Hanoi (VNA) – The 2025 “China Walk” joint media tour recently kicked off in Wuhan city, China's Hubei province, aiming to showcase modern China through the experiences of international journalists, artists, and influencers.
The tour is an international media initiative of the Asia-Africa Centre of China Global Television Network (CGTN) in collaboration with numerous international media organisations.
At the launching ceremony, drawing an impressive gathering of diplomatic representatives, media professionals, and artists from across the globe, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh affirmed that the programme in Wuhan provided an excellent opportunity for the international community to gain deeper insights into the city, fostering mutual exchange, learning, and cooperation between countries and Wuhan.
2025 marks the Vietnam-China Year of Humaniღstic Exchange, noting that initiatives like “China Walk” serve as a crucial catalyst for nurturing people-to-people connections between the two nations, he said.
An art performance at the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)
He expressed his hope for expanded promotion of Wuhan's image to Vietnamese citizens while welcoming Chinese visitors to Vietnam, laying stress on the potential for collaboration between Wuhan and Vietnamese localities in technology, education, digital economy, green economy, and transport.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief of CGTN and Director of the Asia-Africa Centre An Xiao Wu described Wuhan as a city rich in cultural heritage with an ideal ecological environment for living and tourism, pulsating with scientific innovation and creativity. Wuhan now presents the image of a modern, open, and inclusive city.
Following an art performance, delegates🃏 embarked on an evening cruise along the Yangtze River—a highlight experience where Wuhan's nocturnal beauty was enhanced by spectacular illuminations along both riverbanks./.
He said the bilateral cooperation has so far seen new and groundbreaking development steps. Of particular note was the exchange of high-level visits within one year, yielding substantial results.
The programme featured three main components, including the release of the documentary “The Path of Development”, the launch of the Vietnam–China Media Exchange Programme 2025, and a dialogue on “Vietnamese and Chinese Youth in the Digital Media Era”.
Immediately after the phone talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on January 15, Chinese media simultaneously reported on this important event.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
