Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Little Friends,
Good morning！ It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Chinese Mission to the EU and thank you all for joining us at the China Open House.
As most of you know, the China Open House Day has played an instrumental role in promoting mutual understanding and forging friendship between China and the EU and has become an attractive event of the China-EU partnership calendar
Every summer we open our doors so that we get acquainted, renew our friendship and get a glimpse into the Chinese history, culture, tradition and get an overview of the latest development and progress in China.
So today we proudly present you some of our traditions – acrobatics, music, folk dance, calligraphy, painting, cuisine, acupuncture, tea ceremony, Tai Chi, Qigong, short lectures on modern China and Chinese culture, table tennis demonstration to be presented by Mr. Jean-Michel Saive, Vice-President of the Belgium Olympic Committee and his brother Philippe Saive, and most importantly, socioeconomic achievements of China over the past five years, on-going reform and opening up as well as highlights of exchanges between China and the EU and fruitful outcome of their cooperation across the board.
I am hopeful that through today’s demonstrations, you could feel the winds of change, the dynamism of China’s advancement and the strengths of China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
I am also hopeful that today’s programs will not only enrich your knowledge of China and China-EU relationship but also stimulate fruitful interactions and future collaborations.
In conclusion, I wish to express on behalf of the Chinese Mission and in my own name our sincere appreciation to each and every one of you for your abiding commitment and valuable contribution to the promotion of mutual understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the EU.
Thank you very much and do have a great time at the China Open House Day.