BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2024 — Over the past week, international audiences in Berlin, Germany, explored China’s sustainable development journey and its path toward modernization through a photo exhibition.
The exhibition, titled “Green Dream: Themed Exhibition on the New Journey of Chinese Modernization,” was organized by the Global Times to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and was part of the Global Times Overseas “China Week” series of activities.
The exhibition was held at the Westin Grand Hotel in central Berlin and was open to the public free of charge.
In today’s world, green development has become a defining characteristic of China’s New Era, a significant feature of its modernization.
Green development, which prioritizes harmony between humanity and nature while maximizing economic and social benefits with minimal resource consumption, has become a global consensus.
The event highlights China’s commitment to green development, emphasizing its role in promoting harmony between humanity and nature, actively implementing sustainable development, and driving the global transition toward a low-carbon future.
The exhibition showcased China’s green lifestyle, eco-friendly industries, wildlife conservation, and its contributions to global environmental cooperation through dozens of images organized around four key themes: “green.”
One highlight was Xiaomi’s electric vehicle, the SU7 Ultra prototype, symbolizing the nation’s commitment to green transportation. Another popular exhibit was the “BeijingAirNow” project, which visually illustrated the city’s remarkable achievements in combating pollution by comparing air quality in 2013 with that of 2023.
Visitors were also captivated by a photo of pandas Meng Meng and her cub, Meng Xiang, from the Berlin Zoo, symbolizing China’s efforts in wildlife conservation and international cooperation. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics’ green initiatives also drew attention, inspiring visitors to explore China’s broader journey toward sustainable development.
The exhibition also showcased Global Times’ reporting on environmental topics from recent years, including the restoration of Yundang Lake in Xiamen, East China’s Fujian Province, and the development of China’s national park system.
Attendees, including representatives from German and Chinese media, students, tourists, and local citizens, discussed ways to promote international collaboration for sustainability goals. According to incomplete statistics, visitors hailed from China, Germany, Austria, Brazil, and the US.
Daniel Mendes Jenner, a Brazilian journalist with Germany’s Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften, noted that the exhibition offered a valuable connection to his research on sustainable development goals (SDGs). He praised the exhibition for showcasing both green industrial advancements and China’s work in fostering harmony between humans and nature. Photos of pandas and elephants particularly impressed him, showcasing China’s biodiversity conservation efforts.
Upon seeing Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra prototype, Jenner also said Chinese electric vehicles like Xiaomi’s are becoming a hot topic among German youth. Through the exhibition, he learned about the vehicle’s sports car version.
Maximilian Sutrich, a visitor and postgraduate student at the Vienna University of Technology, had visited China earlier this year. After seeing the exhibition, he remarked that cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing are adopting non-fossil fuel transport solutions. He said China is moving in the right direction on sustainability and hopes to see further efforts in areas like food sustainability.
The “Green Dream” exhibition was the first event of the Global Times Overseas “China Week” series of activities. The Global Times plans to bring the Overseas “China Week” to more countries in the future.
SOURCE Global Times