The Second "The Belt and Road" City Tour into Weinan for Diplomats in China Finds a New Method of International Cooperation for Weinan

Caption: The group photo of diplomats in China [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

On October 31, the three-day trip of the Second "The Belt and Road" City Tour into Weinan for Diplomats in China, came to an end. Ambassadors and counselors from South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, Iran, Mauritius, and other countries looked for opportunities for cooperation while feeling the profound historical and cultural accumulation of Weinan and new features of economic and social development to put the spirit of Beijing Summit of China-Africa Cooperation Forum into practice in Weinan, Shaanxi Province.

Appreciate Intangible Cultural Heritage, climb Mount Hua, and experience people's life in Weinan

Caption: Diplomats in China watch intangible performances at Weinan Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Museum [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

Diplomats in China began their trip from Weinan Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Museum (hereinafter referred to as "Intangible Museum"), which is the symbol of "Innermost Journey of Weinan". Weinan also welcomed the guests from afar with culture of innovation without losing the tradition, diversity and inheritance. When visiting the Intangible Museum, Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Ndiaye, ambassador in China of the Republic of Senegal, said that the museum is a perfect showcase of China's diverse cultures and civilizations.

Caption: Charles Kayonga, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Rwanda in China, was interviewed by CRIonline Shaanxi Channel [Photo by Liu Honghua]

Diplomats and their entourages also listened to the old tune, watched puppetry, listened to guzheng and erhu ensemble play in Intangible Museum, savoring Weinan culture's "Sweetness" in the notes. "The old art with the history of thousands of years can still be performed here. Behind this is the preservation and heritage of traditional culture, and it is worth learning."  Charles Kayonga, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Rwanda said.

Caption: Diplomats in China in Mountain Hua [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

In late October, Weinan was particularly fresh and quiet. At this time, Mountain Hua is covered by red leaves. Diplomats climbed the mountain step by step, witnessing the great Mountain Hua and the autumn color of Weinan in the wild. "The scenery of Mountain Hua is very beautiful and intoxicating. I wish I could come again if I had the chance." Anna Marie Mukamwezi, ambassador of Rwanda in China said.

Enter the countryside and seek the opportunity of agricultural cooperation

Caption: Diplomats in China in Yantong Village, Dali County [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

In Dali County, Weinan, diplomats in China successively visited three villages: Yantong Village, Pingluo Village and Changjia Village. They felt the new look of the countryside and the new life of the peasants at close range. At the same time, they have also seen the vitality of the agricultural economy driven by science and technology. After the visit, diplomats were full of deep feelings.

Caption: Diplomats in China interacted with villagers in Yantong Village [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

Debora Mmaseneo Balatseng, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary in China of the Republic of South Africa, said that she could feel the people here lived well, their houses were beautiful, their facilities were very complete, the quality of life was very high, and she could also see the tremendous changes of China's rural areas.

Caption: Debora Mmaseneo Balatseng, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary in China of the Republic of South Africa was interviewed by CRIonline Shaanxi Channel [Photo by Liu Honghua]

Zeng Xianqi, former ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of China to Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, pointed out that the biggest advantage of Weinan’s cooperation with African countries is agriculture. He noted that Weinan’s agriculture has a long history with rich experience and first-class technology, while African countries have vast land and sufficient labor force, but lack of funds and technology and face food security problems. Cooperation of the two sides can complement each other to reach mutual benefit and win-win.

Visit enterprises and issue international “invitation for cooperation”

Caption: Diplomats in China visited China Enzymatic City [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

Diplomats in China visited Zhongken Huashan Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd, China Enzymatic City, 3D printing base, new energy vehicles and other projects during “The Belt and Road” City Tour. Productions of Huashan Husbandry, 3D printing and new energy core technology have aroused the enthusiasm of diplomats to explore, and they have found practical ways to cooperate with Weinan.

Caption: Diplomats in China visited 3D printing base [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

After visiting China Enzymatic City, Ali Mohamed Hussein, counselor of Somalia Embassy in China, said that the park’s planning and construction were impressive and he was able to feel a lot of support from the government for business development. “This may be why Weinan has achieved so much and why China has succeeded.” Ali Mohamed Hussein said.

Caption: Ali Mohamed Hussein, counselor of Somalia Embassy in China, was interviewed by CRIonline Shaanxi Channel [Photo by Shui Lianhua]

At Weinan 3D printing base, diplomats praised 3D printing technology and its products, and they showed great interest, especially in the medical field of 3D printing technology and development. In the new energy core zone, diplomats were interested in learning about planning, capacity, sales and cooperation of the entire industrial park.