My China Stories （Ⅲ） Chinese Journalists Take Interview Journeys in Africa

In October 2009,the China-Africa Cooperation Forum held its 4th ministerial-level meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt,with emphasis put on the further development of political equality and mutual trust,economic cooperation and co-win and cultural exchange.The Sharm el-Sheikh Action Plan 2010-2012 was endorsed at the meeting,including six major measures designed to increase China-Africa cultural exchange and cooperation.According to this action plan, event series entitled"Chinese Culture in Focus     

My China Stories （Ⅱ） Chinese Journalists Take Interview Journeys in Africa

In October 2009, the China-Africa Cooperation Forum held its 4th ministerial-level meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with emphasis put on the further development of political equality and mutual trust, economic cooperation and co-win and cultural exchange.     

China-Africa Cultural Exchange Embraces a New Era

The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in 2006, represents a landmark for the country＇s cultural exchange and cooperation with the African Continent. In Beijing Action Plan declared at this historic event, cultural interactions have been upgraded as an important dimension equaling to the political and economic cooperation that both sides believe will considerably enrich the new type of China-Africa strategic Dartnership. In the Plan,     

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China-Russia Cultural Fair to be celebrated in NE China The third China-Russia Cultural Fair will be held from August 18 to 24, according to the Chinese Ministry of Culture. With the theme of "promoting cultural trade, cultural exchange, friendly cooperation and prosperous development", the cultural festival will include such various events as people-to-people exchanges, cultural products fairs, performances,     

New Exploration on “Central & Local Cooperation”

<正>China's Ministry of Culture has launched a series of "central local cooperation" programs to mobilize local cultural resources and promote the profile of Chinese culture in the international arena. Shanghai became one of the first movers cooperating with overseas China Culture Centers. Within the context of "central local cooperation", Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture, Radio, Film TV (ACRFT) established     

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Government and Bank Collaborate to Support Cultural Industries
On March 10, the Ministry of Culture of China （MOC） and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China （ICBC） signed a strategic cooperation agreement in supporting cultural industries. Cultural Minister Cai Wu and ICBC Chairman Jiang Jianqing attended the signing ceremony. According to this agreement, MOC and ICBC will abide by the principle of＂conducting long-term cooperation, supplementing each other＇s advantages and promoting common development＂ in order to encourage the development of cultural industries of China.     

Three Decades of Cultural Exchange through Book Donation

The cultural exchange between China and Japan dates back to ancient times.This extensive exchange that covers wide range of fields continued even in times of tension in the bilateral relations.The cooperation established between the National Library of China （NLC） and Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Inc.     

Stamps released to celebrate successful bid of Grand Canal for World Cultural Heritage

The Culture and Finance Club was officially founded on June 16 in Beijing, an association co-established by China Society for the Promotion of Development-based Finance and China Society for the Promotion of Press and Culture. At the inauguration ceremony, CPPCC Vice Chairman Chen Yuan said that cooperation between culture and finance provides a key engine to drive the fast, sound and sustainable development of cultural industries in China.     

Feel Chinese Charm in Vietnam

China Culture Week coincided with the 55 anniversary of the establishment of China- Vietnam diplomatic relations and took place as a follow-up action to further enhance all-round friendly cooperation and strengthen bilateral cultural exchange after President Hu Jintao's visit to Vietnam. The one-week event consisted of diverse programs, including an official visit by a Chinese government delegation, a large-scale photo exhibition entitled "A Dancing Beijing", touring performances by the Ch…     

New Breakthroughs Made in Cultural Finance

On March 17, 2014, the Ministry of Culture, People＇s Bank of China and the Ministry of Finance jointly issued the Opinion Concerning the Deepening of Culture-Finance Cooperation （hereinafter referred to as ＂Opinion ＂）. This landmark document has drawn nationwide attention, as it calls for the innovation of the financial system for cultural development and the design of financial products and services that meet needs of cultural industries. What actions have been taken by local banking institutions in response to this reJorm policy and what efforts have been made to seek innovative approaches to culture-finance cooperation？ Here is the news story by China Culture Daily.     

