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The "Belt and Road" International Day: Inheriting and Continuing the Culture of the Ancient Silk Road

The "Belt and Road" International Day (December 16) is an international folk festival initiated by 1,216 international folk scholars around the world, including Chen Entian and Ji Chaozhu, and designated by the World Peace Ribbon Organization in order to inherit and continue the ancient Silk Road culture. It is also a reflection of the public opinion of scholars and the international community in response to the Belt and Road Initiative.

On December 16, 2013, Master Hsingyun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan, went to Qinglai Hall of Yunnan University on the Southern Silk Road to hold a Buddhist lecture on "Seeing the Power of Dreams". Inspired by Master Hsingyun's wisdom and in order to inherit and continue the ancient Silk Road culture, 1,216 international folk scholars, including Chen Entian, former chairman of the International 73 Society, and Ji Chaozhu, former deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, proposed to designate December 16 as the "Belt and Road" International Day. In addition, the pronunciation of 1216 and "Belt and Road" in Chinese are very similar, which makes it easy to remember, and soon the World Peace Ribbon Organization (World Peace and United Front) held a general assembly and adopted this proposal.

On December 16, 2015, the World Internet Conference was held in China. The World Peace Ribbon Organization held a press conference to announce that December 16 will be designated as the "Belt and Road" International Day, and at the same time launched the "Belt and Road" International Day Volunteer Program, and December 16, 2013 will be posthumously regarded as the first "Belt and Road" International Day. Just as Christmas has Christmas Eve, the Belt and Road International Day has its own "Peace Eve". The World Peace Ribbon Organization also designated the eve of December 16, that is, between 18:00 on the evening of December 15 and 06:00 on December 16, as Peace Eve. The main activities are to light the lanterns of peace in the temples or squares around the world, illuminate the Silk Road, and pray for world peace.

In addition, in order to promote the inclusiveness and mutual learning of Eastern and Western festival cultures, The World Peace Ribbon Organization has combined the "Belt and Road" International Day (December 16), Christmas (December 25), New Year's Day (January 1), Spring Festival (the first day of the first lunar month) and Lantern Festival (the 15th day of the first lunar month) into the "Belt and Road" New Year celebrations.


 

The 11th "Belt and Road" International Day

 

Global Highlights Briefing

 

Released by SSCO

 

(December 16, 2024)

 

Chapter 1

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), the Southern Silk Road and civil society in the Global South held celebrations of "Lighting Lanterns and praying for the world". Chen Entian, great-grandson of the founder of the Communist Party of China Chen Duxiu and chairman of the Belt and Road International Day Foundation, visited the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, a hub on the Southern Silk Road, to deliver a holiday message and announce the opening of the Belt and Road New Year celebrations. He said that the "Belt and Road" New Year celebrations include five major festivals: "Belt and Road" International Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.

02

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day), Peacegull flight QR1216, owned by Qatar Airways, the world's best airline, flew from Doha, Qatar to Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.Volunteers for the "Belt and Road" International Day in Arab countries, composed of young students from various countries, held promotion and recommendation activities on the plane. Volunteers told the tourists the stories of the ancient Silk Road and the Arab countries, and presented "Belt and Road" International Day and "Belt and Road" New Year greeting cards and souvenirs to the tourists.

03

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day "Common Road" Concert, hosted by the World Peace Ribbon Organization (World Peace and United Front) and co-hosted by the French Committee of the International 73 Society and the Office of the World Cultural Silk Road Project, was held in France. More than 600 members of the French Committee of the International 73 Society attended the concert. The main piece of this concert, "Common Road", is a theme song for the "Belt and Road" International Day and was inscribed by Tian Jiyun, the former deputy national leader of China.

04

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), the XueXiQiangGuo APP of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee published a number of articles reporting on the "Belt and Road" International Day. These articles explained the development and far-reaching significance of the "Belt and Road" initiative to the public. Overseas Chinese in North America, Europe and other places actively organized studies. It was agreed that: the "Belt and Road"International Day is the crystallization of public opinion from the international community in support of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Only by relying on strong international non-governmental forces can we provide permanent impetus for the promotion of the "Belt and Road" Initiative.

