To mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as well as the 30th anniversary of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)'s going global, Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC), a subsidiary of CNPC, organized the "International Employees in China" event, which invited international employees from nine countries to have a journey through China.

　　During the trip, they were immersed in the rich Chinese history and culture while witnessing the extraordinary achievements of Chinese modernization.

　　Korganbayev Abror, an employee of CPECC's Kazakhstan branch, was captivated by the number of new energy vehicles in Beijing. As a Chinese speaker, Abror felt that China's development is incredibly rapid and its beauty is breathtaking.

　　The visitors' China exploration started with a visit to the CNPC's petrochemical project in Guangdong province in southeast China.

　　Babylova Venera, chief engineer of the Earthwork Department at the CPECC's southwest branch in Turkmenistan, called the petrochemical plant exceptional and indescribably magnificent.

　　The visitors were also taken to the Guangdong petrochemical project of the CNPC.

　　Lennie Thomas, deputy director of the Rumaila Project in CPECC's Middle East division, said, "CNPC should take immense pride. These dedicated employees ensure the secure operations of the facility, which is remarkable."

　　Also, the foreign employees embarked on an insightful journey to the Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall of Shenzhen, the industrial hub in Guangdong, illustrating China's transformation during its 40-plus years of reform and opening-up.

　　The journey continued to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge connecting three cities, and Huawei Technologies' headquarters in Shenzhen.

　　The CPECC, one of the pioneering Chinese petroleum engineering companies, has five regional markets overseas and operates in 30 countries and regions.

　　Over the past decade, it has enjoyed unparalleled growth, achieving seamless integration across its supply chain. Contracts with BRI countries now contribute 70 percent of its total contract value.

　　Through the concerted efforts of Chinese and international personnel, numerous flagship projects shine like precious pearls.

　　According to Li Xiaoning, the CPECC's executive director, the organization will maintain an even more open and inclusive mindset and continue to go global, seizing the opportunities presented by the BRI.