From June 9 to 16, the Secretariat for Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) hosted 28 journalists from several nations, among them Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Serbia.

The visit, the secretariat's sixth, served to implement the Sofia Guidelines for Cooperation between China and CEEC. The press corps visited historical and cultural sites in Beijing, Shandong province, and Hunan province. Huo Yuzhen, special representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for China-CEEC cooperation, accompanied the journalists as they visited enterprises in different industries and participated in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) symposium.

The press corps expressed their appreciation to the Secretariat for Cooperation between China and CEEC, and noted that the combat and abundant visit helped them better understand and report on China's rich culture, history, prosperity, and economic development. They believe China's development will benefit the world, and the BRI will provide more platforms and opportunities for China and CEEC cooperation.