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CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 36m

The skies above Moganshan General Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province buzzed this week as multi-rotor drones darted and dived, balloons popped mid-air, and crowds roared. It was the opening of the 2025 China Universities Aircraft Design Competition (CUADC).

China's student aircraft design competition fuels aviation innovation

The skies above Moganshan General Airport in east China's Zhejiang Province buzzed this week as multi-rotor drones darted and dived, balloons popped mid-air, and crowds roared. It was the opening of t...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 54m

Live Blog: Trump says Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

Trump: Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 1h

China's "super golden week" – the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday – became more than a vacation this year. It turned into a nationwide celebration of consumption, creativity and culture, as cities across the country competed to attract visitors and boost local spending.

China turns 'super golden week' into national spending spree

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 1h

China is witnessing a notable increase in inbound tourism during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, as more international travelers are being drawn to the country's unique blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

China sees inbound tourism boom over National Day, Mid-Autumn holidays

China is witnessing a notable increase in inbound tourism during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, as more international travelers are drawn to the country's unique blend of natural b...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 2h

The flame lighting ceremony for China's 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and 9th National Special Olympic Games took place in Guangzhou, the capital of southern China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday.

Flame lighting ceremony for China's National Games held in Guangzhou

The flame lighting ceremony for China's 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and 9th National Special Olympic Games took place in Guangzhou, the capital of southern ...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 2h

Let's unwind with this resplendent sunset photographed in Pinglu County, Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province, on October 8.

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 3h

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated on Wednesday that he welcomes the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza. He urges all parties to fully adhere to the terms of the agreement.

UN chief applauds agreement to secure ceasefire, hostage release in Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that he welcomes the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza Strip and urges all concerne...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 4h

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday night that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours.

Lecornu says new French PM expected to be appointed within 48 hours

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday night that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours.

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 4h

The comprehensive review examines 88 species and 60 habitat types that Denmark risks losing if current trends continue. Since the last assessment six years ago, the percentage of species in "severely unfavorable conservation status" has increased from 32 percent to 49 percent.

Nearly half of Denmark's protected species in poor condition

Nearly half of the protected animal species assessed in Denmark are now in

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 5h

Live: View of Gaza, Tel Aviv after Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace deal

Trump: Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 6h

China will soon host the global leaders' meeting on women in Beijing on the occasion of the 1995 World Conference on Women.

Insights into 'She' Power: The view on China's women's rights advances from South Africa

China will soon host the global leaders' meeting on women in Beijing on the occasion of the 1995 World Conference on Women. CGTN Stringer hit the streets in China and countries in Africa and Latin Ame...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 16h

Newly released footage shows "Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel"

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 16h

China's film market sees 1.8 billion yuan haul over National Day holiday #GoldenWeek #ChasingTheMoon #ChinaGlowUp #MoonlitMoments

China's film market sees 1.8 billion yuan haul over National Day holiday

China's film industry saw a highly successful run during the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with total box office receipts, including pre-sales, reaching 1.8 billion yuan (about $2...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 17h

Death toll rises to 15 after landslide hits bus in India's Himachal Pradesh

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 17h

30 Years of global progress and challenges in gender equality #CGTNOpinions #HerVoice

30 Years of global progress and challenges in gender equality

30 years ago, China's commitments, initiatives, and contributions injected powerful momentum into the advancement of the global women's cause. Today, three decades later, China is once again at the ce...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 17h

Insights into 'She' Power: Women have become more confident over the past decade #HerVoice

Insights into 'She' Power: Women have become more confident over the past decade

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CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 18h

Hamas says "optimism prevails" in Gaza talks with Israel

Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel

Hamas said on Wednesday that

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 18h

#ChinaSeen October 8 marks the Cold Dew, the seventeenth solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. In Hezhou city of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, tea leaves are at their most aromatic, and locals are busy with the final harvest of the autumn season.

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 18h

French PM scraps ministers' severance payouts in belt-tightening move

French PM scraps ministers' severance payouts in belt-tightening move

Caretaker French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday that ministers in his short-lived government would not receive severance pay, aiming to set an example of the budget belt-tightening...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 18h

As of October 7, the United States Mission to China has halted regular updates on its Weibo and WeChat accounts, due to a "lapse in appropriations," following an earlier suspension of updates to its official website and X account.

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 19h

A look at the mutual engagement between brands and Chinese game IPs
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CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 19h

Spot #gold prices broke through the $4,000-per-ounce barrier on Wednesday, reaching an all-time high, according to the latest market data.

Gold hits $4,000 an ounce, setting new record

Spot gold prices reached a record high of $4,000 per ounce, with December futures closing at $4,004.40. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 forecast to $4,900 per ounce, citing ETF inflows and central bank ...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 20h

#China calls on #WTO members to tackle trade tensions by strengthening multilateral trading system

China calls on WTO members to tackle trade tensions by strengthening multilateral trading system

China has called on the World Trade Organization (WTO) members to collectively safeguard and strengthen the rules-based multilateral trading system in order to tackle heightened trade turbulence, acco...

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 20h

China develops solid-state battery tech to power EVs and robots

China develops solid-state battery tech to power EVs and robots

All-solid-state lithium batteries, hailed as the

CGTN @www.cgtn.com · 20h

The 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi "for the development of metal–organic frameworks."