Hello, Shenyang — 2023 'Together on Belt and Road' Overseas Journalists' Trip to Shenyang Kicks Off

On August 26, the 'Hello, Shenyang' — 2023 "Together on Belt and Road" Overseas Journalists' Trip to Shenyang, sponsored by the Information Office of Shenyang Municipal People's Government, kicked off under the organization of the CRI Online of China Media Group.

The 'Hello, Shenyang' — 2023 "Together on Belt and Road" Overseas Journalists' Trip to Shenyang kicks off [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Shenyang invited over ten journalists from various countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkmenistan, and Greece. The invitation aimed to provide them with firsthand experiences of the city's recent changes, explore emerging opportunities, and foster mutual development. Thus, it helped deepen their understanding of Shenyang and presented a comprehensive image of the city's international features.

Liu Chi, Vice President of the CRI Online of China Media Group delivers a speech [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Liu Chi, Vice President of the CRI Online of China Media Group addressed the event. Liu Zhuangye, Deputy Director responsible for the daily work of the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenyang Municipal Committee, delivered a speech, comprehensively introducing sectors covering history, industry, opening-up achievements, and tourism of Shenyang to overseas journalists.

Liu Zhuangye, Deputy Director responsible for the daily work of the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenyang Municipal Committee, delivers a speech to introduce Shenyang [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Mai Ashour, Egyptian writer, translator, and contributing writer, delivers a speech [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Mai Ashour, an Egyptian writer, translator, and contributing writer said it was her first trip to Shenyang. "I look forward to exploring the excellent moments of the city during my trip and creating impressive memories," said Mai Ashour.

Ioan Budura, Former Editor-in-Chief of the Department of Culture, Radio Romania and Sinologist, delivers a speech [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

"I visited Shenyang in 1981. I still remember that Shenyang was an industrial city at that time even after the passage of 42 years. I hope this event can allow us to explore the city's advancements and changes over the past 42 years," said Ioan Budura, Former Editor-in-Chief of the Department of Culture, Radio Romania and Sinologist.

Ioan Budura, Former Editor-in-Chief of the Department of Culture, Radio Romania and renowned Sinologist (first from left), presents books on-site [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Since 2019, the Information Office of Shenyang Municipal People's Government collaborated with the CRI Online of China Media Group to organize a range of events centered around "Together on Belt and Road". These events extended invitations to over 60 overseas journalists, photographers, and internet celebrities, facilitating their visits to Shenyang through both physical and virtual means. Notably, over 150 articles in foreign languages were released and more than 500 overseas media outlets featured coverage and information on these events.

Qu Dina, a renowned Shenyang model recognized among the top ten Chinese models and an ambassador for promoting Chinese Hanfu, attends the event with a Qipao presentation [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Sun Tianshu, Inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Liao porcelain, showcases Liao porcelain at the event [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Selling Water, Peking Opera performed by Shenyang Huayue Shenghui Cultural Event Planning Co., Ltd. [Photo by Cai Minqiang]

Gong Zheng, Chief Host of Shenyang Radio and Television presides at the event [Photo by Cai Minqiang]