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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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[Breaking News]Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 Kyodo - Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater. (Kyodo)

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2025 WIMC Held in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 27, 2025 - A robot showcases calligraphy at the 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 27, 2025.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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2025 Miss Friendship International Global Finals

GUIYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - The contestants of the 2025 Miss Friendship International Global Finals will experience Chinese calligraphy on site at Cuiwei Pavilion in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China on November 1, 2025.

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2025 Miss Friendship International Global Finals

GUIYANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - The contestants of the 2025 Miss Friendship International Global Finals will experience Chinese calligraphy on site at Cuiwei Pavilion in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China on November 1, 2025.

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10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2025 - Viewers watch calligraphy robots at the 10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 17, 2025.

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Princess Kako in Shiga

Japanese Princess Kako chats with high school students participating in the calligraphy club at Shiga Prefectural Ibuki High School in Maibara, in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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New Technology Field Enterprises in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 - A product experience officer who has lost both hands relies on intelligent biomimetic handwritten calligraphy in the BrainCo exhibition hall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on September 17, 2025.

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WORLD INTELLIGENCE EXPO 2025 in Chongqing

Viewers watch an intelligent robot writing calligraphy at WORLD INTELLIGENCE EXPO 2025 in Chongqing, China on September 6, 2025.

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World Smart Industry Expo 2025 - China

A robot demonstrates calligraphy skills during the World Smart Industry Expo 2025 in southwest China's Chongqing, September 5, 2025. The World Smart Industry Expo 2025 kicked off on Friday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, bringing together more than 600 domestic and international businesses to showcase innovations across various sectors, including autonomous driving, smart homes and the low-altitude economy. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

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Robots Welcome World Media At The SCO - Tianjin

A robot demonstrates its calligraphy skills at the media center for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in north China's Tianjin, on Aug. 30, 2025. A variety of robots have attracted numerous eyes at the media center as the SCO Summit 2025 is held in this port city from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Photo by Wang Jianhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High school calligraphy contest at Osaka expo

Matsumoto Arigasaki Senior High School students perform calligraphy in a high school calligraphy contest at the World Exposition in Osaka on Aug. 21, 2025. The public school based in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, won the title.

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High school calligraphy contest at Osaka expo

Matsumoto Arigasaki Senior High School students perform calligraphy in a high school calligraphy contest at the World Exposition in Osaka on Aug. 21, 2025. The public school based in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, won the title.

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Artisans Preserve Legacy of Truck Painting - Pakistan

An artisan carefully paints a vibrant peacock motif on the side of a truck at a workshop in the Pirwadhai area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 31, 2025. Adorned with intricate designs, mirror work, and bold colors, truck art remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and craftsmanship across Pakistan. This long-standing tradition, which began in the 1920s, transforms cargo vehicles into moving canvases that reflect poetry, politics, religious devotion, and personal pride. Each truck serves as a unique artistic expression by its owner and painter, often featuring animals, calligraphy, landscapes, and portraits of cultural icons. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot Performance at 2025 WAIC in Shanghai

Two AgiBot humanoid robots performed calligraphy and Yangko dancing respectively at the 2025 WAIC World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 29, 2025.

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A quadruped robot demonstrates the action of climbing over obstacles at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A child experiences riding a quadruped robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors watch a robot working at a popcorn stand at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors watch a robot carving on an eggshell at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A service robot demonstrates to visitors how to make an ice cream ball at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A visitor interacts with a robot equipped with intelligent dexterous hands at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A visitor receives a game prize from a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors view a robot dog performing patrol and inspection tasks at the booth of the State Grid Corporation of China at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Multiple robots showcase their skills at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A visitor interacts with a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors watch a robot dancing at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors watch robots showcasing their skills at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors view a robot that can be used in various scenarios such as retail and industry at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

A child plays curling with a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World AI Conference - China

Visitors interact with a robot dog at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Haoming/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan crown prince at high school cultural festival

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko look at calligraphy works during a national high school cultural festival in Takamatsu in the western Japan prefecture of Kagawa on July 27, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan's day at Osaka expo

High school students perform calligraphy during a ceremony marking Japan's day at the World Exposition in Osaka on July 3, 2025.

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Foreigners Experience China Dragon Boat Festival

Foreign students and calligraphy enthusiasts discuss Chinese calligraphy together in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on May 28, 2025.

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Foreigners Experience China Dragon Boat Festival

Foreign students and calligraphy enthusiasts discuss Chinese calligraphy together in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on May 28, 2025.

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8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 28, 2025 - Citizens watched a calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting robot painting in the experience area of the 8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on April 28, 2025.

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Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition - Qatar

People visit the "Dialogue of Letters Between Qatar and China" calligraphy exhibition at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2025. The exhibition opened here on Wednesday, aiming at promoting cultural and art exchanges between the two countries. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition - Qatar

People visit the "Dialogue of Letters Between Qatar and China" calligraphy exhibition at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2025. The exhibition opened here on Wednesday, aiming at promoting cultural and art exchanges between the two countries. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM