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From the banks of the Seine River in spring and scenery to the "Shepherd's Station" in the Pyrenees Mountains with spring snow, from the passionate Belgrade to the sunny Budapest, President Xi Jinping made his first visit to France, Serbia and Hungary in Europe this year. A new journey for major power diplomacy.
Went to Shandong for inspection, hosted a symposium with enterprises and experts, met with representatives of the National Public Security Work Conference, and gave important instructions on the construction of ideological and political courses in schools, tourism work, and further construction of "Four Good Rural Roads"...Always put the welfare of the people first General Secretary Xi Jinping is unswerving in promoting high-quality development.
In May, President Xi Jinping’s schedule was extremely busy for major-country diplomacy. President Xi visited Europe, and international dignitaries such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, Equatorial Guinea President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Egyptian President Sisi, and United Arab Emirates President Mohammed came in droves. From publishing signed articles, small-scale meetings, to large-scale talks, farewell exchanges before parting, and in-depth communication again and again, President Xi Jinping has guided the development of bilateral relations and the development and progress of human society from the three dimensions of development, security, and civilization.
The three major global initiatives focus on prominent issues in the great changes of the past century and provide a feasible path for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. China is not only the proposer of the three major global initiatives, but also an active practitioner.
How to practice it? The answer is written in the warm handshake between Eastern and Western civilizations across the Eurasian continent, in the small-scale meeting in Zhongnanhai, in the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, and in the letters and messages of congratulations that span the mountains and seas. …
"Zhongnanhai Monthly" uses intelligent big data to share with you China's actions to seek progress for mankind and harmony for the world under the changes of a century.
Development is the eternal theme of human society, and working together is the essence of promoting common development around the world. The "I Learning" database summarized and analyzed Xi Jinping's important speech in May 2024. Words such as "cooperation", "development" and "reform and opening up" appeared frequently.
In May, President Xi’s trip to Europe attracted global attention. Dozens of bilateral and multilateral events ranged from formal and grand heads-of-state talks to cordial interactions without a tie. President Macron arranged a "special meeting" in the Hautes-Pyrenees province where he spent his unforgettable childhood; President Vucic held a grand welcome ceremony for President Xi, and nearly 20,000 Serbian people gathered in the square to express their respect for the Chinese distinguished guest. Welcome; At the Budapest International Airport in Hungary, the little girl who presented flowers to then Vice President Xi Jinping 15 years ago once again held flowers in her hands to express her most sincere welcome to President Xi.
△On May 6, 2024, local time, President Xi Jinping was invited to hold a tripartite meeting between China, France and EU leaders at the Elysée Palace in Paris with French President Macron and European Commission President von der Leyen.
In bilateral exchanges, a long list of outcome documents has become an important engine for promoting common development. Promote the "from French farm to Chinese table" mechanism to achieve more pragmatic results, "achieve the goal of opening the entire Serbian section of the Hungary-Serbia railway to traffic as scheduled", "actively expand cooperation in emerging fields such as clean energy and artificial intelligence"... One after another pragmatic cooperation, both There are "high-tech" R&D and "down-to-earth" trade exchanges; there are benefits to people's livelihood and people-to-people exchanges. When mutual consensus develops, the speed-up and shift in bilateral relations will be a matter of course.
In mid-May, the heads of state of China and Russia held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. During the small-scale meeting at Zhongnanhai, the two heads of state drank tea by the water, took a walk at night, talked about current affairs, and shared friendship. China-Russia diplomacy, which has gone through three-quarters of a century, has opened a new chapter in deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era. During the talks, the two heads of state agreed that they should actively find the convergence of interests of the two countries, give full play to their respective advantages, deepen the integration of interests, and achieve mutual achievements.
In 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Russia will reach a record high of 240.1 billion US dollars. On the occasion of the meeting between the two heads of state in Beijing, the Sino-Russian Expo, known as the "vane" of Sino-Russian economic and trade, was unprecedentedly grand and the most vivid example of Sino-Russian cooperation.
△On May 30, 2024, President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing and delivered a keynote speech.
In late May, Chinese and Arab friends met again. At the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, President Xi focused on the goal of "accelerating the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Arab states" and outlined "five major cooperation patterns" for China and Arab states: a more dynamic innovation-driven pattern , a larger-scale investment and financial pattern, a more three-dimensional energy cooperation pattern, a more balanced economic and trade mutually beneficial pattern, and a broader-dimensional cultural exchange pattern.
From the "Eight Major Joint Actions" to the "Five Major Cooperation Patterns", China-UAE cooperation has further deepened and become more substantial.
Just eight days before the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum, General Secretary Xi Jinping went to Shandong to inspect one of my country’s open portals and the “youngest” 500-million-ton port—Shandong Rizhao Port in Jinan. Listen to the work reports of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. He earnestly enjoined: “We must actively build a major international logistics channel” and “elaborately build a high-level platform for major international exchanges and cooperation, and strive to become an important node for smooth domestic and international dual circulation.”
Hong Kong prospers and connects the world. Invite all countries with an open mind to share the opportunities of Chinese-style modernization, and promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" with strong cooperation. As President Xi Jinping said when he visited Europe: "We not only seek the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, but also seek happiness for the people of the world. We pursue our own development and are committed to achieving common development with other countries in the world.”
