On March 1, 2022, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi attended the launch of "10134 Kilometers Across China" held by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Argentina at request.

Qiu Xiaoqi said in his speech that, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of China-Argentina diplomatic ties, President Alberto Fernández attended the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 and paid a successful visit to China. Not long ago, President Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory message to President Fernández on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, since the establishment of diplomatic ties half a century ago, China-Argentina relations have made remarkable progress with deepening cooperation in various fields. He wishes the people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Argentina, like the spring rain, will continue to nourish the hearts of the people and make the tree of China-Argentina friendship more vibrant and more fruitful.

Argentine Ambassador to China Sabino Vaca Narvaja said in his remarks that, the two heads of state met with each other and exchanged congratulatory messages, lifting the curtain of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Argentina and China. The "10134 Kilometers Across China" demonstrates the profound friendship between the Argentine people and the Chinese people across geographical distances and cultural differences, and also highlights the great potential for the two countries to continue to deepen mutual trust and enhance mutual understanding by taking the opportunity of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

The book tells the story of Gustavo Ng, a famous Argentine writer of Chinese descent, on his "root-seeking journey" in China, and presents the ever-changing people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Argentina from a novel and unique perspective. Vice President of China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration Lu Cairong, China Affairs Coordinator of the Ministry of Production and Labor of Argentina Santiago Bustelo, the author and relevant scholars attended the event both online and offline.