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2025 Yangtze Culture Forum Convenes in Nanjing to Advance Global Dialogue on River Culture and Sustainable Development

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NANJING, China, Dec. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2025 Yangtze Culture Forum opened in Nanjing, gathering more than 300 participants from over 30 countries to explore the cultural, ecological, and developmental significance of the world’s great rivers. The Forum was co-organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government, and organized … Continued

For Global Cooperation and Solidarity, The 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum Kicks Off in Guangzhou

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GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From 1 to 3 December 2025, the 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum, co-hosted by the Australia China Friendship and Exchange Association, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and the World Leadership Alliance Club de Madrid, was grandly held at the Imperial Springs … Continued

UnionPay Hosts Global Partners Conference 2025 – Innovations in Open Payments: Sharing Success in Payment Connectivity, Building a Connected Global Payment Network with the New Four-Party Model

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On November 28, 11 cross-border payment cooperation documents were signed in Shanghai, China, between UnionPay and 11 major institutions, including the Bank of China, PayNet (Malaysia), Uzcard (Uzbekistan), HUMO (Uzbekistan), IPC (Kyrgyzstan), Hong Leong Bank (Malaysia), OCBC Bank (Singapore), Banco do Brasil (Brazil), FonePay (Nepal), and Bluecode (Austria).   These signings were … Continued

2025 “True Story of Inner Mongolia” Annual Conference Convenes in Hohhot

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HOHHOT, China, Dec. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On November 29, 2025, the 2025 “True Story of Inner Mongolia” Annual Conference convened in Hohhot, bringing together experts, scholars, media professionals, and cross-sector representatives to explore fresh, engaging ways to share the true story of Inner Mongolia with the world.   Inner Mongolia is known for its magnificent landscapes … Continued

White Paper on Shaping Hainan’s Brand Image on Tourism and Culture and International Communication Strategy (2024–2025) released

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HAIKOU, China, Dec. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, Hainan, China’s southern island province, formally released the White Paper on Shaping Hainan‘s Brand Image on Tourism and Culture and International Communication Strategy (2024–2025). The document, released by Hainan Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, TV, and Sports, provides targeted solutions to support the long-term and healthy development of Hainan’s inbound … Continued

China’s UnionPay Expands Presence in Middle East with Fresh Partnership

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In November 2025, China’s leading card payment service provider UnionPay made breakthroughs in cross-border payment innovation and network connectivity in the Middle East with the launch of a multi-currency card and the rollout of a QR code interoperability project.    Last month, UnionPay joined hands with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Turkey) Co., Ltd. … Continued

China’s UnionPay Expands Presence in Middle East with Fresh Partnership

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In November 2025, China’s leading card payment service provider UnionPay made breakthroughs in cross-border payment innovation and network connectivity in the Middle East with the launch of a multi-currency card and the rollout of a QR code interoperability project.    Last month, UnionPay joined hands with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Turkey) Co., Ltd. … Continued

China’s Hainan safeguards rainforest ecosystem, preserves ethnic culture

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HAIKOU, China, Dec. 2, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Changjiang Li Autonomous County, situated in the heart of Hainan Island, recently hosted the 2025 “Rainforest and You” series of experiential activities. The event showcased the dynamic integration of the county’s tropical rainforest conservation achievements with its rich ethnic cultural heritage through a diverse program, including on-site rainforest performances, charity hikes led … Continued

Zhuanghe strawberries from Liaoning, China hit the market early

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ZHUANGHE, China, Dec. 2, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Right now, the first batch of winter strawberries from Guangmingshan Town in Zhuanghe City, Liaoning Province – situated within the renowned 39°N “golden planting belt” – has made its debut in the market. Blessed with exceptional natural conditions and ecological cultivation techniques, the strawberries grown here have become a striking “sweet economy” … Continued

China’s Guizhou achieved all-round agricultural and rural advancement over the past five years

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GUIYANG, China, Dec. 2, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Guizhou, China’s only mountainous province without plains, has developed modern, efficient mountain agriculture with local characteristics over the past five years and maintained steady and sound progress across various sectors, according to a provincial press conference on agricultural and rural development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).   … Continued