Changzhou, Jiangsu – The two-wheel enthusiasts of the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) and the Department of Tourism Office (PDOT) in Shanghai joined counterparts in tracing a path to friendship and cooperation at the 2023 BELT AND ROAD DIPLOMATS' CYCLING SERIES held on September 16-17 in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province.

Organized by the Bicycle and Fencing Sports Management Center of China’s General Administration of Sports, the event saw the enthusiastic participation of trained and amateur cyclists in timed competition heats as well as pure fun-and-fitness categories.

Joining a large group of Chinese bikers were representatives from the Philippines, Belgium, Egypt, Indonesia. Kazakhstan, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Romania, Spain, Sri Lanka, and Yemen.

PCG and PDOT were represented by Tourism Attaché Ireneo H. Reyes, and PCG Attachés Mr. Mark Anthony Z. Geguera, Mr. Joel D. Mariñas, Ms. Lani G. Nicolas-Javier, Mr. Nilo K. Palaya, Ms. Angela E. Lopez, and Ms. Gigi Marie U. Llanera, together with family members.

Jiangsu is one of China’s most highly developed and economically dynamic provinces, ranking second only to Guangdong in provincial GDP. Changzhou, meanwhile, is known for its high-end manufacturing that includes new energy vehicles, motor vehicle parts, and new materials.

“Our participation is consistent with our drive to raise engagement with key Chinese localities under our jurisdiction, which benefits Philippines-China ties at large”, said Consul General Josel F. Ignacio. END