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Türkiye eyes deeper strategic cooperation with China: FM
Türkiye is committed to advancing strategic cooperation with China, focusing on expanding trade, investment, and regional connectivity, following Ankara's introduction of visa-free travel for Chinese citizens, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said here on Thursday.
January16,2026
Interest in Türkiye soars among Chinese tourists after introduction of visa-free entry
Türkiye has introduced visa-free entry for Chinese citizens who hold ordinary passports and enter for the purpose of tourism or transit. The new policy, effective on Jan. 2, 2026, has ignited interest among Chinese tourists.
January04,2026
Yearender: Porcelain deepens China-Türkiye cultural ties in 2025
In 2025, a string of porcelain-themed exchanges gave fresh impetus to China-Türkiye cultural and economic ties, rekindling a centuries-old artistic dialogue. Porcelain, long both a shared craft and a traded luxury, once again served as an effective bridge between the two civilizations.
December29,2025
Turkish official eyes closer tourism ties with China as Chinese visitors surge
Türkiye is strengthening tourism cooperation with China through enhanced air connectivity and targeted promotional campaigns, seeing China as its fastest-growing global market, Turkish Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Nadir Alpaslan said.
November05,2025
Roundup: New freight trains better connect China, Türkiye through Middle Corridor
The recent launch of two freight trains from China to Türkiye via the Middle Corridor marks a new chapter for the route, signaling progress toward more regular and efficient China-Europe rail operations, Turkish authorities and industry experts said.
July29,2025
Turkish branch of ICBC authorized as renminbi clearing bank
China's central bank has authorized the Turkish branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to serve as the renminbi clearing bank in Türkiye, according to the People's Bank of China (PBOC) on Wednesday.
July03,2025
Türkiye-China media forum highlights cooperation, industry trends
The Türkiye-China Media Forum was held on Wednesday in Ankara, bringing together media professionals, government officials, and academic experts from both countries for in-depth discussions on media cooperation and the latest industry trends.
July03,2025
China Eastern Airlines launches direct route between Xi'an and Istanbul
A China Eastern Airlines flight carrying over 200 passengers touched down at Istanbul Airport at around 7 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) on Tuesday, marking the launch of the airline's new direct route between Xi'an in southwestern China and Türkiye's Istanbul.
June25,2025
New air route links China's ancient city of Xi'an with Türkiye
Flight MU5025 departed from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport for Istanbul early on Tuesday, marking the launch of the airport's first direct international route to Türkiye.
June25,2025
China-Türkiye businesses eye closer cooperation in beauty sector
Around 60 Turkish firms and 20 Chinese companies gathered on Thursday in Istanbul for a business matchmaking event aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in the beauty industry.
June20,2025
GLOBALink | Jingdezhen and Iznik's Ceramic Dialogue on the Silk Road
Türkiye and China recently inaugurated the first official Jingdezhen porcelain flagship store in Istanbul, marking a step forward in cultural and economic partnership between the Chinese city and Türkiye's historic ceramic hub, Iznik. The artistic dialogue, initiated centuries ago, continues to inspire modern partnerships.
June12,2025
Turkish man's journey of cross-cultural harmony in rural China
In Ruifeng village, Luzhou city, southwest China's Sichuan Province, a unique sight has become a part of daily life: a foreigner working alongside villagers in rice paddies and vegetable plots.
June10,2025
Interview: Turkish mayor says Belt and Road cooperation with China key to AI, green future
Türkiye-China ties are entering a new era of cooperation centered on innovation, sustainable development and connectivity through the Belt and Road cooperation, Fatma Sahin, mayor of Türkiye's historically rich Gaziantep city, has said.
May29,2025
Türkiye's museums highlight deep cultural ties with China
Turkish museums are spotlighting the historical and cultural connections between Türkiye and China through artworks made of porcelain, stone, and silk that date back centuries.
May19,2025
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
Feature: Chinese language, culture study flourishes in Türkiye's university
At Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University in Türkiye's famed Cappadocia region, the Chinese Language and Literature Department is preparing to celebrate its first graduating class.
March17,2025
China highlights literary gems at Istanbul Publishing Fellowship
China underscored its growing influence in global publishing as the "focus country" at the 10th Istanbul Publishing Fellowship this week, with its delegation forging international partnerships and spotlighting the nation's literary heritage.
February28,2025
China's Shaanxi, Türkiye seek stronger tourism ties at Istanbul seminar
A seminar in Istanbul on Tuesday aimed at strengthening cultural and tourism ties between China's northwestern Shaanxi province and Türkiye resulted in key agreements, with travel agencies from both sides signing partnerships to expand collaboration and tourist exchanges.
February27,2025
Interview: Turkish expert impressed by China's high-quality development
China has been evolving from being the manufacturer of all things to a key player in global research and development, particularly in technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence, telecommunications and renewables, said a Turkish scholar.
February26,2025
Chinese, Turkish FMs pledge to expand bilateral cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, with both sides pledging to expand bilateral cooperation.
February21,2025
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