On October 15, Ambassador Cao Xiaolin attended the “My China-Qatar Friendship Story” speech, delivered remarks at the event, and presented awards to the winners.

The “My China-Qatar Friendship Story” speech contest was organized by the Chinese Business Council in Qatar and co-hosted by the Doha Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Railway Construction Corporation Qatar Branch.

A total of 16 employees from nine Chinese enterprises, including Bank of China and Huawei, took part in the event. Contestants shared inspiring stories of pursuing their dreams while working for Chinese enterprises in Qatar, speaking in Chinese, English, and Arabic. Their speeches highlighted the opportunities brought by the Belt and Road Initiative cooperation between China and Qatar.