Luxor – The "Land and Sea Promise: China-Egypt Youth International Exchange Dialogue" was convened at Luxor Provincial Library on the morning of September 4. Approximately 120 delegates – including representatives from Chongqing, China; Luxor provincial government; universities; cultural institutions; youth scholars; and media – gathered to discuss cultural preservation and future cooperation.

The dialogue was held at Luxor Library.

​Chongqing Book Corner Launched in Luxor​

The event commenced with the inauguration of the "Chongqing Book Corner" at Luxor Provincial Library. The corner's inaugural collection features books on Chinese history, culture, and contemporary development, serving as a vital window for Egyptian youth to understand China.

Luxor Governor Abdel Muttalib Emara highlighted: "Luxor, a city of civilizations and open-air museums, firmly believes youth are the true force for preserving and renewing cultural heritage."

Abdel Muttalib Emara, Governor of Luxor Governorate, delivered a speech.

Luxor University President Dr. Sabreen Jaber underscored Egypt-China university collaboration as "a cornerstone of bilateral relations," advocating expanded cooperation in scientific research and cultural exchange.

Dr. Sabreen Jaber, President of Luxor University, delivered a speech.

​Book Donation: Bridging Civilizations​

Zhang Qiong, Director-General of the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, introduced the Six Perspectives of the Chinese Modernization series. Edited by Jiang Hui, this work dissects China’s development philosophy across six dimensions, offering insights for Global South modernization pathways.

Zhang Qiong, Director-General of the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government, introduced the Six Perspectives of the Chinese Modernization series.

​Thematic Insights on Chinese Modernization​

Hussein Ismail, Deputy-in-Chief of China Today Arabic Version, showcased China’s contributions to green development and global climate governance. Eman Magdy Mohamed Mahmoud, Lecturer of the University of Suez and Chinese Government Friendship Award winner, likened Chinese modernization to an Egyptian pyramid: "Its core layers – whole-process people’s democracy, cultural enrichment, and common prosperity – reflect China-Egypt cooperation in economic, technological, and cultural domains."

Eman Magdy Mohamed Mahmoud, a Lecturer at the University of Suez and winner of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, likened Chinese modernization to an Egyptian pyramid.

​Youth Dialogue: Rivers of Civilization​

Zhao Yufang, Vice President of Southwest University, emphasized universities' role in fostering civilizational dialogue, citing SWU’s training of 73 Egyptian students and plans to expand Sino-Egyptian educational collaboration.

Jiang Rui, Director of Chongqing Baiheliang Underwater Museum, revealed progress toward a 2025 memorandum for a joint China-Egypt World Heritage nomination of Baiheliang inscriptions and the Nilometer at Rodah Island.

The dialogue deepened mutual understanding in education, heritage protection, and cultural innovation through book donations, youth exchanges, and cultural displays. Co-hosted by Western International Communication Center and Luxor University Confucius Classroom, with support from Chongqing Municipal Government Information Office and China International Communication Group, the event established a robust platform for China-Egypt youth collaboration.