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
China’s road logistics sector maintained stable growth in May, with the price index showing modest improvement amid the country’s efforts to stabilize the economy and boost domestic demand, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.
The index came in at 105 points in May, up 0.06 percent month on month, and 2.02 percent higher than the same period in 2024. The full-truckload logistics sub-index, which mainly measures bulk commodity and regional transportation, stood at 105.6 points, increasing 0.07 percent month on month and 2.34 percent year on year.
Regional data indicated a stronger recovery momentum in inland areas, where domestic demand plays a more significant role in driving economic activity.
“The rebound in the road logistics price index reflects a momentum of steady recovery of domestic market demand, supported by a series of pro-growth policies. The road transport market has maintained a basic balance between supply and demand,” said He Hui, vice president of the federation.
Industry analysts noted that the improvement came as China’s international trade environment showed signs of stabilization while domestic market demand remained resilient. Looking ahead, with the economic recovery gaining more solid footing and businesses maintaining positive expectations, the road logistics market is expected to remain active in the coming months.
China’s road logistics price index up in May
AloJapan.com