Bridging Cultures Online: Armenian and Chinese Students Connect in Landmark Exchange Webinar
On December 14, the Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, Mane Vardanyan, hosted an online Exchange Webinar that brought together Armenian students in China and Chinese students in Armenia. Designed to deepen mutual understanding and foster lasting connections, the event centered on personal storytelling as a means to enhance cultural adaptation and build a supportive academic network for future cooperation.Students shared open reflections on the unique rewards and challenges of living abroad. Discussions spanned a variety of meaningful topics—from navigating cultural differences and embracing local customs, to reevaluating their own national identities through the lens of their international experiences. Participants also
Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Releases Landmark Publication in Chinese
YEREVAN, December 5, 2025 — The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute announced today the release of its official pictorial reference book in the Chinese language. This significant publication will allow visitors from China to learn about the history of the Armenian Genocide in their native language. The pictorial book contains valuable historical facts, press materials, and unique photographs, serving as a comprehensive resource. The Museum-Institute expressed its gratitude to Bryusov State University for the translation work and to its Chinese partners for their editorial collaboration. This new edition is an important step in promoting the historical truth of the Armenian Genocide across
Armenia Represented at the 2025 International Forum on Global Governance and Cultural Studies at the Chinese Academy of History, Beijing
In November 2025, Dr. Ani Margaryan, an Armenian art historian and expert in Silk Road Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies, had the distinct honor of representing Armenia at the prestigious International Forum of Overseas Studies on Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese characteristics for a New Era: Changes Unseen in a Century and the Governance of China, held in Beijing on November 12-13, 2025. This high-level event, organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), brought together over 200 scholars, researchers, and professionals from 35 countries, all engaged in a two-day forum.As the sole Armenian scholar invited to present
The Armenian Student Earns Third Place at Prestigious Guangxi Folk Song Competition in China
On November 6th, 2025, the Guangxi University of Finance and Economics hosted the annual Guangxi International Students Chinese Folk Song Competition, an event organized by the Guangxi Association for International Education. Among 30 talented participants from across the globe, one performer stood out not only for her vocal abilities but for the cultural story she embodied: Amalya Poghosyan, an Armenian student known by her Chinese name, 艾美.Amalya achieved a remarkable milestone at the event, securing the Third Place Award. Yet, for her, the victory extended far beyond the accolade. As the first Armenian student to participate in this regional celebration
Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China Presents Armenian Culture at “East Meets West” Carnival
On November 2nd, Mane Vardanyan, the Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, led and organized the Armenian Stand at the "Wisdom Across Ages, Encounters of East and West" Carnival, hosted by the Committee of the Communist Youth League of Nanjing University. Participants wore traditional Armenian attire (taraz), kindly provided by the 2024-2025 Diaspora Youth Ambassador to China, Ani Margaryan.The stand was decorated with Armenian flags and a traditional tablecloth. It featured a display of Armenian wines, cognacs, Armenian paper, and pomegranates—a fruit strongly associated with Armenia. Two traditional Armenian games were also set up for visitors to enjoy: Stone Game (Qarktik)
