Chinese Ambassador Outlines Xi Jinping's Governance Vision and Kuwait-China Partnership

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 14: Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait HE Yang Xin highlighted China's development achievements, governance policies and expanding strategic partnership with Kuwait during a reading and dialogue forum organized by Xinhua News Agency in Kuwait.

Addressing the session on the first volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, Ambassador Yang said the book, featuring 26 in-depth reports by Xinhua, offers insights into China's modernization journey, people-centered development and governance approach under President Xi Jinping.

He highlighted China's economic transformation, noting that the country had become the world's second-largest economy and had lifted 800 million people out of poverty. He also referred to improvements in living standards and ongoing efforts to achieve common prosperity.

Yang stressed that effective governance, accountability and strict Party discipline remain central to China's long-term development, highlighting the Communist Party of China's efforts to strengthen supervision and combat corruption.

Turning to bilateral relations, the ambassador described Kuwait as an important partner for China in the Gulf, saying cooperation under the strategic leadership of President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah continues to advance.

He highlighted efforts to align China's Belt and Road Initiative with Kuwait Vision 2035, expressing Beijing's readiness to strengthen exchanges in governance and expand mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors.

The ambassador thanked Xinhua News Agency's Kuwait bureau, the China Cultural Center in Kuwait and China Intercontinental Press for organizing the event.

Meanwhile, Sheikha Al-Anoud Al-Sabah, founder of the Kuwaiti-Chinese Friendship Club, highlighted China's cultural vision under President Xi Jinping, its commitment to preserving global heritage and its growing role in artificial intelligence.

In her address, titled "Chinese Culture in a New Era – Xi Jinping's Vision and China's Global Contributions," she emphasized the importance of combining China's rich traditional civilization with modern development, describing cultural confidence, heritage preservation and innovation as key pillars of national rejuvenation.

She also outlined China's contributions to international heritage protection and UNESCO initiatives, including the development of AI ethics, digital preservation of archaeological sites and the use of advanced technologies to restore ancient texts.

Al-Sabah stressed the importance of cultural diversity, dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations, describing culture and technology as bridges for international cooperation.

She also called for stronger cultural cooperation between Kuwait and China, particularly in heritage preservation, digitization and cultural exchange, as the two countries mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

For his part, Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sabah, Founder and Chairman of the Association of Artificial Intelligence of Things in Kuwait, called for expanding Kuwait-China relations beyond traditional trade and economic cooperation into artificial intelligence, technology and innovation.

Addressing the gathering, he highlighted opportunities for joint projects in smart cities, energy, healthcare, education and scientific research, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 and China's technological advancement.

He praised China's development experience, particularly its strategic planning, investment in human capital and ability to transform knowledge and innovation into drivers of economic growth.

He also emphasized the growing importance of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things in improving institutional efficiency, public services and quality of life, stressing that technology should ultimately serve humanity.

Describing culture, science and technology as important bridges between Chinese and Arab civilizations, he called for turning shared visions into practical partnerships that promote sustainable development, generate knowledge and create opportunities for future generations.

The forum brought together participants to discuss China's governance experience, cultural development and opportunities for stronger cooperation between Kuwait and China.

by John C Fernandes
Online Media Manager - Arab Times