The 2023 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) will be held in Guangzhou from December 1 to 3. The Conference will invite Chinese and foreign representatives to have in-depth exchanges under the theme of "China's new endeavors and unprecedented global changes: Expanding the convergence of interests and building a community with a shared future."
Former heads of government from many countries have confirmed their participation in the conference. As the conference is about to be held, a new column, "Understanding China, Face to Face with Consuls" is launched by Yangcheng Evening News. We talk with the heads of the consulates general of Austria, Belgium, Thailand, Pakistan and Vanuatu in Guangzhou and listen to how these diplomats living and working in Guangzhou see China and Guangdong.
Ms Birgit Murr, the head of the Consulate General of the Republic of Austria in Guangzhou, is an old friend of China, who has lived and worked in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou for more than 30 years, and has a deep affection for China and Guangdong.
Former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel will attend the Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou. As a foreign friend who has experienced China and Guangdong's social, economic and cultural development, how does Ms Murr see the relationship between China and Austria? How does she think of Guangdong’s people and culture?
Yangcheng Evening News conducted an interview with Ms Murrr recently about these topics. She said, "Once you get used to China, if you go you will definitely miss something."
Source: Yangcheng Evening News
