Updates

Spring Festival cultural series kicks off in Laos

The 2025 "One River, One Family" Spring Festival cultural series kicked off in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Jan. 15, as part of efforts to enhance understanding of the Spring Festival and promote cultural exchange and media cooperation between China and Laos.

Announcement on the selection of the Second Orchid Awards

The Orchid Awards, by China International Communications Group, honor foreign individuals/organizations promoting Chinese culture and exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. Submit your application for the 2nd Orchid Awards by Feb. 17!

'Youth Bonds on Silk Road' calls for submissions

The "Youth Bonds on Silk Road — International Youth Video Exchange Program" is now open for submissions. Make sure to submit your finished works or creative proposals by July 30, 2025.

Books beyond borders: Eyes on Chinese culture

These four books take a look at Chinese culture through the eyes of international authors, each sharing their personal journeys of discovery across China's rich cultural landscape.

An ancient civilization and its exploration in modernization

The book "A New Path Ahead: Chinese Modernization" details on why the Chinese path to modernization is unprecedented in history, its originality and unique features, and how to build a socialist modernization in a country with a 5,000-year-old civilization.

6th 'My China Story' video competition award ceremony held in Harbin

The award ceremony of the 6th "My China Story" International Short Video Competition was held in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Dec. 19.

CICG signs cooperation memorandum with trade promotion agency

​CICG and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade signed a memorandum of cooperation on Monday to increase collaboration on international communication, multilingual translation, information sharing and research, talent training, and brand building for Chinese businesses.

CICG to attend 37th Beijing Book Fair

China International Communications Group will attend the 37th Beijing Book Fair, to be held at the China International Exhibition Center in the city's Chaoyang district from Jan. 9 to 11. Seven publishing houses under CICG will showcase over 1,500 titles at the event.

Enterprises urged to sharpen biz edge

Despite escalating geopolitical tensions, rising economic uncertainties and increasing protectionist actions, Chinese enterprises should sharpen their competitive edge, embrace global cooperation, and contribute to a more stable and prosperous global economy, officials and executives said on Thursday.

2024 Forum on International Communication of Chinese Culture kicks off

The 2024 Forum on International Communication of Chinese Culture was held at Beijing Language and Culture University on Tuesday. CICG President Du Zhanyuan attended the forum and delivered remarks.

20th Beijing-Tokyo Forum concludes with release of Tokyo Consensus

The two-day 20th Beijing-Tokyo Forum concluded on Dec. 5 in Tokyo. At the closing ceremony, the two co-organizers jointly released the Tokyo Consensus, a key outcome of this year's forum.

'Understanding the Chinese Nation' seminar explores unity in diversity and shared development

The international seminar "Understanding the Chinese Nation: Unity in Diversity for Common Development" was held on Dec. 4 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, as part of the 2024 Understanding China Conference.