Trip of Rediscovering Shaanxi by Foreign Experts along the Silk Road kicks off

The 2018 Trip of Rediscovering Shaanxi Province by Foreign Experts along the Silk Road kicked off at the Xi’an Beilin Museum on May 10, 2018. 11 esteemed foreign guests from the United States, Canada, Australia, Pakistan, Egypt and Myanmar attended the ceremony.

The Trip of Rediscovering Shaanxi Province by Foreign Experts along the Silk Road kicks off at the Xi’an Beilin Museum. (Photo by Zhao Qingqing)

Foreign guests are welcomed by a performance of the ancient Chang’an Drum Music (Photo by Zhao Qingqing)

Brady William Fox, an expert in international relations of the Asia-Pacific and governance from Canada, delivered a speech on behalf of the visiting group of foreign experts. He said that he could hardly wait to explore the profound history and culture of Shaanxi and to try delicious local food.

Li Jianyi, deputy director and secretary-general of the Executive Committee of the Third Silk Road International Expo declares the commencement of the 2018 Trip of Rediscovering Shaanxi Province by Foreign Experts along the Silk Road. (Photo by Shuilianhua)

Liu Qizhi, Party Secretary of Xi’an Beilin District Committee of CPC, delivers a speech. (Photo by Zhao Qingqing)

He Qing, Vice-President of CRI Online, delivers a speech. (Photo by Shuilianhua )

Brady William Fox, an expert in international relations of the Asia-Pacific and governance from Canada, delivers a speech. (Photo by Zhao Qingqing)

The first leg of trip will be hosted by Shaanxi’s provincial capital Xi’an and Yulin  in the north end of the province. The foreign experts’ packed itinerary will include visits to museums, cultural relics, historic sites and the Beilin museum for steles and stone sculptures in order to offer them a first-hand experience of the profound cultural essence and historical roots of Shaanxi Province over thousands of years. Apart from a look back into history, they will also get a glimpse into the future through a tour of the latest developments in modern technology at the Xi’an High-Tech Industries Development Zone. In Yulin City, foreign experts will learn about the industrial upgrading and transformation of energy, culture and other industries in Shaanxi Province.

The trip, which lasts about six days, will serve as an experiential platform for foreign guests to learn about the rapid growth and profound changes in Shaanxi since it implemented the reform and opening-up policy 40 years ago. The trip also provides a window into the remarkable achievements of China’s Belt and Road initiative proposed five years ago. (Kevin)