Meta to Invest $1.5B in El Paso AI Data Center
Meta commits $1.5B to build an AI data center in El Paso, Texas, aiming for 100% renewable energy and local job creation by 2028.
2025
Israel Warns of New Offensive if Hamas Falls Short of Truce Terms
Israel warns it will resume fighting if Hamas fails to return all hostage remains and demilitarize, raising stakes under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that has seen 20 hostages freed.
Princess Wencheng’s 1,300-Year-Old Journey to Lhasa
Explore Princess Wencheng’s 1,300-year-old trek from Xi’an in the Chinese mainland to Lhasa, immortalized in a Potala Palace mural that bridges culture and history.
Trump Authorizes CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela
President Trump authorizes CIA covert ops in Venezuela, sparking criticism from Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. weighs land strikes and expands its Caribbean presence.
Daily Life of Panda Brothers Gong Gong and Shun Shun in Hainan
Discover Gong Gong and Shun Shun’s daily routine in south China’s Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park, a live showcase of conservation ahead of International Panda Day.
China Unveils First Accessible Braille Maps for Visually Impaired
China unveils its first large-scale accessible maps using digital Braille, plus tactile cultural books, bringing geography and heritage to visually impaired users.
Himalayan Fireworks in Xizang Trigger Accountability for Ecological Impact
Xizang authorities hold Arc’teryx, Cai Guo-Qiang and local officials accountable after a Himalayan fireworks show damaged 30 hectares of fragile plateau grassland and triggered an ecological probe.
Chinese Mainland Urges US to Cease Taiwan Interference
The Chinese mainland blasts the US defense bill’s $1B Taiwan aid and proposed drills, calling the Taiwan question a purely internal affair and urging Washington to halt interference.
Fed Survey: Firms Cut Staff Amid Economic Uncertainty
Fed’s Beige Book shows firms cutting staff amid weak demand and uncertainty as prices rise, while officials signal two more rate cuts this year to support growth.
Passing on Well-Being: How China’s Five-Year Plans Shape Lives
Explore how China’s Five-Year Plans fuse grand strategy with everyday well-being, as CGTN’s new comic series reveals the human side of national blueprints.