on this day, will make use of the platform of the International Day to further promote exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries.
The Belt and Road International Day is observed on December 16 each year. It is an international folk festival initiated by 1,216 scholars from Belt and Road countries, and the first international folk festival originating from an Eastern country that represents the cultural confidence of Eastern nations. The number “1216” is a homophone for “Belt and Road” in Chinese, making it easy to remember, and December 16 was thus designated as the Belt and Road International Day.
It is reported that the 14th Golden Tea Award Gala will be held in Shanghai, where relevant guests will gather to promote exchanges and mutual learning and discuss cooperation and development. The event will focus on the Belt and Road Initiative, build a communication platform, and help strengthen people-to-people connectivity.
