Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Recent

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia, Shen Minjuan, highlighted the close bonds between the two nations over the past decades and expressed her thoughts on the prospects for their bilateral relationship as the both sides celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties on Wednesday.

China's rapid economic development in recent years has brought new opportunities to Mongolia. In 2023, bilateral trade between Mongolia and China reached 17 billion U.S. dollars. In an earlier interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Shen mentioned the closely linked economic ties between the two neighboring countries.

Long-standing assistance in constructing infrastructure shows the strong friendship between the two countries. Shen noted that many buildings built with China's aid in Mongolia decades ago have already become important landmarks for the local people.

Shen also mentioned her visit to a China-aided local development center for children with disabilities or special diseases, where kids can receive quality treatment and care.

The ambassador also shared her views on potential areas for further collaboration between the two countries, focusing on mutual benefits in environmental protection and technical development.

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Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Recent:
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Sept 6-8, 2024
1. Aerial shot of city;
Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Recent
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Shen Minjuan, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia (ending with shots 3-4):
"The trade with China accounts for nearly 70 percent of Mongolia's total. [For] every one percent of China's GDP growth, Mongolian GDP grows by 0.6 percent.";
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Date Unknown
3. Mongolian Government Palace, square;
4. Various of national flags of Mongolia;
5. Aerial shots of city, traffic, Mongolian Government Palace;
Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Recent
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Shen Minjuan, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia (startin with shots 4-6/ending with shots 7-8):
"The early story goes back to the 1950s and 60s when China sent about 30,000 workers to Mongolia. They helped build landmarks, such as the Peace Bridge, State Department Store, Central Stadium, et cetera. Until now, these buildings still remain as the important part of the daily life of the residents in Ulan Bator. Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene mentioned to me that actually, these landmarks were a pride for the generation of his parents and left them fond memories.";
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Date Unknown
7. Mongolian Government Palace;
8. Statue;
9. Various of national flag of Mongolia;
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Date Unknown
10. Various of aerial pictures of development center building for disabled children;
11. Photo of groundbreaking ceremony for development center;
12. Development center building;
13. Room at center;
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14. SOUNDBITE (English) Shen Minjuan, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia (starting with shots 10-13):
"I visited the development center for children with disabilities, which China helped to build. There are many kids with Down syndrome who have difficulties in language and also mobility. But you can always see bright and happy smiles on their faces. I am so delighted that they are all taken good care of at the center, and some of them go to China regularly for further treatment.";
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Date Unknown
15. National flag of Mongolia, buildings;
16. Mongolian Government Palace, square;
17. Various of city views, traffic;
Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Recent
18. SOUNDBITE (English) Shen Minjuan, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia (starting with shots 15-17):
"Looking ahead, I would like to say the most important thing is to fully leverage the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation to combine the mutual complementarity of Mongolia's natural resources and China's market and technology. Whether it's mineral processing, solar and wind power, or desertification response, we could all make them the new highlights and growth points of the bilateral relations.";
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Sept 6-8, 2024
19. National flags of China, Mongolia;
FILE: Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Date Unknown
20. Aerial shot of city.

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