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

A Chinese house reborn in West Virginia bridging two worlds

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 normalization of China-U.S. 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 24, 2024

53rd anniversary of 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' commemorated in Los Angeles

Hundreds of Chinese and Americans, including lawmakers, diplomats, and world champions, gathered in Los Angeles County's Pacific Palms Resort on Sunday to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy."

December 24, 2024

China, ASEAN boost vocational education for regional development

At Liuzhou Polytechnic University in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Muhammad Luthfi Adri from Jakarta State Polytechnic in Indonesia is taking notes of the knowledge about excavator after-sales services at class, expecting the skills training course to boost his career in the engineering machinery industry.

December 23, 2024

UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival as intangible cultural heritage

Earlier this month, UNESCO inscribed the Spring Festival on its list of intangible cultural heritage, highlighting its cultural significance in China and its growing global impact.

December 19, 2024

Chinese medics sowing seeds of solidarity, friendship in Sao Tome and Principe

Monazeri Da Costa, an acupuncturist nurse from Sao Tome and Principe, considers the Chinese medical teams among the most important mentors in his professional journey. Through their guidance and support, he has mastered the "Chinese technique," which enables him to treat illnesses and save lives.

December 18, 2024

China's diplomacy in 2024 injects stability into world

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China's diplomacy in 2024 had created a sound external environment for China's high-quality development and injected valuable stability into a volatile world.

December 18, 2024

Forging friendship on the slopes: Chinese, Japanese youth unite through skiing

A shared passion for skiing has brought together athletes from Shanghai's Xuhui Youth Ski Team and Japan's Niigata Prefecture Ski Alliance, sparking friendships and fostering cultural exchange.

December 17, 2024

China sends new navy fleet on Gulf of Aden escort mission

A new fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy set sail from a military port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday to take over an escort mission from the previous fleet in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia.

December 16, 2024

Chinese song competition in Bangladesh shows people-to-people friendship

​The final round and awarding ceremony of the first "Songs of China" Chinese singing competition in Bangladesh was held at the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy (BCSAA).

December 16, 2024

Youth from Türkiye embraces Chinese market with innovations

Mehmet Nemo Turker, a young man from the Republic of Türkiye, has made the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen his home and the base for his entrepreneurial ventures.

December 10, 2024

Chinese Food Carnival held in Sri Lanka

The Chinese Food Carnival was held in Colombo on Wednesday night, attracting over 200 guests from both China and Sri Lanka.

December 6, 2024

Beijing-Tokyo Forum seeks to boost bilateral cooperation

​Over 400 representatives from various sectors from China and Japan have gathered in Tokyo for the 20th Beijing-Tokyo Forum, seeking exchanges and discussions on a wide range of topics to boost bilateral cooperation.

December 6, 2024

Nation's anti-desertification experience seen as inspiring

Goji berries from the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, raisins and walnuts from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, and other economic crops grown in the desert have been highly welcomed by people from around the world at the China desertification control achievement exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

December 5, 2024

UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

December 5, 2024

Beijing, Tokyo called on to foster shared understanding

Chinese and Japanese officials and experts convened on Wednesday to advocate for maintaining the proper course of bilateral relations, fostering people-to-people exchanges and building a peaceful world through coordination and cooperation.

December 5, 2024

China-France co-produced film marks 95th anniversary of Peking Man's discovery

Marking the 95th anniversary of the discovery of the first skull of Peking Man, a film co-produced by China and France was unveiled at the Zhoukoudian Site Museum in Beijing on Tuesday.

December 4, 2024

China, Czech Republic strengthen ties through 'Study in China' exhibition

​Thirteen Chinese universities showcased their diverse programs and policies at the "Study in China" education exhibition held in Prague on Monday, underscoring the deepening educational and cultural ties between China and the Czech Republic.

December 3, 2024

China Pavilion opens at UN conference on desertification held in Riyadh

​The China Pavilion at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) officially opened on Monday, highlighting China's decades-long efforts and achievements in combating desertification.

December 3, 2024

Chinese taikonauts engage with Bulgarian youth in space dialogue

​Three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, connected with Bulgarian youth via video link on Saturday, sharing their experiences in space exploration and answering questions about life aboard the Tiangong space station.

December 2, 2024

Flying Tigers photo exhibition in Xinjiang highlights China-US friendship

A photo exhibition dedicated to the Flying Tigers kicked off this weekend in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

December 2, 2024

Foreign diplomats applaud China's green growth

The Sichuan tour of dozens of foreign diplomats from Monday to Saturday was a side event of the Global Panda Partners 2024 (GPP) conference, an international platform for dialogue and exchange aimed at building consensus and jointly planning the construction of global ecological civilization, which was held on Tuesday in the provincial capital Chengdu.

December 2, 2024

Int'l leaders urge stronger supply chain cooperation at Beijing expo

International political figures and business leaders gathered on Tuesday at the opening of a supply chain expo in Beijing, calling for enhanced cooperation to better face global challenges amid rising geopolitical tension and growing trade protectionism.

November 27, 2024

China provides platforms for global vocational education cooperation, exchanges

In the exhibition area of a saline-alkali-tolerant plant factory in east China's Shandong Province, green alfalfa, sweet sorghum, oats and other seedlings have grown so well that they have caught the eye of Christine Akoth Onyango, vice chancellor of Taita Taveta University in Kenya.

November 25, 2024

New exhibition in Beijing offers glimpse into ancient Greece

​An exhibition featuring hundreds of collections from Greek museums opened to the public on Thursday in Beijing, the capital of China, offering a panoramic view of the history and culture of ancient Greece.

November 22, 2024

Choir from Chinese mountainous region sings tune of cultural exchange

As the children grow and progress amid increasing exposure of Li and Miao cultures in China, the choir is gradually expanding beyond the mountain -- and has even featured on the world stage.

November 21, 2024

China, US hold political dialogue in Shenzhen

The U.S.-China Political Dialogue 2024 was held in Shenzhen on Sunday, with the two sides having candid, profound and constructive communications under the theme of "Cooperation and Challenge under New Circumstances: The Path Forward for China-U.S. Relations."

November 19, 2024

Connections that bind pass through classrooms

The Rio Chinese International School, the first full-time Chinese school in Latin America, offers a standardized Chinese curriculum.

November 18, 2024

China-LatAm cultural exchange events held in Peru, Brazil

A series of cultural exchange events between China and Latin America took place recently in Peru and Brazil, enhancing mutual understanding and deepening cultural exchanges.

November 14, 2024