Chinese cultural elements showcased at Spring Festival celebration in Nigeria

The sounds of scintillating drums and vibrant melodies echoed through a mammoth crowd that gathered in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Saturday to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival.

January 27, 2025

Lunar New Year celebration hosted by China's UN mission highlights cultural traditions

The Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday night at the UN headquarters in New York. Over 400 guests, including senior UN officials and representatives of more than 100 countries, attended.

January 27, 2025

A taste of Chinese culture in London ahead of Spring Festival

Although the Year of the Snake has yet to arrive, the Chinese Spring Festival spirit has already landed in Britain, with a vibrant showcase of Chinese traditional music, opera and arts in London on Thursday.

January 26, 2025

China's top museum presents cultural program in New York to celebrate Spring Festival

​Prince Kung's Palace Museum, one of the top-level museums and tourist sites in China, Thursday kicked off a series of activities to showcase Chinese treasures of traditional culture on the occasion of the Spring Festival next week.

January 26, 2025

Dancers perform on ice to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival in Indonesia

Lion dancers perform on ice to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, at Bintaro Exchange Mall in South Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, Jan. 25, 2025.

January 26, 2025

Cultural tourism promotion event on Spring Festival held in Brussels

A cultural tourism promotion event was held ahead of the Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, at the China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 24, 2025.

January 26, 2025

2025 'Happy Chinese New Year' global launching ceremony and gala held in Malaysian capital

The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China.

January 26, 2025

China promotes winter tourism, Spring Festival charm in Budapest

Tourism professionals and cultural enthusiasts gathered at Budapest on Thursday evening for an event promoting China's winter tourism offerings while celebrating the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival.

January 24, 2025

Chinese traditional melody brings spring spirit to Romanians

A Chinese traditional music concert enchanted an audience of nearly 800 at the Romanian Athenaeum early this week, with melodies portraying the vibrant spirit of spring -- high mountains, flowing waters, singing orioles and dancing swallows.

January 23, 2025

Underwater dragon dance performed to celebrate upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Singapore

Divers perform underwater dragon dance in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Yea at the S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore, Jan. 20, 2025.

January 21, 2025

Chinese New Year celebrated at UN headquarters in NY with experience of traditions

Lit up by dazzling Chinese red decorations, the lobby of the main building at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York brimmed with cheerful songs and laughter Friday night in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival in many areas around the world.

January 20, 2025

Industrial heritages of China and Germany transform into new cultural landmarks

Industrial relics in Germany and China, grounded in their past glories, now face a promising future of rejuvenation.

January 17, 2025

Mayors from China, ASEAN discuss urban openess, cooperation

​Mayors, representatives and experts from China and ASEAN countries have gathered in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to discuss urban openness and cooperation during a dialogue that opened Thursday.

January 17, 2025

Sound trade ties benefit China, Britain

China's economy is expected to be the largest driver of global growth this decade, presenting significant opportunities for the UK, said Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

January 15, 2025

Chinese, Japanese ruling parties agree to maintain close communication

The ruling parties of China and Japan on Tuesday agreed to maintain close dialogue and communication no matter what situation China-Japan relations face.

January 15, 2025

'Nihao! China' in Bucharest highlights China's winter tourist attractions

​The "Nihao! China" event attracted about 100 Romanian travelers and locals in Bucharest on Monday, offering an immersive glimpse into China's rich winter tourism attractions.

January 15, 2025

China-aided renovation of cricket stadium to greatly benefit Grenadians

Located on the coast in the capital of St. George's, the National Cricket Stadium and the adjacent National Athletic Stadium together form Grenada's National Stadium. They were rebuilt by Chinese enterprises with aid from the Chinese government after the resumption of diplomatic ties between China and Grenada in 2005.

January 14, 2025

Chinese dance performance inspired by Song Dynasty painting enchants New York

The China Oriental Performing Arts Group captivated its audience in New York on Friday with poetic dance drama featuring ancient Chinese aesthetics and innovative modern artistry.

January 13, 2025

Spring Festival market lights up Riyadh with cultural events, celebration

"Chinese Kung Fu is amazing!" "The face-changing in Sichuan Opera is incredible!" "Candied hawthorn is delicious!" These exclamations echoed through the Cultural Palace in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh during a vibrant "Spring Festival Market" held from Friday to Saturday.

January 13, 2025

China, Ethiopia celebrate 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Chinese New Year

China and Ethiopia celebrated the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Sunday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

January 13, 2025

Chinese, New Zealand musicians stage concert to celebrate Year of Snake

Chinese and New Zealand top musicians played Chinese folk music and Western symphony to celebrate the Year of the Snake and New Zealand-China artistry.

January 13, 2025

Int'l communication center established in NE China

​An international communication center aimed at strengthening ties between northeast China's Jilin Province and the rest of the world was launched on Saturday in Changchun, the province's capital city.

January 13, 2025

China-Africa cooperation sets stellar example for advancing shared prosperity

As the new year unfolds, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has commenced his first overseas visit of 2025 with a tour of Africa, continuing a diplomatic tradition that marks its 35th year.

January 7, 2025

Chinese medical team offers free clinical services in Santa Lucija, Malta

The 20th Chinese medical team for Malta from the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) Sunday provided free clinical services to residents in Santa Lucija, southern Malta, and donated medical supplies.

January 6, 2025

China's phenomenal poetic dance debuts in US

The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, a phenomenal poetic dance presented by the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, was performed at the San Diego Civic Theatre in the U.S. state of California, displaying the beauty of Eastern art on the New Year's Eve.

January 2, 2025

China sends emergency relief supplies to quake-hit Vanuatu

A shipment of emergency relief supplies departed Wednesday evening from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen to Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, to support earthquake relief efforts in the Pacific island country.

January 2, 2025

Tale of two generations: An American family's bond with China across time, cultures

The hope for the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, with grassroots connections as its foundation. While the two countries have experienced ups and downs in their bilateral ties, it is the enduring friendship between their peoples that has consistently infused warmth and momentum into this relationship. As Jan. 1 marks the 46th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, Xinhua is releasing a series of stories highlighting Americans who deeply appreciate Chinese culture and work actively to bridge the differences between the two nations.

December 26, 2024

American Tai Chi disciple introduces China's Wudang culture to world

The hope for the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, with grassroots connections as its foundation. While the two countries have experienced ups and downs in their bilateral ties, it is the enduring friendship between their peoples that has consistently infused warmth and momentum into this relationship. As Jan. 1 marks the 46th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, Xinhua is releasing a series of stories highlighting Americans who deeply appreciate Chinese culture and work actively to bridge the differences between the two nations.

December 26, 2024

China, Japan reach 10 agreements on people-to-people, cultural exchanges

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, and Takeshi Iwaya, Japanese minister for foreign affairs, jointly attended the second meeting of a high-level consultation mechanism on people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Japan, in Beijing on Wednesday.

December 26, 2024

'Western Monkey King' takes Peking Opera to the world

The hope for the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, with grassroots connections as its foundation. While the two countries have experienced ups and downs in their bilateral ties, it is the enduring friendship between their peoples that has consistently infused warmth and momentum into this relationship. As Jan. 1 marks the 46th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, Xinhua is releasing a series of stories highlighting Americans who deeply appreciate Chinese culture and work actively to bridge the differences between the two nations.

December 25, 2024