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To become an ambassador of cultural exchange between China and Laos, you don’t necessarily have to be in an official capacity. You can also promote it through non-governmental channels or personal influence. The following are several ways to achieve this path, divided intoOfficial routeandCivil/Personal PathTwo categories:
1. Official path (suitable for long-term planning)
1. Enter relevant government or diplomatic systems
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Apply for relevant positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, etc.
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Participate in the “Belt and Road” project and ASEAN exchange affairs
2. Apply for a position or volunteer in the "China-Laos Cultural Exchange Project"
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Such as China International Cultural Exchange Association, Lao Embassy in China, Confucius Institute
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Sometimes there are open recruitments for cultural consultants, translators, or liaison officers.
3. Participate in official exchange groups between China and Laos or university exchange programs
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For example, Hanban, Laos International Students Reception Project, etc.
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Working in a university or participating in an overseas education assignment (such as volunteer Chinese teacher)
2. Civilian/Individual Path (More Flexible and Influential)
1. Become a self-media person or blogger on Chinese and Lao culture
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Publish videos or articles comparing the culture, food, and folklore of Laos and China
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Select platform: Bilibili, Douyin, WeChat official account, YouTube, TikTok, etc.
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Case: Talking about Chinese and Laotian food, festival differences, language anecdotes, tourism culture, etc.
2. Organize cultural exchange activities
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Organize online/offline China-Laos cultural festivals, food exhibitions, and intangible cultural heritage lectures
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Cooperate with universities and non-governmental organizations, such as university clubs and cultural centers
3. Operate a cross-cultural platform or brand between China and Laos
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For example, developing Chinese and Lao cultural and creative products and e-commerce platforms
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Promote Laotian handicrafts, tea, spices, and silk to the Chinese market and vice versa
4. Participate in or initiate China-Laos NGO organizations or communities
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Non-profit project focusing on education, language, and youth exchange
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Can cooperate with the United Nations, Asia Foundation, South-South Cooperation Center, etc.