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Pomegranates are the stars in Tehran for the fruits' festival
The pomegranate festival organised with the slogan "one hundred rubies" continues in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The 11th Pomegranate Festival, which started on 19 November, can be visited between 16.00-21.00 until 2 December.
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Crossing Cultures
How Chinese porcelain inspired Europe’s own pottery
A co-production with CGTN
16th-century Chinese potters in Jingdezhen made the finest porcelain, a magical material never seen before. Only they knew the production process - a closely guarded secret. But over time Dutch potters began crafting their own precious blue and white ceramics.
Travel News
Global tourism rebounds strongly after COVID-19
Prior to the pandemic, the worldwide travel and tourism industry accounted for just over 10% of global GDP. After a difficult 2020 and 2021, with, some false starts in the industry due to new variants of COVID-19, tourism is almost at similar levels now.
China
Chinese authorities ease some anti-virus rules amid growing unrest
Security forces in China continued to detain civilians on Monday after protests flared up across the country last weekend. Demonstrators are calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and for President Xi Jinping to resign. While some measures have eased, China’s zero-tolerance policy still stands.
