Ms. Choo An Yin, Charge d’ Affaires, of the Guyana Embassy in Beijing (third from left) with models showcasing Guyanese outfits.

THE official launching of a website by the Guyanese Embassy in Beijing last Friday marked the 37th anniversary of the ties between Guyana and China. At the launch, which was a “Guyanese Affair”, Ms. Choo An Yin, Charge d’ Affaires of the Guyana Embassy in Beijing stated the Embassy’s hope that the website could serve as a bridge to further promote understanding and friendship between the nations.

The launching of the website was followed by a brief presentation on Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), which included a two and a half minute introductory video.

The website, www.guyanaembassybeijing.com, is available in both the Chinese and English languages and contains a wide range of information ranging from Guyanese history, tourism, trade investment, and culture, to Guyana’s LCDS. An executive summary of the LCDS is available on the websites in the Chinese language and work is being done on translating the entire strategy into Chinese, which will be available on the website shortly. The website will also be updated from time to time to include additional and updated information on developments.

Guests at the reception, including officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and other Chinese Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps in Beijing , Chinese travel agencies and companies were entertained to Guyanese music ,videos on tourist attractions, food ,drinks and a mini display of Guyanese fashion.