Orchid Award judges explore the heart of western China

As part of continued efforts to increase cultural understanding between China and other countries, four international experts embarked on an exploration of Chongqing Municipality and Sichuan Province from May 24 to 27.

CICG executive attends 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries

Yu Yunquan, vice president of China International Communications Group (CICG), attended the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries on Friday in Urumqi, northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

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.

30 international nominees shortlisted for the Second Orchid Awards

Thirty international nominees, including 29 individuals and one organization, have been shortlisted for the Second Orchid Awards, according to a press conference held by China International Communications Group (CICG) in Beijing on May 22.

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.

From ink pens to AI, Chinese translators embrace tech surge

Chai Mingjiong, a seasoned translator and translation instructor with Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in east China, recently reminisced about his experiences of utilizing ink pens to meticulously translate documents for the United Nations during the 1980s.

CICG attends Osaka Expo 2025

China International Communications Group (CICG) attended the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, which runs from April 13 to Oct. 13. CICG held an arts exhibition featuring tea, Zen, and poetry on April 24, as well as a cultural event on April 25 to promote the 24 Solar Terms at the China Pavilion. These events showcased the unique charm of Chinese culture to the world.

Report: China has 6.8M translation professionals

China had 6.8 million translation professionals by the end of 2024, according to a report released by the Translators Association of China on Thursday.

Experts: AI tools to reshape translation industry, global cultural exchange

The potential displacement of human translators by artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked ongoing debate in the translation sector. While AI applications continue to advance, the industry is increasingly adopting a hybrid model that integrates AI tools with human expertise to enhance efficiency without compromising accuracy.