Chinese New Year celebration in Auckland a fusion of cultures and joy

​The Auckland Showgrounds burst forth with color and festivity on Saturday with the opening of the Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day, a signature event that has become a long-cherished tradition for various communities in New Zealand.

February 4, 2024

Chinese embassy in Nauru holds reopening ceremony

​The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday evening in a hotel in the southeastern part of the Pacific island country.

January 30, 2024

China, Thailand FM hold annual consultation to strengthen bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara here on Sunday for the annual consultation.

January 29, 2024

China, Thailand to enter 'visa-free era,' says Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that China and Thailand will officially enter a "visa-free era" from March 1 as the two sides have just signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption.

January 29, 2024

China hands over equipment to help build capacity of Zambia's Foreign Ministry

​China on Thursday handed over equipment to support the capacity building of Zambia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

January 26, 2024

French writer's 20-year dedication to promoting China-France cultural exchanges

For Christine Cayol, a French writer dedicated to fostering China-France cultural exchanges for nearly two decades, her encounter with China and the Chinese culture was "predestined," akin to Yuanfen.

January 25, 2024

'Happy Chinese New Year' art and cultural show held in Kathmandu

Artists from Anhui Province in central China made an art and cultural performance in the Nepali capital on Wednesday evening as the Chinese New Year nears.

January 25, 2024

Anniversary of sister city relationship between Xi'an and Kyoto

​The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship between China's Xi'an and Japan's Kyoto.

January 25, 2024

China, Nauru resume diplomatic relations

China and Nauru signed a joint communique in Beijing on Wednesday on the resumption of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.

January 25, 2024

Pakistani, Chinese children celebrate Chinese New Year with joy, unity

As the mercury falls to single digits in Pakistan's federal capital, Islamabad, making the weather chilly and foggy on Sunday, a hotel hall decorated with traditional Chinese red lanterns was a source of warmth and coziness for people gathered to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.

January 23, 2024

French theater director's 20-year ties with Chinese operas

"The differences between Chinese operas and French theater enrich the public's view and thus enrich the image of a country," said French theater director Patrick Sommier.

January 22, 2024

Chinese Spring Festival culture surging in Bangladeshi capital

Bangladeshis are starting to experience the joys of the most popular Chinese celebration as the Chinese Spring Festival draws near.

January 22, 2024

China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors

​A China-Cambodia "Beauty of Intangible Heritage" exhibition kicked off on Sunday in Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital, captivating hundreds of visitors.

January 22, 2024

Exhibition held to mark 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic ties

An art exhibition has kicked off recently in Shanghai to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.

January 17, 2024

UN to issue stamp sheet for 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year

​The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue a special-event stamp sheet to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.

January 17, 2024

RCEP boosts China-Thailand trade ties

Thailand's coconut, famous for its rich and sweet taste, has gained significant popularity in the Chinese market. In recent years, it has been extensively used in various foods and beverages in China, such as cakes, coffee, and hot pot, especially after the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

January 16, 2024

Utah delegates: Youth, education exchanges 'big part of way' moving China-US ties forward

​Youth exchanges play "a big part" in moving the U.S.-China relationship forward, said visiting delegates from the U.S. state of Utah.

January 15, 2024

Chinese Ambassador: Let dialogue, cooperation define China-US relationship

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Tuesday called on the two countries to jointly steer their relationship forward despite twists and turns by focusing on common interests as well as dialogue and cooperation.

January 11, 2024

Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

​The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African country.

January 11, 2024

Sino-Serbian youth dialogue boosts cultural bonds

The role of young people in the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Serbia was highlighted during a friendly dialogue at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade on Tuesday evening.

January 11, 2024

Key role seen for education exchanges

People-to-people exchanges, especially educational ones, play a key role in the bigger picture of United States-China relations, and sometimes the events with the most impact "occur quietly", said an expert on Sino-US educational cooperation.

January 10, 2024

UN institute signs MoU with Chinese university for training cooperation

The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations - Malta (INIA) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) online with China's Henan University of Chinese Medicine (HUCM) to foster collaboration in the field of ageing training.

January 9, 2024

CICG to attend Foire de Paris 2024

China International Communications Groups (CICG) will attend the Foire de Paris 2024 running from May 1 to 12 in Paris, France, and host a Chinese cultural exhibition as well as other exchange activities.

January 9, 2024

Chinese navy's 15-year quest for peace in Gulf of Aden, waters off Somalia

Over the past 15 years, 45 consecutive fleets, 150 vessels and 35,000 personnel of the PLA Navy have joined the efforts, escorting more than 7,200 Chinese and foreign vessels, including 12 World Food Program ships.

December 28, 2023

Chinese-Tunisian civilizations exchange conference opens in Tunis

Exchanges and dialogues on civilizations between China and Tunisia will promote the two countries' common development and prosperity, the president of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) Ji Bingxuan said on Monday.

December 26, 2023

Spring Festival listed as UN floating holiday

​The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, has been officially listed as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences and meetings as from 2024.

December 25, 2023

52 years on, Ping-Pong continues spreading friendship in US

The Ontario Convention Center buzzed with excitement on Saturday as hundreds of players were playing matches at over 100 Ping-Pong tables for the 2023 U.S. Open Table Tennis Championships, which is scheduled to be concluded this Thursday.

December 19, 2023

Chinese Ambassador to US urges two sides to draw inspirations, wisdom from Ping-Pong Diplomacy

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has called on the two sides to draw inspirations and wisdom from their Ping-Pong Diplomacy over five decades ago.

December 18, 2023

Shanghai sculpture show sees Rodin, Sanxingdui in dialogue

An exhibition featuring sculptures by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin and bronze relics from China's Sanxingdui Ruins opened in Shanghai on Wednesday, celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between China and France.

December 15, 2023

Works of Renaissance masters, ancient Chinese artists displayed in Shanghai

​Time-honored paintings by renowned Italian and Chinese masters, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Tang Yin, are being displayed at an exhibition held in the Shanghai Museum, illustrating cultural exchanges between the East and the West.

December 15, 2023