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.

Officials and experts from China, Central Asia discuss governance, cultural exchanges

On May 30, officials and experts from China and Central Asian countries discussed governance, cultural exchanges and humanitarian cooperation at a dialogue in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Meeting of minds in Beijing provides insights into future trends

As trade tensions sharpen between major economies and geopolitical conflicts reshape the contours of the global order, the 11th China and Globalization Forum convened in Beijing from May 22 to 24 to explore new pathways for global cooperation. The event was co-convened by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), a non-governmental think tank based in Beijing, and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and was co-organized by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS) and the China-United States Exchange Foundation.