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A British vlogger's exploration of China

"As a foreigner who has lived in China for 18 years, it is also my mission to tell Chinese stories well," said Stuart Wiggin, a British vlogger and social media content creator, upon receiving the Friendship Envoy Award at the 2025 Orchid Awards Ceremony on July 10, 2025 in Beijing.

Young people from 14 countries join Beijing salon on cultural exchange

The Youth Salon on China Studies, held Thursday in Beijing, brought together 25 young media professionals and students from 14 countries to explore cultural connections, promote dialogue and share perspectives on modern China and common values.

Nigeria's first female train driver honoured at second Orchid Awards in Beijing

​Issah Abiola, Nigeria's first female train driver, received the Friendship Envoy Award at the second Orchid Awards ceremony held in Beijing on July 10.

Planting hope in Zanzibar

A tender breeze sweeps across Zanzibar's golden paddies at sunrise, carrying with it the calm rhythm of a new day.

Global champions of cultural exchange honored with Orchid Awards

Nine foreign nationals and a foreign institution were recognized on Thursday with the 2025 Orchid Awards, celebrating their long-standing contributions to cultural exchange and mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Thomas Rabe: Carrying the humanitarian legacy

At this year's Orchid Awards, established by China International Communications Group, German professor and medical expert Thomas Rabe was presented with the Friendship Envoy Award in recognition of his lifelong efforts to promote China-Germany friendship and carry forward the humanitarian legacy of his grandfather, John Rabe.

Elyn MacInnis: Building bridges of friendship between China and US

Elyn MacInnis, a tireless advocate for China-U.S. people-to-people ties, has worked to transform a small village in Fujian province into a powerful symbol of friendship between East and West. She was honored with the Friendship Envoy Award of the 2025 Orchid Awards on Thursday.

China, Argentina explore paths to modernization at Buenos Aires symposium

A symposium on China and Argentina joining hands to explore paths to modernization was held Thursday at the University of Buenos Aires, bringing together over 60 experts, scholars, and government officials from both countries and various international organizations.

China-ASEAN Dialogue on AI and Culture Heritage held in Guangxi

The China-ASEAN Dialogue on AI and Culture Heritage was held on July 3 in Guangxi, bringing together over 100 cultural experts, media professionals, and youth representatives from China and ASEAN countries to explore how AI can help promote and preserve cultural heritage.

Backing the backbone

Business leaders in China have welcomed the enactment of the Private Sector Promotion Law, calling it a genuine confidence booster.

Mud, medals & warrior spirits

When marathons and cycling have become "old hat" and no longer scratch the itch, outdoor enthusiasts are turning to Spartan races — grueling obstacle courses reborn from ancient Greece's Spartan military training traditions. These taxing races stretch from 5 km to 50 km, demanding athletes conquer between 21 and 60 brutal obstacles.

Aging like a fine waterway

The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway, is the epitome of China's cultural heritage. This year sees the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the World Heritage Convention and the beginning of the second decade since the Grand Canal's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014.