05

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day Re-tracing the Southern Silk Road Self-Drive Tour, hosted by the World Peace Ribbon Organization (World Peace and United Front) and co-hosted by the Kazakhstan Committee of the International 73 Society and the Office of the World Cultural Silk Road Project, was launched in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Sixteen self-driving enthusiasts will go south along the Southern Silk Road, from Kazakhstan, where the "Belt" initiative was launched, to Indonesia, where the "Road" initiative was launched.

06

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and co-organized by the Nepal-China Cultural and Educational Association and the Nepal Tourism Board, the sixth Chinese language training course for Nepalese tourism talents held a closing ceremony in Kathmandu. Wang Xin, Political Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, said: China has become the world's largest domestic tourism market as well as the largest source of tourists and the main destination for international tourism.The rapid development of China's tourism industry has made positive contributions to the revitalization of global tourism, including Nepal.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), hosted by the "Belt and Road" International Day Foundation and co-hosted by the Indonesian Committee of the International 73 Society, SSCO Management Co., Ltd. the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day Food and Culture Festival was held in Jakarta. Designated as the recommended food for the "Belt and Road"International Day, Myanmar’s traditional delicacy MoHungka is highly sought after by tourists from all over the world.As a festive delicacy, the Myanmar people not only eat a bowl of MoHungka on that day, but also offer MoHungka to eminent monks who chant sutras and pray for blessings.

08

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),U.S. President-elect Trump held a social event at Mar-a-Lago in Florida and later held a press conference.He bluntly stated that the United States and China can solve all the problems in the world by joining forces. The World Peace and United Front (World Peace Ribbon Organization) commented that Trump’s speech has positive significance for China, the United States and world peace, and congratulated the 46th anniversary of the release of the Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and China, and hope that Musk will help Trump work for world peace.

09

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), 1,216 "Belt and Road" International Day and New Year greeting cards signed by Prince Coco Chen Entian were sent from New York, USA to all parts of the world. U.S. President Biden, President-elect Trump, and the leaders of China and Russia will all receive greeting cards.This is a greeting card that carries the culture of the ancient Silk Road and represents tolerance and mutual learning between Eastern and Western festivals. This greeting card includes best-wishes for the five major festivals: "Belt and Road" International Day, Christmas, New Year's Day, Spring Festival, and Lantern Festival.

10

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The 11th "Belt and Road"International Day Silk Road Tourism Commodities Exhibition,hosted by the World Peace Ribbon Organization (World Peace and United Front) and co-hosted by the Egypt Committee of the International 73 Society and the Office of the World Cultural Silk Road Project, was held in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The "Belt and Road" International Day mascots such as the "Starry Treasure Ship", "High-speed Railway Train", "Camel Baby", "Peace Ribbon", "Peace Gull" and other items made their debut in Egypt and are deeply loved by the local people in Egypt.

11

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), Chinese civil society celebrates the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day. Streets, communities, townships, village groups and other grassroots levels have publicized the "Belt and Road" International Day in different ways. Where conditions permit, education activities with the theme of "Belt and Road" International Day have also been carried out. Chen Entian, Chairman of the Belt and Road International Day Foundation of the World Peace Ribbon Organization, said: The Belt and Road International Day not only thrives among people overseas, but also receives a positive response from the people of the motherland. It is both God’s will and people’s will.

12

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Civil societies in North America, including the United States and Canada, held activities to celebrate the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day. Some of the children participating in the event sang Eastern songs, and some sang Western songs. They sang and danced, and the streets were filled with a festive atmosphere, marking a new level of inclusiveness and mutual learning between Eastern and Western festival cultures. This is the largest folk event after the integration of the "Belt and Road" International Day, Christmas, New Year's Day, Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.

