The Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics kicks off Friday. And the Games are a chance for China to help spark enthusiasm for winter sports, as it prepares for its turn in the Olympic spotlight.
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More than 80 strong and proud, China’s athletic delegation to the Winter Games made their entrance at the Athletes’ village.
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A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near Taiwan’s east coast on Tuesday night, killing at least eight people and injuring over 200.
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Chinese calligraphy has been around for thousands of years, but one master calligrapher is updating with new techniques. She combines the art with traditional poetry, and uses color to blend Chinese and western styles. CGTN’s Zou Yun reports.
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It’s time for a story about a love that cannot be – in a time that cannot be forgotten. “Dragon Boat Racing” is a dance-drama wowing crowds in Washington, D.C. The Guangdong Dance Ensemble performed the piece at the renowned Kennedy Center. CGTN’s Roee Ruttenberg reports on this emotional performance that resonates across cultures.
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Liver cancer is one of the world’s deadliest cancers. And, it’s particularly common in China. Now, new technology could bring hope to patients.
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There has been some debate about how good ready to eat hot pot kits are, and if they taste good. So our Digital Hub team decided to try them to see if convenience really pays off.
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At the start of the year, a ban went into effect on the import of 24 types of solid waste, including some plastics and paper.
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Peking duck is known the world over, but Peking Opera is slowly fading. One Chinese performer, however, is trying to change that.
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To get a sense of where smart technology is headed, look no further than a so-called “intelligent” road in Shanghai.
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An archaeological marvel has been unveiled in eastern China. The site dates back centuries and offers a window into ancient life.
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Lin was born in Shanghai, came to the US, and had a long and fruitful career. She died at the age of 97 this past December, surrounded by her family in New York.
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Contemporary China inspired 33 composers, who created pieces for a series of concerts in The Big Apple at Juilliard School’s “Focus! Festival.”
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Chinese scientists have successfully cloned monkeys, using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep in the 1996. They hope the cloned monkeys can help with medical advances, such as treatments for brain-related disorders and cancers.
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It completed the second phase of a 5G technical performance last year, with a large-scale test in the next few months.
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A driverless monorail transit system is in the final phase of testing in Yinchuan City in northwest China.
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CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more on how he joins a growing group of Chinese making a name in Hollywood.
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The second China-CELAC ministerial meeting takes place in Chile this weekend. They are discussing how to bring the Belt and Road Initiative across the Pacific Ocean to benefit Latin American and Caribbean countries.
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Some non-profit organizations are promoting exchanges between Chinese and Americans. In the United States, the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) has been working towards this goal.
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China’s top Party leadership is proposing President Xi Jinping’s new ideas be included in the state Constitution. It’s the first state Constitutional amendment proposal in 14 years. He has called for a ‘New Era’ for the country with more-balanced development.
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The ties between the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan have experienced ups-and-downs. Beijing has again warned Taipei not to ‘draw fire against itself’ by taking advantage of the so-called Taiwan Travel Act being discussed in the U.S.
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Because of unusual virus strains, hospitals across China have been packed with flu patients since October, and there’s still more to come. It’s shed light on another concern for healthcare professionals: the low vaccination rate in the country.
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For Chef Tim Ma, opening this restaurant was more than a culinary experience. It led to a deeper discovery about his roots.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has wrapped up day two of his three-day state visit to China. He says the two countries can work together to promote connectivity and openness. The two countries also signed a number of bilateral agreements.
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Colorful Peranakan ceramics were once considered gaudy by the Chinese, but today these antiques are sought after as an investment and collector’s item.
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Covering an area of 47 square km (18 square miles), it will serve 100 million passengers and handle 4 million tons of cargo a year on 7 runways
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China announced easier visa permits for foreign professionals and high-skilled workers Thursday, as part of its effort to bridge the talent gap.
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With over a month to go, China is already gearing up for the Spring Festival Travel Rush. Railway tickets are now on sale, and much of the ticketing is done online. That’s one reason why getting a ticket home may be less stressful.
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In less than a year, a young architect named Shi Lun traveled to 97 cities worldwide. Along the way, he traced his journey and its landmarks with his sketchbook.
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A first of its kind trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan is convening in Beijing. The three agreed to establish dialogue during Chinese FM Wang Yi’s visit to the two countries last June.
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Palestinians and Israelis are at a two-day peace symposium in Beijing. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to the attendees and urged the two sides find peace.
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In 2015, more than 520,000 Chinese students headed overseas for their education. That trend has fueled the growth of agencies that help students with their applications, but it often comes with a hefty price tag.
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The carbon emissions trading system is planned to be up and running by the end of the year, which means companies can trade their carbon emissions quotas just like commodities.
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During her short life, the dogged journalist and author wrote “The Rape of Nanking,” an award-winning book and best-seller, that painstakingly details the horrors of war.
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Tiger Fork is one of the newest restaurants in D.C. The food is creating quite a buzz, but it’s the drinks that are really grabbing people’s attention. Each one contains herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Nearly 70 percent of Chinese adults read on a digital platform, according to a survey by the Chinese Academy of Press and Publications. Not surprisingly, traditional bookstores are declining. But as CGTN’s Hu Chao reports, help is emerging from an unexpected source.
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China has been tackling water pollution over the years. Now, there’s a new way of treating water polluted by heavy metals.
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A former TV reporter retraced her family’s secret path to America, which relied on forged documents and undercover travel to avoid a discriminatory law.
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Embroidery in China can be divided into four distinct styles — each originating from a different region.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he wants his country to take the “driving seat” in global climate change negotiations.
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At nearly 12 meters long, China’s brand new AT200 drone is large enough to deliver a small car. And with the aircraft’s speed and weight-limit, that may be possible.
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During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump frequently accused China of stealing U.S. jobs. Now Chinese companies are creating jobs all over the United States, often in states that voted for Trump. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports from the U.S. state of Tennessee.
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The United States-China Comprehensive Dialogue will be overseen by the two presidents and have four pillars: Diplomatic and Security Dialogue; Comprehensive Economic Dialogue; Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity Dialogue; and Social and Cultural Issues Dialogue.
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“We encourage the DPRK and the United States to carry out engagement and dialogue.”
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Finding success in Beijing can be a lot harder than it seems, but this young woman followed her dreams and succeeded. She started as a waitress, but soon became an up-and-coming artist.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry just released a statement introducing the progress that China and the Republic of Korea made in handling the THAAD issue.
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Imagine while digging a water well, you stumble upon this buried treasure: a life-sized Terracotta soldier. And then, that discovery leading to about 8,000 more.
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Learn how one of the largest political parties in the world has changed over it’s 96-year history.
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Every five years, the Chinese Communist Party holds a ‘party congress’ when it clicks the ‘refresh button’ on itself.
The party elects a new generation of senior leaders called the Politburo Standing Committee.
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Every five years, Chinese Communist Party holds a National Party Congress. It’s a time when the party does the equivalent of this.
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