Why May Day outbound Chinese tourists are travelling more to Africa and Europe as consumer confidence peaks
In the Italian city of Florence, Jacopo Vicini, the city’s deputy mayor for economic development and tourism, observed that Chinese visitors seek artisanal crafts and unique luxury experiences.
For 45 years, Chinese medical team brings healing, hope to Djibouti
Outside the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic, patients lined up early for treatment that brought relief to many. Inside, Chinese doctors moved from bed to bed, placing acupuncture needles, reviewing case files and attending to patients with practiced efficiency. “This is my 11th acupuncture treatment, and I feel much better now,” a local resident surnamed Rida said.
Kenyans mark Spring Festival Gala that featured cultural performances that included dragon and lion dances, Kung Fu and a cappella music
Sino-Kenyan cultural ties, as well as people-to-people exchanges, have thrived under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, she said, adding that in 2025, Kenya and China implemented a series of high-profile cultural exchange programs.
Temple fair in Uganda celebrates people-to-people exchanges ahead of Chinese New Year
Fan Xuecheng, charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, said that the Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people and that celebrations such as the temple fair reflect the people-centred nature of China-Uganda cooperation.
