From Alps to Silk Road, an Italian doctoral student's enduring bond with China

​Giada Donzel, a 31-year-old doctoral student from Italy, recently completed a six-month academic visit at Lanzhou University in northwest China's Gansu Province, her third stay in China over the past decade.

April 7, 2026

Lesotho hails Chinese medical teams as symbol of people-to-people solidarity

Lesotho's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Neo Matjato Moteane on Wednesday praised China's rotating medical teams as a strong symbol of people-to-people solidarity between the two countries, as the 20th Chinese medical team was inaugurated in Maseru.

April 3, 2026

China-Italy exhibition fosters cultural dialogue beyond display

An exhibition is never merely a display of ancient objects, but an open invitation to intercultural dialogue — a philosophy is currently coming to life in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China, where an ongoing showcase of ancient Mediterranean pottery has evolved into a profound exchange between European and Chinese heritage professionals.

March 31, 2026

Shared heritage, shared future: Culture links China, Malaysia

Wangkang, also known as "Wangchuan" in China, embodies the harmony between man and the ocean and bears witness to the intercultural dialogue among communities.

March 31, 2026

World Data Organization established in Beijing

​The World Data Organization (WDO) held its first general meeting in Beijing on Monday, marking its official establishment.

March 31, 2026

Chinese hand-pulled noodles connect cultures across continents

In recent years, as Chinese culture has gained increasing global appeal, noodles have attracted a growing international following. In response, Lanzhou has strengthened support for vocational training institutions, offering structured courses that cultivate skilled Lamian noodle makers.

March 31, 2026

Traditional Chinese medicine emerges as shining 'China service' brand on global stage

AI is paving new paths for the modernization and internationalization of TCM.

March 30, 2026

UN honors 3 Chinese cities for advancing sustainable waste management

​Three Chinese cities -- Hangzhou, Sanya, and Suzhou -- were on Friday recognized by a United Nations (UN) advisory board for taking bold and ambitious steps to reduce waste and advance the circular economy.

March 30, 2026

Malaysia, China participants hail cultural exchange as Minnan Cultural Week opens in Malacca

​Participants from Malaysia and China spoke highly of the vibrant cultural exchanges between the two countries and expressed hope for closer interaction and cooperation at an event held in Malacca, Malaysia, on Saturday.

March 30, 2026

Former New Zealand PM Jenny Shipley on China's stability, opening up, Hainan FTP

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in Boao, Hainan province, highlighted China's stable policies, ongoing opening up and the Hainan Free Trade Port as important factors shaping regional and global cooperation.

March 26, 2026

Ancient bronze treasures from southwest China showcased in Spain

An exhibition showcasing the bronze civilization of southwest China opened on Tuesday evening at the Guadalajara Museum in Spain, presenting the region's diverse ancient cultures and distinctive social life.

March 19, 2026

China-UK Economic and Trade Forum highlights shared commitment to deeper cooperation

The 8th China-UK Economic and Trade Forum was held in London on Wednesday, bringing together around 350 representatives from government, business, finance and academia to explore new opportunities for bilateral cooperation amid a changing global landscape.

March 19, 2026

Ancient Chinese academies foster cross-cultural exchanges through Eastern wisdom

​As the world seeks ways to engage in dialogue across different civilizations while preserving distinct identities, "shuyuan," or ancient Chinese academies, have emerged as a guide from Chinese history.

March 17, 2026

China, US hold candid, in-depth, constructive talks on economic, trade issues

The Chinese and U.S. delegations held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges and consultations in Paris from Sunday to Monday on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, including tariff arrangements, promoting bilateral trade and investment, and maintaining existing consultation consensus.

March 17, 2026

When Chinese pop finds voice in French chansons

Parisian blogger reimagines Mandarin melodies, discovering belonging in Shanghai.

March 16, 2026

US exhibition honors renowned Chinese opera artist

​Mei Lanfang, one of the greatest performers of Peking Opera in the 20th century, was honored at an exhibition that opened Thursday in New York City's Manhattan.

March 13, 2026

Time-honored Chinese folk dance thrives in Thailand, bridging cultures

​With the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year still lingering, a vibrant Yingge performance was staged by Chinese and Thai performers in eastern Thailand.

March 4, 2026

Canadian entrepreneur uses VR to bring Chinese culture to global audience

"We're capturing reality and allowing it to be entered again," Nikk Mitchell, FXG's founder and CEO, said in a recent interview with Xinhua. "The goal is to take what's meaningful and valuable about the world and make it accessible in immersive form."

March 3, 2026

Chinese art troupe brings Chinese culture to Ghanaian students

A Chinese art troupe from the Anhui Performing Arts Group joined Ghanaian students on Friday to showcase rich Chinese cultural performances.

March 2, 2026

Concert held at Carnegie Hall in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

Musicians perform during a concert to celebrate the Chinese New Year at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, on Feb. 24, 2026.

February 26, 2026

Shared joy of Spring Festival resonates with expats across China

​As the Chinese New Year festivities reach their peak, expats across China have joined the celebrations, not merely as spectators, but as active participants in what has become a global cultural phenomenon.

February 18, 2026

Kung Fu, dumplings and dance: Kenyan youth embrace Year of Horse

​In their hundreds, Kenyan youth drawn from primary, secondary and higher institutions of learning turned up at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute (CIUON) on Thursday to celebrate the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges during an event characterized by joy and reunion.

February 14, 2026

Chinese New Year celebration lights up Iraq's storied street of books

The historic street, named after the 10th-century classical Iraqi poet al-Mutanabbi, is considered the heart and soul of Baghdad's literary and intellectual community. On this winter afternoon, the historic thoroughfare becomes something new: a bridge between Mesopotamia and the East.

February 14, 2026

Chinese robots and culture converge at UN's Year of the Horse celebration

A robotic lion dancer, a panda-shaped robot and three humanoid dancing robots took center stage at a Chinese New Year gala hosted by the United Nations Chinese Book Club at UN headquarters in New York on Thursday. The performance drew hundreds of UN staff, diplomats and international visitors, many pausing their routines to watch, film and applaud.

February 14, 2026

London's Kew Gardens Orchid Festival opens with first-ever China theme

​The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has opened its 30th annual Orchid Festival, themed around China for the first time. Lantern-style lighting and the scent of blooming flowers lent the gardens a festive atmosphere.

February 13, 2026

French equestrian gala marks Chinese Year of the Horse

As night fell under a light drizzle in the Hauts-de-France region on Wednesday, the estate of the Chateau de Chantilly took on a festive glow. Projections of galloping horses and the words "Happy New Year 2026" illuminated the facade of the castle's Great Stables, where a gala celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse was in full swing.

February 13, 2026

Cambodia celebrates Chinese New Year to promote cultural exchange, diversity

Days ahead of the Chinese New Year, Cambodians of Chinese descent are busy decorating their houses with red paper-cuts, flowers, lanterns and Chinese couplets to welcome the New Year.

February 13, 2026

China's airplane hospital provides free medical services in Laos

​An airplane hospital jointly developed by the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) recently arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane to carry out its first overseas public welfare medical mission.

February 13, 2026

Year of the Horse celebration strengthens China-Egypt cultural ties, friendship

​A Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Horse was held Tuesday at Ain Shams University in Cairo, bringing together Chinese teachers and Egyptian students for a festive showcase of cultural exchange and deepening friendship.

February 12, 2026

Fiji issues Year of Horse stamps to celebrate Chinese New Year

Post Fiji and the China Cultural Center in Fiji jointly issued a set of commemorative stamps marking the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Horse in the capital city of Suva on Tuesday evening.

February 12, 2026