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  • IW Survey: Many industries expect upswing in 2021

    Following the deep recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many industry associations expect strong growth next year. However, the German Economic Institute (IW/Cologne), which is close to employers, estimates that not all sectors will see sufficient growth to return to pre-crisis levels.

    July02,2020


  • IW Cologne: Bavaria second best industrial location behind US

    According to a new study, the southern German state of Bavaria is the second best location for industrial companies internationally after the United States.

    August18,2020


  • Study: Germany's employer sick pay costs hit €82 billion in 2024

    Rising sickness rates and higher employment have pushed German employers' spending on ill employees to around €82 billion ($96 billion) in 2024, up €10 billion in three years, according to the Cologne-based German Economic Institute (IW).

    August25,2025


  • E China city ignites citywide reading week with charm of books

    In Longkou, east China, a citywide reading week activity ignited a new round of reading enthusiasm for indigenous history learning among locals recently.

    April27,2026


  • 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


  • Egyptian-Chinese archaeologists uncover ancient "sacred lake" in S. Egypt

    An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission announced on Saturday that the team has uncovered an ancient "sacred lake" at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, a city renowned for its rich monuments in southern Egypt.

    January26,2026


  • Cairo partnership conference advances ties between China and Arab world

    Ties between China and Arab states have expanded considerably in recent years, from agriculture to technology, from construction to the tourism industry. There has also been noticeable Chinese-Arab collaboration in the areas of media and satellite technology, with journalists and media experts from China and the Arab states meeting in forums to exchange views and learn about each other's culture. 

    May22,2026


  • China Focus: How China turns "super golden week" into national spending spree

    Across China, this year's "super golden week" -- the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday -- was more than just a break, but a showcase in how to fuel consumer spending through immersive, tailored cultural experiences.

    October09,2025


  • Silk Road art treasures from Gansu exhibited in Beijing

    An exhibition featuring over 240 Silk Road artifacts opened Tuesday at the National Art Museum of China (NAMC) in Beijing.

    March12,2025


  • Greek photo exhibition unveils 2,800 years of Olympic history at Beijing Olympic Museum

    The Greek photo exhibition themed "Civilization Dialogue: Eternal Olympic Flame - From Ancient to Modern Olympic Games" opened at the Beijing Olympic Museum on June 13, showcasing the rich legacy of the Olympic Games throughout history.

    June16,2025


  • Students of Malta Chinese School experience wonders of "ancient Xi'an"

    A Chinese cultural event held on Sunday at the Malta Chinese School offered students an immersive experience of "ancient Xi'an," one of China's most historic cities.

    March03,2025


  • Ritual bronzes from ancient China on display in New York City

    Over 70 Chinese ritual bronzes from 12th century BC in the Shang dynasty to 1st-2nd century AD in the Han dynasty will be on display at China Institute Gallery in Lower Manhattan, New York City, according to China Institute in America.

    March06,2025


  • China's business environment, market draw more German investments

    Philipp Kortüm, Chief Financial Officer of TÜV Rheinland, a renowned German testing and certification service provider, was astounded by the swift completion of its Phase II laboratory in Taicang, a county-level city in east China's Jiangsu Province.

    September02,2024


  • Fresh Vietnamese leaves add color to traditional Chinese festival

    A total of 8.8 tonnes of fresh Vietnamese zongzi leaves have streamed into processing workshops in southwest China's Yunnan Province ahead of this year's Dragon Boat Festival that falls on Saturday.

    May29,2025


  • Ancient towns in Germany, China join forces to protect heritage

    Bamberg in Germany and Shexian in China show how towns with a remarkable history can thrive today.

    April23,2025


  • Feature: TCM treatments gain recognition in Germany for effectiveness, fewer side effects

    In the picturesque town of Bad Koetzting in southeastern Germany stands the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Koetzting Hospital, the first traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in the country. Established 33 years ago, it remains the only TCM facility in Europe qualified to accept insurance payments and provide inpatient care.

    August19,2024


  • Nanhai I shipwreck exhibition shows Silk Road spirit in Hong Kong

    In a ship-themed exhibition hall in Tsim Sha Tsui of Hong Kong, cultural relics from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) were shining in the glass cases, telling the mysterious story of the ancient merchant ship Nanhai I.

    January20,2025


  • China-Hungary Civilization Dialogue Salon and Liangzhu Culture Promotion Conference takes place in Budapest

    The China-Hungary Civilization Dialogue Salon and Liangzhu Culture Promotion Conference took place in Budapest, capital of Hungary on June 18.

    June21,2024


  • UK celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with races, performances

    Although it's still two days before this year's Dragon Boat Festival, the vibrant sounds of cheers and drumbeats have already filled the air at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester on Saturday, celebrating this traditional Chinese holiday.

    June11,2024


  • Across China: Expats savor taste of Dragon Boat Festival flavor

    Rolling bamboo leaves into a funnel-like form, stuffing it with sticky rice and various other fillings, and then bundling it all up with a string, Timothy Hutagaol successfully made a delicate zongzi under the guidance of Chinese tutors.

    June11,2024


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