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Chinese New Year Gala in Kenya highlights call for closer cultural exchange
Kenya on Sunday celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi, bringing together dignitaries including senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, and hundreds of local and foreign visitors.
February 9, 2026
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China-Nigeria temple fair marks Spring Festival, 55 years of diplomatic ties
The Chinese community in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, together with Nigerian partners, on Saturday held a temple fair to mark the 2026 Spring Festival celebrations and commemorate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria.
February 9, 2026
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Global South youth explore rural development models in SW China's Yunnan
Under a winter sun in Xishuangbanna, a group of young leaders from Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Tanzania and Uganda recently trekked into the lush mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province. They came not as tourists, but as students of a "living classroom" focused on rural development.
February 9, 2026
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'Harbors Tonight' enhances cultural bridge between Brunei, China's Yunnan
The "Harbors Tonight" event was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, on Saturday night, promoting cultural and people-to-people exchange between China's Yunnan Province and Brunei.
February 9, 2026
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Budapest embraces Chinese Spring Festival as cultural bridge between civilizations
The Year of the Horse has galloped into the Hungarian capital not merely as a date on the lunar calendar, but as a grand celebration increasingly woven into the fabric of European urban life.
February 9, 2026
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Chinese-Cambodian cultural exhibition held to embrace Spring Festival
A Chinese-Cambodian cultural exhibition is being held in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which will fall on Feb. 17.
February 9, 2026
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Chinese embassy in Myanmar hosts Chinese New Year celebrations
The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar hosted Chinese New Year celebrations at the National Theater in Yangon on Thursday and Friday.
February 7, 2026
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Hungary, China jointly issue 'National Treasures' Stamp for Chinese New Year
Hungary and China on Wednesday jointly issued a commemorative stamp series titled "National Treasures: Traditional Hungarian and Chinese Instruments" for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
February 5, 2026
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Chinese New Year celebrated in Cape Town in a boost to people-to-people exchanges
The bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, came alive with vibrant colors and lively performances on Sunday as the upcoming Chinese New Year was celebrated.
February 5, 2026
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China-Hungary 'New Four Seasons' concert held in Budapest
A China-Hungary musical joint premiere was held Monday evening in Budapest as the European tour of "The New Four Seasons of Hungary and China Concert" opened at the Liszt Academy of Music.
February 4, 2026
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'Colors of China' concert debuts in Seville for Lunar New Year
With the Chinese New Year of the Horse just over the horizon on Feb. 17, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra on Monday kicked off a tour of Spain with a concert called "Colors of China" in the southern Spanish city of Seville.
February 4, 2026
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Sharing music, learning together -- Philadelphia Orchestra's long-standing China story
The Philadelphia Orchestra's engagement with China has evolved over more than five decades into what its president describes as a sustained, two-way relationship centered on performance, education and long-term professional exchange.
February 2, 2026
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China-Europe ties gain new momentum amid global turbulence
In a world rattled by geopolitical tensions, Europe is once again searching for steadier ground, and China is increasingly re-emerging as a crucial partner in the eyes of many European officials and businesses.
February 2, 2026
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China, Pakistan to promote in-depth integration of mineral industry chains
The Pak-China Mineral Cooperation Forum, organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK), was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Wednesday.
January 30, 2026
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When tourism meets music: Lunar New Year concert brings US, China closer together
Under the bright lights of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the sounds of Chinese and Western musical traditions blended harmoniously on Wednesday, delighting American audiences.
January 30, 2026
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From Britain's West End, musical voices find growing stage in China
"It's very exciting to perform for people who know what we're performing," Owen-Jones told Xinhua, adding that Chinese theatergoers are very eager to "keep up with what is happening on stages elsewhere in the world."
January 30, 2026
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China-Europe youth dialogue held in Brussels to boost innovation, cooperation
An exchange event titled "Building the future together: China-Europe youth exchange and dialogue" was held here on Wednesday, focusing on technological innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
January 29, 2026
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Openness fuels surge in China's inbound visitors, strengthens people-to-people exchanges
Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 million, official data showed.
January 29, 2026
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Chinese cultural event series kick off in Sri Lanka
The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held Tuesday at Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead of the traditional Chinese holiday.
January 29, 2026
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'Becoming Chinese' trend on social media reveals China's growing cultural appeal
The “Becoming Chinese” fever has proven that China has gone beyond the conventional labels in foreigners’ eyes, such as Kung Fu and cheongsam, and has gradually emerged as a global trend, attracting international followers to live a Chinese life.
January 28, 2026
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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