By Xinyi Li, iChongqing news
Chongqing- On October 9, the opening ceremony of Chongqing International Exchange Research Center kicked off in the Chongqing Library. Several leaders, including Zhu Xiyan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chongqing Municipality's Political Consultative Conference, Liu Qi, Secretary of Party Committee and Director of Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, Qin Dingbo, Deputy Director of Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, and Professor Yang Wuneng, the famous translator all had participated in the event and ribbon-cutting ceremony on the scene. Meanwhile, the awarding ceremony of Chongqing Library’s honorary director was held at the same time.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the establishment of Chongqing International Exchange Research Center
As the most potential tourist destination in the world, Chongqing has become increasingly international. Chongqing is actively promoting the deep integration of cultural tourism work in all areas, all-round, and full chain. The establishment of Chongqing International Exchange Research Center is a crucial way to enhance the international status of Chongqing culture.
Liu Qi, director of Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, awarded Professor Yang Wuneng as Chongqing Library’s honorary director
Located in the Chongqing Library and organized by Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, the center invited Professor Yang Wuneng to be the director of the center. He was born and raised in Chongqing, and he focused on the construction achievements of his hometown and supported its future development. In recognition and gratitude to Professor Yang for his outstanding contribution to the development of the library in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development awarded Professor Yang Wuneng the honorary title of Chongqing Library’s Honorary Director. Professor Yang Wuneng is a top scholar in Goethe's research in the world. In addition, he has won many national and international awards, such as the German National Medal of Merit and the Goethe Gold Medal and the Chinese Translation Culture Lifetime Achievement Award.
Moreover, the establishment of Chongqing International Exchange Research Center aims to rely on the intellectual resources of experts and scholars in related fields to carry out academic research and international cooperation. Also, it will provide an academic support and communication platform for the city's cultural tourism foreign exchange, and translate and publish multilingual translations and promote excellence. The performance repertoire went overseas and promoted Chongqing's cultural soft power by carrying out multi-level and multi-form foreign exchange and cooperation activities.
On October 9, the establishment ceremony of Chongqing International Exchange Research Center kicked off in the Chongqing Library
On the other hand, serving as the affiliated unit of Chongqing International Exchange Research Center, Chongqing Library stated that it would focus on building a culturally influential city and building a world-renowned tourist destination. It will actively fulfill its responsibilities and fully support the development of the center's work. All-round protection, assisting the center in expressing the spirit of Chinese outstanding traditional culture, transforming the splendid nature of the Bayu land into a good show, and spreading the resources of Chongqing's high-quality cultural tourism.
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