Yang Liwei’s Shenzhou-5 Mission: China’s First Taikonaut in Orbit
Discover Yang Liwei’s Shenzhou-5 mission and how he became China’s first taikonaut, orbiting Earth 14 times and inspiring a new era in space exploration.
Culture
Explore pop culture, fashion, music, film, and art from across G20 nations and beyond.
Rob Minkoff: Story Drives Ne Zha 2’s Global Success
Disney’s Lion King director Rob Minkoff praises Chinese animation’s evolution at the Beijing International Film Festival, noting Ne Zha 2’s success lies in its compelling story.
AI Humanoids Steal the Show at Auto Shanghai 2025
Auto Shanghai 2025 showcased the Mornine Gen-1 by Chery and AgiBot’s A2 interactive robot, offering a glimpse into how AI humanoids are reshaping auto sales and retail experiences.
Rob Minkoff on How China’s Open Film Market Benefits the West
American director Rob Minkoff praises China’s open film market, saying quality films can strengthen Sino‑US exchanges and foster deeper global cooperation.
BJIFF’s Tiantan Award Trophy Shines with Harmony and Diversity
Explore how the Tiantan Award trophy at BJIFF symbolizes harmony, diversity and the pursuit of auspiciousness in global cinema.
Isabelle Huppert: Film as a Journey Into Oneself
In a CGTN chat, French screen legend Isabelle Huppert likens each film to a journey into oneself, discusses her love for complex roles and hints at a new Chinese collaboration.
Four Giant Pandas to Return from Wakayama Park to China in June
All four giant pandas on loan to Wakayama theme park will return to China in June, marking an end to a popular conservation and cultural exchange chapter.
4th CMG Forum Launches in Qufu: Tech Meets Culture
The 4th CMG Forum in Qufu unites tech and cultural leaders under the theme of civilization transformation and development.
Foreign Journalists Awestruck by China’s Longmen Grottoes
Journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean were awestruck by UNESCO‑listed Longmen Grottoes, tracing 1,500 years of stone carving art at dusk.
Norwegian Director Vibeke Løkkeberg Critiques American Cinema at Beijing Fest
Norwegian director Vibeke Løkkeberg brings her 1973 documentary to Beijing IFF, critiquing American cinema and seeking collaborations with Chinese mainland filmmakers.