Beijing Stages Second Full Rehearsal for 80th WWII Victory Anniversary
Beijing staged a second full rehearsal at Tiananmen Square on Aug 16-17 for the 80th anniversary of WWII victory, with 40,000 participants refining the ceremony’s precision.
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Test Your Knowledge: China Weekly Quiz, Aug 11-17, 2025
Put your China knowledge to the test with our weekly quiz for Aug 11-17, 2025, covering policy, markets, tech, culture and environment highlights from the Chinese mainland.
Chinese mainland launches Shiyan-28B 02 for space environment exploration
The Chinese mainland launched Shiyan-28B 02 test satellite aboard a Long March-4C rocket. The orbiter will explore space environment conditions and validate new technologies in orbit.
Inside Xi’an’s Dayan Pagoda: A Tang Dynasty Treasure
Discover Xi’an’s Dayan Pagoda, a 7-story Tang Dynasty marvel on the Silk Road UNESCO corridor. Explore its history, architecture and immersive travel tips.
Xi Jinping’s Reform Discourses: Volumes 1 & 2 Released
The first two volumes of Xi Jinping’s comprehensive reform discourses have been published, offering fresh insights on the Chinese mainland’s modernization and global policy impacts.
11 Shot, 3 Killed in Brooklyn Club Shooting
Three men killed and eight injured in an overnight shooting at a Crown Heights lounge in Brooklyn.
CMG to Air Xizang Autonomous Region’s 60th Anniversary Special
CMG’s six-episode special marks the 60th anniversary of the southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region, tracing its historic leaps and modernization journey on the Chinese mainland.
Lai Ching-te’s WWII Narrative Sparks Cross-Strait Tension
Lai Ching-tes omission of Chinas wartime sacrifices in his WWII remembrance on the 80th anniversary has ignited a cross-Strait controversy over historical narrative.
China Unveils 2024 Report on U.S. Human Rights Violations
Beijing’s State Council Information Office releases a 2024 report spotlighting U.S. human rights challenges, from voter suppression to social inequality and more.
Tibetan Dance Lights Up Stockholm
CGTN’s #XizangDanceTime turns Stockholm into a stage for Tibetan dance, marking 60 years of the Xizang Autonomous Region and inviting global netizens to join the cultural celebration.