Premier Wen Jiabao Visits China Culture Center in Cairo

On December 7, 2009, visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited China Culture Center in Cairo, Eygpt and granted awards to nine Egyptians who had made outstanding contribution to China-Egypt cultural exchange, it was the first time that Chinese state leaders visited this cultural center since its inauguration 8 years ago.     

Increasing Cooperation and Promoting Development --2nd China-Africa Roundtable Meeting on Cultural Industries

Cultural industries mark a new field in China-Africa economic＇ and social development of China Increasing China-Africa cooperation in this fileld is of strategic importance to the comprehensive coordinated and sustainable development of China-Africa new strategic partnership.     

2013 China - ASEAN Cultural Forum in GuangxiText by Zi Yue＇er and photo by Dong Lianshui

2013 China-ASEAN Cultural Forum was held from September 10 to 11 in Nanning,capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China.Vice Minister of Culture Dong Wei attended the forum and gave a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.Mr.Li Kang,Vice Chairman of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,UNESCO official Timothy Curtis,cultural officials and professionals from China and ASEAN countries attended the meeting.     

EXHIBITIONS ＆ EVENTS

11^th Asia Arts Festival Held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia
From August 18 to 26, the 11^th Asia Arts Festival was held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. With the theme of ＂Blessing for the Grassland and Good Fortune for Asia＂, the festival this year saw such major events as the roundtable meeting for Asian cultural ministers, exhibitions, performances and showcases of intangible cultural heritage of Chinese ethnic minorities, The festival has helped promote friendship and cooperation among different countries of Asia and better showcase distinctive Chinese ethnic arts to the rest of Asia.     

Government Sets up the Stage and Enterprises Put on the ShowSeminar on Introducing Chinese PerformiNg Arts to the US

The Seminar on Introducing Chinese Performing Arts to the US sponsored by the Bureau for External Cultural Relationsof Ministry of Culture was held in Beijing. It was attended by representatives of such leading cultural institutions as China National Peking Opera Company, National Theatre of China, China Arts andEntertainment Group and heads of many famous performing arts companies. Representatives of this seminar remarked that the content of this meeting was concrete, practical and inspiring.This is a move by the Ministry of Culture to encourage and support Chinese culture to go abroad under the strategy of＂Chinese culture going global＂.     

SUDANESE DISCIPLES STUDY CHINESE ACROBATICS

Cultural exchange and cooperation between China and Sudan goes all the way back to ancient times. In particular, China began to train acrobats for Sudan from the 1970s as part of the country＇s cultural aid programs for Africa. Since 2005, a number of Sudanese students have been sent to Henan Province to learn Chinese acrobatic stunts in Zhengzhou Acrobatics Troupe, Puyang Acrobatics School and Puyang Acrobatics Center.     

Spanish Singing Touches Chinese Hearts

At the invitation of the Chinese Ministry of Culture, the Madrid Chorus from Spain premiered in Beijing‘s Tianqiao Theatre last October, adding a new dimension to the growing China-Spain cultural exchange.     

Chinese Culture Year Celebrated in Australia

During Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang’s official visit to Australia in October 2009, Chinese and Australian leaderships reached a consensus of hosting cultural years in each other’s country. From June 2010 to June 2011, "Experience Australia"—the Year of Australian Culture was successfully held in China. From June 2011 to June 2012, "Experience China"—the Year of Chinese Culture (YCCiA) is celebrated in Australia, featuring nearly 100 cultural events ranging from performing arts projects to visual art exhibitions to film festivals.     

Zhejiang Culture and Arts Shine in Africa——Oultural exchanges promoted through ever closer ties between central and local levels

<正>In 2009, the Ministry of Culture of China initiated a cooperation mechanism between the central and local levels, with an objective to promote cultural excha...     

Tang Paradise Welcomes Chinese and Russian Leaders

Culture serves as a bridge linking people＇s hearts and deepening mutual understanding and trust between countries. China and Russia are each other＇s biggestneighbors and enjoy longstanding friendship. Over years, the two countries have made efforts to expand exchange and cooperation in various fields. On October 18, 2013, as part of the agenda for the 17th Session of the Chinese and Russian Premiers＇ Regular Meeting Committee, vice premiers of the two countries held talks at the Tang Paradise in the historic city of Xi＇an, experiencing the time-honored history and culture of theTang Dynasty.