Harbin’s Giant Snowman Returns 1m Taller at Qunli Music Park ☃️
Harbin’s 19m-tall snowman at Qunli Music Park debuts its biggest upgrade yet, drawing online and onsite fans for 2026’s frosty fun.
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Crans-Montana Blaze After New Year’s Eve: 100 Injured, Dozens Dead
On New Year’s Eve 2025, a deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana injured around 100 and killed dozens. The area remains closed as authorities investigate.
Ring in 2026: Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions & Wonton Film Lounge
Join us in Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions for a 2026 New Year food fair, book browsing, and the “Shanghai Wonton” film lounge with special guests.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Powers Up Domestic Market & Global Growth
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan focuses on boosting domestic demand, upgrading industries, and opening its market to fuel global growth and opportunities.
Harbin Ice and Snow World 2026: A Fairytale World of Ice & Snow
Harbin’s 27th Ice and Snow World opened Dec 17, 2025, in northeast China. Covering 1.2M sqm, it’s the world’s largest winter park—super slides, Ferris wheel, art & AR tech await! ❄️
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Tech Innovation Fuels Quality Growth
Discover how China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) aims to boost tech innovation & self-reliance, with insights from CGTN’s expert panel.
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.
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.