What they say
A group of Asian media reporters share their insights on Shandong province during their Discover Shandong trip on July 2-8 in Jinan, Dongying and Yantai. We interviewed several petroleum equipment manufacturers including Kerui and Jerell and new energy companies in Shandong, which have strong ties with Kazakhstan. Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative is expected to become a new spotlight of media in our country. Serik Korzhumbayev, editor-inchief, Delovoy Kazakhstan Dongying is really impressive, incredible in its new energy sector and has magnificent scenery in its wetlands and its Yellow River estuary. Kanat Auyesbay, columnist, Kazinform based in Kazakhstan Thailand is rich in sunshine. I hope to introduce more solar energy information discovered on our trip in Jinan and Dongying to Thailand to benefit its energy sector. Kittidit Thanaditsuwan, reporter, Nation Multimedia Group based in Thailand I fell in love in Yantai, thanks to its scenery, wine and the hospitality of local people. If I could have an offer in Yantai, I would accept it soon. Kunsaya Kurmet, social media specialist and editor, JSC Khabar agency based in Kazakhstan I was impressed by Yantai’s rapid economic growth and grand tourism resorts. If Yantai reporters could go to Pakistan for an interview, I will be proud to be a guide for them and present the best of Karachi to them. Zahid Karani, senior staff reporter, The Times of Karachi based in Pakistan Demonstration Base is looking for a Pakistani member and we will help the association to find it in our country. Shumaila Aslam, reporter, The Finance based in Pakistan I learnt about Sun Zi (545470 BC), the great military strategist, during my university period and obtained in-depth knowledge in the Sun Zi cultural park set up in his hometown Guangrao, Dongying. It was really a great experience for me! Gulayim Nurjanova, editor, Jahon Information Agency based in Uzbekistan Sun Zi’s theory has had a grand impact on the commercial world in Asia, especially Malaysia. After interviewing its home town, I will continue to make research in the field. Teo Say Gek, reporter, Sin Chew Daily based in Malaysia After interviewing the executives of Changyu, I learnt its legendary founder Zhang Bishi’s ups and downs in his career and he has a residence in Penang. I will make further reports on the group’s global reaches in the future and ask my Malaysian colleagues to do further coverage on it. Beh Yuen Hui, reporter, The Star based in Malaysia I appreciate the Western style chateau in Yantai and the ancient Penglai Pavilion built more than 1,000 years ago. I think I have stepped into two centuries in China. Sunali Warnakulasuriya, journalist, Ceylon Today based in Sri Lanka Apart from the reporters, we also want to express our sincere thanks to Talgat Galimov, photojournalist, Delovoy Kazakhstan, Otabek Muratov, photojournalist, Jahon Information Agency based in Uzbekistan, Amitha Thennakoon, photographer, Ceylon Today based in Sri Lanka, and Jirawatt
Ngamsoponsookkoon, producer, Nation Multimedia Group, based in Thailand, for their dedication, professionalism and hard working spirit during the Asian media’s Discover Shandong trip.