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Forum on Development of China’s Fine Brushwork Peony Painting Industry Held in Juye During 2026 World Peony Conference

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HEZE, China, Apr. 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– With peonies in full bloom, a forum on the industry of fine brushwork peony painting was held on Thursday in Juye County, Heze City, east China’s Shandong Province. This event, a key side forum of the 2026 World Peony Conference, aims to introduce the county’s burgeoning billion-yuan creative industry to the global stage.   Hosted by the … Continued

Heze Hosts Int’l Forum on Peony Culture and Global Exchange

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HEZE, China, April 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2026 Heze Peony International Communication Forum was held on Saturday in Heze, east China’s Shandong Province, bringing together global diplomats, scholars and artists to explore how the city’s iconic flower can serve as a bridge for cultural exchange and mutual understanding.   This year’s forum was themed “Blooming Across the World, … Continued

Smart Drones Pave Way for New Opportunities in Rushan, Shandong

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WEIHAI, China, Apr. 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, at an intelligent drone inspection site in the Shandong Rushan Economic Development Zone, a drone took off from its hangar and began its autonomous flight along a pre-set route. Forested valleys, back alleys, riverbanks, and other areas difficult for manual inspection were brought into full view through its high-definition … Continued

2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy set to open on Apr. 17 in SE China’s Zhangzhou

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ZHANGZHOU, China, Apr. 10, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Themed “Building a World-renowned Tourist Destination and Fostering Cultural and Tourism as a Pillar Industry,” the 2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy will be held from April 17 to 18 in Zhangzhou, SE China’s Fujian. The event aims to drive the comprehensive upgrading of Fujian’s cultural and tourism industry, … Continued

A Spring in Full Bloom in Feixian County

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LINYI, China, Apr. 7, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– At Yunpu Dongtian Scenic Area, over 100,000 bougainvillea are in peak bloom, drawing visitors into a vibrant sea of color.   Paired with traditional-style parades and flower markets, the experience goes beyond sightseeing to become an immersive cultural celebration.   The bloom also fuels local tourism – nearby homestays now … Continued

Yingkou Jinniushan Site: A 260,000-Year Legacy That Fills a Critical Gap in Human Evolution

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

YINGKOU, China, April 7, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The Jinniushan Site in Xitian Village, Yong’an Town, Dashiqiao City, Yingkou City, Liaoning Province, is an early Paleolithic ancient cave site dating back approximately 260,000 years. In 2021, it was named one of “China’s Top 100 Archaeological Discoveries in the Past 100 Years”.   The site was discovered during a … Continued

Daofu Apricot Blossom Festival Highlights New Cultural-Tourism Integration on the Plateau

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

GANZI, China, Apr. 3, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 2, the 2026 Conference on Cultural-Tourism Integration & the First Apricot Blossom Eco-Culture Week opened in Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China. The event was hosted by the CPC Daofu County Committee and the Daofu County People’s Government. With blooming apricot blossoms as its centerpiece, … Continued

Xiong’an “Artificial Intelligence+” Industry Ecosystem Integration Development Forum Held in Xiong’an

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XIONG’AN, China, April 1, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the parallel forum of the 2026 ZGC Forum – the Xiong’an “Artificial Intelligence+” Industry Ecosystem Integration Development Forum – was held in Xiong’an New Area. More than 400 experts in the field of artificial intelligence, industry leaders, and representatives of investment institutions from around the world gathered together to discuss … Continued

Global Coffee Beans Get a Signature Twist in Hainan, China

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HAIKOU, China, April 2, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Every late March, long lines form in front of the self-service smart coffee vending machines of Mushan Coffee at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference. On the first day of this year’s conference, over 2,000 cups were served.   Mushan Coffee, produced in Qiongzhong, Hainan, has been featured … Continued

Library Redefines Cultural Landmark in Hekou District, Dongying

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DONGYING, China, Apr. 2, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Since its opening this Spring Festival, the Hekou District Library in Dongying has drawn a steady stream of visitors, receiving over 1,000 readers daily. Reading rooms are consistently occupied, while intangible cultural heritage (ICH) workshops are fully booked. Blending the quiet charm of books with the vitality of tradition, this library has … Continued