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

Forum on combating desertification calls for deeper China-Africa cooperation

​Officials and experts from China and Africa on Sunday called for stronger scientific and technological cooperation to address desertification and land degradation, urging closer coordination to advance Africa's Great Green Wall initiative.

December 15, 2025

China receives evidence from Russia on notorious Japanese Unit 731

​China has received a batch of Russian-provided evidence related to the infamous Unit 731, a Japanese germ-warfare unit that operated during World War II, China's Central Archives said on Saturday.

December 15, 2025

China proposes theme, priorities for 2026 APEC 'China Year'

China proposed openness, innovation and cooperation as the three priorities for the APEC "China Year," and "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together" as its theme at the APEC Informal Senior Officials' Meeting (ISOM) on Friday.

December 12, 2025

Foreign tourists drawn to China for traditional photoshoots, capturing cultural connection

​As visitors step onto the flagstone paths of Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province in southwest China, they are whisked back in time by the city's ancient architecture. Laotian blogger Parn Sivlai, who boasts over 1.2 million followers, was blown away by an experience store dedicated to Hanfu, a traditional Chinese attire.

December 12, 2025

China calls for int'l efforts to help Central African countries enhance security capacity

​A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for international efforts to help Central African states enhance their capacity for independent security.

December 12, 2025

Chinese medical team conducts TCM, first-aid training in Sierra Leone

The 26th batch of the Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone on Thursday conducted the second-phase training under its Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) appropriate techniques program for medical students at the Sierra Leone Pingkang Dental College in the capital, Freetown.

December 12, 2025

China's cuisine, culture under spotlight at African tourism expo

​China, a guest of honor at the inaugural African Tourism Market Exhibition, attracted significant attention on Wednesday with its pavilion showcasing Chinese cuisine, culture, and tourist destinations.

December 11, 2025

China-Africa human rights cooperation seminar held in east China

An academic seminar on human rights cooperation between China and Africa took place on Wednesday in the city of Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, marking World Human Rights Day.

December 11, 2025

Chinese-backed biodiversity fund lauded for advancing green agenda

​Conservation of natural habitats has gained momentum thanks to the operationalization of the Chinese-backed Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) launched in May 2024, officials said on Wednesday.

December 11, 2025

ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges 2024-2025 closes in Malaysia

The closing ceremony, co-hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, was held from Tuesday to Wednesday.

December 11, 2025

Photo exhibition in Kazakhstan marks founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

​A photo exhibition commemorating the 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened Wednesday at the National Museum of Kazakhstan.

December 11, 2025

Group of Friends of Global Governance established at UN headquarters in New York

​The Group of Friends of Global Governance was officially established at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday.

December 10, 2025

Cooperation and development highlighted at the 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum

​Olusegun Obasanjo, former Nigerian president who is now nearly ninety years old, vividly recalls his first visit to China in the 1980s. At that time, he felt that China was just at the starting point of its development. During subsequent visits to China, he witnessed China's change at a phenomenal speed. Even a simple village, upon his return decades later, has completely transformed.

December 10, 2025

China, Nigeria launch audiovisual showcase to boost media, cultural exchange

​China and Nigeria have launched the China-Africa Audiovisual Showcase in Nigeria, a significant bilateral initiative focusing on media and cultural exchange, a vital component of the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership.

December 10, 2025