China’s New Sword: Hypersonic & Nuclear Deterrent Debut
At the Chinese mainland’s V-Day parade, Beijing unveiled a new generation of hypersonic and nuclear-capable weapons. CGTN’s New Sword series decodes these sci-fi deterrents.
TĂĽrkiye Storm into First-Ever FIVB Women’s World Championship Semifinals
TĂĽrkiye reached their first-ever FIVB Women’s World Championship semifinal with a 3-1 quarterfinal win over the US, powered by 20 blocks and match-high hitting.
Wang Ziying Dominates to Reach US Open Wheelchair Semis
Wang Ziying overpowered Angelica Bernal 6-0, 6-2 in 49 minutes to storm into the US Open women’s wheelchair semis. Li Xiaohui also advanced with a 3-set comeback.
Sabalenka Survives Pegula, Reaches US Open Final
Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open semifinal, inching closer to back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows.
Ukraine Proposes New US-Led Air Defense Format
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy proposes a U.S.-led air defense network after Paris talks as Europe pledges troops for a ceasefire; U.S. munitions sale sparks Russian objections.
Serenity at Fengfanxi Creek: Xinjiang’s Alpine Escape
Explore Fengfanxi Creek at Sayram Lake, the highest and largest alpine lake in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Sail-shaped rocks & crystal waters await.
Mist, Waterfalls and Spruces: Songshutou’s Spectacular Sayram Lake Vista
Discover Songshutou’s misty vistas, where clouds tumble like waterfalls into Sayram Lake amid snow-capped spruce forests in Xinjiang’s Chinese mainland.
Norway’s Electric Plane Completes 160 km Stavanger-Bergen Test
Norway’s first real-world electric plane test flew 160 km between Stavanger and Bergen, marking a major step toward zero-emission aviation.
Surviving the Unimaginable: One Woman’s WWII Story of Blindness, Slavery and a Hidden Fetus
Peng Zhuying survived mustard gas, sex slavery and carried a calcified fetus for decades—the lone survivor in China’s records. Will Japan apologize before her story fades?
All Quiet in Peking: History’s Ebb and Tide in 1940s Beijing
Translator Teng Jimeng unveils Liu Heping’s novel All Quiet in Peking, exploring 1940s Beijing and the cycles of history that shape societies and global peace.