The fifth World Buddhist Forum is set to close in Eastern China’s Fujian Province. Monks, scholars and religious experts have gathered to discuss the global, spiritual practice of Buddhism.
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A leading Chinese artist is showcasing his paintings at the United Nations headquarters. Changxin Zhou is recognized as the founder of “Heavy-Color Oil Painting” and he’s been in New York to spread the word.
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Recently, China revealed its largest genetic analysis of Chinese people, helping identify genes linked to certain diseases like breast cancer.
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When it comes to Chinese state dinners, there’s one ceramic designer that officials call. The artist is known for flawless tableware that impresses international leaders.
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China has made great strides to protect the beloved panda. Those efforts are getting a hand from one American biologist.
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China’s ambassador to the U.S. has hit back at claims his country is trying to hack next month’s congressional elections. Cui Tiankai’s comments come amid a deepening trade war between the U.S. and China.
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Agriculture remains at the forefront of the United States China trade dispute following a range of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs.
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“We should adapt ourselves to the trend of economic globalization,” Wang Yi said, “China stands for a proper settlement based on rules… China will not be blackmailed.”
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been working the sidelines in the days leading up to China’s turn at the UN lectern.
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It’s mid-autumn festival season, which means Phoenix Bakery in LA’s Chinatown is pounding out mooncakes by the hundreds all by hand.
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Among the themes at this year’s UN General Assembly is female empowerment and gender equality. Women have made great strides in the world but challenges remain.
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CGTN gives you a glimpse inside the Forbidden City, to meet the empresses who defied expectations and helped define a dynasty.
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Confusion surrounding United States trade policy toward China. President Trump took to twitter seeming to undermine his own officials over an offer of talks with Beijing.
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The event features a range of traditional products, but also celebrates Tibetan heritage.
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As the new school year begins in China, it’s not just students and teachers entering the classroom. Robots are also reporting for duty.
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Basic designs cost about $20 a pair; custom styles can run up to a couple hundred dollars.
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The movie “Crazy Rich Asians” continued its dominance at the box office over Labor Day weekend. It was only the number one movie for the third week in a row, and surpassed $100 million. A lot of work went into creating this groundbreaking movie, including very specific music choices.
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The summer of 2017 represented new pastures for beef exporters in the United States. The Chinese market once again reopened to American beef. One farmer in the U.S. state of Virginia even went on a government trade mission, but the current trade war has left beef exporters on edge.
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It has been five years since China launched the Belt and Road initiative. Trade between partner countries has been growing each year, and a rail hub in western China’s Xinjiang region is playing an important role by connecting the Asia-Pacific region with Europe.
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Sending children to modeling classes over the school break has become a trend in some parts of China, but some experts and parents worry about the negative effects of child modeling.
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Robots are making their way into many aspects of life in China. Now, some are leaving the labs for shifts at restaurants. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more on how they’re changing the dining experience. A quick glance across a restaurant in Shanghai, and you don’t […]
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Leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday pledged greater efforts to ensure vaccine safety following the latest vaccine scandal and vowed to spare no one who dares to put the well-being of citizens in jeopardy.
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“The Yasukuni Shrine honors Class-A Japanese war criminals from World War II who were directly responsible for the aggression,” said the spokesperson.
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Not since “Joy Luck Club”, which came out 25 years ago, has a Hollywood movie featured an all-Asian cast
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Forget shopping for that new pair of unwearable heels or that exclusive designer bag. China’s latest status symbol is a fit and beautifully-toned body.
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The best of tech from China and the U.S. are in Shanghai for an annual summit showcasing the latest in the field. The China-America Innovation Network (CHAIN) promotes cutting-edge tech and resource-sharing. The focus this year is artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology.
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Many of the Chinese immigrants in the United States are settled in Chinatown in Manhattan, New York and one particular street in that area has long captured the imagination of artists.
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The U.S. state of Maine is feeling the effects of the trade war between Beijing and Washington. In the crossfire are lobsters and a $1.5 billion industry centered on what China considers a delicacy.
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With its crackdown on pollution, China is on track to become the world’s biggest importer of natural gas, a much cleaner energy alternative to coal. Fueling that rise in imports coming from above the Arctic Circle is a massive liquefied natural gas production facility in Russia.
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Transgender people’s daily lives can often mean hiding in the shadows, in fear of revealing their true selves. However, there are some signs of progress for the trans community facing these struggles in China.
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In many ways, this football pitch in China is a world away from the World Cup. Children are still learning the finesse of football, far from the arena of elite players.
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The New York Asian Film Festival is bringing rising stars and notable filmmakers from China into the international spotlight. This year, the festival is featuring a wider range of Chinese productions than ever before.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and 14 other kinds of grapes grow in the endless field Bulgaria’s best vineyards.
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An experiment using mice is offering hope for patients with HIV.
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According to consulting firm Euromonitor, the Asia Pacific is the highest market for growth. Chinese business is expected to reach $288 million next year.
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A group of Chinese, plus-size models are causing a stir online.
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Chinese scientists are working with the international community to develop nuclear fusion into a green and safe power station.
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The White House has reversed plans to use an emergency law to impose investment restrictions on Chinese companies. It now will rely on legislation currently moving through the U.S. congress.
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It’s celebration of Chinese heritage in Brazil. The country’s Chinese roots will now be honored each year on National Chinese Immigration Day. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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China’s massive capital city may be moving — at least partly. A plan calls for a new urban center in the “eastern gateway to Beijing.” Experts say it will take pressure off the nation’s capital.
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In the past, some provinces suffered from a lack of resources, while others offered high-quality treatments. The new national system looks to level the playing field.
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Though China failed to qualify for the World Cup, Chinese fans are still feeling the spirit.
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Goals, drama and plenty of excitement have all been part of this year’s World Cup. But off the pitch, the boom in interest by Chinese fans and sponsors have also drawn notice.
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The system makes the data available digitally, allowing farmers to better track the entire production chain.
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Thousands of children are left abandoned in China every year but one woman has made it her mission to help as many of them as she can.
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Dragon boat racing is a tradition for China’s Duanwu festival that dates back more than 2,000 years. Originally, people rowed to search for the drowned body of patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It gradually developed into a long-living ritual to commemorate the patriot. In the coastal […]
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Beijing has announced its own tariff measures targeting Washington, following the White House’s confirmation on Friday that a new round of duties against Chinese good will go into effect in three weeks.
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It is deeply regrettable that in disregard of the consensus between the two sides, the U.S. has demonstrated flip-flops and ignited a trade war. This move not only hurts bilateral interests, but also undermines world trade order. The Chinese side firmly opposes that
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It’s the biggest prize in football. And only a select few can get their hands on the coveted World Cup trophy.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to brief him on the Singapore summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Xi said China and the U.S. share an interest and responsibility for safeguarding world peace.
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