'Global Civilization Dialogues' Series Arrives in Xi'an with Orchid Awards Guests
Xi'an recently hosted an international exchange event, part of the "Global Civilization Dialogues" series, featuring guests from the Orchid Awards. The initiative, guided by China International Communications Group (CICG), included visits to historical sites and local tech firms like LONGi and BYD to showcase China's manufacturing innovation and cultural heritage.
The event brought together over 20 international guests, including final-round judges and participants in the Third Orchid Awards, alongside social media creators from Cambodia, Germany, Brazil, and the UK. Their itinerary combined immersive tours of ancient historical sites such as the Xi'an Museum and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor with visits to modern industrial facilities, highlighting a deliberate strategy to connect China's deep cultural roots with its contemporary technological advancements.
A key component of the tour involved observing China's manufacturing innovation firsthand. Guests visited LONGi to learn about the company's latest strides in solar and energy storage, including industrial applications of AI and solar-powered green hydrogen. The delegation also toured the exhibition hall at BYD's Xi'an R&D center, learning about the company's history, global footprint, and core electric vehicle technologies. These visits provided a direct look at specific technological developments within the region.
The broader goal of the "Global Civilization Dialogues" series, as described, is to deepen mutual understanding between China and other nations. By integrating ancient heritage with modern industrial innovation in cities like Xi'an, the initiative aims to present a comprehensive narrative of China's development. This approach suggests an effort to use specific examples of technological progress as a bridge for broader international communication and to "tell China's story and Xi'an's story," as stated in the report.
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