Summer

Multimedia Journalist
Columbia J-School’23 @columbiajourn

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

The horse-head gables of Hui-style architecture and the red-brick spires of Gothic architecture stand thousands of miles apart across the Eurasian continent, yet the commitment to preservation is the same. #Huangshan and #Stralsund, both home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, forged their sister-city bond over a decade ago. From a common appreciation of historical buildings and dedication to heritage, every brick and tile becomes part of a common language. Click to explore the connection these two cities have built. #CityDance #HansestadtStralsund #MarvelousAnhui

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

What do #US high school students jot down in a blank travel notebook during their #China trip? The #GreatWall, the #ForbiddenCity, new Chinese friends, shared hobbies, or their new insights into the country? Join China Daily's Xia Ji to flip through their travel journal and see China from a youthful perspective! #ChinaBound #Beijing

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

During the recent Global Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan, what impressed a mayor more than a high-tech exoskeleton? The green landscape. China Daily's Xia Ji hiked Huangshan Mountain alongside Andrea Crescentini, mayor of Serravalle, San Marino – and found that what truly touched him was the breathtaking natural environment. From a shared commitment to unexpected encounters and hopes for sister-city relations – this dialogue on #huangshanmountain was a memorable one. Click to follow the journey! #GlobalMayorsDialogue

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

What's the first reaction when mayors from around the world try making Huizhou fish lanterns? And how does a small fish lantern connect them all? Follow China Daily's Xia Ji to find out #GlobalMayorsDialogue

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

On what was China Daily reporter Xia Ji's first time in #Huangshan, #Anhui, she met a German mayor visiting the city for his fourth time. Alexander Badrow's connection to Huangshan dates back to 2015, when Huangshan and the Baltic Sea port of Stralsund became sister cities. Over the past decade, Badrow has collaborated with partners in Huangshan to preserve ancient architecture, safeguard cultural heritage and foster an enduring friendship. #GlobalMayorsDialogue

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

What do China-US relations mean for young people? China Daily reporter Xia Ji went to campus and invited Chinese and American students to write down their wishes on sticky notes. Different languages, yet surprisingly similar thoughts — to understand each other and be friends. Click to see their wishes! #China #US #ChinaUSRelations #GenZ

[Mao Ning 毛宁 @SpoxCHN_MaoNing]

Just as Hainan Expo—China’s newest major trade fair—is over, Canton Fair—China’s longest-running trade fair—is officially open.

Let’s hear what foreign participants have to say about both.

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

At this year's China International Consumer Products Expo, China Daily's Xia Ji met a group of foreign attendees. What brought them here? And what made them want to do business, build partnerships, and even settle down here? #CICPE2026 #ShoppingInChina

Unlock China's Treasures: Shop, Explore, Enjoy https://t.co/iSJXtTJJfT

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

What happens when a Chinese reporter meets a Russian girl who has called Hainan home for 11 years at the China International Consumer Products Expo? She becomes the reporter's very own "foreign tour guide". Click to join their journey — and see what "openness and sharing" really look like.

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

Over 3,400 brands from more than 60 countries and regions have gathered at this year's China International Consumer Products Expo in South China's Hainan province. What makes the expo such a magnet for global merchants? Click to follow China Daily's Xia Ji and hear what international exhibitors truly think.

[China Bound @BoundforChina]

👀Have you ever experienced a city with two sides to it? One moment, China Daily's Xia Ji and her Italian friend Martina are driving a tractor — the next, they're dressed in #hanfu, strolling through the ancient streets of #Luoyang, Henan province! Join them as they experience two completely different worlds in just one day — and travel back in time to the "divine capital" a thousand years ago!🙌
#ChinaInternetMediaForum #BecomingChinese #ChinaBound

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

What does it mean for a city to be "pulled" by trains? China Daily reporter Xia Ji and her Indian friend Ali set off to find out — right here in #Zhengzhou. From the high-speed railway station to the China-Europe Railway Express import market, and along the banks of the Yellow River, they uncover how trains shaped a city and connected it to the world. #ChinaInternetMediaForum #ChinaBound

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

Have you ever experienced a city with two sides to it? One moment, China Daily's Xia Ji and her Italian friend Martina are driving a tractor — the next, they're dressed in #hanfu, strolling through the ancient streets of #Luoyang, Henan province! Join them as they experience two completely different worlds in just one day — and travel back in time to the "divine capital" a thousand years ago! #ChinaInternetMediaForum #BecomingChinese #ChinaBound

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

While covering the two sessions, China Daily's Xia Ji kept hearing a buzzword: the low-altitude #economy. What intrigued her even more was the brand-new profession behind it — the #drone swarm flight planner. She spent a day shadowing Yang Ke, a Gen-Z drone swarm flight planner, to see what the job is really like. Click to see how these young talents are painting the night sky with drones! #TwoSessions

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

A new profession — senior care specialist — has been in the spotlight at this year's two sessions. What happens when young people join the elderly care sector? What kind of future awaits them? Driven by curiosity, China Daily's Xia Ji spoke with CPPCC members. She then visited a senior care community to shadow Yi Yi, a Gen Z senior care specialist, and experienced a heartwarming, immersive day on the job. Click to join her journey!

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

When Gen Z students from top universities in China and the US meet, what are their first impressions of each other? What surprises will emerge from just a few hours of discussion? Click to see how their conversations build from daily chats all the way to a shared vision for the future! #ChinaBound

[Kelly Boesch🏳️‍🌈 @kellyeld]

I tried African dancing using #VEO3 and it didn’t disappoint. Images made with #Midjourney and song made using @suno It’s called Night Owl.

#ai #aiart #aivideo #aimusic #dancing

[Midjourney @midjourney]

Did you know you can drag any image into the prompt bar and animate it with our new Video model? Here's "Elizabeth I, Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, moments before ripping a sick-ass sax solo"

[Midjourney @midjourney]

A few more cool examples of our start and end frame feature from our guides and mods

[China Daily @ChinaDaily]

China Daily reporter Xia Ji's 2025 is a year of making friends with people around the world: 152 conversations, new friends from 12 countries, and countless smiles across borders. Click to join her journey to see how personal #friendship resonates with China's openness! #YearInReview #FunChina