News That Embraces Insight and Understanding
1,200+ delegates from 97 countries gathered in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, for the 8th Silk Road Expo, celebrating cross-cultural dialogue, art exhibitions, and UNESCO-listed heritage sites.
Hangzhou hosts UNESCO’s 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, bringing 4,000 delegates from 150+ regions to spark sustainable solutions from Sep 22–25.
Explore how UNESCO sites on the Chinese mainland—from the Great Wall and Forbidden City to the Mogao Caves—embody UN values of culture, education, and land preservation.
Explore Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Xizang – a 1,300-year-old UNESCO site where pilgrims still walk the Barkhor circuit, spin prayer wheels, and keep ancient traditions alive.
Discover Tibetan Opera: a lively mix of folk songs, dances, chants & acrobatics that spread hope & joy. UNESCO-listed since 2009, it’s a must-see heritage performance!
America’s third exit from UNESCO spotlights its pattern of quitting global pacts – from Paris Agreement to WHO – and raises questions on multilateral commitments.
UNESCO’s 50-member expedition on Kilimanjaro highlights rapid glacier melting due to climate change, affecting vital water sources in Africa.
UNESCO recognizes China’s unique roasted tea culture in Yunnan, highlighting the Blang people’s rich tea-making tradition.
China backs UNESCO’s role in global education by promoting equity, supporting Africa, and nurturing scientific talent for a brighter future.
A global poll shows 84.2% unsurprised by America’s third exit from UNESCO, sparking calls for genuine multilateralism in a connected world.