A man looks at his phone as fireworks explode on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China PHOTO: REUTERS
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The day-long festivity was marked by Chinese music and pictorial cultural exhibition, whereas a large number of Chinese teachers and businessmen also addressed the ceremony.
On the occasion, GCU Center of Excellence, China Studies (CECS) Director Prof Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt highlighted the need for establishment of more Chinese studies centres throughout the country.
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He said that social and cultural integration of two friendly nations was highly crucial for the success of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. He also stressed the need for strong academic and research collaboration among the universities of China and Pakistan for technology transfer.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 22nd, 2018.
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