International exchange week launched in Zunyi
The 2025 "China's Development, An Opportunity for a Colorful World" International Exchange Week kicked off Tuesday in Zunyi, southwestern China's Guizhou province, bringing together over 200 participants from more than 30 countries, including diplomats, scholars, content creators, students, and business representatives.
Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of the 2025 "China's Development, An Opportunity for a Colorful World" International Exchange Week in Zunyi, Guizhou province, July 15, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
In his speech, Du Zhanyuan, a member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of China International Communications Group (CICG), emphasized that in today's complex global landscape, open and inclusive exchange and mutual learning are essential to fostering understanding, cooperation, and shared progress. He called for joint efforts in promoting win-win development, inclusive innovation, and diverse cultural exchanges.
He said CICG will continue working with global partners to share China's development stories and highlight civilizational dialogue. He invited event participants to explore Zunyi, experience local progress, and seek common ground for cooperation and mutual benefit.
Lu Yongzheng, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee and head of its Publicity Department, delivers a speech at the launching ceremony of the 2025 "China's Development, An Opportunity for a Colorful World" International Exchange Week in Zunyi, Guizhou province, July 15, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Lu Yongzheng, a member of the Standing Committee of the Guizhou Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee, said that Guizhou is a place where tradition meets modernity, openness blends mystery, and diversity coexist with uniqueness. He noted that the province has been committed to deepening high-level opening-up in recent years, building a nationally significant modern industrial system, and emerging as a new highland for inland openness.
He noted that the event bridges cultures and helps the world better understand Guizhou and China. He welcomed visitors from around the world to explore the province and witness Chinese modernization through Guizhou's vibrancy.
The launching ceremony of the 2025 "China's Development, An Opportunity for a Colorful World" International Exchange Week is held in Zunyi, Guizhou province, July 15, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
At the event, the "Chinese Quality Products" Global Promotion Initiative (Zunyi) was launched. The initiative is a joint effort by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and CICG's Xufang International Media.
Attendees also visited the "Chinese Quality Products" Zunyi Exhibition, which showcased the city's signature products including fiery chili peppers, tea leaves, liquor, and intangible cultural heritage crafts.
The event was jointly organized by CICG and the Information Office of the Guizhou Provincial People's Government.