Learn but Not Imitate—An Interview with Emmanuel MBA ALLO,Gabonese Ambassador to China

BEFORE leaving for Africa,we held an interview with Emmanuel MBA ALLO,Gabonese Ambassador to China,to talk about Sino-Africa and Sino-Gabon cooperation.     

Diversity in Common——An Interview with Ambassador Carlos Blasco Villa of Spain

The mention of Spain conjures up images of flamenco, bullfights and all ihings.hot-blooded. But there is also a prudent and cool-minded dimension to this former world superpower,     

Fifty Years of Sino-Norwegian Cooperation——An Interview with Norwegian Ambassador

Geographical distance has not hindered friendly relations, ongoing for more than two centuries, between China and Norway. Norway recognized the People's Republic of China on January 7,1950 and diplomatic relations were established on October 5, 1954. In 1955, the two countries began to exchange ambassadors. Since then their political, economic and cultural cooperation has steadily advanced. The year 2004 marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of Sino-Norwegian diplomatic relations. In honor of the occasion, China Today spoke with Norwegian Ambassador Tor Chr. Hildan on bilateral trade and economic cooperation.     

Africans Will Create an African Miracle——An Interview with Chinese Ambassador to Cameroon Xue Jinwei

XUE Jinwei,Chinese ambassador to Cameroon,met with us in Yaoundé,talked about relations between the two countries,China's assistance to Cameroon,and the different development models available to Africa.     

Promising Future for Sino-Lebanese Relations——An Interview with Lebanese Ambassador to China Fared Abboud

正ON the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Lebanon,China Today interviewed Lebanon’s ambassador to China Fared Abboud about the history of Sino-Lebanese relations and the prospects for its future development.China Today:What have been the most significant developments in the history of Sino-Lebanese relations?     

New Developments in an Old Friendship——An Interview with Charles Madibo Wagidoso,Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to China

CHINA has long had a close relationship with Africa, and in recent years economic and political ties have grown even stronger. Both the Chinese government and private enterprises have significant investments on the African continent. Last November a 20-member governmental delegation came to Beijing from the central-east African nation of Uganda, to talk to Chinese political and business leaders about fostering economic and cultural links between the two countries. Shortly after the delegation＇s visit, two China Today reporters met with the Ugandan Ambassador, Mr. Charles Madibo Wagidoso, to discuss what was achieved, the ambassador＇s impressions of China and the upcoming Beijing Olympics.     

Chinese Dragon and Indian Elephant Dance to the Same Tune——An Interview with Mr. Ashok K. Kantha,Indian Ambassador to China

THIS year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of India.To learn more about the relationship between the two countries,China Today interviewed Ashok K.Kantha,Indian Ambassador to China,who shared his insights on the two countries’bilateral relations on multiple issues including diplomacy,economic and trade cooperation,people-     

Proud of Our Genuine Friendship with China——An Interview with UAE Ambassador Omar Al Bitar

THIRTY years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates,the two countries are witnessing monumental,across-theboard developments.On this occasion,China Today spoke to UAE Ambassador to China Omar Al Bitar to learn about the past and prospects of friendly relations between the two countries.China Today:The relationship between China and the     

Political Consultation,Democracy China Style——An Interview with Li Junru,Member of the CPPCC National Committee

EVERY March, participants from all walks of life and political parties gather in Beijing to take part in China’s two most important political events of the year. At the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC), its highest legislative body     

Chile Shares the Chinese Dream– An Interview with Chilean Ambassador to China,Luis Schmidt Montes简

Despite his over 40 visits to China, it was still a surprise to Luis Schmidt Montes when he was appointed Chilean ambassador to China in 2010. Our interview with His Excellency started with the issue of bilateral trade - for Montes played a major role in the China-Chile free trade pact that came into effect on October 1,2006.     

Let Chinese Calligraphy Go Global -- An Interview with Zhao Changqing, Vice President of the Chinese Calligraphers＇ Association

One hot summer day not long ago, in the central courtyard of the Temple of Imperial Ancestors in Beijing, 30 Chinese and foreign calligraphers could be seen working on a 100-meter-long scroll they were preparing lor the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.     

“China's Nationalities Policy Is EXEMPLARY”—Interview with Murat Salim Esenli,Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the PRC

<正>On March 27,2009,Mr.Murat Salim Esenli presented his credentials to Chinese President Hu Jintao,for his posting as Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the People's Republic of China(PRC).     

To Build World-class Universities Calls for Restructuring Higher Education——An Interview with Zhu Yongxin,vice-chairman of the China Association for Promoting Democracy,and vice-president of The Chinese Society of Education

As of 2010,there are over 2,000 universities in China,and the gross enrollment rate reaches 26.5 percent.China needs to carefully deal with a series of problems existing in higher education before the country reaches targets set more than a dozen years ago to build a     

Empowering China’s Children——An Exclusive Interview with Gillian Mellsop, UNICEF Representative to China

MOST of China’s lay population learn about the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) through its projects in the country’s disaster-affected or poor rural areas. People are also acquainted with UNICEF China through its publicity activities, and Goodwill Ambassadors such as popular film stars Maggie Cheung and Chen Kun and celebrated broadcast journalist Yang Lan. The history of UNICEF’s collaboration with China can be traced back to 1947,     

CYDF: Contributing to Youth Development Heart and Soul──An Interview with Li Ning, Deputy Secretary General of the CYDF

CT:ProjectHopehasbeenimplementedfortenyears,whatareitsachievements?Whatactiveroleshasitplayedinsociety?LiNing:Bytheendof1998,thevariousimplementationorganizationsofProjectHopehadreceivedover1.6billionyuanindonations,whichhavebeenusedtohelp2,098,7000dropoutsbacktoschoolandtobuild7,111hopeprimaryschools.OnbehalfoftheCYDF,Iwanttothankalldomesticandforeignindividuals,enterprisesandgroupsfortheirsupportanddonationstoourproject.TheirsupporthasensuredthesmoothandrapiddevelopmentofProjectHope,an…     

Fruitful Cooperation between China and Dominica——An Interview with David Xu,Special Envoy of the Commonwealth of Dominica

正THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Commonwealth of Dominica.China’s1.3 billion-strong population dwarfs Dominica’s less than 100,000 inhabitants.However,the two countries share a common understanding of equality and mutual benefit and have developed bilateral relations noticeably over the past 10 years,witnessed by achieve-     

A Customer-centered Brand Building Strategy——An Interview with Zhang Zhanxin,General Manager of the New Mainland Hotel

Over the past three decades of reform and opening-up, the garment in- dustry in China has seen fast development. Liuhua Garments Commercial Circle has had a prominent place in Guangdong Province＇s wholesale garment market, and even the greater China market. The area boasts varied styles of clothes and a large number of vendors selling to niche clients. As an important part of Liuhua Garments Commercial Circle, New Main- land Garment Wholesale Market is a professional large-scale marketplace which realized the importance of subdividing the market and brand building at a very early stage. In keen market competition, New Mainland Garment Wholesale Market has gone through ups and downs, transforming from a state-owned operation into a joint venture, and finally returning to state ownership. However, it has continually striven to build a professional market environment and brands for its vendors.     

Investment:The Most Sustainable Model for China-Africa Cooperation——An Interview with Chi Jianxin,President of the China-Africa Development Fund

Setting up the China-Africa Development Fund (CAD Fund), the aim of which is to support Chinese enterprises’ investment in Africa and exploration of the African market, was among the eight measures to advance practical China-Africa cooperation that President Hu Jintao raised in November 2006 at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).