Published on: 2026-09-16
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, September 16 /Xinhua/ — In August, the Chinese stage of the China-Russia cross-border media tour took place in China, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of partnership relations between the Xinhua and TASS news agencies. During the event, Chinese and Russian journalists visited several Chinese cities, getting acquainted with the multifaceted and diverse China, and also witnessing firsthand the fruitful results and potential of cooperation between the two countries.
THE DAILY LIFE OF CHINESE MODERNIZATION
In Shanghai, journalists from two news agencies visited the party-mass service center “Utongyuan 66,” where they became acquainted with grassroots management practices in China.
The center provides comprehensive community services to local residents. It not only focuses on meeting people’s pressing needs in areas such as elderly care, food, and haircuts, but also offers high-quality services in culture and the arts by organizing various salons, reading events, art exhibitions, and other cultural activities to improve the quality of life for all segments of the local population.
Visiting the aforementioned public service center sparked great interest among Russian journalists. They inquired about the events held here and the operating hours of the public canteen, as well as asked many other questions.
“The atmosphere here is pleasant, very cozy. The rooms are spacious, free. It is clear that the country cares about its population – both young and old. It is good that such a place is not the only one; it exists in other cities and across the country,” said Elena Berezina, head of the press center of the Regional Information Center “TASS Caucasus.”
The head of the press center of the Regional Information Center “TASS Far East,” Elena Titova, was especially impressed by the cleanliness of the dining hall and the scientifically balanced nutrition. She noted that this place is not just a service point but a reflection of China’s state governance concept, backed by consistent government investments in grassroots management systems and genuine concern for citizens’ quality of life.
At the national pilot base for artificial intelligence application in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province /East China/, journalists seemed to have landed on the set of a science fiction movie. The exhibition hall, spanning more than 5,000 square meters and occupying two floors, includes areas for interactive performances, household services, and industrial applications. In the hall, humanoid robots dance synchronously to music; two robots in the boxing area furiously swing mechanical arms, simulating a fight, while robots in the service zone skillfully distribute popcorn.
“I saw robots for the first time, and it was an amazing experience. It is clear that China invests heavily in this field and strives to develop robotics,” said Rostislav Rosinsky, foreign affairs correspondent for the Americas section of TASS’s International Information Editorial Office.
“China’s technologies amaze and surprise,” noted Dmitry Baranov, editor of the Asia-Pacific Countries Department of the International Information Editorial Office at TASS, adding that China stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence development on the global stage and that cooperation between Russia and China will bear certain fruits in the future.
“We were very interested in these new technologies, to see them with our own eyes, to try something. Many of us walked around, talked to robots – it was a unique opportunity,” shared Yulia Kozlova, Deputy Head of the Information Editorial Office for Foreign Subscribers at TASS, adding that during the media tour she was most impressed by the new Chinese artificial intelligence technologies.
THE CHARM OF CHINESE CULTURE
While acquaintance with advanced technologies allowed TASS correspondents to experience the dynamics of Chinese modernization, immersion in traditional culture gave them the opportunity to feel the depth and uniqueness of Chinese civilization.
The Tianzhushan Nature Reserve, located in the city of Qianshan in Anhui Province /Eastern China/, is a geopark of global significance as well as a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
For many years, Russian tourists have often been seen in this unique place, which, in addition to picturesque landscapes, is famous for its traditional Chinese culture with a history spanning thousands of years.
According to the data, Russian tourists remain among the most numerous foreign visitors to this picturesque area. Approximately 20,000 tourists from Russia visit here annually.
On the territory of the Tianzhushan Reserve, TASS journalists witnessed a martial arts (wushu) performance presented by several Russian tourists and a local wushu master. Their movements were slow and fluid, combined with deep breathing, and each technique and stance was performed with focus and composure. TASS correspondents observed attentively from the side and then repeated several fragments themselves, continually admiring the charm of Chinese traditional culture.
“Here there are not only beautiful landscapes and fresh air, but you can also study Chinese wushu and health maintenance culture,” said Elena Titova, holding a phone and recording a video. According to her, traditional Chinese culture helps the peoples of the two countries overcome the language barrier and become closer to each other. More Russians should be told about such wonderful places as Tianzhushan.
Representatives of two news agencies visited the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province /East China/, known as “Eastern Venice.” The first stop on this trip was the Taihuxue Silk Culture and Sericulture Park.
The park provides a detailed account of the thousand-year history of silk culture. Strolling through the long gallery, visitors can see plump white silkworms, fine yet exceptionally strong silk, masterful techniques of thread pulling, and exquisite silk products. All of this evokes their sincere admiration.
