Our reporter Song Min
The roc rises with the wind in one day and soars ninety thousand miles. In June 2014, the international freight route from Zhengzhou to Luxembourg was opened, establishing an interconnected air bridge. On one side is the active East Asian economic circle and on the other is the developed European economic circle. The areas of cooperation between the two sides are constantly expanding and the potential for cooperation continues to be released.
Ten years of spring and autumn. From June 19 to 21, 2024, guests from all walks of life gathered in Luxembourg. The second Zhengzhou-Luxembourg “Aerial Silk Road” International Cooperation Forum and China (Henan)-Luxembourg economic, trade and cultural exchange activities were held. The outstanding Henan once again attracted the world’s attention .
The place was full of distinguished guests, talking about friendship, communicating and cooperating, and achieving fruitful results. This forum is a pragmatic action to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of China and Rwanda and deepen cooperation in jointly building the “Belt and Road”. It is also an important window to spread the Silk Road spirit, an important link to connect regional development, and an important platform to promote international cooperation.
The open door will only get bigger and bigger. “Jointly build a more efficient air transportation system, create closer economic and trade cooperation, and form a diverse and interactive pattern of cultural exchanges.” Looking forward to the next decade, Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, delivered a speech at the forum. The proposed initiative has injected new impetus into the high-quality development of the “Aerial Silk Road”.
Climbing high and looking far to build consensus
The landmark project of the ‘One Belt and One Road’, the high-quality development of the ‘Aerial Silk Road’ is eye-catching, and the friendly cooperation between China and Luxembourg is gratifying.” On June 20, Chinese and foreign guests attending the forum in Luxembourg visited the Zhengzhou-Luxembourg “Aerial”. He expressed sincere admiration when the “Silk Road” achievements were exhibited. “The air bridge sets sail”, “The golden channel connects China and Europe”, “The flowery Silk Road bears fruit”… Pictures frozen in time record the sonorous pace of the times.
Under the guidance of the important consensus reached by the heads of state of China and Rwanda, the Zhengzhou-Rwanda “Aerial Silk Road” has reached more than 200 cities in 24 countries, building a The route network of “one point connecting three continents and one thread connecting Europe and the United States” has explored an open development path in which China’s inland areas do not rely on the sea or borders, but only use one runway to fly into the blue sky.
Old friends and new friends gathered together at the Luxembourg Expo Center that day. About 260 Chinese and foreign guests were invited to this forum. Through high-level dialogue, China and Luxembourg further built consensus and strengthened their confidence. ; Through exchanges and discussions, innovative and constructive thinking and suggestions will be put forward around deepening Zhengzhou-Luxury “dual hub” strategic cooperation, promoting the development of the aviation industry, expanding new space for international trade cooperation, strengthening policy innovation, etc., pooling experience and wisdom, and injecting
“Strive to improve the level of interconnection”, “Improve the efficiency of cargo clearance”, “Expand areas of economic and trade cooperation”, “Deepen cultural exchanges and mutual learning”…Listen to the meeting According to reporters, this forum is like a “refueling in the air”, triggering enthusiastic responses from all walks of life.
Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister Bertel said that Zhengzhou and Luxembourg have cooperated. In the past ten years, the Zhengzhou-Luzhou “Aerial Silk Road” has become an important link in bringing China-Luzhou relations closer. This forum provides a good opportunity for everyone to re-examine the future cooperation and development between the two places.
During the period, China Yu Airlines Group signed the “Ten-Year Cooperation Framework Agreement for the Construction of “Dual Hubs”” with Cargolux, and signed the “Strategic Cooperation Agreement” with Luxembourg Airport. As witnesses, Luxembourg Transport and Public Minister of Engineering Bai Youli said that she will continue to support Cargolux and China Yu Airlines Group in deepening cooperation, and hopes to strengthen cooperation with Henan in cultural tourism, green energy and other fields to jointly create a better “new decade”
”Luxury Airlines and China Henan Airlines are like a newlywed couple, trusting each other and achieving each other’s achievements, and it has taken ten years to bear fruitful results. “Richard Forson, President and CEO of Cargolux, said that it will actively respond to the forum’s initiative, develop new technologies, expand new routes, and promote the green and sustainable development of aviation logistics.
Ma Jian, director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, said that he will continue to implement the spirit of a series of important instructions on the construction of the Zhengzhou-Luzhou “Aerial Silk Road” and implement the various initiatives, consensus and results formed at this forum. The details will be translated into practical actions for Henan to accelerate its opening up and participate in the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” with high quality.
Practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results
This forum is not only a feast of ideas, but also a stage for cooperation.