13

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),On the occasion of the meeting of the Great Hural (Parliament) Committee of the Mongolian People's Republic, Mongolian civil society held a "Lighting the Peace Lantern" celebration to celebrate the 11th Belt and Road International Day. The Mongolian people sang and danced in the streets to express their response and support for the Belt and Road Initiative. On the same day, Inner Mongolia Daily released a Mongolian promotional video for the "Belt and Road International Day" to people in Mongolian-speaking areas, allowing the Mongolian people to have a deeper understanding of the "Belt and Road" initiative.

Chapter 2

14

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Relevant departments of China, Maldives, Barbados and other countries jointly held the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Blue Economic Development Cooperation Forum. Representatives from countries along the "Belt and Road" gathered in Kunming to participate in the forum. Chinese Deputy State Leader Wang Yong, Yunnan Provincial Leader Wang Ning, Barbados Senate President Farley, Maldives Vice President Latif, Director of the China International Development Cooperation Agency Luo Zhaohui, Director of the China Oceanographic Administration Sun Shuxian and other guests attended the forum.

15

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Tracing back to history, as the historical origin of the "Belt and Road", the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism successfully held the "Cultural Shaanxi"cultural tourism promotion conference in Seoul, South Korea, with the theme of “The Starting Point of the Silk Road, the Hometown of the Terracotta Warriors”. Representatives from the Shaanxi Provincial Tourist Attractions Association, Western Airport Group, as well as popular scenic spots such as Huaqing Palace, Huashan, Hukou Waterfall, Jinyan'an, and Korean cultural and tourism institutions attended the event to discuss new opportunities in the tourism markets of Shaanxi and South Korea.

16

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day), The promotion of the "Belt and Road" initiative is inseparable from the dissemination and support of the Internet. The relevant departments of China have launched the 2024 China Positive Energy Network Boutique Collection and Broadcasting Activity. The theme of this event is "Reform to open up new prospects and strive to create great achievements", highlighting theme leadership, quality orientation and innovative thinking. The purpose is to collect, select, and broadcast a batch of high-quality Internet positive energy products that have emerged in 2024 and are recognized by netizens, recognized by society, and have wide influence, so as to give full play to the important role of positive energy in motivating, inspiring, and leading people.

17

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Xinhua News Agency Myanmar reported: In order to express the response and support of the Myanmar people to the "Belt and Road" initiative and celebrate the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day, the Myanmar Art & Culture Association organized nearly a hundred eminent monks to hold "Lighting Thousands of Peace Lanterns" chanting and praying activities at the Shwedagon Pagoda, Thousand Buddha Pagoda, and Prince Coco's Palace in Yangon.Myanmar government officials, religious leaders, famous artists, as well as believers and representatives of ethnic minorities from countries along the Southern Silk Road attended the activities.

18

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Hainan Wenchang rocket launch site, the Long March 5B carrier rocket (screen name: Long March Fat Five) blesses the "Belt and Road" initiative, for the first time, multiple Internet low-orbit satellites Group 01 were launched into space with only one rocket. The satellites successfully entered the predetermined orbit, and the launch mission was a complete success.Netizens marveled that the Belt and Road International Day is really a festival for launching rockets and satellites, and suggested that the Galaxy Band compose the song "Long March Fat Five Blesses for the Belt and Road" to be released to the world.

19

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The Pacific Cruise Culture Festival is here as scheduled.Dozens of cruise ships cruise the Pacific Ocean, more than 100,000 tourists from the United States, Australia, Singapore, China, Japan, the Philippines and other countries participated in the cultural festival. Chen Entian, Chairman of the World Peace Ribbon Organization Southern Silk Road and Global South International Cooperation Committee (SSCO), sent a letter to express his congratulations. He praised the event for adding splendor to the Belt and Road International Day and hoped it would get better and better.

20

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The China Environment News, under the supervision of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, published three articles on the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day:"The Green Silk Road Injects Power into Global Sustainable Development","high quality development of the "Belt and Road" , improving the diversified guarantee mechanism for investment and financing, and leveraging green investment and financing","High-quality development of the "Belt and Road" and giving play to the "vitalizing" role of green finance". It has a positive significance for promoting the "Belt and Road" International Day.

