More than 300 books were donated by China-Africa Institute (CAI) to the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Beijing on February 14, 2023. Zhang Ying from the International Communication Department of CAI and An Ni from the Library Information Department of CAI presented the books to Chuol Gorden Duol, the education attache of embassy of South Sudan in Beijing.

This is the second batch of books donated to the embassy by CAI followed by the first donation activity held on December 22, 2021 when a total of 1115 books were delivered to the embassy of South Sudan from the institute.

South Sudan's ambassador to China Monday Semaya Kenneth Kumba (second from left),

Zhang Ying (first from left) and An Ni (second from right)

Monday Semaya Kenneth Kumba, South Sudan's ambassador to China expressed his gratitude to the generous donation from CAI when meeting with Zhang Ying and An Ni.

Zhang Ying, An Ni present donated books to Chuol Gorden Duol

The book donation activities aim to enhance cultural exchanges between China and South Sudan. Quoting from Jin Ying, a Chinese scholar in Qing Dynasty, Chinese president Xin Jinping said, "There is no limit to what is desired, when there is a will, there is a way.” Xi emphasized that nothing can stop people around the world from longing for a better life. He made the remarks at the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on June 2019.

As president Xi said, “Civilizations have become richer and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning”. Since its establishment in April 2019, CAI has been dedicated to enhance people-to-people exchanges and deepen friendship between the Chinese and African people. CAI will continue to contribute to the development of China-Africa relationship and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

(Photo by Dong Jiacheng)