8th Nicosia Book Fest further enhances China-Cyprus cultural exchanges

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8th Nicosia Book Fest further enhances China-Cyprus cultural exchanges

STORY: 8th Nicosia Book Fest further enhances China-Cyprus cultural exchanges DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th Nicosia Book Fest STORYLINE: The 8th Nicosia Book Fest, featuring China as the Country of Honor, concluded on Sunday, with visitors and exhibitors alike deeply impressed. When addressing the opening ceremony, Zhang Jianchun, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, underscored the notable strides in China-Cyprus relations. Noting the cultural bonds between the two ancient civilizations, Zhang stressed the importance of cultural exchanges and mutual understanding in the rapidly evolving world. Cypriot Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou expressed her pleasure for having China as the country of honor at the fest. She also highlighted the significance of the event's role in promoting literature, knowledge, and love for reading across all age groups in

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