According to Yulia Kozlova, she learned about the entire process of silk production for the first time. Chinese silk culture amazes her, and such a tangible, interactive cultural experience is very vivid and memorable.
Chinese and Russian journalists also took part in a night walk through the Zhuozhengyuan Garden /Garden of the Humble Administrator/, which was built in the 16th century. In recent years, the city of Suzhou has been actively implementing digital technologies to modernize the garden space and has launched nighttime tours of local classical gardens so that tourists can see another kind of garden beauty and develop new formats of the tourism economy.
“This is simply an amazing place. I would recommend visiting this park first of all. It creates a poetic and philosophical atmosphere,” shared Dmitry Baranov after visiting the Zhizhengyuan Garden.
“For us, Suzhou has become a city of contrasts: here ancient history neighbors innovation, handcrafted silk weaving — with high technologies in robot manufacturing. Everything is thoughtfully designed according to the laws of harmony,” shared Yulia Kozlova.
REAL RESULTS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN COUNTRIES
During the joint media tour, TASS correspondents witnessed not only a vivid picture of China’s development but also living evidence of the continuous deepening of cooperation between China and Russia in various fields.
During a visit to the China Silk Museum located in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, Elena Berezina accidentally learned about a special link between her hometown Stavropol and China.
The head of the technical department of the aforementioned museum, Wang Shuzhuan, said that she and her team first visited Stavropol in 2015. At that time, the Russian side needed to conduct analysis and examination of the textile artifacts found during excavations, but lacked the necessary equipment. With the assistance of the relevant parties, the Chinese Silk Museum helped their Russian colleagues by providing access to their laboratories.
In 2019, Wang Shuzhuan, heading the restoration team, returned to Stavropol to provide technical assistance in restoring an ancient silk robe with gold embroidery discovered during excavations.
Wan Shuzhuan said that this robe, restored with the support of the China National Silk Museum, was exhibited in Russia. Thanks to this, more locals became acquainted with advanced Chinese technologies for preserving textile cultural relics and learned about the shared history of the two countries.
In July 2019, the North Caucasus Working Station of the key research base of the State Administration for Cultural Heritage Protection of China for the preservation of textile cultural relics /Chinese Silk Museum/ was established in Stavropol, becoming the first overseas working station of this key research base.
“It is surprising that I learned about this joint project, carried out in my hometown of Stavropol, right here. Now, having returned to my homeland, perhaps we will hold a press conference on the joint project with the Chinese side,” noted Elena Berezina, expressing hope that such cooperation between the two countries will continue.
Royal regalia, state awards, ceremonial costumes… Upon entering the Hubei Provincial Museum /Central China/, participants were presented with a special exhibition “Treasures of the Kremlin: from Peter I to Catherine II,” featuring 129 exhibits /sets/ of royal relics of Russia.
According to Yulia Kozlova, the meeting in China with treasures from the Museums of the Moscow Kremlin (MMK) was unexpected and joyful for her. “When you see Russian exhibits at an exhibition in China, it evokes a special feeling of closeness. I think this is a kind of special connection.”
As a national multidisciplinary museum, the Hubei Provincial Museum relies on local cultural resources and continuously strengthens humanitarian exchanges with Russian institutions in the fields of culture and museum affairs.
Yulia Kozlova noted that the intensification of such cooperation serves as a platform for the peoples of the two countries to become acquainted with each other’s history and culture, helps deepen humanitarian exchanges between the two countries, and strengthens mutual understanding between their peoples.
In 2026, when the cross Years of Education between China and Russia began, the 10th anniversary is also marked since the official approval by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China for the establishment of the MSU-PPI University /Lomonosov Moscow State University and Beijing Polytechnic Institute/ in the city of Shenzhen /Guangdong Province, South China/.
As one of the flagship projects of humanitarian and educational cooperation between China and Russia, this university exemplifies the ongoing deepening of educational collaboration between the two.
According to the data, the total number of students at this university will reach 5,200. It has established cooperation with more than 110 Chinese and Russian organizations in the field of interaction between universities, research institutes, and key enterprises, as well as created 6 joint laboratories and 1 research center together with enterprises.
“MSU-PPI University in Shenzhen is a model of educational cooperation between our countries,” Elena Titova said after visiting the university. She also added that the university combines high-quality teaching staff and educational concepts from Russia and China, creating a platform for mutual learning and exchange of experience between students from both sides. This, in turn, helps prepare specialists for trade-economic, scientific-technical, and cultural dialogue between the two countries, she added.
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