Wan Ting, deputy director of Network Center of International Cultural Exchange addresses the opening ceremony of the camp, Jining, Shandong province, July 7, 2023. [Photo provided to Chinaculture.org]

Azzopardi introduced his experience in promoting Chinese culture through the " Science China Corner " over the years and encouraging more Maltese youngsters to learn Chinese culture. He expected the event could help the students to feel the charm of China in person.

The student representative of the camp from St. Margaret College Secondary School, Kaya Vella said she was deeply attracted by Chinese culture, and was also moved by the warmth and enthusiasm of the Chinese people. She thanked the exchange camp that bridges Chinese and Maltese young people.

John Busuttil, Maltese ambassador to China, sent a video of his speech for the launch ceremony. He said people-to-people exchanges are the best way to deepen mutual understanding and will lay a solid foundation for world peace.

“Teachers and students in Malta will experience a China beyond their imagination through the exchange camp activities, and I encourage you to visit this charming country again with your family and friends.”