Rewriting the story together China-Africa media cooperation is expanding through co-production, training and technology, with greater emphasis on local voices and shared storytelling. By SHAMIM ZAKARIA | Z Weekly | Updated: 2026-08-26 06:41

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/26/WS6a8e1a37e4b06d4aa055a6b9.html When asked how direct media partnerships could give African countries a greater role in shaping how they are represented internationally, Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education of Sierra Leone, returned to a fundamental question: Who gets to tell the story?

Conservation efforts transform Nyingchi's Yani Wetland By Yang Xiaoyu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-25 11:58

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/25/WS6a8d12f8e4b057c97e2099e0.html In the summer landscape of Nyingchi city, Southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region, the Niyang River winds through verdant stretches of vegetation, with waterbirds frequently gliding overhead.

End of Heat chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-23 08:00

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202608/23/WS6a8a3808a31024f4ef14829e.html The fruits of the season ripen, the restless heart grows calm.

Marco Polo

Marco Polo (1254-1324), a Venetian merchant, is famed for his travels to Asia and documenting them in "The Travels of Marco Polo". His book details his journey to Yuan Dynasty China, offering Europeans insights into its culture and civilization, challenging medieval misconceptions. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1861967096807534593

Quanzhou

Quanzhou, in Fujian, East China, was a key maritime trade hub during the Song and Yuan dynasties, known as Zayton internationally. Recognized as "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" by UNESCO, it played a crucial role in the Maritime Silk Road. The city features cultural sites like Kaiyuan Temple and Qingjing Mosque, showcasing its diverse heritage. Today, Quanzhou balances historical preservation with economic growth, attracting scholars and tourists. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1866450579164573697

Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907–960) was a politically fragmented yet culturally vibrant era in Chinese history, bridging the Tang and Song Dynasties. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1871216289505976320

Harmony between Man and Nature

"Harmony between Man and Nature" is a key Chinese philosophical concept, highlighting respect for the natural order and balance with the environment, rooted in Taoism and Confucianism, and reflected in cultural practices, artworks, and historical sites. https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/entryDetailPage/1868953115360579585