
Swiss Drama ‘The Sparrow in the Chimney’ Soars With Dual Festival Honors
Swiss film ‘The Sparrow in the Chimney’ gains global attention with nominations at Locarno and victory at Pingyao, highlighting cross-cultural storytelling.
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Swiss film ‘The Sparrow in the Chimney’ gains global attention with nominations at Locarno and victory at Pingyao, highlighting cross-cultural storytelling.
China and Malaysia eliminate visa requirements to enhance tourism, business ties, marking a milestone in their 50-year diplomatic partnership.
Examining how Trump’s tariffs reshape global alliances, impact economies, and prompt strategic recalibrations among US allies like Japan and Germany.
Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1983 film ‘Nostalghia,’ a Soviet-Italian collaboration, continues to inspire with its exploration of longing and displacement, decades after its Cannes triumphs.
Cote d’Ivoire cocoa farmers confront climate challenges and potential 21% U.S. tariffs, threatening global cocoa supplies and local livelihoods.
China’s central bank introduces simplified cross-border data rules for financial institutions to enhance openness while prioritizing security. Key steps toward global integration.
China maintains communication with the U.S. on trade disputes, urges halting tariff hikes and advocates equal dialogue amid escalating economic tensions.
CGTN highlights cultural diversity and global collaboration at the 2025 Beijing International Film Festival, showcasing stories that bridge borders through cinema.
CMG partners with UN Geneva to celebrate linguistic diversity through cultural events attracting diplomats and global representatives from 50 countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni meet in Phnom Penh to enhance bilateral cooperation and regional stability through trade, infrastructure, and cultural initiatives.
Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport, a Chinese-built BRI project, drives surging tourism and economic ties between Cambodia and China during their 2025 cultural exchange year.
TEPCO starts second trial extraction of fuel debris at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2, advancing cleanup efforts amid the plant’s decades-long decommissioning.
China’s first clifftop island resort, Alila Zhuhai Dong’ao Island, opens as a new luxury destination blending dramatic coastal design with ecological tourism.
China criticizes U.S. tariffs as economically ineffective, vows countermeasures if rights are harmed amid escalating trade tensions.
Swiss director Maria Brendle’s new drama ‘Frieda’s Case’ explores universal themes of resilience, spotlighting Switzerland’s evolving role in global cinema.
Xiapu County’s 350,000-mu kelp harvest generates 3.5B yuan, driving coastal prosperity through sustainable marine agriculture in Fujian Province.
Xiamen’s AI industry hits RMB33.6B, targets cutting-edge innovation and a RMB600B market by 2027, attracting global attention through tech-driven urban solutions.
Chongqing completes International Railway Port Bonded Zone to boost trade and logistics with advanced tech, targeting key industries like automotive and pharmaceuticals.
New research challenges assumptions about seniors and screens, suggesting interactive digital device use may slow cognitive decline by stimulating mental engagement and social ties.
China’s senior-focused tourist trains combine leisure and age-friendly amenities to unlock economic potential, with plans for nationwide expansion by 2027.