What happens when ancient Chinese wisdom meets 21st-century ambitions? China Media Group’s international version of 'The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping' provides a window into that fusion as it debuted at Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center on Monday.
Ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit, this multilingual TV series will roll out across state television networks and top media platforms in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan—potentially reaching millions eager for fresh perspectives.
Each episode threads quotes from ancient Chinese classics—used by Xi in his speeches—through four central themes: openness and cooperation, tech innovation, ecological protection and cultural creativity. The result? A narrative that breaks down complex governance ideas into relatable stories.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory letter, calling the broadcast 'a new bridge' for understanding China’s evolution. Erlan Karin, state counselor of Kazakhstan, along with cultural and media professionals from across Central Asia, sees it as a source of 'lasting spiritual strength' for a shared future.
Front-page coverage in Kazakhstan Pravda and Sovereign Kazakhstan, plus reports by Tajikistan’s Hovar and Turkmenistan’s News.Net, highlights the series’ regional impact. As the summit unfolds, 'The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping' exemplifies how media can spark cross-border dialogue and cultural exchange.
For globally minded viewers—from entrepreneurs to digital nomads—this program is more than TV. It’s a cultural bridge, demonstrating how storytelling can power dialogue in an interconnected world.
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'The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping' airs in 5 Central Asian countries
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