The Institute of International Politics and Economics, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Serbia and the Confucius Institute at the University of Novi Sad, marked the forthcoming holiday, the Spring Festival.

The guests and researchers were formally welcomed with introductory speeches delivered by the Director of the Institute, Prof. Dr. Branislav Đorđević, H.E. Mr. Li Ming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Serbia, and Chen Xiu, Director of the Confucius Institute.

The ceremonial part of the program featured a presentation of the traditions and symbols related to the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

The Institute of International Politics and Economics extends its warmest congratulations to its partners in the People’s Republic of China on the forthcoming holiday and wishes them a prosperous Year of the Wood Snake.

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