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Second Orchid Awards jury recommends recipients at Beijing meeting

The Second Orchid Awards Jury Meeting was held Friday in Beijing, bringing together 23 judges from 10 countries: China, Lebanon, Japan, Thailand, Egypt, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Australia.

Orchid Awards jury explores China's auto, infrastructure advances

Twenty-three judges from 10 countries visited Chongqing, southwest China, this weekend as part of the Second Orchid Awards Jury Meeting to learn about the nation's advances in automotive and infrastructure innovation.

China-Indonesia Dialogue on Sustainable Development held in Jakarta

On May 19, the "Revitalization of Mangroves" China-Indonesia Dialogue on Sustainable Development was held in Jakarta. The event brought together over 100 guests from various countries to explore ecological protection and sustainable development pathways for mangroves.

China-South Asia Forum on Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation held in Sri Lanka

On May 15, the 2025 China-South Asia Forum on Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation was held in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka. The event featured in-depth discussions on the theme of enhancing regional cooperation for South Asia's development.

China Book Corner inaugurated in Bangladesh

China International Communications Group hosted the unveiling ceremony of a China Book Corner at the National Library of Bangladesh on Sunday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The "Reading China" China-Bangladesh Youth Exchange was also held after the event.

Readers forum on 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' held in Bangladesh

The China-Bangladesh Readers Forum on "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 11.

China-France dialogue held in Paris to promote mutual exchange

A China-France dialogue, guided by China International Communications Group (CICG), was held in Paris on April 30, promoting mutual learning and exchange between the two countries.

CICG holds seminar on China-Middle East cooperation in Abu Dhabi

A seminar on China-Middle East cooperation under the Global Security Initiative was held by China International Communications Group (CICG) in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, April 30. About 100 experts, scholars, and representatives from China and Arab countries attended the event.

China-UAE calligraphy exchange exhibition unveiled in Dubai

A China-UAE calligraphy exchange exhibition opened in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on April 29. The event brought together over 100 participants from the worlds of art, media, think tanks, publishing, and education.

Instant retail is reshaping China's consumption landscape

A quick tap on your phone on your way to work has your usual coffee arriving at the office before you do. Preparing for an evening event, a new foundation shade arrives in under 30 minutes, no store visit required. At a weekend picnic, pet treats show up from across town just as easily as lunch. Wake up at 2 a.m. with a sick child? Medicine is at your door within minutes. This is life with China's rapidly developing sales model known as instant retail.

CICG leads delegation to Foire de Paris 2025

At the 119th Foire de Paris that kicked off on April 30, China International Communications Group (CICG) organized the 2025 "Souffle d'Orient" Chinese culture theme exhibition and a series of cultural exchange activities to showcase everything new and trendy in Chinese society and culture and foster people-to-people and cultural exchange.

A humanoid robot fell, a small stumble on its road to the future

It is a microcosm of the Chinese robotics industry — driven by a craving for breakthroughs and undaunted by challenges.