21

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The 11th "Belt and Road"International Day Southern Silk Roadcongratulations to the "Buddha Tooth Relic" enshrinement event held in Thailand's Royal Field Square.A large number of monks, believers, government dignitaries and tourists from the Southern Silk Road and countries in the Global South went to Thailand's Royal Field Square to chant sutras, meditate and pay homage to the "Buddha Tooth Relic". SSCO Nantian Buddhist Sutra Building released a message: The Buddha light of the Buddha tooth relics will shine on the countries and people of the Southern Silk Road.

22

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Non-governmental activities to celebrate the "Belt and Road" International Day were held in Quanzhou. At the same time, the "World Heritage City - Maritime Silk Road Quanzhou" Macao Exchange and Promotion Center was unveiled at the Macao Fujian Association.This is an important cultural exchange platform jointly established by the Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road International Communication Center and the Macau Fujian Association.Qiu Yu, director of the Coordination Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Macao, Liu Linshuang, member of the Standing Committee of the Quanzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, director of the Propaganda Department and director of the United Front Work Department, and Chen Mingjin, president of the Macao Fujian Association, jointly unveiled the center.

23

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Travel in Quanzhou. Understand China" Overseas Bloggers World Heritage Quanzhou Tour was held.Overseas bloggers from France, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries participated in the event.The bloggers walked into the Quanzhou Overseas Transportation History Museum, Luoyang Bridge, and Anping Bridge to feel the historical glory of "the largest port in the East" and the wisdom of Quanzhou people; They visited Qingyuan Mountain, Chongwu Ancient City, Xianpu Fishing Village and other places to immerse themselves in Quanzhou’s folk culture and food customs, adding luster to the Belt and Road International Day.

24

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Gather the wisdom of overseas Chinese around the world to promote the "Belt and Road" initiative.The Second China Overseas Chinese Intellectual Development Conference, co-sponsored by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the People's Government of Fujian Province, opened in Fuzhou, Fujian.Luosang Jiangcun, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, delivered a speech and announced the opening of the conference. Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, Wan Lijun, Party Secretary and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, delivered speeches at the opening ceremony. Zhao Long, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor of the Province Presided over the opening ceremony, and Teng Jiacai, Chairman of the Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended.

25

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Countries in the Global South welcome the Belt and Road Initiative,The Zimbabwe Herald website published an opinion piece "Unlocking Africa's Potential" written by Stephen Ndegwa, executive director of the Kenyan think tank South-South Dialogue.The article positively evaluates the development and changes brought to Africa by the "Belt and Road" Initiative.The article says that the "Belt and Road" initiative is highly consistent with the vision of the African continent.The article praised China for its contribution to Africa's connectivity, technological progress and sustainable economic development.

26

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),After the end of the Fourth "Belt and Road" Work Symposium, China holds "Belt and Road" learning meetings in multiple provinces.For example, Wang Zhengpu, the governor of Hebei Province, chaired a meeting of the provincial leading group for promoting the "Belt and Road". Shi Xiaolin, Governor of Sichuan Province, presided over a provincial government meeting to study and implement the spirit of the leaders’ important speeches at the fourth "Belt and Road" work symposium, and study and promote the "Belt and Road" and the construction of free trade pilot zones.

Chapter 3

27

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The annual natural wonder in Kunming, China, adds a festive atmosphere to the Belt and Road International Day.The "Peace Gull" from countries along the "Belt and Road" held a conference in Kunming, attracting tourists from 22 countries along the Southern Silk Road. At the same time, in order to commemorate the World Peace Ribbon Organization’s designation of the red-billed gull as the mascot bird of the Belt and Road International Day, the Peace Gull, Mianmian Culture Company held a photography contest for the "Peace Gull", the mascot bird of the Belt and Road International Day.

