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.

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.

Announcement on the selection of the Second Orchid Awards

The Orchid Awards, by China International Communications Group, honor foreign individuals/organizations promoting Chinese culture and exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. Submit your application for the 2nd Orchid Awards by Feb. 17!

CICG president meets Orchid Awards judge

Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), met with James Heimowitz, honorary chair of the New York City-based China Institute and a judge of the first Orchid Awards, on Wednesday in Beijing.

Mexican sinologist's lifelong dedication to bridging cultures

The name "Bai Peilan" stands out on the list of winners of the inaugural Orchid Awards, its classical Chinese quality contrasting with the names of other foreigners honored for fostering cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

Music transcends boundaries, says Juilliard's president emeritus

Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the United States, was awarded the Lifetime Honorary Prize at China's inaugural Orchid Awards on Friday.

Bridging cultural divides: Orchid Awards winner David Ferguson's take on communicating China

International communication expert David Ferguson received the"Outstanding Achievement Award" at the awarding ceremony of the inaugural Orchid Awards in Beijing on Friday for his exceptional contributions to fostering better understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Orchid Awards winner Dino Patti Djalal: 'People-to-people exchange is the foundation of all good relations'

Dino Patti Djalal, founder and chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), received the"Friendship Envoy Award" at the awarding ceremony of the inaugural Orchid Awards in Beijing on Friday for his exceptional contributions to fostering China-ASEAN exchange and cooperation.

Award ceremony held to honor foreigners for contribution to cultural exchanges

The inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony was held in Beijing Friday, honoring foreign friends who have promoted humanity's shared values, and facilitated cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world and mutual learning among global civilizations.

Orchid Awards special guests visit Guangzhou

Four special guests of the inaugural Orchid Awards visited Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Orchid Awards guests visit Dunhuang

A group of foreign guests from the U.K., Russia, Spain, and Egypt paid a visit to Dunhuang in Gansu province from Tuesday to Thursday to trace the thousand-year-old history of the Silk Road and immerse themselves in the allure of Dunhuang's rich heritage.

CICG announces Orchid Awards shortlists

China International Communications Group announced the shortlists for the inaugural Orchid Awards at a press conference held in Beijing on Wednesday. The awards honor individuals and organizations who are committed to promoting cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world.

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