In celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the HZAU Library was thrilled to unveil its latest initiative - the “Building the Silk Road Together, Envisioning the Future”book fair. It aims to deepen students’ and faculties’ understanding of the BRI’s meaning and value. The exhibition featured a curated collection of 65 precious books and documents, such as A Bright Shared Future, Fruit from the Sands, and China’ s Global Rebalancing and the New Silk Road. The books covered various fields, such as politics, economy, culture, and history of China and other countries along the Belt and Road. They not only encompassed classic works in languages, literature, art, history, and geography of the countries along the Belt and Road, but also the ones introducing the background, significance, development, and achievements of the BRI.
HZAU library holds the book fair on the BRI
Since proposed in 2013, the BRI has saw a worldwide attention and participation. Over the past decade, the initiative has produced fruitful outcomes, bringing tangible benefits to the countries along its routes. Against the backdrop of current international uncertainties, the BRI not only exemplifies China’s active engagement in global governance and its commitment to promoting globalization and building a community with a shared future, but also serves as an effective means for China to tell its story and disseminate Chinese culture.
The aim of the book fair was to guide readers to understand China’s efforts and achievements in promoting globalization and building a community with a shared future from various perspectives. The event also sought to inspire individuals to comprehend the significance of peace, cooperation, and mutual development, reinforcing cultural confidence, enhancing global competence, and collectively contributing to a global community of shared future.
Zhang Bo, a 2023 graduate student from the College of Plant Science & Technology, stopped in front of the display, flipping through the pages of the book Fruit from the Sands. He said: “As a student majoring in agronomy, it is extremely important to understand the origins and dissemination of food. Along the ancient corridor of the Silk Road, a large amount of food was imported and exported, significantly diversifying crops in various countries and exerting a profound influence on dietary structures and crop production. Food represents not just a culinary delight but also serves as one of the earliest trade goods that facilitated cultural exchange and commerce. As part of the Southern Silk Road, the ancient Tea Horse Road (an old trade route for tea-horse exchange in southwest China), has witnessed the vicissitude of economic and social development.”
Source: http://news.hzau.edu.cn/2023/1127/68490.shtml
Translated by: Zhang Yu
Proofread by: Sun Ying
Supervised by: Jin Bei
