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The Star
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Chinese cultural showcase spotlights China's shared heritage with Brunei
Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo in a group photo. - BB BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Culture thrives through exchange, and friendship endures through mutual learning and in recent years, people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Brunei have grown increasingly vibrant and fruitful, said the Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo. Traditional Chinese culture has been progressing in Brunei, where it continues to be passed down and developed, becoming a bridge that connects the hearts of the people. Among the platforms supporting this cause, the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Association has played a significant role in enhancing mutual understanding and friendship, he said as the guest of honour at the appreciation ceremony for the conclusion of the Brunei-Tenom-Limbang Chinese calligraphy competition. 'Tonight, we gather in friendship through culture and connected through art. In doing so, we not only carry forward the Chinese cultural tradition but also infuse it with new vitality for the times,' he added. 'Earlier this year, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah paid a state visit to China, during which both heads of state reached important consensus on jointly building a China-Brunei community with a shared future.' The ambassador added; 'At the recent Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs with Neighbouring Countries, President Xi Jinping put forward important instructions for advancing this vision, providing clear direction for China's exchanges and cooperation with neighbouring countries, including Brunei. 'The Chinese Embassy in Brunei Darussalam stands ready to work with friends from all sectors in Brunei to further elevate China-Brunei cultural exchanges and jointly paint a bright picture of enduring friendship.' The ambassador also toured the traditional Chinese culture on display including calligraphy, paintings, Chinese chess, and Chinese tea tradition. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
The Star
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asia-Pacific scholars address AI, language, communication in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): The APCA-ANPOR-UBD Conference 2025 concluded in Brunei this week following two days of vibrant academic exchange on artificial intelligence (AI), language, and sustainable communication. The conference, themed "Communication and Languages in Asia-Pacific Regions: Connection, Collaboration, and Sustainability," was co-organized by the Asia-Pacific Communication Alliance (APCA), the Asian Network for Public Opinion Research (ANPOR), and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). The opening ceremony was graced by Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Xiao Jianguo and UBD Vice-Chancellor Dr. Hazri Haji Kifle. Scholars and educators from across the Asia Pacific region explore key issues in sustainable communication, AI, communication and multilingualism. Chen Changfeng, president of APCA and professor of Tsinghua University, commended the spirit of openness, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing that characterized the conference in her opening remarks. In his remarks, Dr. Hazri Haji Kifle said, "In a world transformed by artificial intelligence, shaped by digital disruption and challenged by rising misinformation, our ability to communicate with purpose, ethics and inclusivity has never been more vital." The conference featured five keynote speakers from world-leading institutions, addressing topics such as generative AI, digital ethics, multilingualism, language policy and sustainability. Jack Qiu, professor of Nanyang Technological University, demonstrated how AI is reshaping reading, listening and writing, calling for renewed focus on human agency in education. The conference marks a key milestone for the UBD Language Center, reinforcing its role as a regional hub for intercultural dialogue and sustainable communication, according to UBD. - Xinhua
The Star
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Brunei to resume direct flight to Beijing
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) will resume direct flight from the Brunei capital Bandar Seri Begawan to Beijing, China, from Monday (April 28), according to Muhammad Juanda Rashid, Brunei's minister of development and the chairman of the RBA. At a reception event held on Thursday, Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Xiao Jianguo said the move will infuse new energy into the friendship between the two countries, and provide stability and positive energy to the world economy under the current turbulence. Muhammad Juanda Rashid said the flight resumption marks not only the revival of a vital air link, but also a reaffirmation of the strong and enduring ties between Brunei and China. The route will be in service twice a week and will be operational through Beijing Daxing International Airport, said Sabirin Haji Abd Hamid, the airline's CEO. - Xinhua
