Series of Chinese New Year celebrations kicks off in Serbia
An immersive music and opera gala at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade drew hundreds of attendees on Friday evening, marking the launch of the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations in Serbia.
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Behind the 'Becoming Chinese' trend: the rising appeal of Chinese culture
In 2026, a viral trend has taken hold on social media platforms like TikTok: "Becoming Chinese."
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'Becoming Chinese' trend on social media reveals China's growing cultural appeal
"Tomorrow, you are turning Chinese," a creator says in a viral TikTok video, listing a series of distinct Chinese lifestyle habits. The playful "prophecy" by @sherryxiiruii has sparked a global fever, gaining nearly 750,000 likes and sparking a top-trending hashtag #BecomingChinese.
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'Becoming Chinese' goes viral, showcasing China's growing soft power
A lighthearted TikTok video by Chinese American creator Sherry Xiiruii has unexpectedly ignited a global social media trend, with millions of users jokingly declaring they are "becoming Chinese" by adopting elements of everyday Chinese life.
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71 Ghanaian students receive Chinese Ambassador's Scholarship
The Confucius Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Ghana on Friday awarded 71 KNUST cadets the Chinese Ambassador's Scholarship in Kumasi, Ghana's second-largest city.
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Friendship built through music, travel
Music and travel have brought people together and strengthened connections across cultures and through friendship for more than five decades.
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Chinese food nights promotes cultural exchange in Budapest
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden was filled with the aromas of Chinese food and snacks on Friday evening as an event themed "A Taste of China, Chinese Food Nights" got underway.Inside the zoo, nearly ten Chinese food stalls were set up, offering freshly prepared snacks and specialties such as
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Spring Festival lantern show kicks off in Guangzhou
Spring Festival lantern show kicks off in Guangzhou
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Pokémon apologizes after Yasukuni Shrine listing incident triggers public outcry, vows to prevent recurrence
Pokémon, a Japanese media franchise, issued an apology on Friday after its website listed an event to be held at notorious Yasukuni Shrine, which has drawn a strong backlash on Chinese social media, pledging to prevent similar incidents from happening again, according to a company statement.
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Concert for upcoming Lunar New Year held in Philadelphia
Concert for upcoming Lunar New Year held in Philadelphia
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Multiple Chinese humanoid robot firms race to perform at 2026 Spring Festival Gala, signaling a move from stage to home, industry experts say
China's Spring Festival Gala has completed its second round of rehearsals, with humanoid robots once again emerging as one of the most closely watched highlights. So far, four robotics companies have officially announced their participation in the gala.Sources familiar with the matter told the
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Wu Opera: A five-century legacy in bloom
Wu Opera, also known as Jinhua Opera, is the second most prominent theatrical genre in east China's Zhejiang Province. Boasting a rich history spanning over 500 years, the art form derives its name from Wuzhou – the ancient designation for Jinhua City – where it remains a beloved cultural staple.
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Exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse to open in Beijing
Exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse to open in Beijing
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China's cultural sector revenue grows 7.4 pct in 2025, showing strong resilience
China's cultural industry maintained steady growth in 2025, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.The combined operating revenue of major cultural companies amounted to nearly 15.21 trillion yuan (about 2.18 trillion U.S. dollars)
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