Dongying launched a painting exchange event with Ifrane, Morocco, on Jan 10.
Moritz Nicolaus Lohmann becomes Dongying's first overseas promotion ambassador.
With the arrivial of Spring Festival, the Niuzhuang Bazaar in Dongying has become a hub of activity, attracting the largest crowds of the year.
Dongying city and the city of Ifrane in Morocco held an online video conference on Dec 19.
A special art event which aimed to display the achievements in art popularization captured the attention of Dongying residents.
The UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Lord Waverley, president of GoGlobal Trade visited Dongying with his delegation on Nov 28.
Dongying Vocational Institution made a strong impression at the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference held in November.