A Heartfelt Chat in the Embrace of "China Gathers Us"

For 12 days, civilizations and cultures met in a warm atmosphere of love and brotherhood, as if they were an extended family under one roof, with the most prominent title being "China Gathers Us." Between serious work and lighthearted banter, participating delegations from different countries and continents learned about each other's cultures, just as they witnessed the progress and perfection achieved by the People's Republic of China with great effort for its ancient civilization. At the heart of this was the Palestinian issue, present through effective solidarity and genuine support, achieved through the efforts of the International Liaison Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which exerted all its efforts to make the exploratory visit to think tanks a success. We will discuss the Chinese experience in a later article, including real observations from the mission to lift about 800 million people out of poverty as part of President Xi Jinping's plan. The ability of the International Liaison Department to bring us together under one theme and various meetings is a success story in itself. In this context, I cannot forget Comrade Sebastien from the French Party of Progress and Renaissance, who was a sincere defender and supporter of the Palestinian cause with his words and feelings, and Comrade Martha from the Spanish Communist Party, who wore the Palestinian Keffiyeh throughout the visit, and Peter from Kenya, director of the Institute for African Studies, who was a friend of Palestine. It was a journey through which we got to know each other, and it brought together brothers in China who affirmed that it is possible to have dialogue and cooperation between civilizations, not conflict. Free peoples always show solidarity with each other's causes and defend them. Comrade Nibaz from the Communist Party of Iraqi Kurdistan was a man with a cause, just as we exchange views and soar in the clear skies of China, which, with 65 nationalities, has managed to unite behind the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party to build a modern society, while our Arab and Islamic nation remains fragmented and shattered, even in defending the Palestinian cause, which all of them consider a priority and their central issue. This forum truly represented a profound vision that transcends geographical boundaries, summarizing the pivotal role it plays in bringing peoples and cultures closer together. Through its strategic initiatives such as the "Belt and Road," Beijing has transformed into a global meeting point that promotes commercial, technological, and human exchange between East and West. Today, thanks to this visit, we gained new comrades from Indonesia, defenders of our people's cause. Ahmed Zuhri pursued us with questions about Palestine and its people, and from the Maldives, support continues, expressed by Azam Wajeeh, who sent us official positions regarding our people's cause and wrote with great love for Palestine, which he wishes to visit. From the farthest corners of the earth in Australia, Comrade Lima opened the doors of the Australian Communist Party's magazine to us, to be a window for public opinion in Australia. From the descendants of Mandela, partners in the struggle against racial discrimination, Comrade Sekou said, "Palestine is free, and we are with it in its struggle against apartheid." In contrast, the development taking place in China leaves you bewildered about where to start and how to end your writing, as the details are many and progress is rapid, and the leadership seeks development. Secretary-General Comrade Xi Jinping inspects the conditions of the provinces, searching for the poor to develop the country and move the condition of the people from poverty to prosperity, while our poor still block streets or stand in front of government headquarters to make their voices and suffering heard. There is another experience that seeks to be transferred in a way that suits the characteristics of other countries. China does not impose its vision in a globalization mold to imitate it and impose its hegemony, but rather gives you an experience and tells you, "Apply from it what you wish, and we will help you." Whoever can bring these cultures together under one roof and create interaction among them, "China Gathers Us" summarizes a realistic truth that common global challenges require collective action and continuous integration. China's endeavors towards building a "community with a shared future for humanity" open wide horizons towards a more interconnected, just, and prosperous world, where efforts are combined to ensure a better and brighter future for coming generations. I do not hide the admiration for the precision of the organization and the spirit of the collective team that was present in every step, paragraph, and whisper from the comrades in the Chinese Communist Party, the host. From the smiles of the translator, Comrade Salem, who accompanied us on our journey, to the organized atmosphere and the orchestra conductor of the organization, to Qasim, the son of the wonderful city of Ningxia, who showed actual solidarity and love for Palestine, you are here as a guest of the Chinese Communist Party, a beehive playing a symphony with its most beautiful melodies. You only feel that you are with friends you have known for years. In every region we visited, from Gansu to Beijing to Ningxia to the neighboring villages, you feel as if you are in Palestine. It is the intimate friendship that unites the two peoples and countries. Yes, China deserves to lead today's world, which seeks a vision based on cooperation, mutual benefit, a culture of dialogue, and respect for others. Most importantly, it is not a consumer culture and exploitative patterns, but an advanced civilized model that still adheres to its values and culture. When talking about this visit, everything needs more detail than words can convey. We left China with a feeling that it had not left us, and we became a group from around the world who see and write with global eyes. To be fair, my smoking companion, Jean from the Turkish Homeland Party, was also among those who accompanied me on this visit and was loyal to Palestine, and Gopal from Nepal, my brother and friend, whose cheerful spirit I miss, and Sumaya from Angola, who wore the flag of Palestine, confirming that victory is near. Truly, "those whose hearts are united walk together, and those whose paths are united cooperate until success." At its center stands His Excellency Ambassador Sun Chen, Director of the Office of the People's Republic of China to the State of Palestine, at the reception ceremony on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party and his assumption of the new position in Palestine, which confirms the depth and continuity of historical relations between Palestine and China. He also expressed a mutual feeling that we felt in China and he feels in Palestine, saying: "Despite the thousands of miles between China and Palestine, I did not feel like a stranger for a moment. Since my arrival two weeks ago to assume my duties, whenever I spoke with Palestinian friends, I felt a familiarity as if we were old friends meeting again." A clear discourse that confirms China's continued support for the Palestinian people, so that the two peoples remain close brothers and loyal partners who exchange trust and support. This is the greatness of China and the strength of its discourse. *Member of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front