
UZHHOROD, Ukraine, Sept. 11 -- The Zakarpattia region of western Ukraine saw the opening of China Day events here on Wednesday, which offer new opportunities for China-Ukraine cooperation.
Both Zakarpattia and Ukraine in general could be the gate into Europe for China, said Ivan Duran, the acting head of the region, when meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Du Wei at the opening ceremony.
"We see great potential for cooperation in the economic, tourism and cultural spheres," said Duran. "That's why I hope that today's event will help to bring together all the positive factors and help them develop into the projects that would benefit Zakarpattia, Ukraine and China."
Du Wei, for his part, wished Ukraine and Zakarpattia in particular great success in the economic development.
The Chinese ambassador also reminded attendees of the China Day events to see an exhibition with more than 130 photos, saying it presented a path China took to build its economy and the whole country.
These photos showed historic events and the achievements of China since 1949, illustrating the significant success of the country's cooperation with the world. It was part of some China Day events dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Attendees including Zakarpattia locals spoke highly of the exhibition.
"We have just started looking ... but we are already thrilled, especially with that picture in which the car is assembled without people," said Tatiana Lemeshchenko.
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
"She power" plays indispensable role in poverty alleviation
Top 10 world news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 China news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 media buzzwords of 2020
Year-ender:10 major tourism stories of 2020
No interference in Venezuelan issues
Biz prepares for trade spat
Broadcasting Continent
Australia wins Chinese CEOs as US loses