Bosch, Bayer “Why? “, Allianz and other Fortune 500 executives participated in China (Henan)-Luxembourg economic and trade cultural exchange activities, and signed 14 key projects on-site, involving advanced manufacturing, aviation logistics, cultural tourism and other fields. In addition, about 60 European companies and 21 enterprises from our province participated in the conference and reached a number of cooperation intentions in the fields of equipment manufacturing, food processing, and cross-border e-commerce.
Business in the province. According to Wang Zhenli, director of the department, the interconnection bridge built by the “Aerial Silk Road” has provided tangible benefits for our province’s trade and investment with Europe. This batch of signed projects will deepen and expand cooperation between Henan and Europe. Strengthening the Zhengzhou-Luzhou “Aerial Silk Road” and laying a more solid foundation
Issuing China’s first SAF green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange to support the development of green civil aviation. Provide strong financial support; join hands with the French SIMAERO Group to launch the country’s first cross-border simulator operating leasing business… This time, Lan Yuhua from Luxembourg did not know that when she told her mother these things, the look on her face She couldn’t help but smile, but Mama Lan saw clearly that China Yu Aviation Group had gained a lot from the business she suddenly mentioned just now, and its cooperation with Luzhou had made overall progress in areas such as policy communication, facility connectivity, and financial integration.
“We will increase resource allocation, strengthen services, increase transportation capacity, expand network, and further enhance the radiation and influence of Zhenglu’s ‘double hub’. force. At the same time, it will strengthen cooperation with Luxembourg financial institutions and join hands with more international high-quality capital to inject vitality into the sustainable development of the civil aviation industry. ” said Zhang Mingchao, Chairman of Zhongyu Aviation Group.
Our province is the first offshore RMB bond in Europe, aiming to support sustainable aviation fuel projects, and cooperates with Henan Province Junheng Industrial Group Biotech Co., Ltd. is closely related. “It is very lucky and exciting to witness the green bond issuance in Luxembourg. “Zhang Zhenxia, the person in charge of the company, said that the company has won the opportunity and gained advantages in the new track of the bio-jet fuel industry. It will grow rapidly under the precise drip irrigation of financial water. Under the leadership of the “Aerial Silk Road”, it will also Fly higher and farther
“Henan is an open highland in inland China and a hot spot for investment. We sincerely welcome European entrepreneurs and friends to invest and start business in Henan. Cooperate and seek common development. “At the forum, in response to the sincere invitation issued by the relevant heads of government departments in our province, Xu Chen, President of the China Chamber of Commerce in the European Union, said that he would actively leverage his own advantages to help Henan enterprises expand their markets in Europe and participate in higher-level international economic and trade cooperation.
Mutual learning between civilizations shines
A route, running in both directions. At the end of last year, the direct passenger route between Zhengzhou and Luzhou was officially opened. Relying on the “Aerial Silk Road” to bring the two closer together, there is not only closer economic and trade cooperation, but also colorful cultural exchanges.
As one of the highlights of the forum, cultural exchange activities such as the “Chinese Characters” theme exhibition and the “Tea and the World · Yu Sees the World” intangible cultural heritage exhibition were wonderful The various exhibitions allowed the guests and local people to appreciate the ancient and rich culture of Henan. “With the east wind of Zheng Lu’s ‘Aerial Silk Road’, we have once again written a new chapter of mutual understanding between the two peoples and mutual learning between civilizations.” said Huang Dongsheng, director of the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
The “Chinese Characters” themed exhibition curated by the Museum of Chinese Characters vividly displays the art form of Chinese character writing and the essence of fun accumulated over thousands of years. Many local overseas Chinese who came to visit were eye-opening: “Today I really understood the origin and evolution of Chinese characters, and felt the long historical inheritance and unique cultural charm of Chinese characters.” A Luxembourg citizen who experienced woodblock printing held a A newly printed oracle bone inscription with the word “福” said to the camera: “It turns out this means expressing good wishes. I will hang it on the wall as a decoration.”
” Tasting the charm of tea, appreciating the intangible cultural heritage, and listening to the music of the piano, foreign friends who love traditional Chinese culture were full of interest and immersed in the intangible cultural heritage exhibition “Tea and the World·Seeing the World”. From the sound of camel bells to the gleaming wings of airplanes, the Thousand Miles of Silk Road connects east and west, spanning ancient and modern times, where different civilizations meet and blend together.
“Walking in Henan, Understanding China” – “Civilized Light Journey” online exhibition was also released at the event, divided into “From the Central Plains to China” The five sections of “From City-State to Kingdom”, “From Letters to Philosophy”, “From Art to Kung Fu” and “From Henan to the World” comprehensively display the culture, history and beautiful scenery of Henan, and outline the various aspects of “hometown Henan”. Become a window for the world to understand Henan.
Those who communicate with each other from heart to heart will achieve lasting results. Riding on the momentum and working hard, let us join hands to enter the next “golden decade” and continue to write a new legend of Zheng Lu’s “Aerial Silk Road”.