The Gobi Desert just got a whole lot busier! 🏜️ The 7th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo brought together experts from China, South Asia, Central Asia, and beyond for a three-day extravaganza of ideas and cultural exchange.
Hosted by the Gansu Provincial People's Government, this year's theme was \"Implementing the Global Civilization Initiative and Deepening Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations.\" Pretty epic, right?
Dunhuang, a city that was once a major stop along the ancient Silk Road, turned into a hotspot for discussions on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Experts gathered to chat about how countries can learn from the Chinese mainland's experiences and work together for a brighter future. 🌟
One of the most buzzworthy panels was \"Enhancing Strategic Mutual Trust and Promoting Regional Development.\" It kicked off with inspiring remarks from Sha Yongzhong, vice president of Lanzhou University, who highlighted the forum's importance in bringing local and international minds together.
Another session, \"The Belt and Road Initiative Embarks on a New Decade,\" dove into how literature and culture can foster mutual learning among civilizations. Experts from Central Asia and China didn't just present analyses—they sparked some seriously engaging discussions! 📚✨
Lola Sultanova, an associate professor at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, made a compelling case for teaching the Chinese language to promote smoother communication within the BRI framework. 🗣️ Meanwhile, Mushtak Ahmad Galib from Bangladesh, an associate professor at Wuhan University of Technology, emphasized how people-to-people ties between the Chinese mainland and South Asian nations could drive high-quality development through Chinese-style modernization.
This expo wasn't just about grand speeches—it was about building connections and understanding across borders. With its rich history and vibrant present, Dunhuang proved once again to be the perfect place for cultures to meet and ideas to flourish. 🌐❤️
Reference(s):
Insights from the 7th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo
cgtn.com
