📺 From May 2 to 4 at 8:00 p.m., the CCTV-9 documentary channel is airing a captivating six-episode series, 'The Story of the Foochow Arsenal', unveiling the little-known tale of China's first French-style university!
Back in 1866, during the Qing Dynasty, China teamed up with France to establish the Foochow Arsenal in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. This wasn’t just any arsenal—it was the birthplace of modern maritime education and the navy in China! ⚓
French engineers and craftsmen boarded ships to China, bringing with them advanced knowledge and setting up schools for naval construction and apprenticeship. Talk about an epic cross-cultural collab! 🤝
The documentary dives deep into the lives of the first Chinese students sent abroad and explores how the Foochow Arsenal became a beacon for China-France people-to-people exchanges. It’s like the original study abroad program! 🎓🌍
Featuring rare historical materials and artifacts revealed for the first time from foreign museum collections, the series offers fresh insights into this fascinating chapter of history. Nearly 100 scholars and experts from around the globe join in to shed light on the late Qing Dynasty era. 🕰️
The CGTN French channel and documentary channel are also airing features tracing these incredible stories. It's a must-watch for anyone curious about the roots of China-France friendship and cultural exchange! 🇨🇳🇫🇷
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CMG airs documentary on China-France people-to-people exchanges
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