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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tbilisi, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Embassy in Georgia on Monday hosted a gala reception to mark the upcoming Spring Festival (Chunjie, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar). The reception was attended by about 160 people, including diplomats, employees of Chinese-funded organizations and Confucius Institutes, Chinese students studying in Georgia, and representatives of the Chinese diaspora.
In his speech, Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian noted that over the past year, Chinese-invested enterprises have facilitated the consistent implementation of major projects in the country in areas such as investment, infrastructure, telecommunications, and energy. He added that teachers and volunteers at Confucius Institutes have made a significant contribution to popularizing the Chinese language and spreading Chinese culture.
Liu Guangwen, a Georgian citizen of Chinese descent and professor at Tbilisi Free University, who is over 90 years old, has contributed to Chinese language teaching in Georgia for decades. Expressing immense pride in China's development achievements, she expressed her intention to continue to promote stronger humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.
"Despite living far from our homeland, we still adhere to the tradition of celebrating the Lunar New Year: we stick on the 'fu' characters, make dumplings, and hang red lanterns. The sight of this 'Chinese red' brings peace and warmth to our hearts," Hou Qingming, chairman of the Association of Chinese Emigrants and Ethnic Chinese in Georgia, told Xinhua.
In an interview with Xinhua, Li Rui, Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Georgia, stated that many employees of Chinese companies remain at work during the Spring Festival, ensuring high quality and efficient project implementation.
“Loyalty to one’s work and complete dedication—this practical spirit is the best ‘calling card’ of Chinese enterprises abroad,” Li Rui emphasized. –0–
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