Awards honor promoters of culture

Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, former director-general of UNESCO, a United Nations agency that promotes international collaboration, received the Lifetime Honorary Award at the second Orchid Awards held in Beijing on Thursday.

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.

Nominees of second Orchid Awards send congratulatory messages

Several nominees of the second Orchid Awards sent congratulatory messages ahead of the awards ceremony, taking place Thursday in Beijing. The awards honor individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to promoting exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.

Recipients of inaugural Orchid Awards send congratulatory messages

Several recipients of the inaugural Orchid Awards sent congratulatory messages ahead of the second awards ceremony, taking place Thursday in Beijing. The awards honor individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to promoting exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.

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.

CICG unveils new English platform 'China & World'

China International Communications Group (CICG) held a promotional event on Friday in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, to present its new English-language multimedia platform, "China & World." This flagship project, which is set to be launched soon, represents a significant step toward enhancing China's international communication capacity and promoting mutual understanding with global audiences.

CICG attends 31st Beijing International Book Fair

China International Communications Group (CICG) is attending the 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from Wednesday to Sunday.

Dialogues bloom as Orchid Awards near grand finale in July

​Celebrating exchange, friendship and collaboration, the Orchid Awards honor those who build cultural bridges between China and the rest of the world, serving as living proof that dialogue can transcend borders and break down barriers, experts say.