A teacher shows a piece of paper cutting work during a cultural event for the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival at Philadelphia University in Jordan in Amman, Jordan, on Jan. 16, 2024. (Photo by Mohamm
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Asia\’s status as global sci-tech innovation hub secured: report
GUANGZHOU, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — As one of the major global innovation hubs, Asia\’s status in the world\’s scientific and technological innovation landscape has been further consolidated, according to a
Ancient Li brocade tradition sees resurgence in popularity
Li brocade, known as a \”living fossil\” of China\’s textile history, has been crafted for centuries by the diligent and talented Li ethnic group in south China\’s Hainan Province. The custom involves tur
Educators and scholars hold forum envisioning future of global education
Huai Jinpeng, China\’s Minister of Education, delivers the opening speech at the plenary session of 23rd China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education in Beijing, Oct. 26, 2023. (Photo pro
Concept of global community of shared future roots from profound Chinese culture: white paper
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) — The concept of a global community of shared future has deep roots in China\’s profound cultural heritage and its unique experience of modernization, said a white paper rel
(Chengdu Universiade) Interview: Chengdu FISU Games significant in promoting conversations, says head of int\’l press association
CHENGDU, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) — China plays an important role in fostering conversations and friendship among the young generations from different countries, said Gianni Merlo, president of the Internatio
Slow global traveller tells stories of diverse China
BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — Roving pot menders, walnut oil pressers, chili grinders and mule packers — these are some of the old occupations that Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Paul Salopek learned a
Villagers in war-torn Yemen observe Eid tradition to deepen bonds, unity
A local troupe member wearing the mask of a monster celebrates the Eid al-Adha festival at Al-Maazbah village in Ibb Province, Yemen, on July 1, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)
SANAA, July 2
Races held across the country to celebrate the coming Dragon Boat Festival
Originating in China thousands of years ago, dragon boat racing is one of many traditions in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, which commemorates the Chinese patriotic poet Qu Yuan (about 340-2
Ukraine admits involvement in Crimean Bridge explosion in 2022
KIEV, May 27 (Xinhua) — The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) admitted on Saturday that it implemented \”certain measures\” linked to the explosion on the Crimean Bridge in October 2022.
\”According to