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SCO unites on green growth, cultural bonds

More than 200 delegates from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states gathered in Tianjin on Wednesday to discuss communication and cooperation among the countries on sustainable development, cultural exchange, and other topics.

China's homegrown IP theme parks bring joy rooted in Chinese culture

Step into Xiyou World of Adventure in Huaian, Jiangsu Province in east China, and you'll enter the fantastical universe of the Chinese classic Journey to the West. Here, in his legendary homeland, the Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong and the central figure of this story, is no longer confined to books.

Chinese, US youth connect in trips exploring culture, technology in China

As night fell over the Liangma River in Beijing, young delegates from China and the United States gathered beneath the Friendship Bridge for a scenic cruise, immersing themselves in the city's vibrant nighttime atmosphere.

Global experts call for cultural understanding, exchange in China's Harbin

From July 11 to 14, dozens of global scholars, cultural experts and awardees of this year's Orchid Awards paid a visit to Harbin, the capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, to experience local culture.

How China's theme parks power joy and global cooperation

Despite temperatures soaring past 37 degrees Celsius on July 5, Shanghai's LEGOLAND® welcomed enthusiastic crowds on its first day of official operation. Within the first hour of its opening, more than 7,500 visitors entered, and rides like the LEGO Great Flight were already seeing long queues. This park, China's first LEGOLAND®, located in the city's Jinshan District, injects fresh energy into China's booming theme park economy.

Amplifying China's story through bilingual voices

On the evening of July 12, the Communication University of China (CUC) was buzzing with energy. Young people from across China and around the world gathered on campus for a special occasion--the award ceremony of the third Global Youth Bilingual Broadcast Announcing and Anchoring Contest, hosted by CUC and organized by the School of International Studies (SIS).

Exploring China through global eyes: The Harbin journey

During the 2nd Orchid Awards "Exploring China in Harbin," guests from around the world shared their impressions: China's culture is rich, its cities full of life — and more people are starting to take notice.

How a traditional fruit is ripening prosperity in south Anhui

Harvested each May, the tart green plums flourishing across south China's orchards have long been treasured as dried snacks or fermented into wines. Now, Anhui Province in east China is writing a new chapter, turning the fruit into an economic boon.

International exchange week launched in Zunyi

The 2025 "China's Development, An Opportunity for a Colorful World" International Exchange Week kicked off Tuesday in Zunyi, Guizhou, attracting over 200 participants from over 30 countries, including diplomats, scholars, content creators, and business representatives.

Old friends, new beginnings

"Ladies, your performance was really amazing!" As the members of the Yuying Choir of Fuzhou No.16 Middle School stepped off the stage, many of their peers from across the Pacific rushed over, greeting them with typical American exuberance. After a brief moment of surprise, the Chinese girls—whose average age was just 15—quickly responded with the same warmth and friendliness.

AI for good, for all

At the two-day Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting held in Beijing in July, opportunities and challenges for human civilization in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) became a hot topic among attendees.

Bridging continents through heritage

From the Yangtze to the Nile, a shared vision for world heritage protection is charting a new course in global cultural cooperation.