The Spring Festival is the most cherished occasion in China when people gather with their families to celebrate the traditional New Year. A “special gift” this year has given them an additional reason to celebrate. On 4 December 2024, the Spring Festival was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity… Continue reading Inscription onto the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List Shows the Growing Popularity and Recognition of Chinese Spring Festival
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China-aided Hospital in Zimbabwe Enhances Quality of Medical Services
Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland, where she is expected to give birth in the next five months. In a country where medical facilities are obsolete, patients flock to seek medical care at the Chinese-aided hospital, seen by many as a game changer in Marondera district. “Before this… Continue reading China-aided Hospital in Zimbabwe Enhances Quality of Medical Services
Chinese Expertise Helps Ugandans to Profit From the Many Uses of Bamboo
In central Uganda’s Nakasongola District, 117 km from the capital, Kampala, a new era of sustainable bamboo farming is on the go. China, a global leader in bamboo production, has partnered with the Ugandan government to promote bamboo farming in that area and the country at large. Bamboo farming, launched over a decade ago, has… Continue reading Chinese Expertise Helps Ugandans to Profit From the Many Uses of Bamboo
China Taps Ice, Snow to Fuel Economic Growth
From winter sports to snow tourism, China is actively tapping into its ice and snow resources to create new growth drivers for the world’s second-largest economy, according to multiple officials and experts at a recent roundtable. Tourists are now more willing to pay for leisure and cultural activities related to ice and snow tourism, said… Continue reading China Taps Ice, Snow to Fuel Economic Growth
China’s Approach and Experience in Heritage Conservation is Worth Emulating by Other Countries
In recent years, China has placed increasing emphasis on the protection of cultural heritage. In July 2024, Beijing’s Central Axis was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List, and on 4 December 2024, the Spring Festival was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Public awareness of the importance of preserving historical sites and… Continue reading China’s Approach and Experience in Heritage Conservation is Worth Emulating by Other Countries
A Famous Chinese Vlogger is Using Social Media to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage
In the digital age, where traditional culture is in danger of gradually disappearing, one iconic figure has taken it upon herself to reverse the trend by reviving traditional skills. A prominent Chinese vlogger, Li Ziqi, whose birth name is Li Jiajia, has amassed a vast online following by reinterpreting traditions that date back thousands of… Continue reading A Famous Chinese Vlogger is Using Social Media to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage
China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport
9 passenger plane of China Southern Airlines during a flight training mission in Dongying, Shandong Province, on 12 September 2024 (CNS) At the 15th Airshow China, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, from 12 to 17 November 2024, China Southern Airlines, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Transport Innovation and Knowledge Centre and Airbus, presented a… Continue reading China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport
Chinese Assistance Nourishes Uganda’s Next Generation
Adriano Kanyesigye and his friends walk up to 5 miles each day to attend a school where they are served a free meal. It’s a journey that pupils in Karamoja in northeast Uganda willingly make to avoid starvation. “I’m really grateful that my kids have at least one meal a day when they go to… Continue reading Chinese Assistance Nourishes Uganda’s Next Generation
What to Watch About China’s Spring Festival Travel Rush
Chunyun, the world’s largest annual human migration, officially kicked off on Jan. 14 in China ahead of the Spring Festival. Authorities predict travel volumes will hit new highs during the 40-day travel rush. The latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, spotlighted key trends shaping this… Continue reading What to Watch About China’s Spring Festival Travel Rush
Upgraded Services Improve Passenger Experience During Spring Festival Travel
China’s transport sector has enhanced services to ensure satisfying travel experiences for passengers and address the challenges posed by the large-scale movement of people, said the country’s transport authorities. Students and migrant workers are key groups during the Spring Festival travel rush, which kicked off on Jan. 14. This year, for the first time, certain… Continue reading Upgraded Services Improve Passenger Experience During Spring Festival Travel