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Live: Discover the timeless charm of Furong Ancient Town in China's Hunan - Ep. 3
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- Live: Discover the timeless charm of Furong Ancient Town in China's Hunan - Ep. 3
- Runtime
- 1:02:56
- Date posted
- 22 minutes ago
- Description
- Halfway between the popular tourist destinations of Fenghuang County and Zhangjiajie in central China's Hunan Province lies Furong Ancient Town, which has stood for over 2,000 years. Join CGTN's livestream and immerse yourself in the scenery of this town "hanging on the waterfall." #ChinaCool #ChinaItinerary #ChinaTravel #VisitChina
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- Live: Guizhou's dreamlike cascades – The cloud-veiled terraces of Jiabang in SW China – Ep. 3
- Runtime
- 0:00
- Date posted
- 22 minutes ago
- Description
- Shrouded in summer mist, the Jiabang Rice Terraces present a spellbinding escape in the mountains of southwest China. Hand-carved into rugged slopes by generations of Miao farmers, these terraces form a timeless masterpiece in Guizhou's Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture. #ChinaTravel #VisitChina
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- The Secret to Longevity
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 49 minutes ago
- Description
- He's 105 and still hops on his tricycle to the market. A 96-year-old who never misses his daily chores. Many in their 60s still have thick, dark hair. That's Rugao, eastern China's "World Longevity Town." With 31 centenarians per 100,000 people and a life expectancy of 83.12 years, it's a living lab for healthy aging.
CGTN's Health Talk follows the daily lives of its older residents – from morning tai chi to family meals. Their routines are powerful proof that proactive health isn't just a policy goal; it's a way of life.
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- Egyptian actor on portraying child caught in war, film's call for peace
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Once Upon A Time In the Middle East tells a story of war, displacement and the search for peace through the eyes of ordinary people. Egyptian actor Omar Sherif plays Seif, a young orphan who finds shelter in a Chinese restaurant amid the conflict. CGTN's Wang Qianhui spoke with Omar about what drew him to the role and what he hopes audiences around the world will take away from the story.
#ChinaWatch #BehindTheScene #ChineseFilm #ChineseMovie
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- Large fire engulfs industrial warehouse in Russia's St. Petersburg #worldnow
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- A fire broke out on Sunday at a warehouse in St. Petersburg, affecting an area of 82,000 square meters, Russia's Emergency Ministry said. The 22,000-square-meter warehouse stored paper and polymer materials, posing a risk of further spread due to high heat, sparks and burning debris.
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- Robots perform Tai Chi with challenging moves at competition #coolchina
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- The second World Humanoid Robot Games are in full swing in Beijing, China. In the Tai Chi event, numerous robot contestants are competing against one another, performing not only traditional Tai Chi routines, but also attempting high-difficulty moves.
Behind these seemingly fluid movements lies a test of the robots' motion control, balance, multi‑joint coordination and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
#coolchina #robot #World Humanoid Robot Games #Tai Chi
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- Firefighters form human ladder to rescue people amid torrential rain #worldnow
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Typhoon Zitan brought torrential rain to Fangchenggang in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, leaving people stranded. Firefighters arrived by inflatable boat and formed a human ladder to help those trapped reach safety. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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- Are robots ready for real-world jobs?
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- At the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, robots race to run faster and jump higher, but they are also being tested on real-world tasks.
This year's event features 21 scenario-based contests. Beyond familiar household chores and industrial loading, the challenges include emergency response and dexterity tasks. #ChinaTech #FrontlineStory
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- Egyptian talent producer reflects on making of cross-cultural film
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Mohamed Osama, an Egyptian talent producer and founder of Dragon Bridge Media, spoke to CGTN about the filming process of Once Upon A Time in the Middle East and the making of a cross-cultural film.
#ChinaWatch #ActorTalk #ChineseFilm #ChineseMovie
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- Longsheng County: Where a sea of lights meets the mountains #coolchina
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- More than 10,000 solar-powered lights illuminate the cascading rice terraces at night in Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
As the lights flicker on along the contours of the terraces, they trace the mountains in graceful, glowing lines – turning the night into a breathtaking landscape painting.
The dazzling view has also drawn visitors eager to experience this magical mountain nightscape for themselves. #ChinaSeen #coolchina
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- China's cliffside 'Spider-Men' report for duty #coolchina
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- As the rainy season brings heavier rainfall, the risks of landslides and falling rocks rise sharply.
