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To mark Hungarian National Day, Chinese and Hungarian staff working on the Hungary section of the CTEC Hungary-Serbia Railway project gathered for a party, where they enjoyed Chinese food and took the chance to get to know each other outside of work. Beyond their professional connection, these co-w…

For most of us, what's meaningful about this 'gui' is that here before us is an actual link with an ancestor, one that, because of the words inscribed upon it, really does speak. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying

Falussy Zsuzsi leads the interpreters team for the Hungary section of the CTEC Hungary-Serbia Railway construction project. Her linguistic skills are a crucial asset in helping bridge gaps in cultural understanding and communication between the Hungarian and Chinese workers. Zsuzsi and her team hav…

Tcheng Ki-Tong, one of the first Naval Academy students to study in France, impressed his supervisor Prosper Giquel so much that he arranged for him to study public law and regulation at Sciences Po. Tcheng later became a diplomat representing the Qing court in Europe. He played a pivotal role in i…

In 1877, 30 Chinese naval students traveled to Europe with supervisor Prosper Marie Giquel. Among them, 18 students headed to France, where they received an advanced technical education. Far from home, these students developed a lasting bond with Giquel, a testament to the deep cultural exchanges b…

A chance encounter in France opened a magical door to art for Chang Shuhong. While strolling along the Seine, he came across an album of paintings at a book stall. It was “The Dunhuang Grottoes” compiled by Frenchman Paul Pelliot. The discovery led to a lifelong relationship with Dunhuang, deep in …

Danique Staal is a mead-maker and Lodewijk ten Have, a beekeeper. Both are passionate about not only their work, but also ecological sustainability. It's Have who supplies Staal with the honey he needs to make his traditional mead. Together they are introducing contemporary drinkers to an ancient …

India was among the earliest countries to produce sugar from sugarcane. Today, sugarcane growing remains a vital source of income for people across this vast land. Traditionally, the work is hard and labor-intensive, and done mainly by women. In recent times, though, they have been receiving a help…

The Peter Pan Donut Shop in Brooklyn, New York, is run by Demetri Siafakas and his family, descendants of Greek immigrants. By maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation, the family have ensured that their donuts stand out in their multicultural community. The shop, because it highlight…