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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Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago and is popular today all over the world.
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In the mountain village of Lazimi in China’s southern Yunnan Province, the life of residents seemingly hangs by a thread.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization annual summit takes place in China’s eastern port city of Qingdao. What issues top the agenda, and what can we expect from this meeting?
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Nearly ten million students in China are taking Gaokao, and this exam determines whether they get into their dream school.
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The last key component of China’s Fengyun-2 meteorological satellite network has been launched into space.
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With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, China is a big producer and consumer of plastic products — meaning that it is also a huge generator of plastic waste.
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Northeastern China’s Changchun city was where Japanese germ Unit 100 was based during the Second World War.
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China is becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world.
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Thirty Chinese scientists have received the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award. It’s China’s top prize for engineering, science and technology. One of the winners is the chief architect of China’s space lab system.
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June 1 is International Children’s Day. CGTN’s Zhao Yunfei went back to class – to see some of the success in China’s pre-schools.
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China aims to develop its southern Pearl River Delta region into a world-class urban cluster that would dwarf all others. Transforming it into a global shipping hub is a big part of the plan.
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In China, more and more cities are joining the competition to build a network of metro lines.
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Some of China’s regions are concerned that their native cultures may be in jeopardy. CGTN’s Frances Kuo introduces us to two communities determined to hold on to their heritage.
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Technological advancements are having a measurable impact in China. You can see it in the smartphones people carry, mobile payment technology, and even in hospitals. The use of artificial intelligence is leading to potentially life-saving breakthroughs in detecting cancer.
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African diplomats in China celebrated the 55th anniversary of the African Union’s establishment in Beijing. The Rwandan ambassador to China says he expects the two nations to remain friendly.
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Some choose to travel by air or land, while others look to the high seas. The cruise industry worldwide is big business and keeps getting bigger. In the past few years, it’s expanded into China. But Chinese tourists aren’t warming up to cruise ships as much as expected. CGTN’s Frances Kuo reports.
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Builders say bamboo pipes have performed better than their traditional counterparts – typically steel and concrete – in resisting earthquakes and corrosion.
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China’s growing influence and the state of American politics are providing the backdrop for a new production called “Soft Power.” It comes from the mind of playwright David Henry Hwang. He’s the first Asian-American to win a Tony award.
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The two nations should prioritize trade and investment cooperation in such areas as energy and manufacturing, expand agricultural product trade and market access, and deepen bilateral cooperation on intellectual property rights protection, so as to create more tangible benefits for the two peoples, Trump said.
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U.S. lawmakers expressed their willingness to maintain good relations with China. They said that while the two countries have economic and trade issues, they should avoid trade war.
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It’s the audio clip that’s become a viral sensation: Yanny or Laurel? It’s dividing people across the Internet, and even the staff of CGTN America here in Washington, D.C. CGTN’s Audrey Siek and Jim Spellman went around the newsroom to get to the bottom of the sound.
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In 2008, nearly 70,000 people were killed in an earthquake in southwestern China’s Wenchuan County. Sorrow and pain still remain, but there are survivors who have moved on.
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The first exposition devoted to Chinese domestic brands is underway in Shanghai. The three-day event began, fittingly, on May 10th – Chinese Brands Day. It’s part of China’s increased efforts to build awareness of its own products.
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Food is a popular way to build bridges between countries, and one little critter has people in China and the United States in a craze. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more on why crawfish are all the rage.
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In China, crayfish is called xiao lóngxiā (小龙虾), or “little lobster”. In the U.S., you might hear crawfish called “crawdads” or “mud bugs”. But in both countries, you’ll find these crustaceans have quite the following. In this special edition of the Digital Hub, CGTN’s Audrey Siek and Jim Spellman teamed up for a crayfish cook off, comparing Chinese versus American dishes.
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Comrade Chairman made a special trip to China to meet me again just after 40-odd days, Xi said, at a crucial time when the Korean Peninsula situation is undergoing profound and complex changes.
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Chinese researchers are uncovering secrets of Japanese experiments on humans during their wartime occupation of China, and they are getting help from Japan.
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China began its process of ‘reform and opening up’ 40 years ago. Now a new sort of ‘opening up’ is taking place among China’s youth. As part of our ‘New Generation’ series, CGTN’s Jeff Moody explores their changing attitudes towards sexuality.
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