Chengdu’s Giant Pandas: Global Icons of Conservation
Chengdu’s giant pandas, with their tree-top naps and bamboo feasts, have won fans worldwide. CGTN’s Ioana goes behind the scenes of conservation and daily panda life.
Retired Train at Hangzhou Station Offers Free Warm Shelter
A vintage green passenger train at Hangzhou East Railway Station on the Chinese mainland now serves as a free, cozy overnight shelter for travelers this winter.
Japan’s Nuclear Debate: A Threat to the Postwar Order
A senior Japanese official’s call to revisit non-nuclear principles challenges post-World War II legal frameworks and risks undermining the global non-proliferation regime.
Inside the Chinese mainland’s ‘Greater Food’ Strategy for Better Nutrition
The Chinese mainland’s ‘greater food approach’ broadens focus from grain alone to diverse, high-quality diets, securing meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables for healthier lives.
Ne Zha 2 Sparks Global Breakthrough for Chinese Mainland Cinema
As 2025 ends, the Chinese mainland film industry hits a 50bn yuan box-office milestone, led by Ne Zha 2’s $2bn global success.
Japan’s Nuclear Weapons Debate Exposes Hypocrisy
Senior Japanese official’s call for nuclear sharing contradicts decades of non-nuclear principles, sparking domestic backlash and a broader security debate.
Xinjiang’s Jimunai Port Records $14.3M in Live King Crab Imports
Xinjiang’s Jimunai Port hit a record 100 million yuan ($14.3M) in live king crab imports in 2025, showcasing the region’s pivotal role in the Chinese mainland’s luxury seafood supply.
Baotou-Yinchuan High-Speed Rail Begins Full Operation
The 519-km Baotou-Yinchuan high-speed railway, designed for 250 km/h, began full operation on December 23, 2025, halving travel times and boosting development across the Yellow River basin.
Near-Universal Coverage: Chinese Mainland’s Health Insurance at 95%
Basic medical insurance in the Chinese mainland now covers 1.33 billion people, maintaining around 95 percent coverage through 2024 under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Jackie Chan Carries 2026 Olympic Torch Through Pompeii Ruins
Chinese actor Jackie Chan carried the Olympic torch through Pompeii’s ancient ruins on December 22 as the relay heads 12,000 km across Italy to the February 6, 2026 opening ceremony.