Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus Yang Yundong Attends International Symposium on “The Left and the Contemporary World” Organized by AKEL

On 7 November 2026, Ambassador of China to Cyprus Yang Yundong attended the International Symposium on “The Left and the Contemporary World,” organized by the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL), and participated in a panel discussion concerning “Contemporary Experiences and Paths of Social Transformation”.

On behalf of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Ambassador Yang extended warm congratulations to AKEL on the 100th anniversary of its founding. He elaborated on the CPC’s successful experience, i.e. upholding theoretical innovation, remaining committed to a people-centered development philosophy, staying committed to the right strategic direction, taking the historical initiative, carrying forward the spirit of struggle, and exercising full and rigorous self-governance over the Party.

Ambassador Yang stressed that the recently concluded Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee focused on the importance of persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance, fully demonstrating the CPC’s strong awareness and firm resolve in strengthening its own development and governance. He noted that the CPC stands ready to deepen exchanges on governance with other political parties, and to work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity.

Representatives of communist and left-wing political parties from Cyprus, Cuba, Austria, India and other countries also participated in the discussion.