
"I've created many cultural IP images before, but few have sparked such a huge market response and won so much genuine affection such as the chibi-style Tang Dynasty (618-907) lady figurine "Tang Niu," said Chinese artist Qiao Qiao.
Learning Chinese has become very popular in Central Asia, with the number of candidates taking the Chinese Proficiency Test — also known as the HSK — soaring to over 16,700 in 2024, a threefold increase compared with 2020, according to the test organizer.
Given that global uncertainty marks this era, the need for genuine intercultural dialogue and people-to-people exchanges has never been greater. Uzbekistan, strategically located on the Silk Road, is once again emerging as a meeting point for ideas, artists and civilizations.
Entrepreneurs from central China's Henan Province are redefining the nation's commercial landscape, building consumer-focused brands that blend practicality, innovation, and social impact.
The phenomenal success of Black Myth: Wukongnot only elevated the image of China's video game industry, but also introduced to a global audience the ancient wonders of Foguang Temple in Wutai, a county in Shanxi Province.

From time to time, Liang Desong still finds it hard to come to terms with the years he spent away from his art — doing odd jobs in farming and construction to make ends meet.

"This is my first time to visit the Forbidden City. Although I know its location, it's amazing to see how big these places and to see different artworks in the history," said Barrett Salato, Ambassador of Solomon Islands in an interview with China News Network during 2025 Diplomats' Day at the Palace Museum event on the first International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations on Tuesday.


As China’s first panoramic museum dedicated to showcasing the Yangshao Culture dating back 5,000 to 7,000 years, the museum, with an exhibition area of 7,292 square meters, displays over 1,600 sets of exquisite cultural relics.


With the theme “Fostering friendship and cooperation, promoting mutual learning among civilizations,” the sub-forum contributed to building a community with a shared future in cyberspace and to advancing human civilization.

Recently, a Chinese quirky, “ugly-cute” designer toy Labubu has taken the world by storm.
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