​On World Book Day, which falls on 23 April, readers around the globe are reminded of the simple joy of opening a book. Established by UNESCO, the annual observance encourages people to discover the pleasure and power of books. But for regions beyond immediate reach, including parts of Africa, reading can also serve as a first encounter, a journey to places one has never physically visited.

The annual Cape Town Carnival 2026 kicked off in the legislative capital of South Africa on Saturday evening, with Chinese cultural elements emerging as a highlight of the festivities.

​Standing before a vivid landscape blending traditional Chinese brushwork with Pakistani cultural motifs, Ayesha Khan felt "as if two worlds are meeting on one canvas."

Spanish porcelain artist Jaume Ribalta aims to build a bridge between Chinese and Spanish cultures through his work.

​To welcome the Year of the Horse, eight magnificent steed lanterns have journeyed from China to Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Yet, a visitor's first encounter is not with the horses, but with a winding, blossom-strewn path.

The "HIT-Cambridge-Oxford Cup" Ice Dragon Boat International Friendship Race, which was part of a China-U.K. youth cultural exchange week hosted by the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), concluded in Harbin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday.

For Dilan Atasayar, a Turkish artist as well as a PhD student at Jingdezhen Ceramic University, this city in east China's Jiangxi Province has become a "second hometown." Her artistic journey, however, began thousands of miles away in Iznik, a Turkish city renowned for its historic ceramic production.

As the scent of freshly steamed bean paste buns drifts through the People's Park in downtown Shanghai and laughter erupts from a nearby English-language stand-up comedy club -- not at the unfamiliar, but at the recognizable -- China's latest chapter of inbound tourism begins to take shape.

Soft orchestral music filled Studio A of Myanmar Radio and Television in Yangon, Myanmar, as voices rose in both Chinese and Myanmar verse, weaving together two literary traditions shaped by centuries of shared history.

A German patient recently underwent a successful surgery at the Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University in eastern China's Zhejiang province after previous treatments in his home country proved unsuccessful.

​The 2025 "Connecting Cultures: Brazil-China" project took Chinese content creators on an unforgettable journey across Brazil's diverse landscapes and rich culture, from misty falls and vibrant parks to cultural events. Along the way, they forged deep bonds, explored sustainability, and began planning their next visits to further experience Brazil's warmth and beauty.

For nearly 40 years, German tourism veteran Heinrich Kriwet has kept a small bronze replica of a flying horse, a souvenir that carries 2,000 years of history and Kriwet's lifelong connection with China.

​Hidden on the northwest plain of east China's Shandong Province, the quiet town of Yang'an might seem ordinary at first glance, consisting of a patch of land spanning under 90 square kilometers and home to just some 50,000 residents. Yet this small community has carved out a remarkable niche in the global food industry.

In recent years, China and Egypt have carried out fruitful cooperation across a wide range of cultural initiatives. To showcase this growing partnership, we have highlighted some of the most significant cultural heritage and archaeological cooperation projects.

Blending history, daily life and cross-cultural dialogue, young tour enthusiasts are redefining how foreign visitors experience China's cities.

China-Arab training program presents a new model of collaboration, blending dialogue, research partnerships and mutual tourism growth.

The Chinese Theatre Works is in a loft at Long Island City. It is founded by Chinese opera performer Kuang-Yu Fong and American avant-garde puppeteer Stephen Kaplin. In CTW, centuries-old Chinese puppetry traditions are reimagined through experimental theater to connect with contemporary American audiences

For seven years, a dedicated team embarked on a remarkable journey of tracking and filming, resulting in two groundbreaking collaborative nature documentaries between China and Thailand.

The ongoing exhibition "Mayas, Ceiba and Cosmos" in central China's Henan Province, one of the main birthplaces and development areas of Chinese civilization, has attracted many visitors, offering them a unique opportunity to explore the resonances between the Chinese and Mayan civilizations and to enhance the cultural exchanges between China and Mexico.

A parade was held in Manhattan, New York City (NYC), to celebrate the traditional culture of Asian Americans on Sunday, drawing hundreds of participants and spectators.