On the vibrant stage of this debate and exchange event, Gen Z youth sparked intellectual collisions and shared their perspectives grounded in personal experiences.
Moa, a Swedish student who came to Beijing in June, is deeply enchanted by the prosperity and vitality of Beijing.
In recent years, an increasing number of Chinese volunteer teachers have stepped onto the international stage, spreading the charm of the Chinese language worldwide.
Brazilian Sinologist Giorgio Sinedino has developed an interest in China since childhood when he read The Adventures of Tintin and was impressed by the cultural elements such as traditional Chinese attire and delicate ceramics introduced in the famous comic series.
Luis Felipe Yonezawa serves as the head of the Consular and Education sections at the Brazilian Embassy in China. Drawn by the richness of Chinese culture, he chose to come to China and soon found himself enchanted by life in Beijing.
About 1,200 young people from Japan have visited China this year through the organization or support of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, and more are expected to visit next year, according to the embassy.
East China Normal University in Shanghai played host to an exhibition on its Putuo district campus, showcasing the longstanding and evolving educational exchanges with the Macao Special Administrative Region in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. The exhibition, a testament to the enduring partnership between the two sides, was inaugurated on Dec 18 with a launch ceremony.
The Winter Solstice, one of the "24 solar terms" in the Chinese lunar calendar, carries the beautiful symbolism of "reunion".
Since its inception in 2021, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has seen robust growth of the four new industries of traditional Chinese medicine, scientific innovation and high-end equipment manufacturing, cultural tourism, and trade and modern finance.
People-to-people exchanges will promote better mutual understanding and enhance bilateral relations between China and the United States, and recent policies have shown good signs, said experts at a recent forum.