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Top 10 news stories on China-ASEAN cooperation 2025 unveiled

The top 10 news stories on China-ASEAN cooperation in 2025 have been unveiled. This selection captures a landmark period of deepening ties through high-level diplomacy, substantive agreements, and stronger people-to-people ties, together charting a shared future of prosperity and stability.

Promoting Cultural Exchange Through Thangka

Thangka, a unique form of Tibetan sacred painting, is gaining prominence globally due to its vibrant colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and profound religious and cultural significance. With the acceleration of globalization, this symbol of Tibetan culture that combines artistic expression with spirituality has become a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West. Recently, China Today spoke to Yixi Puncog, art collector and council member of the China Association for Preservation and Development of Tibetan Culture, to learn more about Thangka art, its role in international exchange, and how it is enhancing China's cultural soft power.

US children's choir brings message of hope and unity

On the first day of the New Year, a cold wind swept through Beijing, rattling windows and sharpening the city's winter chill. Inside a packed theater, however, the air carried a very different feeling— one of warmth and anticipation.

One Voice, One World

The One Voice Children's Choir from the United States brings joy and solidarity through music on their New Year China tour.

CICG attends 38th Beijing Book Fair

China International Communications Group (CICG) attended the 38th Beijing Book Fair held at the China International Exhibition Center in the city's Chaoyang district, with seven affiliated publishing houses showcasing over 2,000 titles at the event.

A Home for the Ages

To celebrate its centenary, the Palace Museum launched an exhibition titled "A Century of Stewardship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum" on September 29, 2025. This exhibition consists of three sections: "A Lineage of Civilization," "A Century of Endeavor," and "Myriad Visions of Splendor." It traces the Palace Museum's journey over the past hundred years with a display of 200 artifacts.

Reading China through its regions: 5 books on history and culture

This selection of five books takes readers across different parts of China, using local stories to illuminate themes such as civilization, art, history, and cultural continuity.

7th 'My China Story' International Short Video Competition Award Ceremony held in Beijing

The award ceremony of the 7th "My China Story" International Short Video Competition was held in Beijing on Saturday.

Nanjing Yunjin Brocade Weaving Technique

The Nanjing Yunjin brocade, known for its stunning luster, exquisite patterns, and a wealth of shades, represents the highest level of Chinese brocade craftsmanship. It was the designated textile for the imperial courts of the Yuan (1206-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1616-1911) dynasties, and is still highly regarded to this day.

Special Artists Find their Calling in Shadow Puppetry

Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre, this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves, lacked friends, faced obstacles at work, and felt alienated from society. Now, they have gained appreciation, recognition, confidence, friendships, and love.

Exclusive interview with Feng Fei, secretary of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee: Hainan FTP launches special customs operations

The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) officially launched island-wide special customs operations on Dec. 18, 2025. One month in, a reporting team from China International Communications Group (CICG) conducted an exclusive interview with Feng Fei, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress. Drawing on early results and the policy benefits already taking shape, Feng shared insights into Hainan's core strengths, development potential and the opportunities it offers to the world.

Confidence, inclusiveness and innovation are key to sharing Chinese culture more widely

The 2025 Forum on International Communication of Chinese Culture concluded in Beijing on Dec. 19, gathering experts to discuss strategies for enhancing the global reach and impact of Chinese civilization under the theme of "Confidence, Inclusiveness, and Innovation."