"Cooperation between Egypt and China is no longer a matter of choice; it has become indispensable," said Abdel-Badie, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities. "Both countries are heirs to great ancient civilizations, which makes their continued rapprochement not only natural but necessary in light of the current global situation."
January 27, 2026
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) is expected to unleash new opportunities for strategic alignment and deeper cooperation between Serbia and China, particularly in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green energy, Serbian Ambassador to China Maja Stefanovic said.
January 26, 2026
China hands over 17 Filipino sailors from shipwreck to Philippines
China on Sunday handed over 17 Filipino sailors it rescued from a shipwreck near Huangyan Dao to the Philippines.
January 26, 2026
China an essential actor in global sustainability transition, says WBCSD head
China has emerged as an essential actor in the global sustainability transition and is poised to play an important role in the next phase of sustainable development, according to Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
January 23, 2026
Vocational programs build a bridge for ASEAN talents
In 2025, the program recruited 20 Thai students for long-term study. Meanwhile, 10 Chinese teachers traveled to Thailand to provide Chinese and vocational skills training to local staff.
January 20, 2026
China's vision of multilateralism echoed at int'l forum amid global turmoil
More than 200 scholars, diplomats and officials from 23 countries gathered for a seminar in Beijing on Monday to address a pressing question: What type of international governance system to build and how to construct it?
January 20, 2026
Galloping through a garden: 8 steeds bring Chinese New Year magic to Singapore
To welcome the Year of the Horse, eight magnificent steed lanterns have journeyed from China to Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Yet, a visitor's first encounter is not with the horses, but with a winding, blossom-strewn path.
January 19, 2026
How traditional Chinese medicine is winning global hearts
In the heart of Germany, a traditional Chinese herbal product has secured a lasting place on the shelves of the renowned Bahnhof-Apotheke pharmacy chain for over six years, with nearly 200,000 bottles of Shufeng Jiedu granules sold to date.
January 19, 2026
China's Luban Workshop in Madagascar fuels local skills development
Over its five years, the workshop has worked to address skills shortages in areas such as advanced manufacturing, green energy and modern automotive technology, while also deepening people-to-people and industrial exchange between China and Madagascar.
January 16, 2026
China's 'Ice City' amazes foreign students with cultural, technological wonders
Despite having rowed the River Cam in England countless times, steering a dragon boat across the ice-covered Songhua River in China proved an exhilarating experience for Jamie Baker, a student at the University of Oxford.
January 14, 2026
How 2026 will strengthen China-Africa educational ties
"Under the Belt and Road Initiative, universities in China and Africa are fighting side by side for the shared development of education," said Mammo Muchie, a professor at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South Africa.
January 14, 2026
Opera Turandot deepens cultural exchange between China and Italy
From Jan. 10 to 11, the classic Italian opera Turandot, produced by the Puccini Festival, was staged for two performances at the Chongqing Grand Theatre. Since the start of the new year, the Italy-born opera, set against a Chinese backdrop, has toured several Chinese cities, including Xiamen, Wuhan and Chongqing, continuing a long-standing tradition of cultural exchange between China and Italy.
January 13, 2026
Ice dragon boat race bridges Cambridge, Oxford youth with Chinese peers
The inaugural "HIT-Cambridge-Oxford Cup" Ice Dragon Boat International Friendship Race was held in the provincial capital Harbin, known as China's "Ice City," bringing together 14 teams, including those from Oxford, Cambridge, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), as well as universities from Hong Kong and Macao.
January 12, 2026
Global mayors eye cooperation in ice and snow economy
As mayors from around the world jointly lit the torch marking the opening of a dialogue event in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, they also ignited a shared vision for developing the ice and snow economy and advancing cooperation among global winter cities.
January 8, 2026
Growing China-S. Korea people-to-people exchanges help anchor bilateral ties
People-to-people exchanges between South Korea and China in 2025 have continued to pick up pace, driven by visa-free policies, rising mobility and expanding cultural interaction.
