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  • Tea expo in Prague highlights cultural exchanges with China

    The 2025 Euro Tea Expo concluded on Sunday in Prague, bringing together tea experts, exhibitors and enthusiasts from around the world, with this year's focus on Chinese Pu'er tea and southwest China's Yunnan Province.

    November17,2025


  • Fashion brand Vivienne Hu unveils collection inspired from China's traditional architecture

    New York-based luxury fashion brand Vivienne Hu on Thursday released its latest Fall/Winter 2026 collection HOME by drawing inspirations from time-tested Hui-style architecture in China.

    February07,2025


  • From Kuala Lumpur to China: How Malaysian craftsmanship bridges cultures

    In the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, ingots of pewter, an alloy primarily made of tin, are transformed into works of art by skilled artisans, some of whom have been working in the craft for decades.

    December03,2025


  • Interview: Collaboration with China essential to revive Turkish miniature art, says Turkish artist

    Chinese miniature art, with its uninterrupted centuries-old tradition, could play a key role in revitalizing this ancient craft in modern Türkiye, said Turkish miniature artist Zeynep Tug.

    December30,2024


  • Interview: Türkiye's Iznik deepens ties with China's Jingdezhen to revive historic craft: official

    A growing partnership between Türkiye's historic ceramics hub Iznik and China's Jingdezhen, often dubbed the "Porcelain Capital," is aiming to breathe new life into centuries-old artisanal traditions by fusing cultural heritage with modern collaboration, a local official said.

    May14,2025


  • Economic Watch: Chinese county sparkles into diamond powerhouse

    In a quiet county in central China's Henan Province, farmers no longer till the land; they now craft diamonds.

    November12,2025


  • Feature: From toys to milk tea, Chinese brands widen market share in Malaysia

    Chinese brands continue to widen their share of the consumer market in Malaysia, with strong and growing demand for a range of products from milk tea to designer toys.

    July01,2025


  • New wave of Chinese tea culture hits global shores

    In a bustling exhibition hall in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Gregory Cattin, a French beverage industry veteran, savored a cup of osmanthus-scented oolong, his expression shifting from curiosity to delight.

    April11,2025


  • How ugly-cute Labubu toy goes viral in Milan?

    Alice had driven more than an hour from Alessandria to Milan, hoping to try her luck. For her, Labubu wasn't just another toy, it was the latest trend everyone seemed to be chasing, a playful accessory that carried a surprising touch of fashion.

    September15,2025


  • Feature: Chinese porcelain meets Chinese cuisine in London

    An immersive "Food + Porcelain" event in central London brought together two of China's finest traditions -- Jingdezhen porcelain and Chinese cuisine -- creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

    October24,2025


  • Shared blue-and-white legacies link Britain, China ceramic hubs

    Stoke-on-Trent was once home to famous British ceramics brands, such as Spode, Wedgwood, and Royal Doulton. Jingdezhen is China's millennium-old porcelain capital. Both cities have found a common thread to connect their past with modern development.

    November25,2025


  • Xinhua Headlines: Chinese investment empowers Indonesia's EV supply chain

    The groundbreaking of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery megaproject in Indonesia set another milestone in the country's rapidly growing EV supply chain, driven by Chinese investment.

    July03,2025


  • Xinhua Headlines: Chinese economy off to robust start in 2025 as growth gains momentum

    The Chinese economy has maintained good growth momentum, starting the year on a steady note with sound industrial performances and impactful macro policies, official data revealed on Monday.

    March18,2025


  • Feature: Chinese creative brands gain ground in Europe

    The Carrousel du Louvre shopping mall is always bustling with shoppers in the afternoon. Near the entrance, people gather around the display shelves of a Pop Mart store, shaking and comparing colorful boxes, hoping to uncover the figurine they want.

    December04,2025


  • Feature: How China-aided project is breathing new life into Tanzania's Ngorongoro Lengai Geopark

    At the rim of Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater, mist still clings to the plains as herds of wildebeest and zebra roam below. From a newly built lookout platform, visitors from around the world now take in the sweeping view alongside signage in Swahili, English, and Chinese, a subtle but powerful sign of transformation.

    May06,2025


  • Peony paper cutting arouses interest of Russian teenagers in Sino-Russian cloud class

    When Yao Hong, an inheritor of Shanxian County paper cutting lectured in the cloud class of Alliance of Sino-Russian Middle Schools recently, her peony paper cutting technique aroused keen interest of over 20 Russian teenagers.

    December04,2024


  • Botswana intensifies marketing strategies to attract more Chinese tourists

    Botswana is stepping up its marketing efforts to attract more Chinese tourists, said President Mokgweetsi Masisi, citing China's large population and expanding middle class, which has a growing interest in travel and significant purchasing power.

    April28,2024


  • Croatian mayor welcomes Chinese tourists for Easter eggs exhibition

    Misel Jaksic, mayor of Koprivnica in northern Croatia, voiced his welcome to Chinese tourists as the annual traditional outdoor Easter eggs exhibition is underway in the city.

    April01,2024


  • Feature: Translated Chinese books attract Egyptian readers at Egypt's largest book fair

    In a sprawling pavilion adorned with vibrant Chinese motifs, translated Chinese literature drew a lot of attention at the 55th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF).

    February07,2024


  • Interview: Hungarian designer hopes her Year of Dragon stamp connects Hungary, China

    Katalin Bodi, the Hungarian designer of the Year of the Dragon commemorative stamp recently issued by the Hungarian Post, said she hoped her work could help deepen the connection between Hungary and China.

    February08,2024


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