BRI offers new opportunities, Grenada's ambassador says

People-to-people exchanges, as a non-ignorable component of the BRI, are boosted between China and Grenada through cultural exchange, tourism and education cooperation.

A country rich in tourism resources, Grenada's agreement with China on up to 30-day visa-free travel for holders of all categories of passports came into force in 2015.

"There are opportunities for Chinese businessmen to develop restaurants, hotels and other business for this specialized market to attract Chinese tourists," she said.

Grenada, which expects the number of Chinese tourists to rise, has the Grand Anse Beach, the Underwater Sculpture Park and fabulous festivals such as the great carnival, David added.

She also highlighted education exchanges between the two countries, saying more and more people are learning and understanding Chinese in Grenada.

"Every year China grants Grenada scholarships to study in China," the ambassador said.

This year additional scholarships will be awarded to Grenadian students to study in China, she said. "Years ago, I was one of these scholarship grantees to study in Beijing, and I am very grateful." Ambassador David received her PhD in international relations at China Foreign Affairs University.

She said Grenada is thankful for the opportunity to have students study in China because not only does it provide students with exceptional learning, it also allows them the opportunity to see and understand another side of the world, which they may not otherwise.

China also grants short-term courses for Grenadians to come for special learning programs, she said.

"There will be continued room for developing our relationships whether through sports diplomacy or by increased numbers of cultural programs," the ambassador said.

The video is shot by Lin Siyu and edited by Yan Jin.