On September 20, the opening ceremony of the China-Brunei Food Festival in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brunei Darussalam was successfully held. H.E. Ambassador Chen Shaochun, Legislative Council (LegCo) members Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Yang Berhormat Awang Lau How Teck, representatives from the Brunei government, business community, local Chinese community, and friends from various sectors attended the event.

In his remarks, Ambassador Chen introduced China’s rich culinary culture and invited friends from all walks of life of Brunei, through the window of the Food Festival, to experience the profound and rich Chinese culture, the openness, inclusiveness and confidence of China, and the vibrant momentum of China’s development. Ambassador Chen welcomed Bruneian friends to visit China more often, and experience the diverse and dynamic facets of Chinese modernization.

Ambassador Chen reviewed the achievements in the development of China-Brunei relations and stressed that China stands ready to work with Brunei to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continuously expand friendly cooperation across various fields, and advance the building of a China-Brunei community with a shared future to greater depth and substance.

Chefs from Chinese restaurants Quanjude and Donglaishun prepared dishes including Beijing Roast Duck and instant-boiled mutton on site. Guests enjoyed the Chinese food and exchanged views in a warm atmosphere, celebrating China-Brunei friendship. From September 21 to 27, the Food Festival was open to the public and received an enthusiastic response.