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Suzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo Concludes: Over 100,000 Visits in 3 Days, Cultural and Creative Products from 40 Countries Engage in a “Dialogue”

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NANJING, China, Nov. 5, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 14th Suzhou Creative and Design Cultural Industry Expo came to an end on November 2nd. This cultural gala rooted in the Jiangnan region (the southern area of the Yangtze River Delta in China), with the core theme of “Culture and Creativity Make Life More Interesting”, set a new historical high … Continued

Baiyun Airport’s Terminal 3 Becomes Operational, Inaugural Flight Operated by C919

By Michelle Lauifata

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-Asianet/– With the smooth takeoff of China Eastern Airlines flight MU6308, operated by a C919 aircraft bound for Beijing Daxing International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport’s Terminal 3 has officially been commissioned on October 30th. This milestone propels Baiyun Airport into a new operational era of “five runways and three terminals,” injecting … Continued

3rd Chongqing Three Gorges Talent Festival opens in Wanzhou

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CHONGQING, China, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On October 31, 2025, the Chongqing International Talent Exchange Conference · 3rd Chongqing Three Gorges Talent Festival opened in Wanzhou, a core city in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area of Chongqing Municipality, southwest China. With an open posture, Wanzhou is rolling out the welcome mat for talents from across … Continued

Jinan Start-up Area: China-Singapore Cooperation Sketches New Vision for “City of the Future”

By Michelle Lauifata

JINAN, China, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On Oct. 29, the “Opportunity China, Charm Jinan” foreign media tour in Shandong visited the Jinan Start-up Area for Growth Drivers Transformation. In this highly anticipated “City of the Future,” participants experienced firsthand the innovative concepts and developmental vitality brought by China-Singapore cooperation. Temple of Light Digital Art Center in … Continued

Chongming Hosts Elite Women’s Cycling Race

By Michelle Lauifata

SHANGHAI, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2025 Tour of Chongming Island, part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, has kicked off on Shanghai’s world-class ecological island, bringing together elite cyclists, amateur riders, and fans for a three-day celebration of sport, sustainability, and local culture. Chongming hosts Elite Women’s Cycling Race. Co-hosted by the Union Cycliste Internationale … Continued

Global Observance of World Cities Day 2025 Held in Colombia

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BOGOTA, Nov. 4, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On October 31 (local time), the Global Observance of World Cities Day 2025 and the awarding ceremony of the 3rd cycle of the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) were held in Bogota, the capital of Colombia, unveiling the winning cities of this year’s Shanghai Award, namely … Continued

Beijing Marathon unites tradition, spirit in dual Olympic city

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BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — With a history of more than four decades, the Beijing Marathon’s iconic route from Tian’anmen Square to the Olympic Park has been a primary attraction for runners worldwide, and over 30,000 runners took part in the 2025 edition on Sunday.   “Tian’anmen Square is the heart of China’s capital … Continued

UMF-Shanghai Adapted Index Application Report released to drive innovative transformation for urban sustainable development

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BOGOTA, Nov. 3, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On October 31 (local time), the UMF-Shanghai Adapted Index Application Report (English version) was released at the opening ceremony of the global observance of the 2025 World Cities Day held in Bogota, Colombia.   The global launch came days after the release of the report’s Chinese version by Kazuko Ishigaki, regional representative … Continued

Wuxi Becomes China’s first “City of Music” Recognized by UNESCO

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WUXI, China, Oct. 31, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Wuxi was officially recognized by UNESCO and joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a “World City of Music.” Previously, China had 18 member cities in fields such as literature, gastronomy, film, and design. Wuxi is the first Chinese city in the network designated as a “World City of Music”, … Continued