January 4, 2026
China, Italy deepen multi-sector cooperation as diplomatic ties turn 55
Marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, 2025 saw interactions between the two ancient civilizations flourish across political, economic and cultural fields.
December 29, 2025
'Cultural ferrymen' offering a more authentic glimpse into everyday China
As the scent of freshly steamed bean paste buns drifts through the People's Park in downtown Shanghai and laughter erupts from a nearby English-language stand-up comedy club -- not at the unfamiliar, but at the recognizable -- China's latest chapter of inbound tourism begins to take shape.
December 25, 2025
China-supported workshop enhances business capacity of Ethiopian women entrepreneurs
Hanan Ahmed, one of the 66 Ethiopian entrepreneurs who attended the China-supported Global Female Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program (GFEEP) workshop in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, completed the program with a sense of accomplishment and newly acquired skills in business management, innovation, leadership and systematic thinking.
December 23, 2025
Chinese medical team donates medical supplies to hospital in South Sudan
The 13th batch of the Chinese medical team on Monday donated pharmaceutical products and medical equipment to Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan's main referral hospital.
December 23, 2025
Chinese medics promote acupuncture, malaria awareness at Zanzibar university
The 35th Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar has held a cultural promotion on acupuncture and delivered a lecture on malaria prevention at a university, engaging students through both informative talks and hands-on activities.
December 22, 2025
China-Africa cooperation urged to boost livestock sector
Officials and experts on Friday called for deeper China-Africa cooperation to unlock Africa's vast animal resources potential, highlighting science and technology as key drivers for transforming the sector.
December 22, 2025
Closer cooperation with China helps Mideast countries pursue development goals
As 2025 draws to a close, practical cooperation between China and Middle Eastern countries has continued to grow in both depth and scope, even as the region remains unsettled by conflict and uncertainty.
December 22, 2025
Chinese exporters target Middle East buyers at Dubai trade expo
Nearly 2,000 Chinese companies are showcasing a wide range of Chinese-made products, from baby and maternal goods to AI-powered smart glasses, at the ongoing 19th China (UAE) Export Brand Joint Expo, which opened on Wednesday at the Dubai World Trade Center.
December 19, 2025
Chinese dance drama 'Wing Chun' kicks off commercial run in Canada
The original Chinese dance drama "Wing Chun" made its debut in Toronto on Tuesday evening, launching a commercial run that marks another highlight in cultural exchanges between China and Canada.
December 18, 2025
Global Civilization Initiative Research Center opens in Iraq
The Global Civilization Initiative Research Center opened on Monday in Iraq's Erbil, attracting more than 300 officials, scholars and representatives from China, Iraq, Türkiye, Jordan and other countries.
December 17, 2025
A flame igniting cross-cultural dreams
In Azerbaijani, "fire" embodies the spirit of the land, while the Chinese character for fire, Yan, evokes dancing flames. For Ravanov Eldar, known in China as He Yan, the name bridges two worlds by carrying a spark from the Caspian Sea to north China's Haihe River and igniting a passion that now reaches even further.
December 16, 2025
China-Cambodia friendship exchange event held in Cambodian capital
The 2025 "Silk Road People-to-people Connectivity" China-Cambodia Exchange Event was held in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh on Monday, aiming to deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries' youth.
December 16, 2025
Remembering Nanjing Massacre – Belarusians, Chinese unite in grief and hope at film premiere
The Belarusian premiere of the Chinese historical film "Dead To Rights," which depicts the horrific events of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, became a profound moment of shared historical reflection and solidarity.
December 15, 2025
China-themed book exhibition held in Bucharest
The fourth "BUCHINA" Chinese Book and Culture Exhibition was held on Saturday to showcase a wide range of China-themed books and cultural activities.
December 15, 2025
Chinese cultural exhibition, robot dog show captivate crowds of visitors in Cambodia
Cambodian visitor Ralin Havila was enthralled on Sunday when she saw a Chinese intangible cultural heritage exhibition and watched a vivid Chinese robot dog show.
December 15, 2025