Sino-Myanmar Diplomatic Relations: Book launch marked 75th Anniversary Celebration

The book launch and prize awarding ceremony for "Voices from the Paukphaw Heart," a collection of stories commemorating the 75th anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, symbolizing the enduring Paukphaw friendship between the two nations, was held at the Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel in Yangon in the morning on June18.

The event was attended by Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and region ministers, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ms. Ma Jia and embassy staff, officials from Chinese-Myanmar organizations, award winners, and invited guests.

First, the Union Minister and guests viewed the books, records, and DVDs of the story collection commemorating the 75th anniversary of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations displayed and distributed in the hall. Next, a documentary video showcasing the mutual friendship between Myanmar and China was screened.

After that, Ms. Ma Jia, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Myanmar, stated that the story collection launched today records the deep friendship between the people of both countries and is intended for widespread distribution to the public and to be passed on to future generations.

Following this, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn remarked that the collection of literary works expressing the friendly exchanges between the peoples of the two countries, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, is a very commendable initiative. He noted that many Myanmar literary giants have translated and published Chinese classical novels and poems. He expressed hope that experts from both countries would further promote and develop exchanges in the field of Myanmar-China literary translation. He also wished for the everlasting strength and stability of Myanmar-China relations, which have been intertwined and friendly through generations.

Subsequently, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn and Ambassador Ms. Ma Jia jointly launched "Voices from the Paukphaw Heart," a book published in both Myanmar and Chinese, by pressing a button.

Next, writer Tekkatho Mya Minzu , author of "Yangtze, Ayeyarwady Enduring Forever" for the 75th anniversary story collection of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, and Ms. Li Lili, author of a manuscript dedicated to all volunteers proficient in both Chinese and Myanmar languages, delivered words of gratitude. 

Following this, students from Yunnan Province University and students from a school for deaf children performed a poem expressing the friendship between Myanmar and China, and a song titled "Everlasting Friendship."

Then, the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar presented awards to the recipients of the Outstanding, Third, and Second Prizes. The Union Minister and the Ambassador jointly presented the First Prize to writer Tekkatho Mya Minzu, author of "Yangtze, Ayeyarwady Enduring Forever."

 Editor in Chief (Pauk Phaw monthly Magazine), Ye Naing Soe,said " Our country holds a geopolitically important position in Southeast Asia, and our political policy is one of non-alignment in foreign affairs. However, neighbors are always a necessity when it comes to diplomatic engagement. So far, our neighboring country which is one of major global Power, has acted as a good neighbor in times of need. Recently, the leaders of both countries had extensive discussions on the future of China-Myanmar friendship and the development of both countries. This makes today's event a highly prestigious occasion. The book launched today, which focuses on the kinship and friendship between our two nations, will serve as a historical record for both our people and our countries."

The book "Voices from the Paukphaw Heart" was compiled by the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations and showcase the friendly exchanges between the people of the two countries. The embassy invited submissions on March 18, 2025, and collected essays, poems, and short stories from participants. Prizes awarded included one First Prize, three Second Prizes, two Third Prizes, and other awards.

The book is divided into five chapters: mutual assistance, unforgettable golden moments, joint cooperation, literary culture, mutual connection, and people-to-people ties. It compiles numerous exciting and heartwarming stories of friendship between the people of the two countries, historical tales that will perpetuate the China-Myanmar Paukphaw friendship, and stories of goodwill from various organizations in China and Myanmar, all written in both Chinese and Myanmar.