A group of "Spider-Men" are tackling the danger from the cliffs in Wutai County, north China's Shanxi Province. Secured by safety ropes, they work dozens of meters above the ground, clearing unstable rocks, installing anchor bolts and putting up protective nets.
With steep cliffs below and the scorching sun overhead, the workers scale the mountainsides to eliminate geological hazards and help keep Shanxi's roads and communities safe. #PeopleFirst #ChinaSeen #coolchina
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- Thermal imaging drone helps rescue man trapped in abandoned mine shaft
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Drones are increasingly being used by emergency responders in China during search-and-rescue operations. This week, a drone equipped with thermal imaging helped locate and rescue a man in Jiangxi Province who had fallen into a deep, abandoned mine shaft while gathering firewood in the mountains.
Similar cases are frequently reported in the Chinese media, with these "eyes in the sky" playing a pivotal role in locating people quickly, especially in difficult mountainous terrain. #FrontlineStory
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- After 27 years, Yin Yuzhen and Sakolsky reunite in a warm embrace
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Ronald Sakolsky, the US teacher who helped fund Yin Yuzhen's desertification control efforts 27 years ago, landed at Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on August 23.
Yin Yuzhen was there to welcome him. When they met, the two shared a warm embrace, marking their long-awaited reunion and the beginning of a new chapter in their remarkable friendship, which has transcended borders and time.
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- Over 1,000 demoiselle cranes flock to Xinjiang reservoir #coolchina
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- More than 1,000 demoiselle cranes were spotted this week at Dongfeng Reservoir in Qinghe County of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The smallest crane species, demoiselle cranes, are under second-class national protection in China. Improved water quality and biodiversity from recent ecological restoration have made the reservoir a key stopover for migratory birds.
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- Live: Behind the Curtain | When French melodies meet Chinese stages
- Runtime
- 57:26
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Festival Croisements, the largest foreign arts festival in China – a celebration of cultural exchange between China and France.
On Behind the Curtain, CGTN's Guo Meiping sits down with four musical theater artists: French stars Laurent Ban, Elsa Perusin, and Yanis Richard, alongside Italian artist Chiara Di Bari – whose career has long been shaped by French musical theater.
They'll take us behind the scenes – sharing what it's truly like to perform for Chinese audiences, and the moments that keep them coming back.
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- Yin Yuzhen steams buns and picks desert fruits to welcome Sakolsky
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Twenty-seven years ago, US teacher Ronald Sakolsky saw a Chinese woman, Yin Yuzhen, on TV planting trees in the desert. He sent her $5,000 to buy saplings.
Today, those trees have grown into a vast forest, while successful desertification control efforts have made it possible to grow vegetables and fruit on what was once barren land. In the early hours of August 23, Sakolsky arrived in Beijing and flew to north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region that same afternoon to reunite with Yin and see for himself the lush forest his donation helped nurture.
To welcome him, Yin steamed buns, prepared traditional Chinese dishes and picked fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the desert – all to make the long-awaited reunion truly special. #coolchina #worldnow
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- Live: 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games are on – Ep.1
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- 1:24:40
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games are underway at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval – the "Ice Ribbon" – from August 22 to 26, with 1,301 competition sessions across 51 events. New events this year include long jump, weightlifting and table tennis, testing the robots' key components to the limit. Join us for all the action!
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- Carney says Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that he had suspended trade negotiations with the United States after talks failed to produce a deal, accusing Washington of using economic integration "as a weapon" against its allies.
"Canada will match Washington's new tariffs dollar for dollar in order to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families and businesses," Carney said at a news conference. #canada #usa #carney #trade #tariffs
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- Full race: Chinese humanoid robot runs 100m in 9.39 seconds, breaks Bolt's record
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Watch the full 100-meter race as Tiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, clocks an astonishing 9.39 seconds at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Its time surpassed Usain Bolt's 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds. Here's the robot's full race from the starting gun to the finish line. #robot #humanoidrobot #100mrace #beijing
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- China Shock 2.0 or China Opportunity 2.0?
- Runtime
- 29:42
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- In 2001, when China joined the World Trade Organization, a wave of Chinese goods swept into Western markets. Economists later described this as the "China Shock.”
