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  • Xi'an feels like home to me: Russian expat

    Meet Anastasia Miloshenko, a 35-year-old Russian who has established a thriving life in China.

    May18,2026


  • China-Europe freight train, an artery for growth between Xi'an and Almaty

    In November 2013, the first Chang'an China-Europe freight train departed from Xi'an to Almaty in Kazakhstan, making the two cities ever since become key transit hubs along Asia-Europe transportation route.

    July03,2026


  • EconomyInFocus | Xi'an emerges as modern international trade and logistics hub

    Launched in 2013, the China-Europe freight train in Xi'an has ranked first nationwide in key aspects such as the number of trains, freight volume and laden-container ratio for many years.

    November17,2025


  • Feature: Xi'an rides wave of global events and fan tourism

    Xi'an, home to the famous Terracotta Warriors, is poised to transform itself into a thriving hub for global sports.

    October23,2025


  • Silk Road art festival opens in NW China's Xi'an

    The 11th Silk Road International Arts Festival opened on Thursday in Xi'an, the capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with participants arriving from more than 80 countries and regions for the 25-day celebration of diverse artistic expression.

    October17,2025


  • Total number of China-Europe freight trains departing from Xi'an exceeds 30,000

    This departure marked a new milestone as the total number of China-Europe freight trains departing from Xi'an since the launch of the first service in 2013 exceeded 30,000.

    August14,2025


  • Immersive cultural event introduces heritage of Chinese city of Xi'an to Beninese public

    A cultural event was held on Tuesday night at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, offering the Beninese public a deep dive into the heritage of Xi'an, one of China's most historic cities.

    July31,2025


  • Xi Story: The revival of a millennia-old port

    Tassos Vamvakidis, who has worked at the Port of Piraeus in Greece for over five decades, has seen the ebb and flow of this millennia-old port. Nevertheless, there are still moments that evoke strong emotions whenever he recalls.

    October12,2023


  • NW China's Xi'an to launch direct round-trip flights to Vienna in April

    A new nonstop passenger air route linking Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and Vienna will be launched on April 20, further expanding direct air links between China's inland regions and Europe, Xi'an Xianyang International Airport announced on Thursday.

    January30,2026


  • (BRF2023) Xi meets Ethiopian PM

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and pay an official visit to the country.

    October17,2023


  • New air route launched to link China's Xi'an with Central Asia

    A direct flight route linking Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, was launched on Wednesday as an Airbus A320 carrying 137 passengers departed from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.

    July17,2025


  • (BRF2023) Xi meets Hungarian PM

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday in Beijing.

    October17,2023


  • (BRF2023) Xi meets Kazakh president

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

    October17,2023


  • China's Xi'an to host 2025 Euro-Asia Economic Forum in late September

    The 2025 Euro-Asia Economic Forum is set to take place in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, from Sept. 23 to 25. The forum is themed on "Unleashing New Synergies in Eurasia, Co-Building a New Pattern for Sustainable Development," according to the organizers.

    August26,2025


  • Russian woman chases entrepreneurial dreams in China's ancient capital Xi'an

    Anna Samodolova, a 27-year-old Russian entrepreneur, is resolute in her decision to stay in Xi'an and grow her business. She firmly believes that her venture in China is her top priority.

    October13,2025


  • 2nd CRE Cooperation Forum releases list of 100-plus deliverables in Xi'an, northwest China

    During the Second China Railway Express Cooperation Forum held in Xi'an, northwest China on Tuesday, a long list containing 111 pragmatic cooperation deliverables was brought to the public.

    November18,2025


  • 2nd CRE Co-op Forum to kick off in Xi'an, NW. China on Nov. 18

    The Second China Railway Express Cooperation Forum is scheduled to commence in northwest China's Xi'an, an ancient capital city known as the starting point of the Silk Road on November 18.

    November13,2025


  • 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


  • New air route links China's Xi'an with Vietnam

    China Eastern Airlines on Friday launched a direct flight route between Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and Hanoi in Vietnam.

    September02,2024


  • (BRF2023) Xi, Putin to hold talks in Beijing

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

    October18,2023


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