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More than an expo

For Iranian businessman Behzad Nouri, his first trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, one of northwest China's top summer vacation destinations, wasn't about sightseeing. It was about forging business ties at the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo held in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, on June 26-30.

More than sightseeing — international talents gain firsthand experience of China's dynamic city cluster development

Ridha Albahrani from Saudi Arabia missed out on last year's Future Close-Up (FCU) global youth exchange program due to visa delays. This became a lasting concern for the organizers, who made a special effort to reserve a spot for him in this year's edition, taking place on June 23-30.

Warmth in the harsh winter: BRICS cooperation lights the way to a shared future

As the path of greater BRICS cooperation unfolds, a new milestone is on the horizon — the 17th BRICS Summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7.

Luoyang Peony Festival

The peony, known as the "king of flowers" in China, is one of the country's most celebrated flowers. Luoyang, a historically significant city in Henan Province, is widely considered the birthplace of peonies and a center of peony culture, which originated in the city over 1,600 years ago. Today, the city boasts enormous peony varieties, a long cultivation history, and a rich culture surrounding the flower.

How one veteran curator is rewriting museum magic for Chinese youth

Song Yan, Deputy Director of the Nanjing Museum Administration has devoted more than three decades to connecting children and youth with the treasures of China's past. She is also a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, from Jiangsu Province's capital of Nanjing—the ancient capital of six dynasties.

2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum held in Rio de Janeiro

The 2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum was held on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together experts to discuss how the bloc can promote stability in an era of global transformation.

Podcast market on the rise

Podcasts offer diverse content spanning education, entertainment, news, business, sports, and much more, catering precisely to users' personalized interests.

Announcement by China International Communications Group on the public notification of the result of the second Orchid Awards

The Orchid Awards, established by China International Communications Group, is a major international cultural exchange award designed to actively implement the Global Civilization Initiative, promote the common values of humanity, facilitate exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and consolidate the cultural foundation for building a community with a shared future for mankind. According to the Orchid Awards Rules, the selection process for the second Orchid Awards has been completed, with achievement, contribution, and international influence as the primary criteria.

The people's railway – by the people and for the people

The Chinese railway ticketing system 12306 is a household name in China. It is much more than just a website or a mobile app for selling train tickets. With over 720 million registered users, it handles over four billion annual ticket sales and up to 20 million single-day ticket sales. Currently, nine out of ten train travelers in China purchase their tickets through the 12306 ticketing system.

Henan Museum

The Henan Museum, boasting a vast collection of cultural relics dating back several thousand years, is a window into the roots of the Chinese Civilization.

A dialogue of Sino-French arts

France's Barbizon School of art finds commonalities in China's landscape painting and rural art, showcasing the universality of creativity.

Smart options driving kids' product demand

From AR-enhanced picture books to eco-friendly smart toys, the items now filling children's shopping carts are more than just products – they epitomize the transformation of consumption in the new era.