From the first panda welcomed to Washington D.C. in 1972 to Pingping and Fushuang at Zoo Atlanta in 2026, giant pandas continue to build affection and understanding between the Chinese and American people.
The 2026 Jingdezhen Forum opened on Oct. 19, bringing together representatives from 25 countries to discuss heritage preservation and cross-cultural exchange under the theme “Dialogue between World Heritage and Civilizations.”
#FMsays Washington should respect market economy rules and stop disrupting the normal economic and trade cooperation between companies, FM spokeswoman Mao Ning said when commenting on the US Treasury Department's proposed restrictions on US investment in Chinese biotechnology sector.
China’s economic growth in numbers! 📈🇨🇳
From 2012 to 2025, China’s GDP surged from around 54 trillion yuan to over 140 trillion yuan, while GDP per capita more than doubled from $6,000 to nearly $14,000.
“My first impression? How small I really am!” 😲
Perched high on a cliff in China’s #Shanxi, the centuries-old Hanging Temple left this American student speechless.
Protecting lives through cooperation: China and the US are advancing counternarcotics efforts, including precursor controls and joint investigations, while working together against transnational fraud and crime.
There is no gray area on the Taiwan question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular news briefing on Thursday, urging Manila to abide by the one-China principle.
She made the remarks in response to a query about the Philippines' attempts to deepen cooperation with Taiwan to address so-called gray zone activities.
Rochka is a renowned professional dancer and choreographer from France. Many Chinese viewers know him from the hit variety show Street Dance of China Season 4. He moved to Shanghai five years ago. Using dance as his language, he's made friends, immersed himself in local culture and enjoyed life here, living like a local. He says China has opened up so many opportunities for him to dance. Working alongside Chinese dancers has even changed the way he thinks about dance.
From trade and investment to agriculture and tariffs, new arrangements reached through China-US consultations aim to sustain positive momentum and promote stable, sound economic and trade relations.
#FMsays Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, on Oct 23, and deliver a keynote speech, the ministry's spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Wednesday.
China opposes the politicization of technology and trade under the guise of national security, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday, responding to a U.S. order barring federal agencies from using AI tools developed by China's DeepSeek.
Cooperation is a two-way street. President Xi Jinping called for longer lists of cooperation and shorter lists of issues, reaffirmed China's position on Taiwan question, and encouraged dialogue on AI risks and benefits.
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What is China?
We came with questions, but no answers.
And sometimes, uncertainty is exactly where the journey begins. Out video highlights the transformation of our perceptions after visiting China. Immersing ourselves in the culture greatly changed us. We hope you enjoy.
This year, I went on my first solo travel experience ever and traveled to Chengdu in Sichuan for the Sing and Learn Chinese Study Tour. This video includes pictures of some of the places I went to, my friends who I met on the study tour, and some of my own insights while I was there in China. I hope that when people watch my video that you will also want to travel to China. The video clips I included were taken by Chengdu Plus, the TV station that has now posted some videos about our journey.
Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy it.
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In My Trip to China, nine-year-old Olivia Lu takes viewers on a joyful journey through China, sharing the delicious food, fascinating culture, adorable animals, and unforgettable moments she discovered along the way. Through her eyes, China is full of warmth, wonder, and happy surprises.
In June 2026, the Center for Asia Pacific Studies brought USF students to Shanghai and Hangzhou for an 11-day immersion program in partnership with the Sino-British College at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). Through academic sessions, company and institutional visits, cultural activities, and engagement with local communities, students explored contemporary China from academic, professional, and everyday perspectives.
The program connected classroom learning with firsthand experience, allowing students to learn directly from the people, places, and institutions they encountered along the way.