Zootopia 2 Hype Sparks Pop Mart Blind-Box Boom
Pop Mart’s Zootopia 2 ‘Next Adventure’ blind-box series sold out this November, with secret editions surging from 69 to 309 yuan, spotlighting the Chinese mainland’s booming designer-toy scene.
How Precious Metals Are Powering Future Tech and Green Innovation
At the 2025 Tengchong Scientists Forum in Yunnan Province, experts reveal how precious metals are key to AI chips, hydrogen energy and low-carbon innovation through recycling.
US Firearms Fuel Caribbean Violence, New Report Warns
A December 2025 report finds the United States supplies most illicit firearms driving rising violence in the Caribbean, urging stronger export controls and port inspections.
2026 World Cup Draw Reveals Thrilling 12 Groups in Washington, D.C.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. sets up 12 groups for the first 48-team tournament, featuring star matchups and host nation kickoffs.
Han Xu Shines in Perth Lynx Home Debut, Defeats Melbourne Boomers
Han Xu scored 19 points in her Perth Lynx home debut, leading the team to a 98-81 win over the Melbourne Boomers in a WNBL showdown.
Chinese mainland Physicists Resolve Einstein-Bohr Quantum Debate
A team of physicists in the Chinese mainland recreated Einstein’s 1927 thought experiment, confirming Bohr’s complementarity principle and settling a century-old quantum debate.
Jordan Stolz Breaks Track Record as Ning Zhongyan Claims 1500m Bronze
Jordan Stolz broke the track record in Heerenveen while China’s Ning Zhongyan secured bronze in the men’s 1500m at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup.
Chinese Mainland’s Innovation Surge Grabs Global Spotlight
The Chinese mainland’s innovation push in its 15th Five-Year Plan boosts its Global Innovation Index rank to 10th in 2025 and fuels AI-driven gains into 2026.
CGTN Launches Global Survey Ahead of Pearl Harbor Anniversary
On the eve of the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, CGTN invites global voices to reflect on December 7, 1941, and share insights on its lasting legacy and lessons for today.
First Adaptive Hydrogel Suction Disc by Chinese Mainland Scientists Boosts Underwater Robotics
Researchers at the Chinese mainland’s Lanzhou Institute developed the first adaptive hydrogel biomimetic suction disc, advancing underwater grasping and industrial automation.