Living heritage steals spotlight at Osaka Expo's China Pavilion

The China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has come alive with vibrant demonstration of intangible cultural heritage from southwest China's mountainous Guizhou Province during its special themed week "Colorful Guizhou, Green Future" which opened on June 5.

At the expo, visitors are treated to an immersive showcase featuring intricate silver jewelry, traditional embroideries, premium teas, and the iconic Moutai liquor - all highlighting Guizhou's rich cultural legacy.

The opening ceremony dazzled with performances of dances and songs of the Miao and Dong ethnic minority groups.

The event demonstrates centuries-old craftsmanship of batik dyeing, stitchwork and silver-smithing techniques, all of which are listed as Guizhou's intangible cultural heritages.

A highlight came during the "Moutai Day" celebration, where the 100-year-old brand unveiled a special commemorative bottle for the Expo.

"I really would like to try it if I get a chance," said a Japanese visitor.

"The bottle carvings are absolutely exquisite. I am very interested in it," said another Japanese visitor.

Themed "Designing the Future Society of Our Lives," the World Expo 2025 is underway in Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, from April 13 to Oct 13.

Living heritage steals spotlight at Osaka Expo's China Pavilion

Living heritage steals spotlight at Osaka Expo's China Pavilion

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Monday that China welcomes foreign enterprises including Warburg Pincus and long-term capital to continue expanding their investment in China and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China.

He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with former U.S. Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, now chairman of Warburg Pincus.

The vice premier said that China is fully implementing the guiding principles of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, in accordance with the suggestions and arrangements of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and advancing the building of a unified national market, unswervingly expanding high-level opening-up and promoting high-quality economic development.

For his part, Geithner said that he is optimistic about the prospects of China's economic development, and Warburg Pincus is willing to continue to deepen its presence in the Chinese market and promote the deepening of economic and trade cooperation between the United States and China.

China welcomes foreign enterprises, long-term capital to continue expanding investment in China: vice premier