Some Western media outlets have been churning out a flurry of vociferous columns bad-mouthing and smearing the Chinese economy, with increasingly gloomy and scary headlines. However, the dire prediction about the Chinese economy is only imagination and propaganda of some Western politicians and media outlets to distract their domestic audiences from domestic issues while discouraging other countries from cooperating with China out of fear that the world s second-largest economy may become No.1, experts said.
The city of Xi an, Northwest China s Shaanxi Province, once a key stop and starting point of the ancient Silk Road trade route, has recently hosted a monumental China-Central Asia Summit, which reached a declaration among China and Central Asian countries about cooperation in energy, education, science, healthcare and other areas.
For generations, Qinqiang Opera has been a prominent traditional Chinese opera, especially in Northwest China s Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. The Yisu Theater based in Xi an has been actively involved in performing and readapting operas since 1912 as a reflection of its dedication to modernizing conventional beliefs and practices to meet the demands of today s developing society. The troupe is particularly revered for its contributions to the nation s early revolution. In a bid to increase knowledge of and respect for Chinese culture, it strives to inform and educate audiences via this unique art form.
As Central Asian leaders arrive in Xi an, capital of Northwest China s Shaanxi Province, to attend the China-Central Asia Summit with President Xi Jinping, the city shines ever brighter as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and at the center of contemporary Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation.
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