On September 17, 2024, a unique China Arab youth exchange event was held in Dubai. Young people from China Power Construction Group and Dubai University exchange their understanding of each other's countries, discuss cultural integration and mutual learning, and experience traditional Chinese cultural forms such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, and mooncake making together.

The event is jointly organized by the Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters of China Power Construction Group and the Confucius Institute of Dubai University. Chinese Consul General in Dubai, Ou Boqian, attended and delivered a speech, stating that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Arab countries. Holding this exchange activity on the occasion of the Mid Autumn Festival holds special significance. Cultural exchange is the bond that tightens the people to people connection between the two countries. I believe that through communication and interaction, everyone will further deepen their understanding of each other, enhance friendship, and build a bridge of understanding and trust for the long-term development of China Arab relations, laying a more solid foundation. We look forward to deeper cooperation between China and Arab countries in a wider range of fields and jointly building a closer China Arab community with a shared future through the joint efforts of young people from both countries.

Peng Gang, general manager of POWERCHINA Middle East and North Africa regional headquarters, said that the full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival and the new moon of the United Arab Emirates Eid al Fitr symbolize reunion and harmony. The purpose of holding the China Arab Youth Cultural Exchange Activity is to provide a platform for young people from both countries to enhance cultural integration and mutual understanding. PowerChina has long been committed to promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and Arab countries, hoping to enhance mutual understanding among young people through activities, further implement the initiatives of the leaders of China and Arab countries, and lay a solid foundation for broader friendly cooperation in the future. Keywords: the Belt and Road news, the Belt and Road project, overseas project.

Dubai University President Issa Bastaki said that the Mid Autumn Festival symbolizes the importance of unity, family, and collectivism, which is consistent with the values upheld by the United Arab Emirates. Dubai University Confucius Institute, as the first Confucius Institute in the Gulf region, has been committed to teaching Chinese and conducting cultural exchanges. Through cultural exchange and cooperation, the friendly relationship between the United Arab Emirates and China is becoming increasingly strong. Today's exchange activity is a cross-cultural dialogue that will create new opportunities for mutual understanding and growth. (This article is from the official website of Jian Dao: www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website mechanical column editor/Zhou Yingwen