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As the Spring Festival approaches, tourist spots across China are welcoming visitors, including many from around the world. Language barriers in China? No problem. AI translation ensures seamless communication.
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From drinking warm water and eating congee to wearing slippers indoors, social media users around the world are embracing everyday Chinese lifestyle habits as part of the viral "Becoming Chinese" trend. Seen through an African lens, what is driving the growing appeal of Chinese culture? And how can China and Africa work together to better promote mutual understanding through cultural exchange? Content creators from China and Africa share their perspectives on how these everyday practices are being adopted, reinterpreted, and woven into cross-cultural dialogue.
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The two-part documentary Finding Iris Chang explores the life and legacy of a woman who devoted the latter years of her short life to exposing the truth about one of the darkest chapters in 20th century history. Inspired by her family's experience during World War II, Chinese-American writer Iris Chang traveled across the United States to gather rare materials on the Nanjing Massacre, personally visited survivors in Nanjing, and uncovered a number of important historical documents, including the diaries of eyewitness John Rabe.
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In an exclusive interview with CGTN Radio, Douglas Mahiya, a Politburo Member and Secretary for War Veterans of Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party, speaks highly of President Xi Jinping's reply to Zimbabwe's national liberation struggle veterans. Mahiya highlights how the letter reaffirms the enduring bond between China and Zimbabwe. He emphasizes that this legacy continues to inspire collaboration today.
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The two-part documentary Finding Iris Chang explores the life and legacy of a woman who devoted the latter years of her short life to exposing the truth about one of the darkest chapters in 20th century history. Inspired by her family's experience during World War II, Chinese-American writer Iris Chang traveled across the United States to gather rare materials on the Nanjing Massacre, personally visited survivors in Nanjing, and uncovered a number of important historical documents, including the diaries of eyewitness John Rabe.
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In the Harbin winter, a night of disco dancing can leave you drenched in sweat. In the freezing air, young host "Brother Left-Right" energizes the thousands-strong crowd. Northeast China is transforming its icy cold into blazing passion.
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For four decades, photographer Xi Zhinong has used his camera to protect life; from being the first to film the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys to documenting herders protecting snow leopards and recording the call of the rare green peafowl in the Honghe River Valley, he has traced China's journey in promoting biodiversity.
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In startling visuals captured through high-speed cameras, human-like robots can be observed in action in a highly complex operating environment.
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The animated sensation Ne Zha 2 has now taken over US$2.2 billion at the box office, with earnings outside China having exceeded US$100 million. Director Jiaozi reveals the magic formula: "We rebooted cultural DNA for the digital age." Composer Yang Rui takes a 2,500-year-old UNESCO-listed Dong chorus and turns it into an electrifying battle song. Ancient melodies joining the synth wave creates a new musical language for telling Eastern legends, cementing the place of timeless tales in the modern era.
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As China and Africa enter the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, greater emphasis is being placed on cultural, educational, youth, and social engagement. With hundreds of activities planned, the move aims to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen the social foundations of China-Africa relations. Erastus Mwencha, former Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, shares how these exchanges align with AU's Agenda 2063.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has continued China's long-standing tradition of beginning the year with a visit to Africa, a practice now in its 36th year. Against a backdrop of growing global uncertainty, the tour highlights China's commitment to deepening strategic trust with African partners and upholding multilateralism. Mapaballo Mile, Lesotho's Ambassador to China and Wang Jinjie, Research Assistant Professor at Peking University's National School of Development shed more light on the broader significance of Wang Yi's visit and the future of this enduring partnership.
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A century ago, China’s classic qipao dress made its way from the bustling streets of Shanghai to the world – and today it is reborn.
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In her handcrafted satin qipao dress with ink-wash pattern, Kunqu opera performer Zhao Jinyu looks like she has just stepped out of a classic Chinese painting as she performs a piece from “The Peony Pavilion.”
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Just as they did a century ago, groups of women often head to Shanghai’s fashion stores on weekends to try on elegant qipao dresses.
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Chu Hongsheng was a young apprentice in Shanghai when his white-lace qipao dress for a movie starlet propelled him to international fame.
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Chinese has been formally included in Ghana's national school curriculum. The move comes amid expanding Ghana-China cooperation. As interest in Chinese language learning continues to rise across the continent, what is driving this trend, and what long-term opportunities could it unlock for African students and economies? We speak with Reginald Quartey, Acting Director for Curriculum at Ghana's National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).
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2026 marks the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, a milestone in strengthening mutual understanding between the two sides. The year also celebrates the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and African countries, highlighting decades of friendship and cooperation. Throughout 2026, a series of programs will showcase achievements, promote exchanges, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
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