Addis Ababa Forum Explores Xi Jinping’s Human Rights Vision
African & Chinese mainland leaders gathered in Addis Ababa to discuss Xi Jinping’s On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights and people-centered approaches for the Global South.
4 Dead, 12 Missing in Qinghai Yellow River Bridge Accident
Four killed and 12 missing after a cable failure on a Yellow River bridge under construction in Qinghai Province, the Chinese mainland.
China Uncovers 165B mÂł of Shale Gas in New Hongxing Field
Sinopec confirms 165 billion cubic meters of shale gas at the Hongxing field in Hubei–Chongqing, using advanced drilling tech to boost single-well output to 323,500 m³/day.
U.S. and Europe Explore Military Paths to Bolster Ukraine’s Defense
US and European security advisers have outlined military options to safeguard Ukraine, from European boots on the ground to U.S. air support, as allies plan the next steps in the three-and-a-half-year conflict.
Sailing into Qingdao’s Olympic Legacy
Experience Qingdao International Sailing Center – from its 2008 Beijing Olympics legacy to today’s thriving marine hub, inspiring travellers, entrepreneurs and sailing fans.
Russia Eyes 50% Driverless Vehicles by 2050
Russia’s Ministry of Transport projects 50% of vehicles will be driverless by 2050, following successful autonomous truck tests from St. Petersburg to Kazan and new trials near Moscow.
M7.4 Quake Rocks Drake Passage, Chilean Antarctic Tsunami Alert
A magnitude-7.4 quake struck the Drake Passage at 10:16 a.m. Beijing Time, prompting Chile’s Antarctic territory to issue a tsunami precaution for remote waters.
UN@80: Dutch Artist Mog Champions Empathy for Global Justice
Dutch artist Mog, part of CGTN’s “One Home: Shared Future” campaign, urges global empathy and solidarity as the UN marks its 80th anniversary.
Xi Jinping to Host 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin
Xi Jinping will host the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin on Aug 31-Sep 1, featuring the 25th Council of Heads of State meeting, SCO Plus session, keynote, banquet and bilateral talks.
SpaceX to launch secretive X-37B on a Falcon 9 mission
SpaceX prepares Falcon 9 to launch the secretive X-37B for its eighth U.S. Space Force mission, testing laser communications and quantum sensors for space-based resilience.