U.S. Tariff Hikes Spark Fears of Trade Slowdown
On August 7, the U.S. enacted sweeping tariffs, pushing average import duties to 17% and igniting fears of higher consumer costs, a global slowdown, and strained ties with key partners.
Global Youth Tackle Sustainability at 4th SynBio Challenge in Shenzhen
Nearly 1,900 participants from 265 teams gathered in Shenzhen for the 4th SynBio Challenges, exploring seven tracks to unlock sustainable biotech solutions.
Venice Exhibit: Zhang Yuan Maps Climate Action with Upcycled Fabrics
Artist Zhang Yuan’s City Cutting uses luxury fabric waste to create map-like art, cutting carbon by 5.39 kgCO₂e/kg over its life cycle in Venice.
PM Modi Joins China’s Largest-Ever SCO Tianjin Summit
China hosts its biggest SCO Summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, as PM Modi and 20+ leaders gather to boost solidarity, coordination, and high-quality development.
Dead to Rights: How China’s Summer Hit Honors WWII Heroes
Dead to Rights tops China’s box office, telling the story of civilians who safeguarded WWII truths during the Nanjing Massacre. Its global success honors China’s sacrifices and champions peace.
Beijing Eases Homebuying Rules to Revitalize Property Market
Beijing relaxes purchase rules, allowing qualified buyers unlimited home purchases outside the fifth ring road and boosting PF loan caps to 1M yuan.
Chengdu’s Summer Sports Spark: Tug-of-War Unites the City
Join CGTN reporter Wang Tao on Chengdu streets as locals and visitors lock arms in a spontaneous tug-of-war, capturing citywide excitement for The World Games.
Lhasa’s Greening Revolution: Millions of Trees at 4,000m
Lhasa’s decade-long greening project on the Chinese mainland’s Xizang slopes is planting millions of trees above 4,000m to reshape its snowy landscape.
Reciprocity or Threat? Unpacking New U.S. Tariffs
As the U.S. rolls out 10–41% tariffs on dozens of partners, experts question if this is true reciprocity or a power-driven stand-off.
How ‘Dead To Rights’ Revives Memories of the Nanjing Massacre
China’s summer blockbuster “Dead To Rights” brings the 1937 Nanjing Massacre to life, topping $210M box office and inspiring global reflection on justice and memory.