From August 27 to 30, a delegation of six Arab journalists from the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) visited Ningxia to cover the China-Arab States Expo (the Expo). The journalists, coming from Algeria, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, and Tunisia, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Expo and the China-Arab States New Energy Industry High-Quality Development Exchange and Promotion Conference. They also visited various sites in Ningxia, conducting in-depth interviews on topics such as the photovoltaic industry, ecological conservation, cultural heritage, and specialty industries. This allowed them to gain valuable insights into Ningxia’s achievements and future plans in new energy, environmental protection, as well as culture and tourism.

The delegation covered the entire Opening Ceremony, showing a keen interest in the Expo’s international influence and the prospects for China-Arab cooperation. They captured the grandeur of the event through video and written reports. Ibrahim Khalil Kerbal, a journalist from Algeria, provided live coverage highlighting the Expo’s role as a key platform and the cooperation opportunities it fosters. During a visit to the workshop of Ningxia Zhonghuan Photovoltaic Materials Co., Ltd., Kuwaiti journalist Maha Akhaal Hashash attentively listened to the introductions while using equipment to broadcast the scene. She expressed great interest in the progress of Ningxia’s photovoltaic technology and its industrial applications. Additionally, she engaged in discussions with experts, scholars, and business representatives on the innovation of photovoltaic technology and the potential for international cooperation.

At the photovoltaic power base in the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei City, the delegation witnessed firsthand the practical results of the “PV+desertification control” model. Ibrahim Khalil Kerbal conducted an on-site report, praising China’s innovations in combining new energy development with ecological conservation. He also remarked that Ningxia’s experience in this regard is worth emulating and expressed his intention to bring it back to his home country. By personally trying desertification control techniques, such as making straw checkerboard barriers, and conducting interviews with local sand control workers, the journalists gained a profound understanding of Ningxia’s long-term efforts and achievements in desertification prevention and control. The delegation also visited areas along the Yellow River to learn about Ningxia’s ecological protection measures and its integration of culture and tourism, conducting in-depth interviews on efforts to combine ecological conservation with high-quality development in the Yellow River basin.

During their stay, the delegation also visited the Xixia Imperial Tombs and the Paddy-Fish Space Ecopark. At the Xixia Imperial Tombs Museum and Tomb No. 3, the journalists showed a keen interest in the history and culture of the Xixia Dynasty, taking notes and photos as they explored. They recorded videos while listening to the introductions and viewing precious cultural relics, conducting comprehensive, multi-angle interviews. Journalists from Jordan and Yemen engaged in in-depth discussions with the guide with the help of the interpreter, appreciating the Xixia history as a window into the fusion of diverse cultures within Chinese civilization. They were particularly impressed to learn that the Xixia Imperial Tombs have been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During their visit to the Paddy-Fish Space Ecopark, the journalists were captivated by the breathtaking scenery. They were eager to learn about local farming practices and marveled at the rice-fish symbiosis system, modern agricultural practices, and the integration of culture and tourism. They expressed a strong desire to document what they had seen and promote the worth-learning experience in their home countries. The delegation also visited the Beryl Goji Museum and explored the development of Ningxia’s goji industry.

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who accompanied the delegation spoke highly of the arrangements and the reception the delegation received. They mentioned that they would follow the journalists’ reports of the visit and actively promote Ningxia’s advanced experience in areas such as new energy, ecological conservation, and cultural heritage protection to the international community, while also helping to explore cooperation opportunities for Ningxia in these fields. The journalists also expressed a strong desire to introduce and promote Ningxia through their reports and to strengthen future exchanges and cooperation with the region. By the time the delegation left Ningxia, a total of ten articles had been published across news programs, newspapers, and personal social media platforms. Among them, Ibrahim Khalil Kerbal aired a news segment titled “2025 China-Arab States Expo” as the top headline on the 29th edition of the Algerian TV news channel.

The invitation to the foreign journalists delegation to visit Ningxia offered them an opportunity to comprehensively explore Ningxia’s efforts in advancing Chinese modernization. This not only deepened international media’s understanding of the China-Arab States Expo and Ningxia’s development achievements, but also provided a valuable platform for promoting Ningxia’s international image and fostering cooperation between China and the world. Going forward, the Ningxia Foreign Affairs Office will continue to strengthen communication and exchanges with international media, expand and explore new promotion methods, and further enhance Ningxia’s global influence.