On October 15, Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Consulate General of China in Vancouver, co-hosted Welcome to Charming Hunan: Hunan Culture and Tourism Promotion Forum in Canada. Consul General Fu Fengshan, Counsellor Consul Dong Zhixue, Canadian Members of Parliament Parm Bains and Chak Au, along with representatives from the cultural, tourism, and business sectors in Western Canada, attended the event.

Consul General Fu stated that people-to-people exchanges form the foundation of China-Canada relations, playing an irreplaceable role in consolidating bilateral friendship and enhancing mutual understanding. Under the current circumstances, deepening cultural and tourism exchanges and practical cooperation will help promote the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of a new strategic partnership between China and Canada, serving the common interests of both peoples.

Hunan boasts a long history, magnificent landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage, displaying vibrant modern vitality amid high-quality development. Mr. Fu expressed the hope that various sectors in Canada will gain a deeper understanding of Hunan, and consequently of China, thereby using exchanges to foster connectivity and cooperation to drive development.