Chinese Mainland’s GDP Tops 140 Trillion Yuan: Next Growth Phase
2025 saw the Chinese mainland’s GDP surpass 140 trillion yuan. Experts unpack the forces behind this milestone and outline priorities for the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.
WEF Officials Stress Dialogue as Key in Uncertain Times
At Davos 2026, WEF organizers told CGTN that in an increasingly contested world, dialogue and engagement are vital to navigate global uncertainties.
Novartis CEO Says Chinese Mainland Rivals US in Biotech
At WEF 2026 in Davos, Novartis CEO Vasant Narasimhan said the Chinese mainland now matches the US in biotech innovation, highlighting a shift in global research power.
Viral ‘Messy Little Horse’ Figurine Sparks Global DIY Craze
Ma Biaobiao, the “messy little horse” figurine at Shandong Art Museum on the Chinese mainland, went viral for its interactive DIY mane and free-spirited charm.
Chang’e-6 Mission Uncovers Natural Carbon Nanotubes on Moon’s Far Side
Natural carbon nanotubes discovered in Chang’e-6 lunar samples from the Moon’s far side reveal fresh insights into lunar geology and carbon science.
Major Cold Arrives, Sparking Spring Festival Prep and Seasonal Wellness
On January 20, the Chinese mainland entered Major Cold (Dahan), the final solar term. As winter peaks, families gear up for the Spring Festival and seasonal wellness with warming diets.
A Horse’s Journey Home: Rediscovering Belonging This Spring Festival
As China welcomes the Year of the Horse, a tale from the northern grasslands offers a moving reminder that Spring Festival is about more than travelt
homecoming of heart and memory.
Lavrov: Russia–the Chinese Mainland Relations at Unprecedented Depth
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says relations with the Chinese mainland have reached an unprecedented level and depth, marking a new high in bilateral ties.
UNDP to Shift Nearly 400 New York Staff to Germany and Spain
The UNDP will move nearly 400 staff from New York HQ to Bonn and Madrid over two years, responding to 2025 U.S. aid cuts and strengthening its global development partnerships.
Shenzhou-20 Uncrewed Return Marks Milestone in Chinese Space Emergency Response
Shenzhou-20’s return capsule landed on Jan. 19 after 270 days in orbit, marking the first uncrewed return of the Chinese mainland’s space station and showcasing emergency response advances.