BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 28, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– A side event for the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award) was held at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 19. As a special event during the 13th World Urban Forum, the side event was themed “From Adequate Housing to Livable Communities – … Continued
SUZHOU, China, May 26, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From May 22 to 23, the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting was held in Suzhou. Suzhou, the oriental water city that has been read by the world for more than 2,500 years, has once again attracted global attention with its “double-sided embroidery” charm of co-prosperity … Continued
TIANJIN, China, May 28, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Jointly hosted by Tianjin and Chongqing, two Chinese municipalities renowned for smart manufacturing, the 2026 World Intelligence Expo kicks off Thursday and runs through May 31 in Tianjin. With the theme “Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver,” the expo features exhibitions, competitions, business matchmaking, interactive experiences and other activities, … Continued
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 22, coinciding with the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and the International Day for Biological Diversity, the themed photo exhibition “Enchanted Encounters: From Yellow Sea Wetlands to African Savannas” was held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Through vivid photography, the exhibition showcased the achievements of China and … Continued
SHENYANG, China, May 26, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 21, the opening ceremony for the first national 100+ University Student Local Tour (Shenyang) & 2026 “PhDs in Shenyang” event was held at the Global Industrial Internet Conference Center in Shenyang. At the opening ceremony, organizers announced new job openings, heard remarks from doctoral representatives, and … Continued
SHENYANG, China, May 26, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 2026 Northeast China Football League officially kicked off on May 23, with simultaneous opening matches held in Shenyang (Liaoning), Changchun (Jilin), Harbin (Heilongjiang), and Hohhot (Inner Mongolia). In the opening fixture, the Shenyang team defeated the Jixi team 3-0, drawing a crowd of nearly 40,000 spectators. Other … Continued
GUANGZHOU, China, May 25, 2026 /Xinhua-Asianet/– On May 19, 2026, the 16th China Tourism Day was successfully held at the Guangzhou City Construction Investment Group’s Canton Tower Tourism Area. Since the event was established in 2011, this is the first time Guangzhou has served as the main host city for the event. Guangzhou City Construction … Continued
CHANGZHI, China, May 22, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Since the “May Day” holiday, the Lingkong Mountain Scenic Area, nestled deep in the Taiyue Mountains of Qinyuan County, has experienced a significant surge in tourism. Along the access roads, self-driving tourists queued in an orderly manner and were guided by staff into designated parking areas. Families and groups … Continued
WEIHAI, China, May 21, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 17, the “Good Luck Shandong” Jinzhou Mining 2026 Rushan Half Marathon kicked off in Rushan Binhai New Area. A total of 5,000 runners from around the world gathered along the famed Silver Beach shoreline, challenging themselves on a scenic coastal course while immersing in the vibrant energy … Continued
DALIAN, China, May 19, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 16, the 24th Dalian International Walking Festival took place as scheduled under the theme “Peace, Health, Exchange – Dalian: Where Heartbeats Sync with the Waves”. Li Qiang, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Dalian Municipal Committee and Mayor of Dalian, declared the event open and then joined distinguished guests … Continued