28

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),United Nations Secretary-General Guterres issued a call for peace and issued a statement on Syria and other issues.He said: We welcome the Syrian transitional government’s commitment to protect civilians, including humanitarian personnel, and its willingness to facilitate international humanitarian assistance.He called on the international community to unite and support the Syrian people in seizing opportunities and building a better future.The World Peace Ribbon Organization appreciates Guterres’s appeal and wishes Secretary-General Guterres a happy holiday.

29

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The U.S. representative of the World Peace Ribbon Organization attended the Trump Mar-a-Lago event and conveyed holiday greetings and best-wishes from Chairman Entian Chen to Tesla’s founder Musk.Farage, leader of the British Reform Party, also met with Musk at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and discussed "funding issues" with him.Farage also shared a photo of himself and Musk on the social platform Twitter, with the text saying "Britain needs reform", and Musk responded "Absolutely" on Twitter.

30

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Kazakhstan, where the "Silk Road Economic Belt" was proposed, held a National Independence Day event, and President Tokayev delivered a speech.He said: This is a day of extraordinary significance, marking the realization of our nation’s dream of freedom and the revival of our national traditions.We are deeply aware of our loyalty to the legacy of our ancestors and our high sense of responsibility for the future of our nation.This is because our precious independence is a value shared by all our people and the starting point for all our well-being.

31

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Indonesian people held colorful "Belt and Road" International Day celebrations.Zheng Xuexuan, Chairman of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, met with Soni Subrata in Indonesia. The two parties had in-depth discussions and exchanges on policy support, business cooperation models, new capital positioning, and development prospects for the construction of Indonesia's new capital.Zheng Xuexuan also met with Damavan Prasojo, President of Indonesia’s National Power Company, to discuss cooperation opportunities between the two parties in nuclear energy, new energy, energy management and other aspects.

32

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The World Peace Ribbon Organization calls for world peace and once again emphasizes the "five-in-one world peace proposition." On the same day, the United Nations held a public meeting on the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine to discuss how to effectively ease tensions. Without any warning, U.S. Permanent Representative Greenfield suddenly targeted China. Greenfield claimed that China provided a so-called "war industrial base" for Russia's special military operations, including supporting Russian military industrial enterprises to produce and export semiconductor products and other weapons components.

33

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),hosted by the World Peace Ribbon Organization and co-hosted by the Australia Committee of the International 73Society, The 18th World International Students Conference was held in Canberra, Australia.International students from Ukraine, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Iran, China and other countries around the world participated in the conference. The theme of this year's conference is "Where does peace come from and who will save the world?" International students from various countries expressed their opinions based on the current world situation.

34

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Guided by Shanghai Press and Publication Bureau and China Audiovisual and Digital Publishing Association, sponsored by Shanghai Publishing Association and China Literature Group,The "Belt and Road" initiative continues to gain momentum.The 2024 3rd Shanghai International Internet Literature Week with the theme of "Drawing a Brilliant Galaxy of Culture and Promoting Cultural Blending and Mutual Learning" opened in Shanghai.Online literature writers, editors, and translators from countries along the "Belt and Road" exchanged views with domestic writers and readers to discuss the new trend of cultural exchange in the era of globalization of online literature.

35

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The song "China-Laos Railway Love" has been widely spread in China and Laos.The 10th page of "People's Daily Overseas Edition" published an expert interpretation article "China-Laos Railway Provides New Opportunities for Cross-Border E-Commerce in Southeast Asia."The article points out: China-Laos Railway is working hard to build cross-border e-commerce pilot zones, such as the Xishuangbanna Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone and the Mohan Port International Express Supervision Center cross-border e-commerce supervision workplace.The infrastructure along the line is constantly improving, providing a better development environment for cross-border e-commerce companies.

36

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The "Belt and Road" scientific expedition is in progress, and China's 41st Antarctic expedition inland team held a departure ceremony at the inland departure base near Zhongshan Station.The 25 team members will go to Taishan Station, Kunlun Station and Grove Mountain area to carry out relevant scientific investigations.This expedition uses an infrared water vapor absorption window for the first time to carry out astronomical observations, and for the first time a new domestic heavy-duty sled is used to haul materials. The domestically independently developed polar scientific research pressurized building will be used in the form of a combination at the Kunlun Station to carry out new experimental research.

