Shen Haixiong, Vice Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Media Group (CMG) has said that China's global role is fostering deeper Sino-Qatar ties. He was addressing through video link at China-Qatar Youth Dialogue conference under the theme 'China in Springtime: Sharing opportunities with the world'.

The conference was hosted by China Media Group (CMG), in collaboration with Embassy of People's Republic of China in Qatar held on Wednesday at Hotel Marriott Marquis City Center Doha.

Present on the occasion were HE Cao Xiaolin, ambassador of China; Secretary-General of the Arab Publishers Association, Bachar Chebaro; Director of Business Development at Qatar Media City, Thahir AlAnani; Hassan Hakimian, Director of the Middle East Studies Department at Hamad bin Khalifa University; members of various circles including from political; business; academic and media.

The discussions centered on the opportunities created by China's high-quality development for Qatar and the expanding cooperation between the two nations in technology and cultural fields.

In his speech, Shen highlighted remarks made by President Xi Jinping during this year’s Two Sessions in China, emphasizing the importance of advancing institutional openness and expanding international cooperation.

Shen underscored that China’s development is in herently linked to the world, and global prosperity depends on China’s contributions.

He reaffirmed that, in the face of global challenges, no single country can solve problems alone, and China’s commitment to openness will continue to foster stability and certainty in global development.

Cao Xiaolin, China’s Ambassador to Qatar, reaffirmed China’s role as a constructive force in global development, reiterating that the country would continue to expand high-level openness and share the opportunities presented by Chinese-style modernization with other nations.

He reflected on the 'golden period' of China-Qatar relations over the past decade, noting the growing political trust, closer practical cooperation, and flourishing cultural exchanges between the two countries. These developments have brought tangible benefits to the peoples of both nations.

Discussions at the event also delved into various topics, including how artificial intelligence is fostering Sino-Qatar technological innovation, and how China’s manufacturing sector is contributing to Qatar’s economic transformation.

The establishment of the Middle East’s first panda pavilion in Qatar and the upcoming release of the world’s highest-grossing animated film, Ne Zha 2, were cited as examples of the deepening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Participants also exchanged views on the growing interest in Chinese culture and language in Qatar.

Qatari youth participated in the dialogue in Chinese, expressing their appreciation for the event and their hope that it would mark the beginning of even deeper exchanges and cooperation between

All participants expressed optimism for the future, envisioning a vibrant, hopeful collaboration between the youth of both nations, contributing to the enhancement of the China-Qatar strategic partnership.