The NBA welcomes the year of the rabbit

January 24, 2023

Mexico welcomes the Spring Festival

Mexico is welcoming China’s Spring Festival— the Year of the Rabbit.

February 19, 2019

Troupe opens lion dance to women in California

During Chinese New Year one iconic image is seen through the community, during celebrations and business openings, the lion dance. It’s an essential part of the festivities but the tradition has mostly been dominated by men but one troupe is trying to change that.

February 10, 2019

California school celebrates Chinese New Year

A Southern California middle school got the chance to experience Chinese New Year with the help from Chinese volunteers.

February 7, 2019

Kids learn about Chinese New Year traditions

Lunar New Year means the day off for kids in New York City public schools. CGTN reporter Karina Huber took her five-year-old son Jamie out to experience the holiday for the first time sampling dumpling making classes, firecrackers and more.

February 6, 2019

Oink, Groin, Heng – The global sounds of the pig

In honor of the Year of the Pig this Chinese New Year, CGTN takes you on a tour around the world of what sounds and noises the trusty swine makes, from “Oink” in English to “哼哼” (heng heng) in Mandarin

February 5, 2019

Five famous pigs in China

2019 is the year of the pig, here are five famous pigs in China and why they are so significant.

February 4, 2019

Washington DC’s changing Chinatown

Americans of Chinese descent are now better educated and also enjoy more resources than in the past. These social changes have resulted in a trend where more of them are starting to move away from the country’s traditional Chinatowns.

February 4, 2019

New York restaurants add specialty pork dishes to celebrate Spring Festival

What better way to serve up the Year of the Pig than with a pork feast! That’s what many Chinese restaurants in New York City are doing.

February 1, 2019

How to make Chinese steamed buns shaped like pigs

Watch this video and try to make Chinese style steamed buns shaped as pigs to celebrate Chinese new year at home.

February 1, 2019

Chinese traditions for the first 15 days of the Year of the Pig

China marks 2019 as the Year of the Pig. Here are some of the traditions and celebrations that coincide with each of the 15 days of spring Festival.

February 1, 2019

See some of the ‘Year of the Pig’ zodiac stamps from around the world

Postal services around the world have published stamps commemorating the Lunar New Year. Here’s a some of the most popular stamps for the 2019 Year of the Pig.

March 4, 2018

Spring Festival: Lunar New Year festivities light up Chicago

A lantern procession, organized by the Art Institute of Chicago to coincide with a new exhibition featuring Chinese art, took place in Maggie Daley Park.

February 27, 2018

Chinese American lawyers fights for civil rights in Los Angeles

Kwoh was born in the Year of the Rat, meaning he should have spirit, wit, flexibility and vitality. Qualities he says he has, and come in handy as a lawyer.

Lunar New Year Parade Held In New York City's Chinatown

February 25, 2018

Rain doesn’t dampen Lunar New Year celebrations in NYC

Dogs, dragon, and lions. All of them helping to warm the winter crowds and dance away the rain.

February 19, 2018

The essential Chinese New Year dumpling tutorial

Making dumplings is as fun as eating them. The act of making them, known as “wrapping dumplings”, is often a communal event. Join CGTN’s Zhongyi Su and Yufei Ge and friends as they show you how to make these delicious bites.

February 15, 2018

Indonesian factory sticks to traditional recipe for popular basket cakes

It’s not just China ringing in the Lunar New Year! Indonesia is also enjoying Spring Festival, and it even has a special treat to help celebrate: the basket cake. One factory in Jakarta is taking in thousands of orders.

February 15, 2018

Making dumplings for Spring Festival

In a special edition of the Digital Hub, CGTN’s Audrey Siek shows us how to make dumplings with special student Jim Spellman.

February 15, 2018

CGTN America staffers sing “Gong Xi Gong Xi”

In our international newsroom, some of our Chinese colleagues decided to spread the joy, and taught our non-Chinese friends the tradition song “Gong Xi Gong Xi.”

February 15, 2018

Understanding popular Chinese internet dog terms

CGTN America explores popular Chinese internet expressions with the word “dog” or “gou” (狗) in them. See how one special “dog” lives out these internet slang expressions.

February 15, 2018

Stop-motion video: Marking time’s passage in a Chinese street

See how one Chinese street changes over the 100 years in this stop-motion painting by CGTN’s Lisa Chiu.

February 14, 2018

China’s ambassador to US calls for stronger ties between Beijing, Washington

Ambassador Cui Tiankai says better cooperation and trust can be mutually beneficial for China and the U.S.

February 14, 2018

We find the true meaning of the Year of the Dog

CGTN’s Du Yubin and Matt Shirley em-‘bark’ on a journey together to discover the meaning of the Year of the Dog.

February 13, 2018

US families with adopted Chinese children kick off Lunar New Year in DC

The rare gathering at the Chinese Embassy gave parents and children a chance to meet and connect with families that share a similar story to their own.

February 13, 2018

Famous people born in the Year of the Dog

We are entering the Year of the Dog. CGTN’s Jim Spellman tells us about some famous folks born in the Year of the Dog.

February 13, 2018

Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Dog

Click here for all our special coverage of Chinese New Year.

