Xiplomacy: A journey of dialogue among civilizations

Visitors try out a multilingual AI transparent screen capable of real-timClad in a red volunteer vest bearing a badge in the shape of a jade-inlaid lacquer cup, one of her favorite Liangzhu artifacts, American Emma Chen greeted visitors to the Liangzhu Museum in east China, and then shared stories of a civilization that flourished more than 5,000 years ago.

As extreme heatwaves grip many parts of the world, a growing number of foreign travelers are flocking to China for a "coolcation." Their journeys have spawned a new social media buzzword, "China Cool." What lies behind the trend? In short: a genuinely cool China.

The 35th Chinese medical team to Zanzibar on Tuesday conducted a free clinic for children, offering health services and education aimed at improving child healthcare. The outreach program, held at Mwanakwerekwe Kindergarten on Unguja Island, provided nearly 100 children with medical examinations and treatment for common health concerns, including vision, oral health, and ear, nose, and throat conditions.

Foreign tourists experience Meituan's unmanned delivery service at a park in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 3, 2026. With the deep application of the achievements of emerging industries, many inbound foreign tourists choose science and technology tour as the theme of their journey in the Chinese cities.

On Aug. 4, 2026, the Fifth Silk Road Friendship Ceremony was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event was jointly hosted by the China International Culture Exchange Center, Global People magazine, and the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee.