Chinese official urges closer Sino-Portuguese media cooperation

• Source: Xinhua
• [15:35 June 09 2009]
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Chinese and Portuguese media should enhance their cooperation so as to promote mutual understanding between the two peoples, said a senior Chinese government press officer here on Monday.

At a seminar in Lisbon, Qian Xiaoqian, vice director of the Information Office of China's State Council, exchanged views with Portugal's China scholars on China's development and Sino-Portuguese relations.

He said China is striving to develop in a scientific, harmonious and sustainable way and ensure all its citizens can benefit from the process.

Qian also stressed the importance of Macao in shaping Sino-Portuguese relations, saying that China will hold a ceremony celerbrating the 10th anniversary of the return of Macao to China.

Besides, more cultural activities will be held in Macao to boost exchanges between China and Portugal, he said.