Civilization is like water, providing spiritual nourishment for global development. Through the related map generated by the "I Learning" database, related places, related items, related famous works, etc. outline a clear and distinct imprint of mutual learning among civilizations.
△On May 7, 2024, local time, at the "Shepherd's Station" in Tourmalet Pass, France, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan and President Macron and his wife Brigitte jointly enjoyed a performance by local villagers with a strong Southern French style. Shepherd's Dance.
During President Xi Jinping’s visit to France, from the historic Les Invalides, to the elegant and solemn Elysée Palace, to the Marigny Theater full of rich artistic flavor, every arrangement has both historical and cultural characteristics. At the Tourmalai Pass, the two heads of state jointly watched the local villagers perform the shepherd's dance with a strong Southern French style, continuing the story of "Mountains and Flowing Waters".
Use books to make friends, and use articles to convey the truth. When they met again in Paris, the heads of state of China and France unanimously chose the "letter ceremony". "1993", "Madame Bovary", "The Red and the Black", "Petro Goriot", "La Traviata", "The Three Musketeers"... President Xi Jinping personally selected a Chinese set for President Macron on the eve of his visit to France. Edition of French literary classics. President Macron specially prepared Hugo's work: "Meditations" published in 1856 for President Xi Jinping.
Hungarian President Sjoyuk and Prime Minister Orban jointly invited President Xi to visit. For the first time, the Hungarian side used the inner courtyard of the ancient Buda Palace as the venue for the welcoming ceremony.
Following President Xi’s speech at a diplomatic occasion in May, cultural imprints outline a map of how different civilizations understand each other. "The Yugoslav movie "The Bridge" and the song "Ah, Goodbye, Friend" are widely circulated in China." "The works of Pushkin and Tolstoy are well-known in China, and Chinese traditional culture such as Peking Opera and Tai Chi are also deeply loved by the Russian people." …
△On May 17, 2024, the cast and crew performed at the artistic performance of the 8th China-Russia Expo.
People are connected and cultures build bridges. On the occasion of President Xi's visit to France, cultural exchange events such as the "From Beijing to Paris - Olympic Tour of Chinese and French Artists" Chinese art exhibition, the China-France Humanities Cooperation and Development Forum, and China-France book exchange activities are in full swing. On May 16, the heads of state of China and Russia officially launched the "China-Russia Cultural Year". "The two sides will hold a series of colorful cultural exchange projects to further unleash the potential of cultural cooperation between the two countries." On May 22, President Xi sent a letter to the opening of the 14th China-U.S. High-Level Tourism Dialogue: “We warmly welcome American tourists to travel to China, make Chinese friends, and experience Chinese culture”…
Different countries and different nations have given birth to different civilizations, embodying the extraordinary wisdom and spiritual pursuits of their respective countries and nations. "Conflict or dialogue, confrontation or cooperation" between different civilizations is related to the development direction of human civilization. President Xi Jinping advocates equal dialogue and exchanges among civilizations, which is the fundamental driving force for the development and progress of world civilizations.
The "Intelligence News" system extracts and analyzes the current political news hot spots across the Internet in May 2024, such as "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech during his inspection in Shandong inspired the cadres and the masses to grasp reforms and promote development", "Craftsmen of a great country, the mainstay praised by the General Secretary" and other important news Much attention.
This year coincides with "another important year for comprehensively deepening reforms." On May 23, General Secretary Xi Jinping chaired a symposium with enterprises and experts in Jinan, Shandong Province. Focusing on the grand new blueprint for reform, he not only asked for advice and prepared for the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, but also laid out plans for the next Strategic guidance for the first stage of reform work:
Clarify the theme of reform - promoting Chinese-style modernization; highlight the focus of reform - promote the reform of the economic system; focus on the value orientation - "let the people have a greater sense of gain, happiness, and security"; pay attention to methods and methods - adhere to integrity Innovation, pay more attention to system integration, focus on planning but more on implementation...
Reform is the driving force for development. Facing a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, as well as new expectations of the people, it is especially necessary to further comprehensively deepen reforms and inject strong momentum into the cause of Chinese-style modernization.
△On May 22, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping cordially visited port science and technology workers, operations personnel, and shipping personnel at Rizhao Port in Shandong Province.
The day before the symposium between enterprises and experts, the General Secretary made a special trip to Rizhao Port, the world's first open, fully automated container terminal along the coast, for inspection. The port has "upgraded" the traditional terminal into a modern port by tackling more than 600 checklist issues and hundreds of key points. This is a vivid epitome of how our country has achieved development and won the future through reform.
Reform and development for whom? “In the final analysis, it is about making people live a better life.”
At the Sunshine Coast Greenway in Rizhao City, seeing the energetic children in the crowd, the General Secretary said earnestly: "Their generation is very happy. By the time the second centenary goal is achieved, they will all have grown up." "The happy life of the common people is achieved through hard work. We must rely on hard work to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and make the people's lives better and better."
Proofreading丨Li Dan, Cai Chunlin, Meng Lizheng, Liu Zhen, Sun Jie, Mao Changzhi, Yan Tiantian
