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  • U Win Myint elected as Myanmar's new president: parliament

    U Win Myint, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, was elected as Myanmar's new president in the presidential run on Wednesday, the Union Parliament announced.

    March29,2018


  • 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


  • Chinese paper-cutting exhibition held in Yangon, Myanmar

    A traditional Chinese paper-cutting exhibition was held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar on Wednesday.

    November06,2025


  • Chinese vice premier calls for building higher-standard China-ASEAN FTA

    The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, once in effect, will inject enduring impetus into regional economic development, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday, urging efforts to build a higher-standard CAFTA.

    September18,2026


  • Interview: Myanmar coffee sector eyes bigger access to huge Chinese market

    Myanmar's longstanding ties with China and geographical proximity to the Chinese market offer significant opportunities for the country's coffee industry, an industry representative said.

    October20,2026


  • Feature: Children shine at Chinese language recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon

    Children gathered at the China Cultural Center in Yangon on Sunday for the final round of the 9th Chinese Language recitation competition, showcasing their language skills and confidence on stage.

    April27,2026


  • 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


  • Senior WHO official highlights China's role in tackling global health challenges

    China is a key player in addressing global health challenges, and multilateral cooperation is the only viable path to advancing global health, Saia Ma'u Piukala, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, told Xinhua in a recent interview.

    May20,2026


  • Myanmar eyes Chinese market for durian exports

    Myanmar's durian industry is setting its sights on overseas markets, particularly China, as growers and officials gathered in Yangon on Tuesday for a trade fair aimed at promoting the sector and boosting export prospects.

    May20,2026


  • Myanmar students explore Chinese culture through language training program

    Myanmar students swayed to Chinese music and dance, tried their hands at calligraphy and paper-cutting, and explored the art of crafting lacquer fans on Saturday, discovering Chinese culture through activities beyond the classroom.

    October26,2026


  • Feature: China-Myanmar wushu exchange strengthens friendship

    The China Cultural Center in Yangon came alive with energy, movement, and cultural exchange on Tuesday as students, martial arts practitioners, and families gathered for a China-Myanmar wushu exchange event.

    June03,2026


  • Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026 held in Hong Kong

    The Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026 was held in Hong Kong on Monday.

    October27,2026


  • 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


  • Chinese enterprises eye growing role in Myanmar's economic, social development

    Chinese enterprises have expanded their footprint across Myanmar's economic and social sectors in recent years, boosting local business communities' confidence in China-Myanmar corporate cooperation spanning infrastructure, new energy, finance and beyond.

    October08,2026


  • Feature: Chinese-language learners in Myanmar strengthen friendship through sports

    Cheers, laughter and words of encouragement filled the National Indoor Stadium (1) in Yangon on Sunday as thousands of Chinese-language learners came together for a day of friendly sports competition, turning sports into a bridge for friendship, teamwork and cultural exchange.

    July13,2026


  • Humanoid robot surpasses human half-marathon world record in Beijing

    Humanoid robot named "Flash" from Shenzhen Honor Smart Technology Development Co., Ltd. claimed victory at the 2026 Beijing E-Town half-marathon with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds in autonomous navigation on Sunday, beating the human world record of 57:20.

    April20,2026


  • Feature: Chinese culinary training enhances skills of Myanmar hospitality workers

    More than 40 trainees gathered closely around a cooking station, watching attentively as a Chinese culinary instructor demonstrated the preparation of authentic Chinese cuisine during a hands-on training session at the Center for Tourism Development in Yangon on Monday morning.

    July07,2026


  • Feature: Myanmar's solar market grows with Chinese innovation

    Under the bright lights of Yangon's exhibition halls, rows of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage systems glint with promise, reflecting China's growing role in Myanmar's quest for reliable electricity.

    January19,2026


  • China Focus: Blossoms, bonds, and borderless running -- marathons foster exchanges for China's Yunnan

    As the starting gun fired at the Luoping county sports center in Qujing, southwest China's Yunnan Province, for the 2026 Qujing Luoping Grand Blossom Marathon on March 15, over 20 international participants from eight countries and regions, including Thailand, Slovenia, Singapore and Bangladesh, alongside runners from across China, took to the flower-bordered course.

    March18,2026


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