A quarter of a century later, as China moves further into advanced technologies, from AI and robotics to innovative drugs, some economists are now talking about "China Shock 2.0." But is it really a shock, or an opportunity? And what does it mean for the rest of the world?
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- 'She is a hero': The US teacher who never forgot Yin Yuzhen #worldnow
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- Ronald Sakolsky, an American friend who has supported China's efforts to combat desertification, arrived in Beijing in the early hours of August 23. From August 23 to September 1, he will visit Beijing, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Henan Province, continuing a decades-long friendship that has bridged China and the United States.
Twenty-seven years ago, Ronald Sakolsky saw nothing but desert when he first learned about Yin Yuzhen's fight against desertification. He never imagined the trees she planted by hand would one day grow into a forest. Now, as he prepares to reunite with Yin, Sakolsky calls her a hero and says her story carries a message far beyond the desert: if two people can cross cultural barriers, so can many more.
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- World's first autonomous tennis-playing humanoid robot takes to the court #coolchina
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- The world's first fully autonomous tennis-playing humanoid robot took to the court at the opening ceremony of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. It joined Chinese tennis star Zheng Jie and actor Li Yunrui, the event's sports experience ambassador, for a human-robot mixed doubles exhibition.
Developed by Beijing-based robotics firm Galbot in collaboration with Tsinghua University, the robot can sense incoming balls, predict their trajectories, adjust its position and return shots without preset scripts or human control, demonstrating real-time decision-making and full-body coordination in a fast-changing competitive setting.
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- Beyond heroism: Deep reflections on 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East'
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- What does "eating well" mean when war is all around you? The movie "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" explores that question through a story shaped by conflict and survival. In a recent interview with CGTN's Tian Wei, the film's guest actor, Alobaidi Ameen, who's a journalist at China-Arab TV, reflected on how the movie mirrors real life. Seeing the onscreen conflict brought back wartime memories of his father queuing for hours for a few potatoes. For him, the film's core message – "eating well" – is a reminder that peace, food and family are the greatest blessings.
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- Live: Discover Jianchuan Wood Carving Art Town – A summer escape in southwest China – Ep.3
- Runtime
- 53:51
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Jianchuan Wood Carving Art Town, located in southwest China's Yunnan Province, boasts picturesque scenery and spring-like weather year-round. Belonging to a southern temperate monsoon climate, Jianchuan County has an average annual temperature of 13.1 degrees Celsius, making it ideal for summer retreats. Local craftsmen have honed distinctive wood-carving techniques through centuries of cultural exchange among the Han, Bai, Yi and other ethnic groups. To enhance appreciation and accessibility, the area has developed a charming, wood-carving-themed town that reflects Jianchuan's rich artistic legacy. #ChinaCool #Chinaitinerary #Chinatravel #visitChina
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- Exclusive with UN Under-Secretary-General and UNCCD Executive Secretary Yasmine Fouad
- Runtime
- 28:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- As land degradation and drought intensify worldwide, global cooperation on land restoration has never been more urgent. What can the world learn from China's experience in combating desertification? And how can international cooperation help build a more resilient future for land and water? In this episode of Leaders Talk, CMG's He Yanke speaks with Yasmine Fouad, UN under-secretary-general and executive secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), during her visit to China. They explore China's approach to land restoration and examine the country's long-term planning, scientific innovation and efficient use of water.
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- Live: Witness the border charm of Fuyuan City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province
- Runtime
- 31:16
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Fuyuan is situated in northeastern Heilongjiang Province, at the triangular confluence of the Heilongjiang and Ussuri Rivers, being the easternmost terrestrial land of China. Standing at an elevated spot, join CGTN to overlook the city and enjoy the border landscape with the rushing river and vast wetlands stretching far and wide, savoring the unique summer charm of this easternmost town. #ChinaCool #Chinaitinerary #Chinatravel #visitChina
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- US teacher helped Chinese woman fight desertification. 27 years later, he's back#worldnow
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Twenty-seven years ago, US teacher Ronald Sakolsky saw a Chinese woman on TV planting trees in the desert. He sent her $5,000 to buy saplings – and that changed both their lives.
Now, he's returning to China to reunite with Yin Yuzhen, whose fight against desertification he helped support from half a world away. The trees she planted have grown into a forest. And Sakolsky says the journey still feels like a dream.
