As 2025 marks 65 years of China-Somalia diplomatic relations, a stunning jade artwork has emerged as the ultimate symbol of cross-cultural friendship. Master Zhang Tiecheng transformed raw Hetian jade gifted by Somalia into an intricate sculpture – blending Chinese craftsmanship with African heritage.
📸 "This stone carries 6.5 decades of trust," said CGTN's Guo Linjie during an exclusive studio visit with Somali journalist Kheder Abdullah Mohammed Mahmood. The collaboration mirrors the nations' partnership: Somali raw materials refined through Chinese artistic vision.
💡 Jade carving, a 8,000-year-old Chinese tradition, meets modern diplomacy in this masterpiece. While details remain under wraps until its 2026 museum debut, insiders describe intertwined dragon and leopard motifs – representing both nations' strength and resilience.
🌍 Beyond the art, this project highlights growing cultural exchanges between Asia and Africa. As young professionals increasingly bridge continents through tech and trade, such symbolic gestures remind us that international ties need both economic foundations and artistic soul.
