The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) presented yesterday, for the fifth consecutive year, documentaries to TV stations in Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs).
This year marks Season 3 of the “Extraordinary Construction, Joint Construction” documentary initiative.
The theme of yesterday afternoon’s ceremony at Forum II was “Play the Silk Road Symphony in the New Era and Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity”.
In her speech at the presentation ceremony, Foreign Ministry Commissioner Bian Lixin noted that the documentary presents 50 stories illustrating how Chinese builders have worked hand-in-hand with people from participating Belt and Road (B&R) countries to turn architectural blueprints into reality. She said that cooperation between China and PSCs forms an integral part of advancing high-quality B&R development. Moving forward, both sides should expand collaboration across three key areas: upholding the principle of mutual benefit, empowering the modernisation of the Global South, and committing to mutual learning and exchange.
Kou Hoi In, chairman of the Board of Directors of TDM, said in a speech that over the past five years, TDM has drawn upon Macau’s bilingual Chinese-Portuguese capabilities to handle the Portuguese translations and distribution of these documentaries. This, Kou said, has allowed Chinese documentaries to reach audiences in Portuguese-speaking countries. TDM will continue using broadcasting media to foster closer ties among peoples and write a new chapter in cultural exchange along the Belt and Road, the former president of the local legislature said.
A number of guests from Portuguese-speaking countries noted in their speeches that the documentaries offer a modern perspective for understanding China, and expressed their hope to deepen future cooperation between both sides.
Foreign Ministry Commissioner Bian Lixin addresses yesterday’s presentation ceremony at Forum II which was attended by a number of representatives from PSCs. – Photo: Staff Reporter
