The Chinese Embassy in Cyprus held 2019 Chinese Overseas Chinese New Year Reception and “Ambassador Cup” Table Tennis Tournament

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On December 29, 2018, the Embassy in Cyprus held the 2019 Chinese Overseas Chinese New Year Reception and the “Ambassador Cup” table tennis competition, In attendance were the Overseas Chinese in Cyprus, the Chinese enterprises, the Confucius Institute, Peacekeeping Force Police in Cyprus, representatives of foreign students and local friends. In total nearly 200 people attended.

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Ambassador Huang Xingyuan delivered a speech

Ambassador Huang Xingyuan extended New Year greetings and blessings to everyone, reviewed the important historical moments of China’s experience in 2018 and the gratifying progress in China-Cyprus relations, and looked forward to the good opportunities facing the development of China-Cyprus relations in 2019.

On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus, Ambassador Huang thanked the overseas Chinese who have settled in Cyprus for their long-term efforts and contributions to the development of relations between China and Cyprus.

He expressed hope that everyone will continue to carry forward the spirit of patriotism and love for the country, unite and help each other, build a harmonious overseas Chinese community, and spread the image of a positive Chinese. The motherland is prosperous and the friendship between China and Cyprus is continuing. He said that The Chinese Embassy in Cyprus will continue to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese in a spirit of dedication.

Guests see the Cyprus Citizen Guide Promotional film

At the reception, the guests also watched the Cyprus Citizen Guide Promotional film by the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus. Everyone said that the content of the promotional film is practical and lively, reflecting the country’s concern and concern for overseas Chinese citizens, and helping everyone to improve their security awareness.

There were six teams participating in this table tennis match. Ambassador Huang Xingyuan and his wife, Ma Li, jointly kicked off the game. Afterwards, the contestants showed their talents and took turns, and the competition was full of enthusiasm and came to an exciting climax. After two and a half hours of fierce competition the winners were crowned. In first place was the City union team 1, with City union team 2 as runners up and in third place was a team comprised of Chinese from the Peacekeeping Police Force in Cyprus, Chinese-funded enterprises, and the Confucius Institute.

 

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