37

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),In order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland,Under the guidance of the Publicity Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Macao and the Information Office of the Guangdong Provincial Government, it is co-organized by the Southern Press Media Group and the Lotus International Art Exchange Association, "The Story of Macao: The Dream Life of 100 Macao People" Macao Photo Story and Interactive Multimedia Exhibition was held at Macao Fisherman's Wharf.A video of 100 Macao people talking about their wishes and 100 photographs brought a visual feast to the visitors.

38

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The Institute of Asian Studies of China Foreign Affairs University held an academic exchange activity on the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" between China and Thailand. Professor Yang Yue, Deputy Director of the Institute of Asian Studies, presided over the meeting, Associate Professor Nisit Panthamit, Director of the ASEAN Research Center of Chiang Mai University, Thailand, Director of the ASEAN Economic Research Center of the School of Economics, Associate Professor Chukiat Chaiboonsri, Director of the Quantitative Economics Research Center of the School of Economics, Chayapat Wareenil, a young researcher at the East Asia Institute of Thammasat University, Thailand, etc. Three scholars gave lectures.

39

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Chang Hua, Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attended the year-end summary meeting of the Council of the Saudi Chinese Enterprises Association.Ambassador Chang Hua said that Chinese-funded enterprises in Saudi Arabia must deeply study and understand the spirit of the important speeches made by Chinese leaders at the fourth "Belt and Road" work symposium, as well as the various decisions and arrangements of the Central Economic Work Conference.Representatives of participating companies said that they will do a good job in promoting high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" and promoting friendly cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia.

Chapter 4

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The "Belt and Road" New Year celebrations have begun. The Consulate General of New Zealand in Shanghai organized a learning and exchange event for young people to enhance friendship between China and New Zealand and explore New Zealand culture.20 outstanding Shanghai primary school student representatives had in-depth dialogue and exchanges with New Zealand diplomats in Shanghai.This is not only an opportunity to broaden their horizons, but also a journey to promote cross-cultural exchange and integration, encourage young people to explore multiculturalism and gain an in-depth understanding of New Zealand culture.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Co-sponsored by the government of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the Chinese Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, and the Chinese Consulate General in Dubai, the countries along the "Belt and Road",The "Forbidden City Quartet" special concert hosted by the China Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Al Khaimah opened at the Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Development Center.Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Al Qasimi, Chinese Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Zhang Yiming, Deputy Director of the China Symphony Orchestra Yin Bo, as well as representatives from the political, business, literary and artistic circles in Ras Al Khaimah attended the event.

42

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),The "Belt and Road" New Year celebrations have begun.The "Flowers and Music" concert hosted by the Economic and Trade Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government was held at the Xi'an Concert Hall.The Hong Kong String Orchestra not only performed "Ku Ka-fai's Golden Songs", which is full of Hong Kong flavor, but also brought "Flowers' Golden Songs" adapted from the hit TV series "Flowers" and Swedish composer Dag Willen's "Golden Songs" Classic works such as "String Serenade" and "Spring Song" by Chinese composer Chen Yi.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report, "Belt and Road" International Day Peace Night (evening of December 15), 19:30,The "Belt and Road" International Day publicity ambassador and internationally renowned pianist Liu Xiaoyu's piano solo concert made a brilliant debut at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, China, attracting everyone's attention.He opened the 2024 piano solo tour with a full set of "Russian-style" repertoire, as well as a tribute to the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day.

