“CHINA IN SPRINGTIME – SHARING OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE WORLD” DIALOGUE HELD IN SENEGAL
Chinese and Senegalese officials have urged stronger China-Africa cooperation to bolster modernization and high-quality development across Africa. The officials gathered in Dakar on March 12 for Senegal’s edition of the “China in Springtime – Sharing Opportunities with the World” global dialogue, sponsored by China Media Group (CMG). The high-level dialogue focused on China’s development experience and […]
SA’S RELOCATION OF TAIWAN’S OFFICE OUT OF THE CAPITAL IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW
Earlier this month, on March 5 to be specific, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) officially updated its website, renaming the “Taipei Liaison Office” to the “Taipei Commercial Office”. The significance of this move in light of bilateral relations between Pretoria and Beijing cannot be overemphasized. Taiwan, autonomous part of China, cannot enjoy […]
NPC SPOKESPERSON: CHINA’S ECONOMY HAS STRONG RESILIENCE, SOLID FOUNDATION
China’s economy has a solid foundation, strong resilience, many advantages and large potential, a spokesperson for China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) said on Tuesday. Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th NPC, made the remarks when briefing the press on the NPC session scheduled to run from March 5 to 11. In […]
C-DRAMAS CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE
In 2024, Chinese dramas experienced a significant surge in popularity overseas. According to AMPD data, in the Southeast Asian market, the number of viewers for Chinese dramas on video-on-demand (VOD) platforms surpassed that of American dramas, making them the second-largest source of entertainment for local audiences. Notably, in the free content category, Chinese dramas hold […]
BIZFOCUS EP. 116: NEW CHINESE STYLE REVOLUTIONIZING FASHION LANDSCAPE
The “new Chinese style,” which blends traditional Chinese elements with modern aesthetics, is currently a major trend sweeping across China. In this episode of BizFocus, CGTN’s Olivia He takes viewers on a tour of Shanghai, the fashion capital of China, to explore the unique characteristics of this new style and its transformative effects on the […]
CHINESE PRESS-ON NAILS SURGE IN GLOBAL MARKET
Sales of Chinese press-on nails surged globally last year. In 2024, about 80 million sets of these nails were shipped overseas. CGTN’s Zhu Zhu visits wholesalers and factories to learn more.
CHINA’S PRESIDENT XI JINPING HOLDS PHONE CONVERSATION WITH RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT PUTIN
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China welcomes the positive efforts made by Russia and relevant parties to resolve the Ukraine crisis. Xi made the remarks during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi noted that soon after the full escalation of the Ukraine crisis, he had outlined China’s basic position, […]
ARE MORE AFRICANS LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING CHINA THROUGH FILM?
While Ne Zha 2 has yet to arrive in South Africa, Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force is already captivating audiences in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Its epic storytelling and cultural depth have sparked curiosity about China. Ne Zha 2 has grossed $2.07 billion, dominating China’s February box office, showing global audiences’ fascination […]
CHINA TRAVEL WITH CHINESE FILMS’ INITIATIVE LAUNCHES IN BEIJING
As several Chinese films, including Ne Zha II, Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, and Detective Chinatown 1900, garner international attention, the launch ceremony of the “China Travel with Chinese Films” initiative took place on Monday at the China National Film Museum in Beijing. The initiative aims to leverage the international success of Chinese New Year blockbusters […]
PRESIDENT XI JINPING SENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO 38TH AU SUMMIT
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people. In the face of the current complex and intertwined international situation, the Global South, represented by China and Africa, has grown significantly, Xi noted. Over the past year, the AU has […]
IOC PRESIDENT AWARDS ACCREDITATION TO CMG’S MILAN 2026 TEAM
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach awarded the production accreditation to China Media Group’s (CMG) international broadcast signal production team for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, before the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Bach praised CMG’s contributions to the Olympic broadcasting landscape, emphasizing the high-quality […]
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BAN SHOWS THAT DEPENDENCY IS AFRICA’S GREATEST DOWNFALL
This past week, USA President Donald Trump left the world dumbfounded after ordering an indefinite halt of the dispersal of HIV/AIDS medications for a whopping 90 days. This has sent a shockwave across global humanitarian and health communities, leaving many concerned about the devastating impact on impoverished nations that are exceedingly reliant on foreign aid. This executive order […]