February 12, 2018

American Art Museum brings Lunar New Year celebrations to US capital

Chinese New Year celebrations are gaining larger audiences in the United States. CGTN’s Roee Ruttenberg visited one popular event in Washington, D.C. that mixed art with Chinese tradition.

February 11, 2018

Pooches help owners practice ‘Doga’ to celebrate the Year of the Dog

The Brits are a nation of dog lovers so as we celebrate the Chinese New Year of The Dog, CGTN’s Kate Parkinson met up with London’s first and only Dog Yoga instructor and shares the experience.

February 10, 2017

Lanterns light up across China, marking end of Spring Festival

Across China, Lunar new year still hangs in the air, literally. Red lanterns are the most widely recognized, and among the most traditional.

February 3, 2017

Chinese travelers make record trips during Spring Festival holiday

According to a report by Ctrip, a travel website, Chinese tourists are expected to spend 100 billion yuan (about $14.5 billion) in total over the week in .

February 1, 2017

New York’s top Chinese restaurant describes its recipe for success

There are more than 41,000 Chinese food restaurants in the United States. For the number one Chinese restaurant in New York, we find out its secret for success: it’s all about creativity and trying something new.

January 28, 2017

“Rooster King” explains essence of traditional Chinese painting

Mo said by simply adjusting the proportions of ink and water, and altering the strength of the strokes, artists could portray different textures of a rooster’s fluffy feathers, or its hard beak.

January 28, 2017

New app lets Chinese living abroad celebrate authentic Spring Festival

Weee! shoppers are also venturing outside of food, buying far more expensive products like pianos and even a recent group order of more than 20 Honda Odyssey minivans.

January 27, 2017

Watch this clay animation celebrating the Year of the Rooster

In honor of Chinese New Year, CGTN America created this animation celebrating the 12 animals of the zodiac and the star of 2017 — the rooster. Happy New Year!

January 17, 2017

Spring Festival means a personal journey home for many Chinese

Everyone’s Spring Festival journey is personal, reuniting with family and friends leaving the troubles of work behind. Nathan King follows one young man in Sichuan down on his luck and longing for home.

February 22, 2016

Everything you need to know about China’s Lantern Festival

This Monday marks China’s Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which marks the last day of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

February 21, 2016

New Year celebrations end with a bang, bright lights in cities across the world

Around the world, many Chinese Spring Festival celebrations were winding down with a big finish.

February 14, 2016

US dancers reflect on their performance in Chinese Spring Festival Gala

49 American girls whose Jasmine dance was performed during this year’s Chinese Spring Festival Gala are back in the U.S. state of Georgia. CCTV America’s Roee Ruttenberg reports.

February 14, 2016

Spring Festival travel rush underway as people return to work

Millions of Chinese traveled home to spend the Spring Festival with family, and they are on the move again. CCTV’s Wang Tong Xuan reports.

February 13, 2016

China meets West through music and culture

During the Spring Festival, Chinese music performances can be spotted all around the world.

February 11, 2016

Monkey King, standing splits, and a bamboo flute: Why sharing China’s cultural history matters

Traditional Chinese opera has a long, expansive history. One of the most famous characters is the Monkey King, a character based on a 16th century novel who recently made an appearance on the U.S. east coast.

February 11, 2016

The world’s largest movement of people happens during Chinese New Year. We followed 7 of them

Every year, millions of people travel across China to return home and spend their Chinese New Year holiday with their families. We asked seven people to document their travel on social media. Combined they travelled more than 23,000 kilometers (14,000 miles) to get home for the New […]

February 10, 2016

Meet the TV chef with a can-do attitude

Flip on the television today, and you’ll find channel after channel of cooking shows. The image of the chef has come a long way. One person who helped pave the way is Chinese-American Martin Yan, host of Yan Can Cook.

February 9, 2016

Touring the world’s oldest Chinatown in the Philippines

Chinatown in cities across the globe have been celebrating the Lunar New Year. CCTV America’s Barnaby Lo reports.

February 9, 2016

Epic tale “Journey to the West” still a hit in China

The famous Chinese show called “Journey to the West” or Xi You Ji, is a legendary Chinese TV show adapted from one of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature. It has 25 episodes and originally aired from 1982 to 1988 in China. The […]

February 9, 2016

Born in the Year of the Monkey: 96 years of life lessons

The Year of the Monkey comes every 12 years, which means those born in this lunar year will be turning 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 years old. CCTV America’s Lisa Chiu caught up with people born in this year to get […]

February 8, 2016

Chinese New Year styles and celebrations from Asia to the US

Lunar New Year is in full effect and the Chinese are celebrating around the world with a unique style and vibrancy.

February 8, 2016

Havana Cuba’s Chinatown celebrates Spring Festival

Another kind of party is underway in Cuba. Chinatown in Havana is partying for the Lunar New Year with a range of cultural activities. CCTV America’s Michael Voss reports.

February 8, 2016

This week on Full Frame: Celebrating Spring Festival

The United States is a place where people from around the world have brought their traditions and celebrations with them, including the Chinese. Cultural exchange between the two countries can also bring us closer and benefit both nations.

February 8, 2016

8 billion digital red envelopes given for Spring Festival

The number of digital “red envelopes” with gift money sent and received via the WeChat messaging platform reached 8.08 billion on Jan. 7, the lunar new year eve, which is eight times that of last year.

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