中国电影导演协会2017年度奖提名揭晓 张艺谋任终评主席(1)

Envoy of friendship

百度 　　听完米雪梅的讲述，习近平很有感慨：你的名字就像你的经历一样，梅花香自苦寒来。

In mid-July, guests gathered at the Beijing Hotel in China's capital to witness the presentation of Orchid Awards to 10 ambassadors of culture from different continents. They were chosen from over 300 candidates from around 80 countries.

Culture on every corner: What surprised our guests in China

During the 2nd Orchid Awards "Exploring China in Harbin," guests were surprised by what they had found: Morning Tai Chi in the park and music on the streets. China's daily life speaks for itself.

Exploring China through global eyes: The Harbin journey

During the 2nd Orchid Awards "Exploring China in Harbin," guests from around the world shared their impressions: China's culture is rich, its cities full of life — and more people are starting to take notice.

Global experts call for cultural understanding, exchange in China's Harbin

From July 11 to 14, dozens of global scholars, cultural experts and awardees of this year's Orchid Awards paid a visit to Harbin, the capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, to experience local culture.

Telling the truth about Xinjiang: French writer Maxime Vivas wins Orchid Award

French writer Maxime Vivas was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at the second Orchid Awards ceremony, held on Thursday in Beijing. He was recognized for his objective reporting on Xinjiang and his significant contributions to international communication.

Nigeria's first female train driver honoured at second Orchid Awards in Beijing

?Issah Abiola, Nigeria's first female train driver, received the Friendship Envoy Award at the second Orchid Awards ceremony held in Beijing on July 10.

A British vlogger's exploration of China

"As a foreigner who has lived in China for 18 years, it is also my mission to tell Chinese stories well," said Stuart Wiggin, a British vlogger and social media content creator, upon receiving the Friendship Envoy Award at the 2025 Orchid Awards Ceremony on July 10, 2025 in Beijing.

Awards honor promoters of culture

Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, former director-general of UNESCO, a United Nations agency that promotes international collaboration, received the Lifetime Honorary Award at the second Orchid Awards held in Beijing on Thursday.

Thomas Rabe: Carrying the humanitarian legacy

At this year's Orchid Awards, established by China International Communications Group, German professor and medical expert Thomas Rabe was presented with the Friendship Envoy Award in recognition of his lifelong efforts to promote China-Germany friendship and carry forward the humanitarian legacy of his grandfather, John Rabe.

Elyn MacInnis: Building bridges of friendship between China and US

Elyn MacInnis, a tireless advocate for China-U.S. people-to-people ties, has worked to transform a small village in Fujian province into a powerful symbol of friendship between East and West. She was honored with the Friendship Envoy Award of the 2025 Orchid Awards on Thursday.

China honors international contributors to cultural exchange

?The second Orchid Awards ceremony was held in Beijing on Thursday, honoring China's foreign friends and organizations that have promoted the shared values of humanity, facilitated cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world, and strengthened popular support for jointly building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Nominees of second Orchid Awards send congratulatory messages

Several nominees of the second Orchid Awards sent congratulatory messages ahead of the awards ceremony, taking place Thursday in Beijing. The awards honor individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to promoting exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.