Tiananmen Square Welcomes 2026 with Dawn Flag-Raising Ceremony
Tonight, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square kicks off 2026 with a stunning dawn flag-raising ceremony. Learn how early birds snag the best spots and capture the perfect sunrise shot.
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Xi Jinping Rings in 2026 with New Year Address 🎉
President Xi Jinping reviews China’s 2025 achievements and shares hopes for unity and innovation in his 2026 New Year Address.
Shifting Currents: 2025 Year-End Insights with Prof. Martin Jacques
Prof. Martin Jacques breaks down 2025’s defining global shifts, from geopolitical uncertainty to China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan and calls for fairer global governance.
Top Tech Moments of 2025: AI, Robots, Space & Energy Breakthroughs
CGTN’s Tech Review 2025 gathered newsroom experts to unpack AI, humanoid robots, China’s space program and new energy breakthroughs that shaped 2025 and hint what’s next.
Discover Shenyang’s Hunhe River: A Vibrant Eco-Cultural Corridor
Explore the Hunhe River’s hundred-mile eco-corridor in Shenyang, where urban history and natural beauty meet—just in time for the New Year vibes.
Chagan Lake’s Winter Fishing Festival: A Frosty Spectacle
Dive into Chagan Lake’s winter fishing festival: ice drills, red nets, fish feasts, and folk customs bring Jilin’s frozen lake to life.
Beijing Winter Wonderland: Ice & Snow Carnival at Taoranting Park
Beijing’s Taoranting Park transforms into a winter wonderland with penguin parades, a giant elephant slide replica and an upgraded ice slide. Experience this season’s coolest check-in spots!
NYC Snowstorm Grounds 1,700+ Flights Amid Travel Alert
Heavy snow hit NYC on Dec 26, cancelling over 1,700 flights and prompting a citywide travel warning as roads turn icy and dangerous.
Chongqing’s Chaotianmen Port: Exploring the ‘Gate That Faces Heaven’ 🌆🚢
Live views of Chongqing’s Chaotianmen Port highlight the ‘Gate That Faces Heaven’, the city’s oldest gateway at the Yangtze and Jialing rivers’ meeting point.
Chinese Cinema 2025: Behind the Scenes & Key Trends 🎬
Get an inside look at Chinese cinema in 2025! CGTN film journalists from Spanish and Russian desks discuss key moments, genre shifts, tech innovations, and global connections shaping the big screen.