'A Date with China' international media tour kicks off in Shanxi

The 2025 "A Date with China" international media tour launched on Monday in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province. Over the next five days, a diverse delegation of foreign and Chinese journalists, content creators, and experts will embark on a reporting tour across the cities of Taiyuan, Jinzhong, and Linfen.

The international delegation includes representatives from the United States, Germany, Italy, Russia, Turkiye, Vietnam, Brazil, Venezuela, and other countries and regions. Participants will visit cultural heritage sites and manufacturing enterprises to conduct in-depth interviews focusing on Shanxi's ancient architecture preservation, vinegar and noodle culture, innovations in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as painted sculpture craftsmanship.

Now in its fifth consecutive year, the "A Date with China" tour continues to build bridges for cross-cultural storytelling. This year's edition centers on the theme "Partnering with China will Bring More Opportunities".