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  • Feature: China-backed initiative helps boost Liberica coffee in Indonesia's Jambi province

    In the quiet peatland districts of West Tanjung Jabung Regency in Indonesia's Jambi province, a subtle yet significant transformation is unfolding among smallholder farmers who have long cultivated one of the world's most overlooked coffee varieties: Liberica.

    December10,2025


  • CHEC to complete Brunei’s Pulau Muara Besar Bridge by next April

    The Pulau Muara Besar Bridge in Brunei, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. (CHEC) is expected to finish construction and open to traffic by early April 2018, said Dong Yan, CHEC Brunei Managing Director.

    October24,2017


  • CHEC to complete Brunei’s Pulau Muara Besar Bridge by next April

    The Pulau Muara Besar Bridge in Brunei, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. (CHEC) is expected to finish construction and open to traffic by early April 2018, said Dong Yan, CHEC Brunei Managing Director.

    October24,2017


  • Japan's SoftBank to acquire U.S. Fortress Investment Group for USD3.3 bln

    SoftBank Group Corp. announced Wednesday it will acquire U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for 3.3 billion U.S. dollars as the Japanese tech conglomerate continues to expand its foreign acquisitions by stepping into the investment fund mar

    February16,2017


  • Chinese friendship association president visits Indonesia

    Yang Wanming, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation on a visit to Indonesia from Monday to Thursday.

    August14,2026


  • Strengthened Malaysia-China air connectivity will boost tourist arrivals, Malaysian official says

    Strengthened Malaysia-China air connectivity will sustain the upward trend in visitor flows between the two countries, as airlines ramp up services ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026, Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing said on Saturday.

    March02,2026


  • 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


  • China's latest giant panda base opens to public, blending tech with conservation

    A new giant panda base aimed at bolstering breeding, research and international communication on Monday opened to the public on a trial basis in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

    December30,2025


  • Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese-made solar products light up life, farming in Afghanistan

    Customers moved from one display to another, comparing solar panels, batteries and inverters at a busy solar market in Kabul. Some asked about prices, while others sought advice on systems suitable for their homes or farmland.

    August03,2026


  • Interview: China's poverty alleviation approach can support shared rural development goals with Malaysia, observer says

    The careful long-term planning and implementation of China's poverty alleviation efforts have left a strong impression on a delegation from the northern Borneo state of Sabah, who witnessed first-hand the effectiveness of the approach in a Chinese village.

    May11,2026


  • Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO's breakthrough win sparks online buzz

    Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has sparked a wave of excitement across Chinese social media after securing a historic double victory at the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) last weekend in Portugal, in what many netizens see not only as a breakthrough moment for Chinese high-end manufacturing, but also as an underdog story worthy of a film script.

    April01,2026


  • Feature: From China's mountain heartlands to global spotlight, Yi embroidery travels far

    From mountain villages to global runways, Yi embroidery from southwest China's Liangshan region is captivating international fashion audiences. This national intangible cultural heritage is transforming into a vibrant industry that empowers local women.

    December25,2025


  • Feature: Protecting the last citadels: Chinese, French heritage guardians join hands

    In a mountain village in southwest China, a group of French students, entrepreneurs and architects traded in desks and studios for construction tools this summer. Working alongside local craftsmen, they removed old roof tiles, cleared damaged walls and hauled heavy timber beams to help restore centuries-old homes.

    September09,2026


  • Malaysian minister welcomes stronger youth, sports cooperation with China

    Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan said on Sunday that Malaysia welcomes closer youth and sports cooperation with China and looks forward to enhancing bilateral ties by deepening people-to-people exchanges.

    July28,2025


  • China donates 1st batch of 1,000 bikes to Nepali students

    The first batch of 1,000 bicycles from China was donated to Nepal on Monday, benefiting students from nine community schools in two districts of Madhesh Province.

    January21,2025


  • China donates relief funds to Afghanistan for earthquake response

    Bao Xuhui, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan, has met with Muhammad Alam Alamyar, general-director of administration of the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority, and handed over earthquake relief donations from the embassy, Chinese institutions and the Overseas Chinese Association.

    September04,2025


  • Discovering "retreat away from world" in east China's Linyi

    Jiudaowan, literally meaning "nine bays," is a beautiful and mysterious place in Tancheng County, Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province.

    December19,2024


  • InPics: Central Asia's rich history and tourism resources

    Let's discover Central Asia's rich history and tourism resources. With its proximity, affordability, and exotic charm, Central Asia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination.

    June19,2025


  • Co-creating a new Silk Road tapestry: 'Silk Road: Artists' Rendezvous' kicks off

    "Hello, Gansu! Here we come!" With this enthusiastic greeting, the 2025 "Silk Road: Artists' Rendezvous" cultural exchange program officially commenced on Aug.

    August14,2025


  • Bangladeshis enchanted by China's cultural treasures from Lingjiatan in photo exhibition

    Bangladeshis have been enchanted by a photo show, "Radiant Stars: Lingjiatan Culture Photo Exhibition from Anhui, China," inspiring them to learn more about China and engage in more cultural exchanges in the future.

    August28,2025


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