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Algerian and Chinese youth celebrate Mangzhong to strengthen cultural cooperation
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Hundreds of young Algerians and Chinese gathered in Algiers for the second edition of an friendship event, celebrating "Mangzhong," a traditional Chinese festival marking summer sowing. This event, organized by the Chinese Embassy in Algeria and the CSCEC construction group, aimed to foster lasting ties between the younger generations of both countries. Mangzhong, one of the twenty-four solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, symbolizes labor, vitality, hope, and the promise of harvest. The evening featured team games, interactive challenges, and creative workshops, bringing together students and teachers from the Confucius Institute, Chinese language department representatives, young diplomats, and employees of Chinese companies in Algeria. Ambassador Dong Guangli and CSCEC Chairman Tang Hao were among the attendees. Ambassador Dong Guangli drew parallels between Mangzhong and youth, emphasizing the importance of engagement and surpassing oneself. He highlighted positive bilateral cooperation, including significant progress on Chinese-led megaprojects and China's zero-tariff treatment for exports from 53 African countries, including Algeria, since May 1st. The ambassador also noted that 2026 is the Year of Sino-African Cultural and Human Exchanges, explaining the increase in such initiatives. He encouraged the youth to ensure that Sino-Algerian friendship grows across generations through their collective efforts. This Mangzhong gathering is part of a series of initi
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