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CICG president meets with Orchid Awards winner from Pakistan

Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG)，met with Zafar-Ud-Din Mahmood, a recipient of the Friendship Envoy Award of the second Orchid Awards, in Beijing on Tuesday.

CICG publishers win awards in 6th Chinese Government Award for Publishing

Publishers under China International Communications Group (CICG）claimed two book design awards in the sixth Chinese Government Award for Publishing, the highest national publishing honor.

Symposium held to discuss Dunhuang, jiandu culture

Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), addressed a symposium on popularizing Dunhuang culture and jiandu culture held on Saturday in Dunhuang, northwestern China's Gansu province.

China's Qingming Festival: When remembrance meets spring

Qingming Festival usually falls between April 4 and 6. In 2026, it will be observed on April 5. It is one of China's traditional festivals and also one of the 24 solar terms. On this occasion, people honor their ancestors and remember deceased loved ones while enjoying the vitality of spring through outdoor activities.

How Liu Zhenyun's China Resonates with Italian Readers – An Interview with Italian Sinologist Patrizia Liberati

Fourteen years after witnessing Mo Yan's momentous journey to the Nobel Prize in Literature, Patrizia Liberati has now celebrated another milestone for Chinese literature.

CICG showcases Chinese publications at Malaysian book expo

China International Communications Group (CICG) exhibited a range of quality Chinese publications at the 20th BookFest @ Malaysia, and held talks with local peer institutions.

Multilingual book on Hainan free trade port unveiled at Boao Forum

Multilingual editions of "Keywords to Understand China: The Hainan Free Trade Port" were unveiled Thursday at a sideline event of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026.

Sichuan Opera

Sichuan Opera is the most influential regional opera genre in southwestern China.

Zhongguancun Forum side event spotlights future of AI interpretation

An AI interpretation demonstration was held Thursday at Beijing International Studies University, showcasing advances in AI-driven simultaneous interpretation as part of the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum.

Sichuan Museum: A Treasure Trove of Ancient Relics

With a collection of more than 360,000 artifacts, the Sichuan Museum showcases the civilization of Sichuan while actively bringing cultural relics to life through a wide range of educational programs.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Event Successfully Held in Sanlitun

On March 20, 2026, a vibrant cross-cultural feast of intangible cultural heritage took place at the China Today Intangible Cultural Heritage Pavilion in Sanlitun, Beijing, under the theme "Vernal Equinox Keeps Its Tryst – Heritage Engages the World."

China-Kazakhstan youth cultural exchange held in Beijing

Co-organized by the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing and the Center for International Cultural Communication under CICG, a cultural exchange event was held in Beijing on March 14, bringing together young people from China and Kazakhstan to celebrate cultural ties and friendship.