The China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Japan is drawing in visitors with its bold fusion of ancient aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, standing out as a must-see highlight of the event.
Officially opened on Sunday, the pavilion covers approximately 3,500 square meters, making it one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event. Divided into three sections, it highlights China's traditional ecological wisdom, modern green development initiatives, and its vision of global cooperation for a sustainable future.
At the pavilion's heart is the multimedia installation "Harmony Between Humans and Nature," a traditional Chinese artwork featuring the 24 Solar Terms. Created by celebrated artist Chang Shana, the installation integrates her lifelong research on Dunhuang grotto murals with the 24 Solar Terms, which were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese to guide agricultural production.
"The patterns showcased in 'harmony between humans and nature' are all derived from my reproductions of Dunhuang murals. Dunhuang is China's treasure trove of art, with profound and rich cultural significance," said Chang.
The artwork titled "Harmony Between Humans and Nature" is presented in two distinct versions. Using advanced animation technology, iconic elements from Dunhuang murals, including flower patterns, dragons, and phoenixes, are dynamically synchronized with seasonal changes, delivering a breathtaking visual experience.
"Each version includes four standard colors, inspired by the hues and tones of traditional Chinese patterns. These colors are derived from the concept of varying shades -- light, medium, and dark -- used throughout the different dynasties in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves," said Huang Xuanzi, founder of Changshana Studio.
Another highlight is the lunar soil, collected from both the near and far sides of the moon, unveiling a fascinating glimpse into the moon's hidden wonders.
Osaka Expo 2025, a global showcase of innovation and culture, will run from April 13 to Oct 13, promising many more such extraordinary exhibits to captivate visitors.
China Pavilion captivates Osaka Expo with culture, cutting-edge innovation
The 9th Digital China Summit opened on Wednesday in Fuzhou City, east China's Fujian Province, with more than 120 outcomes in building a "Digital China" expected to be released during the event.
The summit, themed on accelerating innovation in digital technologies and deepening the building of Digital China, is jointly hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission (NRDC), the National Data Administration (NDA), the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Fujian provincial government.
It runs from April 29 to 30, with an extended exhibition period from April 28 to May 4.
The opening ceremony and main forum were held Wednesday, with landmark reports and phased updates on advancing the Digital China Initiative set to be released during the event, including the Digital China Development Report (2025), the Digital China development index and the National Data Resources Survey Report (2025).
"As for this year's summit, we put greater emphasis on the concept of serving enterprises and promoting development as the organizing principle. Among the 24,000 registered guests so far, 75 percent are from enterprises. Of the over 50 sub-forums and dialogue events, 28 are hosted by enterprises. There are over 400 exhibitors in the on-site experience area, of which more than 320 are enterprises, accounting for more than 80 percent. More than 120 achievements are expected to be released during the summit. We will strive to present a wonderful digital event," said Gao Bo, a spokesman for the NDA.
The on-site experience area features five core sections including an AI-driven innovation zone. With over 100 immersive interactive projects, the exhibition showcases the latest application scenarios of data elements across sectors such as industry and people’s wellbeing.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) highlights the construction of Digital China as a key priority and places greater emphasis on the integration of digital technologies with AI than the 14th Five-Year Plan.
In the coming five years, efforts will be made to harness data and digital-intelligent technologies to propel the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and cultivate emerging and future industries.
Digital China Summit opens in Fuzhou with over 120 outcomes expected
