China launches "Audio-China Global Broadcasting" program in Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Sunday launched the "Audio-China Global Broadcasting" program in Mongolia to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The ceremony, co-organized by the Chinese State Council Information Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, was attended by senior government officials from both countries.

The event also marks the launch of the documentary titled "Xi Jinping's Strategy for Governing the Country: China's five years."

Jiang Jianguo, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in an address that over the past 70 years, China and Mongolia have deepened friendship and cooperation in various fields.

Jiang said the "Audio-China Global Broadcasting" program, which includes 70 latest films and television programs from China, is a gift for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mongolia.

It is also an active effort to promote cultural exchanges between China and Mongolia and deepen the friendship between the two peoples, he added.

"This film will feature China's achievements in the past seven decades and the Chinese drive for a better future," Mongolian Foreign Minister Damdin Tsogtbaatar said during his speech at the event.

While addressing the event, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Xing Haiming said that deepening exchanges and mutual learning is an important way to enhance understanding, consolidate friendship and promote cooperation.

In recent years, the exchanges and cooperation between China and Mongolia in the field of radio and television have become increasingly closer, he said.

The "Audio-China Global Broadcasting" will help increase cultural awareness among Mongolian audiences of her neighbour, he added.