
Bamboo & Blossoms: Beijing Park Bridges Chinese and Japanese Traditions
Shuangxiu Park in Beijing harmonizes Chinese bamboo groves and Japanese cherry trees, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through nature since 1984.
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Shuangxiu Park in Beijing harmonizes Chinese bamboo groves and Japanese cherry trees, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through nature since 1984.
Peonies from China’s Heze flourish in Japan’s Gifu, symbolizing decades of cultural exchange and friendship between the two nations.
Heze’s peony festival showcases China’s floral heritage and its cultural resonance in South Korea, bridging art, symbolism, and cross-border connections.
Heze’s peony industry, driven by agronomist Li Xiaoqi, boosts local economies and cultural exchange ahead of the 2025 World Peony Conference.
Exploring how traditional festivals like Duanwu and Tanabata highlight enduring cultural ties and mutual influences between China and Japan.
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Centuries of architectural exchange between China and Japan reveal deep cultural connections, influencing modern sustainability efforts and heritage preservation.
Exploring how Chinese cultural influences shaped Japan’s iconic tea ceremony, ikebana, kendo, and calligraphy through centuries of artistic exchange.
China’s Osaka Expo 2025 pavilion showcases green innovation blending ecological philosophy and technology. Features events from 30 regions and global collaboration initiatives.
Global representatives discuss cultural ties and economic collaboration at Heze’s 34th Peony Festival, highlighting China’s regional partnerships.
Chinese and Dutch horticulturists cultivate 22-year partnership revolutionizing peony cultivation, bridging traditions and markets.
Vietnamese floral artist Thu Hương’s peony-inspired workshops highlight growing cultural and economic ties between Vietnam and the Chinese mainland, driven by shared appreciation for floral artistry.
Armenian violinist Astrid Poghosyan awarded Shanghai’s Magnolia honor for blending Eurasian melodies, proving music transcends cultural barriers.
A Taiwan youth delegation concludes an eight-day cultural visit to Shandong, emphasizing shared Confucian heritage and cross-strait exchanges.
Lion dance troupes from Guangdong and Malaysia showcase cultural heritage through breathtaking high-pole performances, blending tradition and innovation.
Heze peonies bloom in Sofia’s South Park, celebrating 75 years of Sino-Bulgarian friendship through floral diplomacy and cross-cultural collaboration.
African designers showcase their collections at Shanghai Fashion Week, fostering new cultural and economic collaborations between China and African nations.
Danish band Michael Learns to Rock discusses their 30-year China connection and future Asian tours in an exclusive CGTN interview.
Armenian violinist Astrid Poghosyan fosters cultural ties between China and Armenia through music, earning the Shanghai Magnolia Award. Documentary airs April 6.
Spanish artist Carmen Varela explores the universal appeal of peonies, bridging Chinese ink traditions and Western techniques in a celebration of cross-cultural artistry.