Roundup: "China and I" writing contest brings Egyptian, Chinese cultures closer

CAIRO, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- A recently concluded "China and I" writing competition, which saw the participation of hundreds of Egyptian writers and others interested in the Chinese culture, has been considered by organizers and participants as part of the growing cultural exchange between the two ancient civilizations.

Organized by China Cultural Center (CCC) in Cairo in cooperation with Cairo-based Radio and Television Magazine and China Today Magazine, the second version of the Arabic language writing contest attracted some 380 competitors who wrote articles and short stories highlighting different aspects of the unique connection between Egypt and China.