On July 10, the exhibition of “2017 Experience China-Guangdong Cultural Tour to Europe” was held in Brussels, the heart of Europe, showing Guangdong’s remarkable achievement on economic and social development to European citizens.
Yang Yanyi, head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, Shen Haixiong, Guangdong provincial publicity chief, Istvan Ujhelyi, vice-chair of the European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee and other 300 guests visited the exhibition.
Yang Yanyi (R2), head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, Shen Haixiong (L3), Guangdong provincial publicity chief, Istvan Ujhelyi (R1), vice-chair of the European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee view Midea’s innovative products.
Shen pointed out that Chinese president Xi Jinping urged Guangdong to lead the campaigns of building a well-off society in a comprehensive way as well as constructing socialist modernization. Following Xi’s expectation, the exhibition of “2017 Experience China-Guangdong Cultural Tour to Europe” in Brussels will be a boost to Guangdong culture’s “going global”. It can also help European citizens better understand Guangdong culture and enhance mutual economic and cultural exchanges.
During the events, Guangdong-based enterprises showcased their innovative achievements, drone that uses can control via software on a smart phone, oven with high definition and heat resisting camera and allowing people to check the cooking process through a smart phone, ultrasonic washing machines in palm size, and ceramics that can be used as decorative pictures and also tilts for inner or outer walls.
The province also brought Wanglaoji herbal tea, China’s cola, Chaozhou’s straw paintings and other products with charms of local culture. Many visitors were impressed by these products.
Xiong Yifang, CEO of Ehang introduces the latest product to guests.
Guangdong Provincial Publishing Group brought to Europe over 200 books, including Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, French and Dutch). They also had a photo exhibition, with over 70 photos telling the stories of Guangdong economic development, culture, tradition and natural beauty as well as the province’s participation in Belt and Road cooperation.
Brussels is the last stop of “Experience China–Guangdong Culture Tour to Europe”. Prior to Brussels, the promotional activities were held in Moscow of Russia, Berlin and Hamburg of Germany, and Limburg of Belgium. The activities showcased to Europe Guangdong’s social and economic development in the past decades through books, photos, innovative products, sculptures and oil paintings, pushing forward Guangdong’s international exchange and cooperation in culture, economy and trade.
