Chinese Ambassador: Our Relations with Kuwait Are Based on Deep Historical and Human Bonds

Yang Xing, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kuwait, emphasized the importance of cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding and consolidating friendship between peoples. He noted that Kuwait-China relations, which this year mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, are rooted in deep historical and human bonds, despite the geographical distance between the two countries.

This statement was made during the Chinese Culture Night event held at the Crowne Plaza Kuwait – The City hotel, featuring artists from China’s Hebei province and attended by numerous official, cultural, and diplomatic figures. The evening showcased diverse performances highlighting various aspects of Chinese cultural heritage and traditional arts.

The ambassador stated, “China, with its vast geographical expanse and civilizational and cultural diversity, is rich in multiple regional traditions and arts.” He pointed out that Hebei province, historically known as Yan Zhao, is one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization, with cultural roots stretching back thousands of years, and is distinguished by its folk arts and intangible cultural heritage.

He further noted that the first China-Arab Summit, held in 2022, set the goal of joint efforts to build a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era. The ambassador affirmed that people-to-people and cultural exchanges between Kuwait and China have witnessed significant development in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaderships of both countries, represented by Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He stressed China’s readiness to continue deepening cultural cooperation, renewing traditional bonds of friendship, and expanding areas of joint cooperation, thereby contributing to strengthening bilateral relations and China-Arab relations.

For her part, Aisha Adnan Al-Mahmoud, Assistant Secretary-General for the Culture Sector at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, affirmed that the evening represented a distinctive cultural occasion to celebrate the richness of Chinese culture and the diversity of its civilizational heritage, reflecting the depth of friendship and ongoing cooperation between the State of Kuwait and the People’s Republic of China.