Teachers and students of a Fijian school have celebrated the International Chinese Language Day in Suva, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange and mutual respect.
The eastern U.S. regional finals of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition concluded on Saturday, with participants sharing their experiences with China and their passion for Chinese culture.
Togo on Monday held a grand military parade and civilian procession to celebrate the 66th anniversary of its independence.
On April 7 in Shuangquan village, Huayin city, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Chen Yiwen, an inheritor of shadow puppet carving, skillfully carved an image of the Monkey King onto a piece of cattle hide with his carving knife.
A celebration marking the 2026 International Chinese Language Day was held on Monday at the University of Algiers 2 in Algeria, attracting over 600 Algerian students and Chinese language enthusiasts.
The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB) on Monday celebrated the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day in Gaborone, with participants enjoying the Chinese language, culture, and interesting games.
Across China's countryside, art and culture are emerging as powerful forces for all-around rural revitalization, opening up fresh development opportunities.
As she paused on the banks of the Yangtze during her 1,200-kilometer "pilgrimage," Luo Liting watched the sun sink into the rushing water and realized she might be gazing at the same scene her beloved idol, General Zhou Yu, had seen over 1,800 years ago.
As a pivotal bridge for global conservation, the 9th "Heritage Istanbul" fair has become a vibrant platform for Türkiye's cultural heritage sector to seek deeper cooperation with China. Held between April 1 and 4 at the Yenikapi Eurasia Exhibition and Show Center, the event brought together over 140 local and international companies to explore how shared expertise in restoration, museology, and archaeology can revitalize the ancient bonds of the Silk Road for the modern era.
On a mild spring morning in Beijing, a group of writers gathered at the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature. They had traveled from across the country.
The West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong features an 11-hectare waterfront art park where people stroll with pets, picnic, admire outdoor installations, and run freely.
On March 13, Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies (Secretariat of China Confucius Foundation) held the 7th "International Frontier Academic Lecture"in order to implement the Global Civilization Initiativeproposed by President Xi Jinping, further deepen exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, and expand new horizons for Confucianism research. A special academic sharing was delivered by Ahmad Suadi, a visiting scholar under the "Qilu Visiting Research Program", Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Association, Dean of the School of Islamic Civilization at the University of the Indonesian Ulema Association, and Director of the China Research Center at the University of the Indonesian Ulema Association.
From March 10 to 11, Li Shihua, Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies (Secretariat of China Confucius Foundation), led a team to conduct on-site research and in-depth discussions at ChinaConfucius Research Institute, Confucius Museum, and Mencius Research Institute, all public institutions affiliated to Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies.
On the afternoon of March 10, Li Shihua, Secretary of the CPCCommittee and Deputy Director of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies (Secretariat of China Confucius Foundation), met Xing Guang, Secretary of the CPCCommittee of Qufu Normal University in Qufu. The two sides held a discussion on further strengthening exchanges and cooperation and advancing thecreative transformation and innovative development offine traditional culture.
On March 5, Li Shihua, Secretary of the CPC Committee and Deputy Director of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies (Secretariat of China Confucius Foundation), met a delegation led by Ahmad Suadi, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Association, Dean of the School of Islamic Civilization at the University of the Indonesian Ulema Association, and Director of the China Research Center at the University of the Indonesian Ulema Association, in Jinan. Ahmad Suadi is the first resident scholar of the "Qilu Visiting Research Program" to arrive in Shandong in 2026. The two sides held in-depth exchanges on issues including Confucian-Islamic civilizational dialogue, academic exchange and cooperation.
When Lyu Yan arrived in Beijing for this year's national legislative session, her suitcase carried more than personal belongings. Inside were coconut oil, locally sourced agarwood and a set of figurines inspired by traditional Li brocade patterns — small items that tell a larger story about efforts to transform cultural heritage and specialty agriculture into new drivers of rural development.
Celebrating the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, in China emerged as a new global trend this year.Data show that inbound tourist arrivals during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, which ran from Feb. 15 to 23, doubled year on year, while international tourists' flight bookings for the holiday surged more than 400 percent compared to the same period last year.
As the Chinese people celebrate the Year of the Horse, traditional culture has seen a surge in popularity, with various heritage elements "jumping on the bandwagon" to celebrate the zodiac animal associated with speed, strength and success.
An ongoing exhibition at theChina Cultural Centerin Madrid is celebrating the depth and diversity of Chinese culture not via the display of artifacts, but through creative products inspired by ancient objects from museum collections.
Registration for the 5th Cross-lingual Chanting Assemblyof Confucian Classics(CCACC)has officiallystarted.From now until May 15, we are accepting submissions from participants at home and abroad. Interested applicants may visit China Confucius Netatwww.chinakongzi.orgor download theChinaConfucius Net App for registration details.
