On the 20th of February, 2021, the maiden reading and presentation session on the 3rd Volume of The Governance of China by President Xi Jinping organized by China–Africa Relationship Think Tank (CART) was held at Tencent Meeting. The session was facilitated by Group one (1) on the topic, “The People as Masters of the Country.”

     Before the presentation, were speeches from the Acting Patron of CART, Dr. Abdul Nazif Mahmud, and Patron, Prof. Gao Jing. Dr. Abdul entreated overseas students to emulate the ideals of China to help build their respective countries to the highest standard. Professor Gao Jing outlined the rules and regulations governing the conduct of the reading session and the core aim of establishing the Reading Club. She stated that the reading sessions are geared towards imbibing the good ideals, culture, leadership skills, and development agenda in participants.

      

Group one (1) led by Miss Safa, shared insightful lessons on the sub-topics: (1) A better life for all the people, (2) the people are the greatest strength in governance, (3) always put people first and (4) never fail the people.

     Questions were asked from all judges and some of the audience present after which a discussion ensued among the participants of the reading session.

     Key issues discussed were:

     The latest inventions of China, thus, Alipay, high-speed train, online shopping and bike-sharing.

     Core values of Chinese Culture such as – Harmony, Benevolence, Respect, and Righteousness should be held in high esteem.

     Emulating the best ideals of socialism political philosophy for accelerated development and eradicating poverty by other countries.

     Examples for the unity spirit of Chinese people.

     Incorporating the great experience in China into our studies.

     After the event, all the judges presented incredible reports regarding the reading club and the performance of the participants and how the events will go along away to contribute to the development and win-win cooperation between China and the African countries. Some of their comment includes:

      Ms. Feng Yun, the Deputy Director of International Office, emphasized the understanding of the group on their topic “The first group has done a great job. They do not only told us what they have learned from the chapter titled "The People as Masters of the Country”, but also shared with us their understanding and opinions, which were most attractive and impressive to me.”