"It's literally becoming a reality," he says. "It's been like a dream for the last three months."
When he sees Yin again, he knows he'll cry. "I'll give her a big hug, and then I'll cry."
His time in China changed him forever. "I am Lao Nei, not Lao Wai," Sakolsky says. "China will always be a part of me. I became a better person because of my life in China."
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- Title
- The 24 Solar Terms – End of Heat
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- End of Heat (Chushu) falls on August 23 this year. Summer heat fades across China, giving way to autumn as hints of the season fill the air. It is divided into three pentads: eagles begin hunting more birds, nature takes on a solemn air and grains ripen for harvest. Southern Song Dynasty poet Su Jiong wrote, "Scarcely three days since summer's heat ceased, the fresh chill arrives, priceless as gold." Autumn winds rise. Golden pheasants wander among rocks and crape-myrtle blossoms, foraging at ease. The autumn air is crisp and tranquil, and all things are at peace.
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- Title
- 9.39 seconds! Chinese humanoid robot betters Usain Bolt's 100m world record #coolchina
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The second World Humanoid Robot Games began on Saturday at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing. Before the opening ceremony, the 100-meter heats were already underway. A humanoid robot from Team Tianzhuo clocked an astonishing 9.39 seconds. The time broke the previous record for the Games. It also beat Usain Bolt's human 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds.
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- The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off tonight #coolchina
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- 0:22
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- Humanoid robots marched in perfect formation during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing – and tonight, the real competition begins.
Over the next five days, more than 2,000 robots from around the world will compete in 51 events and 1,301 matches.
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- Saving sea turtles: The journey back to the blue
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- 5:12
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- 2 days ago
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- Beidao Island in Sansha, Hainan, is China's largest natural nesting ground for green sea turtles. From June to August, adult females return to these shores to lay their eggs. Year-round, the island also provides a safe haven for injured turtles to recover before returning to the sea. Some arrive injured by fishing nets or weakened by marine debris. With dedicated care, they get a second chance at life. Over the past five years, the local conservation center has rescued more than 1,000 turtles. Join us to see how these marine creatures are protected, and follow their journey home.
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- Shanghai's panda twins fete their first birthday in style
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- 0:54
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- 2 days ago
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- Shanghai's beloved panda twins, Qianran and Qianyi, celebrated their first birthday with a special ceremony at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park. The event featured a traditional "Zhuazhou" custom, where the cubs predict their futures by choosing symbolic items. Gifts included a custom three-tiered bamboo and fruit cake and handmade toys. The milestone highlights the park's successful conservation efforts and its role in connecting global visitors with the wonders of the natural world.
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- Heavy rain hits county in southwest China, triggering flash flood
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- 0:58
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- 2 days ago
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- Extreme rainfall hit Mabian Yi Autonomous County in Leshan, Sichuan, in the early hours of August 22, triggering flash floods that inundated multiple low-lying streets across the county seat. Floodwaters swept through the town, carrying heavy silt and debris, damaging vehicles, shops and homes along the way.
Emergency services, including fire crews, police and rescue teams, scrambled overnight to evacuate stranded residents.
Cleanup is underway as authorities continue to monitor the situation for further potential risks.
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- We Talk: Why are Japanese people opposed to national intelligence bureau?
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- 1:45
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- 2 days ago
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- Since Sanae Takaichi was elected Japanese prime minister last October, the Takaichi administration has been relentlessly advancing its remilitarization agenda through a sweeping military buildup. Tens of thousands of Japanese citizens gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday evening to protest a series of dangerous moves by the government, including its push toward military expansion.
A CGTN stringer in Tokyo spoke with residents about the recent establishment of the national intelligence bureau. They voiced clear opposition, warning that broader intelligence gathering could come at the expense of personal privacy and even human rights. One said that with Japan's relations with other countries already under strain, the move could further heighten tensions and create new risks. With concerns over information leaks on social media already growing, one feared that the move could make the situation even worse.
