Beijing’s Watermelon Innovation Marks Summer Solstice Celebration
Beijing’s open-air markets celebrate Xiazhi with a unique watermelon tradition, blending cultural heritage and culinary creativity.
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Beijing’s open-air markets celebrate Xiazhi with a unique watermelon tradition, blending cultural heritage and culinary creativity.
WADA Vice President Yang Yang condemns Enhanced Games, citing athlete health risks and threats to Olympic principles in exclusive interview.
WADA Director General Olivier Niggli condemns the Enhanced Games as medically unethical, citing health risks and lack of medical ethics in a CGTN interview.
IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry commends China’s sustainable Olympic legacy strategies, highlighting Beijing’s dual-Games infrastructure innovations.
14-year-old Zulal Tursun from Xinjiang overcomes challenges to join China’s U14 football team, aiming to represent the nation at higher levels.
Israeli airstrikes target Iranian missile sites near Tabriz, escalating regional tensions. Analysis covers security, markets, and cross-border implications.
South African designer Thula Sindi highlights China-Africa cultural synergy through slow fashion, with plans to expand in Shanghai as a gateway for deeper exchanges.
Leaders at the Qingdao Summit highlight China’s role as a collaborative partner driving innovation and growth, with multinationals calling it a ‘home away from home.’
Kenyan entrepreneur Hannah Ryder merges African and Chinese cultural heritage through fashion, spotlighting innovation and cross-continental economic collaboration.
American luthier Kurtis Hendrick bridges cultures through guitar-making collaborations in Zheng’an, China’s musical instrument production hub.
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador MIYAVI discusses music’s power to uplift refugees and address global humanitarian challenges ahead of World Refugee Day.
The Belt and Road Film Week at the Shanghai International Film Festival promotes cross-cultural dialogue through global cinema, expanding Chinese films’ international reach.
Chinese director Huo Jianqi discusses how films like ‘Postmen in the Mountains’ use universal human emotions to connect audiences across continents.
Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong’s upcoming China visit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, green energy, and regional stability, as both nations strengthen ties.
Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat discusses China’s booming film market and his dream to create a movie in the country during the Shanghai International Film Festival.
South African designer David Tlale highlights China’s tech transformation and zero-tariff opportunities for African creatives at Changsha expo.
A Thai chef’s culinary journey in Kunming reflects 50 years of China-Thailand cooperation, blending flavors and diplomacy ahead of bilateral anniversary.
China’s 2025 summer box office surpasses 1.02 billion yuan, driven by hits like ‘Mission: Impossible’ and local favorites, signaling a booming film industry.
Historic Zhapu Road in Shanghai sees tourism surge after featuring in Shanghai Film Festival opener, showcasing China’s growing film-driven cultural economy.
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng emphasizes mutual benefit in China-U.S. economic ties, urging cooperation over protectionism at USCBC gala.