In the warm glow of the autumn afternoon on Sept 21 in Dunhuang, Northwest Gansu province, near the edge of the Gobi sands — some 70 young voices from China and ASEAN gathered, buzzing with energy and ideas.
At the opening ceremony of the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo on Sept 21, Qu Xing, deputy director-general of UNESCO, stressed the importance of reviving the Silk Road spirit to confront today's global challenges.
Senior officials and international guests attending the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo have called for enhanced cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations against a backdrop of global divisions.
