Openness for dialogue between Malaysia and China plays a key role in strengthening civilizational exchanges and enhancing people-to-people relations by bridging differences, according to academics and experts at a forum in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange will be held in Chengdu, southwestern China's Sichuan province, from June 10 to 12. The conference will feature 38 events, covering topics including industrial innovation, tech-powered poverty relief, and artificial intelligence, said Chen Jiachang, vice minister of science and technology, at a Tuesday press conference.

​Hundreds of spectators gathered at the Olympic Rowing Center in Schinias, northeast of Athens, on Sunday to witness a vibrant dragon boat race held in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival and the deepening ties between China and Greece.

​Hundreds of Chinese and Japanese children gathered at the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Sunday to celebrate the International Children's Day.

Communities across New Zealand marked the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend with vibrant celebrations in both Christchurch and Auckland, reflecting the enduring cultural heritage of this ancient festival.

UNICEF launched a six-month climate awareness campaign in Beijing on Friday aimed at encouraging Chinese children and adolescents to adopt low-carbon lifestyles and take active roles in addressing climate change.

The South Africa finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students took place on Friday in Cape Town, where participants showcased remarkable language abilities and cultural talents.

The Second Orchid Awards Jury Meeting convened in Beijing on Friday and recommended 10 award winners for their contributions to promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

Thirty international nominees, including 29 individuals and one organization, have been shortlisted for the Second Orchid Awards, according to a press conference held by China International Communications Group (CICG) in Beijing on May 22.

At the 119th Foire de Paris that kicked off on April 30, China International Communications Group (CICG) organized the 2025 "Souffle d'Orient" Chinese culture theme exhibition and a series of cultural exchange activities.

​The Confucius Institute at the University of Rwanda held celebrations on Sunday afternoon to mark this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day.

A culture event marking the International Chinese Language Day and Chinese embassy open day was held in Kuwait's Hawalli Governorate on Sunday, with around 200 guests gathering to taste traditional Chinese food and experience Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, paper-cutting, tea art and so on.

An ongoing exhibition shines a light on two symbolic animals, highlighting a link between Yunnan and Cambodia.

The UN Chinese Language Day, established in 2010 and observed annually on April 20, has been celebrated in Türkiye's Istanbul with an event highlighting the beauty and global significance of Chinese culture.

Yemen held its first celebration of UN Chinese Language Day in the southern port city of Aden on Sunday, an event organizers said marked a significant step in cultural exchanges with China amid Yemen's long-running conflict.

Experts emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and education in strengthening China-Malaysia ties during the 2025 Kuala Lumpur Dialogue held Thursday in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

The United Nations this week launched its 16th Chinese Language Day series — "Poetic China: Rhymes and Romance" — at UN headquarters, offering an immersive cultural experience that blends Chinese tea culture, calligraphy and poetry.

Three documentary heritage collections submitted by China have been inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

In celebration of International Chinese Language Day, 120 students from Bulgaria and China gathered online on Thursday to recite Chinese classics, bridging cultures through language and literature.

"Learning the Chinese language opens a lot of doors for me," said Sasha-Leigh Allen, a South African student participating in a vibrant celebration to mark the 2025 International Chinese Language Day.