What specific contributions did Sinopec highlight in its cooperation with Arab countries, according to Director Zhong Ren's speech?

Director Zhong Ren highlighted three core dimensions of Sinopec’s cooperation with Arab countries: 'energy as the foundation', citing deep involvement in landmark projects like the Yanbu Refinery in Saudi Arabia and the Al-Zour Refinery in Kuwait, expanded oil and gas trade, and coordinated development of traditional and green energy; 'digital intelligence as the wing', emphasizing accelerated digital transformation, building a self-controlled AI system and an internationalized full-media communication matrix to support Global South narrative autonomy; and 'civilization as the soul', pointing to the establishment of 'Silk Road Bookhouses' in eight Arab countries, donation of over 10,000 books, and training of more than 100,000 local technical professionals to foster civilizational dialogue and people-to-people ties.

Why was Sinopec awarded the 'Outstanding Contribution Award for Global South Media-Think Tank Cooperation and Communication Partners' at the China-Arab Partners Conference?

Sinopec received the award for its demonstrable, multi-dimensional contributions to China-Arab cooperation — specifically its strategic engagement in energy infrastructure and trade, its proactive role in advancing digital intelligence capabilities and global media outreach to strengthen the Global South’s independent discourse system, and its sustained investment in cultural and human capacity-building through initiatives like the 'Silk Road Bookhouse' and large-scale professional training across eight Arab countries — all aligned with the forum’s theme of 'Gathering Wisdom, Embarking on a New Journey: Jointly Building a China-Arab Community with a Shared Future'.