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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns 2

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Luo Xiaomei, minister of economy and commerce at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at a New Year reception hosted by the Japan-China Economic Association in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026. Ambassador Wu Jianghao skipped the event amid worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China.

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Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Luo Xiaomei, minister of economy and commerce at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at a New Year reception hosted by the Japan-China Economic Association in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026. Ambassador Wu Jianghao skipped the event amid worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China.

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 10-kg commemorative gold coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 500-g commemorative gold coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 1-kg commemorative gold coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows commemorative coins to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 1-kg commemorative silver coin (front) to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 1-kg commemorative silver coin (front) to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows commemorative coins to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows commemorative coins to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

A participant takes a photo of a commemorative coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse during a media preview event in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

A participant takes a photo of a commemorative coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse during a media preview event in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 15-g commemorative platinum coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 150-g commemorative gold coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemorative 2026 Year Of The Horse Coins - China

This photo shows a 150-g commemorative gold coin to celebrate the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2025. The People's Bank of China issued a set of commemorative coins on Nov. 26 to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. The collection, comprising six gold, four silver and one platinum coin, is designated as legal tender in China. A media preview event for the commemorative coins was held here on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Import expo in Shanghai

Large monitors show Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

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Import expo in Shanghai

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

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Import expo in Shanghai

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

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Import expo in Shanghai

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2025. About 4,100 companies from 138 countries and regions will take part in the event through Nov. 10.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

Two ticket enthusiasts are waiting at the venue of the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

13-year-old high school student Wang Xiaoyan is about to perform on stage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

A ticket enthusiast puts on makeup backstage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

A ticket enthusiast puts on makeup backstage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

13-year-old high school student Wang Xiaoyan received guidance from her teacher before taking the stage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

13-year-old high school student Wang Xiaoyan received guidance from her teacher before taking the stage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

A Chinese opera enthusiast took a photo with his mobile phone at the first Chinese opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

Two ticket enthusiasts exchanged performance experiences at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

13-year-old high school student Wang Xiaoyan performed at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

A ticket enthusiast puts on makeup backstage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

13-year-old high school student Wang Xiaoyan received guidance from her teacher before taking the stage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

A Chinese opera enthusiast is live streaming online at the first Chinese opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

Two ticket enthusiasts took a group photo at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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First Chinese Opera Ticket Enthusiast Event in Qingdao

13-year-old high school student Wang Xiaoyan is about to perform on stage at the first opera ticket enthusiast event in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

Designers greet the audience after a Lisu ethnic clothing fashion show as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM