Performances, culinary traditions, and a new partnership mark 35 years of diplomatic relations

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – The year 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brunei Darussalam. To celebrate this milestone, the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC), under China's State Council Information Office, organized a series of cultural exchange events in Brunei, including "My Dream" performances, the Brunei China Food Festival 2026, and the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement. Through the arts and cuisine, these events deepened cultural understanding and strengthened the longstanding friendship between the two countries.

On September 18 and 19, artists with disabilities from China and Brunei shared the stage in two performances of "My Dream" at the Jerudong International School theater. The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam, CICC, Brunei's Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and the Brunei-China Friendship Association, with support from the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Brunei's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. More than 1,100 people attended the two performances. Guests included members of Prince Mohamed Bolkiah's family; Pengiran Shamhary, minister of Culture, Youth and Sports; Mohd Riza bin Haji Mohd Yunos, minister of Transport and Infocommunications; and other dignitaries and foreign envoys. The audiences also included members of Brunei's business, arts, and education communities, people with disabilities, and young people.

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During the visit, CICC and the Brunei-China Friendship Association signed a framework agreement establishing a long-term strategic partnership. The agreement covers arts and culture, youth exchanges, cultural tourism and food, charitable and cultural initiatives, and people-to-people exchanges across ASEAN. At the signing ceremony, Huang Jing, Director of CICC's Cultural Exchange Center, said the center would work with its Bruneian partners on more cultural exchange programs rooted in local communities and built around personal connections, bringing the people of China and Brunei closer together.

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