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LINYI, China, April 24, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In Dongchangwang Village, Qingtuo Town, Yinan County, Linyi City, Shandong Province, a group of elderly villagers aged 75 to 85 still preserve an ancient craft: weaving cattail-leaf fans. Passed down for generations, the technique remains embedded in everyday life. The fan’s raw material is naturally growing cattail grass. … Continued
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SANYA, China, April 23, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — The 6th Asian Beach Games opened on Wednesday evening in China’s tropical resort city of Sanya, with the opening ceremony held at the seaside Yasha Park. Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin declared the Games open after 45 delegations marched in for the continental Games, which had previously … Continued
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WUZHISHAN, China, Apr. 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Alex, a visitor ventured to China’s southernmost province primarily for its renowned black tea. What he did not anticipate was taking a front-row seat at a breathtaking fashion show staged on water. “This unique stage has allowed me to capture some wonderful images,” said Alex, who happened to … Continued
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NANJING, China, April 20, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– To further promote the alignment of cultural industry resources and deepen cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong and Macao, the “Splendid Jiangsu Cultural Exchange and Industrial Promotion Event” was successfully held in Hong Kong and Macao from April 14 to 18. Exchanges and cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong … Continued
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TOKYO, Apr. 21, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ — NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (hereafter “NX Group”) has reached an agreement to acquire all shares in Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. (“Metro Supply Chain Group”) based in Montreal, Canada, and entered into a share purchase agreement, dated April 17, 2026. Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqm0cxpYamnvMUra1AGXMuGlX932Z353/view?usp=drive_link The transaction values Metro Supply Chain … Continued
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SANYA, China, April 20, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — With the opening ceremony just days away, all eight competition venue clusters for the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, are fully prepared. The games, scheduled for April 22-30, mark the first major international multi-sport event in Hainan since the special customs operation … Continued
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ZHANGZHOU, China, Apr. 17, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2026 Fujian Provincial Conference on the Development of Cultural and Tourism Economy kicked off in Zhangzhou, China’s Fujian province on Friday. The event is themed “Building a World-Class Destination, Cultivating a Pillar Industry,” highlighting elements of Minnan (Southern Fujian) wisdom, lifestyle, and culture. Coinciding with a local major … Continued
LIAOCHENG, China, April 17, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Over 700 agricultural enterprises, research institutions, and international exhibitors converged on Wednesday at the Shenxian County Convention Center in Liaocheng City for the opening of the 2nd Shandong Green Vegetable Industry Expo, an event highlighting China’s accelerating shift toward technology-driven, sustainable farming. With the theme of “Green, Technology, Health, … Continued
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TIANJIN, China, Apr. 17. 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The China Development Forum 2026 was recently held in Beijing, drawing nearly 100 global business leaders. Meanwhile, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), just under an hour by high-speed rail from Beijing, has emerged as a prime destination for accelerated investment by multinational corporations, according to the TEDA’s administrative … Continued
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CHENGDU, China, Apr. 16, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 15, the 13th China Internet Audio & Video Convention, hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Government, opened in Chengdu. Having been held in the same city for 13 years in a row, this flagship industry event has offered glimpses into the internationalization of China’s audio & video sector, while also charting … Continued