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- Live: Second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing
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- 1:20:35
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- 2 days ago
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- The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games kick off on August 22 in Beijing, bringing together teams from 16 countries and 2,056 robots competing side by side. Join us live as we feature the 7v7 soccer exhibition match — you can see the action on the field while discovering the thriving development of the embodied intelligence industry. #HumanoidRobotGames #robots #ai
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- Happy birthday, Leni and Lotti! Berlin's panda twins turn two #worldnow
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- 0:37
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- 2 days ago
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- Berlin's giant panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrated their second birthday with a three-tiered ice cake, colored with beetroot and carrot juice. The sisters nibbled carrots, played with the ice and chased each other. Born on August 22, 2024, they are Germany's second pair of giant pandas. At birth, they weighed just 136 and 169 grams. Now Leni tips the scales at over 70 kg, while Lotti is around 61 kg.
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- World Robot Conference: What can humanoid robots actually do?
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- 3:41
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- 2 days ago
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- The 2026 World Robot Conference is underway in Beijing from August 19 to 23, showcasing the latest advances in robotics and embodied AI. With over 300 exhibitors displaying more than 3,000 products, Chinese humanoid robots are particularly drawing the attention of global buyers. CGTN's Chen Lanyou went to find out what's behind the buzz.
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- China's AI research takes center stage at global conference #worldnow
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- 0:48
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- 2 days ago
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- The International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence and European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI-ECAI 2026) concluded in Bremen, Germany, on August 21, bringing together leading AI researchers from around the world.
China submitted more papers than any other country, according to the conference's program chair. Experts also highlighted China's strengths across the AI technology chain, from electronic components and motors to robotics and large language models.
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- We Talk: Belarusians on SCO ties and the Chinese friends they've made
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- 2:37
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- 2 days ago
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- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), with the annual summit set to take place soon in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Belarus is one of the SCO member states. A CGTN stringer took to the streets of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to ask locals how the organization has touched their daily lives.
Anastasia, who works in electric transport, said she got a taste of authentic Chinese culture at university thanks to her classmates and teachers from China. Others noted how easy it is to access information about China online, and to visit the country. Overall, locals agree that bonds between the two countries have deepened, thanks to people getting to know each other. Now, they're looking forward to more exchange opportunities.
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- Humanoid robot clocks 9.32s in 100m test, faster than Bolt's time
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- 0:27
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- 2 days ago
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- Chinese humanoid robot Lightning, developed by Honor, completed a 100-meter outdoor test run in 9.32 seconds, reaching a top speed of 14.5 meters per second. The time was 0.26 seconds faster than Usain Bolt's men's 100-meter world record of 9.58 seconds, though the run was a test, not an official competition.
Fans can catch Lightning – winner of the Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon champ in April – at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. #coolchina #robot
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- Live: The Hype – One table, one world
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- 1:20:45
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- 2 days ago
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- What happens when you drop a wok, a pair of chopsticks, and culinary passion right into the heart of a Middle Eastern conflict zone? You get a deeply profound cinematic moment that challenges how we view human connection. In this episode of #TheHype — One table, one world, we pull up a chair to explore how the buzzworthy film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East uses a humble dinner table to shake up global storytelling.
Around this dinner table, "eat well and savor your meal" becomes a quiet act of defiance against surrounding chaos. Sharing a hot meal is a universal language of security, dignity and respect. Where culinary warmth and kitchen smoke rise, human life and hope go on.
Join us on August 22 and discover how Chinese cinema is choosing the warmth of the kitchen over the chaos of conflict, showing how a single shared table can offer a fresh, inspiring blueprint for love and peace.
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- Iranian scholar: Iran's economy remains resilient despite decades of sanctions
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- 7:23
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- 2 days ago
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- Mohammed Eslami, research fellow in Middle East North Africa Studies at Tehran University, said decades of US sanctions have failed to force Iran to surrender, with the country's economy showing strong resilience. But he noted that sanctions and the conflict are placing heavier pressure on the Iranian people, driving up living costs and deepening uncertainty about the future. #heat #iran #us #sanctions #economy
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- Professor Kamrava: US underestimated Iran's resilience
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- 10:38
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- 2 days ago
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- Iran is pushing back against Washington's latest pressure campaign, accusing the United States of waging economic and psychological warfare and vowing to withstand what it calls "unjust sanctions." The response follows President Donald Trump's announcement of an unprecedented new economic offensive against Tehran.
Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University Qatar, said that Iran has emerged with a stronger strategic position in the Persian Gulf and global energy markets, while US efforts to pressure Tehran economically have yet to change its behavior. #heat #us #iran #economy #sanctions
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- From Europe's heatwave to global climate governance
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- 29:44
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- 2 days ago
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- Europe's extreme heat this summer highlights the growing impact of climate change and raises an urgent need to strengthen global climate governance. BizTalk's Michael Wang talks to climate experts from China, the UK and Indonesia to get their perspectives on how countries should better assess climate risks, accelerate technological innovation and invest in long-term adaptability and resilience.
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- Macao's third Five-Year Plan: A new chapter for growth
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- 2 days ago
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The Macao Special Administrative Region has unveiled its third Five-Year Plan for 2026 to 2030, setting out a roadmap for the city's next stage of development. The plan puts economic diversification at the center, with a goal of raising non-gaming industries to around 60% of GDP by 2030. It also calls for deeper integration with Hengqin and the Greater Bay Area while strengthening governance and national security. How realistic are Macao's economic ambitions? What role can Hengqin play in the city's transformation? And where does Macao fit into China's broader development and opening up?
Guests in this edition of Dialogue are Wang Xinsong, associate professor at Beijing Normal University; Alexandr Svetlicinii, associate professor of law at the University of Macau; and Warwick Powell, adjunct professor ...
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- Cutting edge in robotics, biology: Latest from chemist, neuroscientist
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Robotics has advanced at a stunning pace in recent years. Yet, one fundamental question remains: Can we build electronic materials and sensing systems that truly feel like human skin? On this frontier, CGTN's Tian Wei spoke with Professor Zhenan Bao, the winner of the ICBS Wu Chien-Shiung Medal in Engineering. Bao expects the technology to enable robotics, especially humanoid robots, in the coming years, making them operate more safely around humans and to make better decisions. Meanwhile, gene editing has leaped from textbooks to hospitals in just a few years, but a pertinent question emerges: Can we fix what’s broken in our DNA by borrowing tricks already in nature? On this, Tian Wei talked to Professor Feng Zhang, the winner of the ICBS Charles K. Kao Medal in Engineering. Do listen in.
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- China's humanoid robot boom: Are we ready for robots among us?
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- 29:20
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- 2 days ago
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How close are we to seeing intelligent humanoid robots become part of everyday life? Unitree Robotics, a Chinese maker of humanoid robots, surged more than fourfold on its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, a landmark moment for China's humanoid robot industry. With the IPO coinciding with the World Robot Conference and World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, what does it tell us about China's position on embodied intelligence? What's behind this landmark IPO? And what does it mean for you? Don't miss out! #China #HumanoidRobots #Robotics #Unitree #AI #EmbodiedAI #PhysicalAI #RobotTechnology #ChinaTech #WorldRobotConference #CGTN #ThePoint #LiuXin
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- US and Brazil: Election clash or hemispheric power play?
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- 28:51
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- 2 days ago
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Tensions between the United States and Brazil have reached their worst point in decades. Washington has rolled out new tariffs on Brazilian imports, revoked the visa of the Brazilian ambassador to the US, and is reportedly considering further measures targeting Brazil’s judiciary. As Brazil prepares for its October presidential election, President Lula is accusing Washington of trying to interfere in the vote. At the same time, the Trump administration is openly reviving the Monroe Doctrine and calling for renewed US preeminence in the Western Hemisphere. Are these tensions simply a series of bilateral disputes, or part of a broader US push to reassert dominance in the region?
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- Full HD Video: Land recovery of China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket first stage completed #coolchina
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- 9:44
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- 2 days ago
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- #coolchina
China's Zhuque-3 Y-2 rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China on Wednesday morning, successfully placing the Honghu-03 satellite into its designated orbit.
The first-stage land recovery sequence was completed as intended, according to rocket developer LandSpace, making the flight and recovery test mission a complete success.
The mission marked China's first successful flight verification of first-stage land recovery for a reusable launch vehicle, as well as the country's first successful verification of a landing using deployable landing legs. #rocket #china #space
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- Live: Enjoy the pristine waters of Xiaoqikong in Guizhou's Libo County – Ep. 2
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- 59:00
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- 2 days ago
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- Xiaoqikong, which means "bridge with seven little arches," is renowned as a summer resort in Libo County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The area is covered by virgin forests interwoven with turquoise waters, deep valleys and green mountains. Join CGTN for a look! #ChinaCool #Chinatravel #visitChina