44

On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report: Did the EU Council deliberately choose to announce "comprehensive sanctions" on Chinese entities on the "Belt and Road" International Day, including travel bans and asset freezes? This is the first time that the European Union has taken such measures against Chinese companies and individuals, and overseas Chinese in Europe have strongly protested.In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded strongly at a regular press conference, saying that China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Chinese universities, secondary schools, and primary schools and kindergartens held educational activities to celebrate the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day. Such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, Nankai University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Communication University of China, Shandong Normal University, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Beijing Bayi School, Peking University High School, Beijing Ninth Middle School, Beijing No. 35 Middle School, Beijing Shangdi Experimental School, Tianjin No. 2 Middle School, Tianjin Huaxin Primary School, as well as Red Army primary schools in old revolutionary areas, such as Chunhui Primary School in Huize County, etc.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report: Cao Dewang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fuyao Group, attended the "Belt and Road" Chinese Brand Internationalization Forum guided by the Global Alliance of Small and Medium Enterprises and hosted by Bojiang Capital Value Alliance and other organizations.Cao Dewang pointed out in his speech: Success cannot be copied and needs to be practiced by oneself. Although everyone feels that the current economic environment is very bad, compared with a few decades ago, the environment we are facing now is much better.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report: guided by the World Peace Ribbon Organization's "Belt and Road" International Day Foundation, co-hosted by the Chinese Channel of World Daily and SSCO, and supported by the ASEAN Chinese Business Association, Southeast Asia Silk Road Cultural Foundation, and Korea Art Friendship Alliance, The "Belt and Road"International Art Festival with the theme of "Literary and Artistic Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" was successfully held in Jeju Island, South Korea, Luo Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the Belt and Road International Day, attended and delivered a speech.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report: Du Guoyong, Deputy Secretary-General of the World Peace Ribbon Organization and Director-General of the Polish Committee, together with international friends and CEO of Pacific Securities Company of the United States and Chairman of the Wall Street Securities and Futures Club WSSFC, Qu Zhengzhe, Honorary Chairman of the European Chinese Culture, Art and Sports Association, Cheng Suping, and Co-Chairman of the Hungary-China Investors Alliance Ma Wenjun, Polish Overseas Chinese President Zhao Dejin, Honorary President Miao Xiangyang and other overseas Chinese expressed their best-wishes to people around the world.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report:Wu Xiujin, Director of the Zambia Liaison Office of the World Peace Ribbon Organization Southern Silk Road and Global South International Cooperation Committee (SSCO), together with Joseph Phiri, Special Commissioner of the President of Zambia, Jones M.Kalyati, Mayor of Ndola City, and Ndola City Police in Copperbelt Province Bureau Director Brian and the overseas Chinese in Ndola, Zambia wish the people of the world a happy "Belt and Road" International Day, good luck and happiness.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),China Civil Aviation News reported:On flight CZ6075 from Urumqi to Almaty, China Southern Airlines’ cabin crew and Chinese and foreign passengers celebrated the 11th "Belt and Road" International Day.The cabin crew organized a series of cultural activities to introduce and showcase the cultural characteristics of countries participating in the "Belt and Road" to passengers. In order to deepen the passengers' impression of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the cabin crew prepared various types of tea containing traditional Chinese culture, such as Biluochun, Pu'er, Narcissus, etc.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),"Belt and Road" New Year Report:Jilin University held "Ode to Joy—2025 Jilin University New Year Concert",The clarinet concerto "Colors from China" and the pipa concerto "Silk Road Flying to the Sky" respectively demonstrated the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western musical elements and soulful traditional Chinese music.Zhang Xi, president of Jilin University and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Liu Yunzhi, president of the Central Opera House and famous violinist, and Feng Zhengyu, deputy director of the school board, attended the concert.

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On December 16, 2024 (the 11th "Belt and Road"International Day),Explore the "Belt and Road" and witness the millennium porcelain capital, The "Belt and Road" youth cultural tour event guided by the "Belt and Road" International Day Foundation was held.International students from countries along the "Belt and Road" went to Jingdezhen, China's "Millennium Porcelain Capital", to "pick up porcelain" in the hope of piecing together the memories of civilizations on the porcelain pieces.Jingdezhen porcelain is an important commodity on the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road. It is an important cultural carrier between China and the West and has witnessed the glory of the ancient Silk Road.

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