Foreign experts exchange ideas after the reading activity.(PHOTO: Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau)

By Staff Reporters

Recently, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau facilitated a "Foreign Expert's Book House" event to host reading and exchange activities for foreign experts in Tianjin, focusing on Xi Jinping: The Governance of China IV, which received their positive feedback. A selection of their views follow.

Yang Long, a Canadian professor at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has drawn a grand blueprint for building a modern socialist country and promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way, contributing Chinese solutions to the common problems faced by humankind, demonstrating the responsibility of a great eastern country, adding he is confident about China's future.

Peter Taylor, a British professor at Tianjin University, said the report to the 20th CPC National Congress is both a profound summary of past achievements and a practical plan for China's new journey. In the report, President Xi states that education, science and technology, and human resources are the fundamental and strategic pillars for building a modern socialist country in all respects. In addition, China firmly believes that clear waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, which motivated the leader's team to focus more on resource recycling and turning environmental advantages into comprehensive development advantages in the future.

Mercier Frederic, a French teacher at Tianjin Normal University, believes that China's social and economic development in recent decades has impressed and inspired other countries. This is particularly evident in the development of public infrastructure and urban areas, the dynamic economic activity throughout the country, and the improvement of the quality of life and the environment.

American expert Sun Jing and Canadian expert Yang Hong from Tianjin Medical University, said that this event helped them to systematically understand and appreciate Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and to gain a deeper sense of his superior wisdom in governing the country and his sincere feelings for the people.

Bienvenido Engono, an international student from Tianjin University of Technology and Education, said he is proud to study in such a country as China, and will definitely stay here to work and live after graduation.

Tianjin will continue to promote communication among foreign professionals. The Foreign Expert's Book House will become a platform to spread the voice of Tianjin and a new opportunity to serve foreign experts.

This article is contributed by Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau.