Chinese and Portuguese media should enhance their cooperation so as to promote mutual understanding between the two peoples, said a senior Chinese government press officer here on Monday.

At a seminar in Lisbon, Qian Xiaoqian, vice director of the Information Office of China's State Council, exchanged views with Portugal's China scholars on China's development and Sino-Portuguese relations.

He said China is striving to develop in a scientific, harmonious and sustainable way and ensure all its citizens can benefit from the process.

Qian also stressed the importance of Macao in shaping Sino-Portuguese relations, saying that China will hold a ceremony celerbrating the 10th anniversary of the return of Macao to China.

Besides, more cultural activities will be held in Macao to boost exchanges between China and Portugal, he said.

Source: Xinhua