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Cision Canada
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
CCTV+: The 6th Zhijiang(China) International Peace Culture Festival to Open on September 4
BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- Zhijiang, Hunan Province, China, renowned for its unique Dong ethnic culture and profound historical roots, has gained worldwide recognition as a city of victory and peace. In recent years, capitalizing on its unique and invaluable "peace culture" as well as the strategic opportunity brought about by the development of the Huaihua International Land Port, Zhijiang has creatively pioneered a "small town diplomacy" model. Since 2003, Zhijiang has successfully hosted five sessions of the Zhijiang(China) International Peace Culture Festival, attracting over 80 national dignitaries, more than 300 Flying Tigers veterans and their families, historical witnesses, and over 1,000 peace advocates. These festivals have served as a platform for global discussions on peace. During these events, Zhijiang signed 92 trade and economic cooperation agreements with both domestic and international businesses, fostering dialogue and collaboration with global partners. To date, Zhijiang has established sister-city relationships with Grandcamp Maisy in France, Pinehurst in North Carolina, USA, and Kirovsk in Russia. In 2021, Zhijiang was designated as the 307 th International City of Peace. Buildings featuring the peace culture can be seen everywhere in Zhijiang, including Taihe Tower, Peace Bridge, Peace Theater, Peace Power Station, Peace Avenue, and Peace Square, deeply embedding the spirit of peace into its very fabric. Zhijiang has created a series of online and offline initiatives for the younger generation, such as the Flying Tigers Friendship School & Youth Leadership Program, the "Chinese Bridge" Flying Tigers Summer Camp, Cultural Experience Week, and Youth Exchange Camp. These programs empower young people to become vital ambassadors in preserving historical friendships and fostering international exchanges. Zhijiang, nurtured by the peace culture, is embracing the world with an increasingly open attitude, contributing wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for humanity. From September 4 to 5, 2025, the 6 th Zhijiang(China) International Peace Culture Festival and the JOY Heyball Masters will be grandly held in Zhijiang. Zhijiang warmly invites friends from around the world to join the grand celebration. Let us enjoy the enchanting melodies of Dong ethnic culture under the glittering lights of Peace Night to jointly write a new chapter of peace culture.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Asean media gain insight into Huaihua's economic development
Hundreds of people including senior officials from Huiahua city attend the opening ceremony of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Economic and Trade Expo. - Photo: Vientiane Times/ANN HUAIHUA, (China): The 2025 Asean Mainstream Media Tour kicked off on May 8 in the economic boomtown of Huaihua in Hunan province, with representatives from mainstream media outlets in the Asean nations of the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia participating in a five-day in-depth visit to the region. Huaihua is experiencing significant economic growth, particularly in its international trade and port-related industries. The city is actively integrating into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, attracting trade with Asean countries, Europe, and the United States. Huaihua's economy is also being boosted by the development of its International Land Port and the growth of industries like luggage manufacturing and agricultural processing. Organised to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between China and Asean countries, the media tour included a wide range of activities highlighting Huaihua's growing economic, cultural, and logistical significance. A key feature of the programme was the 2nd Hunan (Huaihua) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Economic and Trade Expo, held under the theme 'Sharing Opportunities, Winning the Future'. The Expo convened all 14 RCEP member countries along with delegations from over 20 Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities. Taking place both online and offline, the event aimed to foster integrated platforms for production, supply, and sales. Asean media representatives also visited the Huaihua International Land Port, a major hub facilitating inland logistics. The itinerary included tours of the planning exhibition hall, customs supervision zone, Luggage and Leather Goods Industrial Park, and nearby enterprises. These underscore Huaihua's transformation from a traditional logistics hub into a manufacturing-driven economic centre, aligned with the model: 'Asean resources, Huaihua manufacturing, RCEP markets.' Beyond economic developments, the tour also provided cultural and historical insights. Journalists explored Zhijiang, Xinhuang, and Xupu counties, home to industries such as agricultural product processing, traditional Chinese medicine, and new materials. Huaihua, known for having the highest number of traditional villages in Hunan province, also stands out for its rich ethnic diversity, particularly of the Miao and Yao communities. As part of the cultural segment, the delegation visited the Wuxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Park, Longxi Ancient Town, the Memorial Hall of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and the Simeng Bishui Danxia Scenic Area in Xupu. These visits provided close-up experiences of traditional Chinese craftsmanship, including Miao silver jewellery, Chenhe Mulian Opera, and Nuo Opera, illustrating the dynamic integration of culture and tourism in the region. The 2025 Asean Mainstream Media Tour aimed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and deepen Asean-China relations by offering firsthand insights into Huaihua's strategic development, cultural vitality, and regional connectivity. - Vientiane Times/ANN
