On  August 7, the Chinese Embassy in Lesotho hosted the award ceremony for  the “Chinese Modernization in My Eyes” competition, alongside a farewell  reception for students and trainees about to embark on studies in  China. The event brought together over 60 participants, including  Minister of Education Professor Ntoi Rapapa, former Deputy Prime  Minister Lesao Lehohla, competition participants, and representatives of  students heading to China.

In  his remarks, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Yang Xiaokun expounded on the  distinctive features, essential requirements, strategic roadmap, and  global significance of Chinese modernization. He commended the  contestants for sharing their perspectives on Chinese modernization and  encouraged the departing students and trainees to seize the opportunity  to study in China, gain first-hand experience of Chinese modernization,  and contribute to the strengthening of China-Lesotho friendship and  cooperation.

Minister  Rapapa expressed appreciation for China’s long-standing support to  Lesotho in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and other fields. He  urged the departing students to make the most of this valuable  opportunity, excel in their studies, and dedicate their knowledge to  national development, while fostering closer ties between the peoples of  Lesotho and China.

Participants  in the competition spoke highly of the rich connotations and  far-reaching significance of Chinese modernization. Student  representatives expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for  providing scholarships and training opportunities, pledging to apply  their learning in practice and serve as ambassadors of friendship  between the two nations.