On July 30, the "Belt and Road" story sharing session was held at the Western International Communication Center. Photo by reporter He Chunyang

On July 30, the "Belt and Road" story sharing session was held at the Western International Communication Center, and senior overseas media people shared it. Photo provided by the event organizer

Since the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", Chongqing and the co-construction countries and regions have carried out extensive and in-depth cooperation in many fields such as infrastructure construction, trade and investment, cultural exchanges, scientific and technological cooperation, environmental protection, agricultural development, and medical education. In this process, Chongqing started the construction of the "Belt and Road" reporter station Chongqing, and through regular exchanges and cooperation with domestic and foreign media, it has created an international communication platform integrating information distribution, cultural exchanges and media services. This year, the station jointly planned a story sharing activity of "Belt and Road" with China Daily, including the collection of photography works of the "Belt and Road" and this "Belt and Road" reporter station·Chongqing field trip.

Gong Zhengzheng, director of the Business Development Department of China Daily, introduced that since the launch of the "Belt and Road" photography work collection activity, a total of 351 effective submissions from 12 countries including Sri Lanka, Argentina, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Namibia, South Africa, Serbia, India, and China have received 351 effective submissions from 12 countries including Sri Lanka, Argentina, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Namibia, South Africa, Serbia, India, and China. There are photography works that showcase the customs and natural scenery of the "Belt and Road" and also text works reflecting economic and trade cooperation, cultural exchanges, infrastructure construction, etc., which comprehensively and three-dimensionally present the achievements of international cooperation and cultural exchanges under the "Belt and Road" initiative.

From July 28 to 30, the award-winning representatives of the photography works formed a field trip group with senior media personnel, and went deep into multiple locations in Shapingba District, Yuzhong District, Nan'an District and Liangjiang New District of Chongqing to visit Chongqing's modernization achievements. At the sharing session on the 30th, three award-winning representatives made wonderful sharing.

"The Belt and Road Initiative brings many benefits to our country, and Colombo Port City is one of the witnesses." SMT, a special correspondent of Chongqing TV in Sri Lanka, introduced that as a key project for jointly building the "Belt and Road" between China and Sri Lanka, this new city that has risen in the Indian Ocean is becoming a golden link connecting Sri Lanka with the global market.

"When witnessing the gradual change of Port City from a blueprint to a reality, I deeply feel the huge potential brought by the Belt and Road Initiative. I think this is not only a successful construction project, but also a win-win road to create prosperity for Sri Lanka and open up new space for deepening cooperation with China," he said.

A reporter from Kazakhstan's ORDA Information and Analysis Portal sighed in his sharing: "When I first met China's Belt and Road Initiative, I resonated strongly in my heart. I firmly believe that this is a prosperous road worth walking hand in hand. As a media worker, I am deeply proud to be able to personally participate in this grand cause." In her opinion, China and Kazakhstan have a border of more than 1,700 kilometers - one of the longest land borders in the world, and a lifeline of surging vitality. "The China-Kazakhstan's international border cooperation center, the 'Bright Road' waterless port, the Horgos and Korzat Highway Port are the modern portals that Kazakhstan connects to China and connects the world."

"This is my second time in Chongqing, but it still feels as fresh as the first time," said Goran, a picture editor of the Serbian news portal. "This city is beautiful and vast. I bet that even the native Chongqing people may not be able to fully appreciate every charm. But what touched me the most was the kindness in the eyes of people, the smile on their faces, and the warmth they conveyed to each other."

The photographer with more than 25 years of professional photography experience will focus on a copper and gold mine in the city of Poll in eastern Serbia. The mine is a landmark cooperation project of China-Serbia's "Belt and Road". He used his lens to clearly record the practical exploration of Chinese-funded enterprises participating in the construction of the "Belt and Road" to seek a balance between mining production and ecological restoration in Serbia.

During the subsequent guest interview session, media representatives also spoke enthusiastically.

The deputy editor-in-chief of the Belarus International News Agency, Qitian News Agency, who visited China for the first time, said that his news agency has reports in seven languages including Chinese. "I hope to write about Chongqing's economic vitality, cultural charm, people who promote urban development, and the local people's passion for life through Chinese. We look forward to promoting China-Belarus media exchanges through our reports, so that more people can understand and like Chongqing."

The director of the International Department of the Uzbekistan State News Agency said that Chongqing is a super-large modern city, integrated and open, full of infinite possibilities. As a reporter, he will use the pen in his hand to record what he sees and hears, and share it with readers, so that they can also fall in love with this beautiful city.

"Silk Road Station·Wonderful Moments" photography exhibition. Photo provided by the event organizer

On the same day, the sharing session also held a photography exhibition of "Silk Road Station·Wonderful Moments".