During U.S. President Donald Trump’s China trip last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping invited him to visit the Temple of Heaven, and shared with him how this ancient architecture embodies the Chinese understanding of the universe and approach to life. The more than 600-year-old architectural complex is one ofContinue Reading
Until now, no one knew the building health and composition of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a 64-meter-tall ancient Buddhist landmark located in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in northwestern China. Was the central structure solid? Were there hidden cracks? Would it survive the next big earthquake? Now, scientistsContinue Reading
(BRNN/GSF) — The classic tourist itinerary in China is evolving, with more foreign visitors swapping checklist travel for a mix of curiosity, commerce and exploration beyond megacities. A recent report by the Chinese lifestyle platform Rednote, also known as Xiaohongshu, showed that instead of staying in Beijing and Shanghai,Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Minister-designate for Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has refuted media reports claiming he pledged to end the country’s recurrent national power grid collapses within 100 days of assuming office, describing the assertions as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Adeola Adelabu, Tegbe clarifiedContinue Reading
An emerging “Study in China” trend among international students embodies China’s increasing confidence and openness to promote cultural exchange and common development. China has become a major destination for international study. In the 2024-2025 academic year, more than 380,000 students from 191 countries and regions pursued degree programs, research,Continue Reading
Voice of Nigeria (VON) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Xinhua News Agency to deepen mutual understanding, cultural exchange and responsible storytelling across Africa and Asia. The deal marks a fresh step in media cooperation between Nigeria and China through stronger editorial and broadcast collaboration. The agreement buildsContinue Reading
Two years after China substantially expanded its visa-free entry policies, “China travel” remains a powerful draw for global explorers. And during the country’s most important traditional holiday, the Spring Festival, that appeal deepens. For many visitors, the celebration offers not just a trip, but an intimate encounter with anContinue Reading
At a time when more people overseas are showing a growing interest in daily life in China and the country’s livability through social media and first-hand experiences, China on Thursday said it warmly welcomes foreign visitors to experience the Spring Festival in China. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin JianContinue Reading
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa’s biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu. The state-owned airline got the contract to design the four-runway airport in the town located around 45 km (28Continue Reading
By Guo Xiaobing China’s State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled “China’s Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era.” This is the third time China has released a white paper on arms control, following one in 1995 and another in 2005. The white paperContinue Reading
