(KPL) The launch ceremony of the book The Chinese Imprint on World Currency and its accompanying periodicals was held in Beijing on May 19, accompanied by a thematic seminar exploring China's global economic influence. The event brought together diplomats, industry leaders, and media representatives to discuss the growing impact of China’s financial and cultural contributions to global development.

Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Hong Lei delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the significance of the new publication in the context of China’s expanding international role. Ambassadors from more than 10 countries—including Egypt, Algeria, Fiji, Sri Lanka, and Cape Verde—were in attendance, along with senior diplomats and nearly 100 distinguished guests. Prominent figures included Wang Haihuai, General Manager of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC); Wu Shangzhi, President of the China Periodical Association; and executives from leading state-owned enterprises. The event was chaired by Cui Chun, Chairman of World Affairs Press.

In his speech, Assistant Minister Hong highlighted the book’s relevance to current global dynamics, commending the achievements of Chinese enterprises under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He noted that initiatives launched by President Xi Jinping—such as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative—provide practical solutions for addressing common challenges and have earned increasing global support.

“Mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation are the correct paths for international engagement,” Hong stated. “Building a community with a shared future for mankind is not just a global trend, but a collective aspiration.”

Hong emphasized China’s commitment to serving as a “main engine” of the world economy by upholding principles of openness, equality, and cooperation.

Representing the business sector, General Manager Wang Haihuai shared CCCC’s experiences and contributions to the BRI, reaffirming the company’s dedication to the values of high standards, sustainability, and public benefit as outlined by President Xi. Wang reported that CCCC has operated in 158 countries and regions, offering strategic expertise to drive high-quality BRI development.

Looking ahead, Wang pledged that CCCC would continue to promote the “Silk Road spirit,” enhancing infrastructure connectivity (“hard connectivity”), regulatory harmonization (“soft connectivity”), and people-to-people ties (“heart connectivity”) to advance global sustainable development and the vision of a shared future for humanity.

Diplomatic representatives attending the seminar praised both the BRI and Chinese enterprises' infrastructure projects. They also voiced strong support for the concept of a shared future for mankind and expressed their countries’ interest in expanding cultural and practical cooperation with China.

The event attracted extensive media coverage, with more than 30 foreign media outlets represented—including journalists from Pakistan, Laos, Fiji, Tonga, Angola, Jamaica, and Kazakhstan—alongside major Chinese media organizations such as People’s Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and China Media Group.

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