In Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's fifth visit to China and called on the two sides to push for more fruitful China-Venezuela strategic cooperation, bring more benefits to the two peoples and inject more positive energy into world peace and development.

Politics

17:44, 13-Sep-2023

23:19, 08-Sep-2023

China's northeast region to advance revitalization via tech innovation

CGTN

Politics

23:19, 08-Sep-2023

22:10, 08-Sep-2023

Regional economic integration promotes China-ASEAN common prosperity

CGTN

Politics

22:10, 08-Sep-2023

22:39, 08-Sep-2023

Xi stresses post-disaster reconstruction in NE China visit

CGTN

Politics

22:39, 08-Sep-2023

18:26, 10-Mar-2026

Global media focus on opportunities from China's Two Sessions

CGTN

As China's annual legislative and political consultative meetings, known as the "Two Sessions," are underway in Beijing, foreign media outlets and journalists are closely following the event for signals about the development trajectory of the world's second-largest economy and its global implications.

China

18:26, 10-Mar-2026

08:59, 11-Mar-2026

CPPCC National Committee holds closing meeting of annual session

CGTN

The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, held its closing meeting on Wednesday morning.

Politics

08:59, 11-Mar-2026

14:26, 10-Mar-2026

China's foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months of 2026

CGTN

China's foreign trade surged 18.3% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, marking a robust start to the year.

Economy

14:26, 10-Mar-2026

19:49, 10-Mar-2026

Iran says ceasefire requires end to further aggression

Li Ruikang

Middle East

19:49, 10-Mar-2026

22:41, 10-Mar-2026

Analysis: Shift in foreign media's perception of China via headlines

Chen Qiaoshen

A review of foreign media headlines covering China's annual Two Sessions over the past two years reveals a notable shift. In 2025, headlines tended to frame China within a narrative of "confrontation, retaliation, and economic pressure." By contrast, headlines in 2026 more often place China in the context of "stability, communication, and risk management."

Politics

22:41, 10-Mar-2026

18:01, 10-Mar-2026

China's first integrated large-scale fracturing vessel delivered

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Technology

18:01, 10-Mar-2026

19:08, 10-Mar-2026

Netanyahu says Israel 'not done yet' in attacks on Iran

CGTN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel was "not done yet" with its offensive against Iran, saying the attacks have severely weakened the capabilities of the Iranian government, according to a statement from his office on Tuesday.

Middle East

19:08, 10-Mar-2026

22:18, 10-Mar-2026

China's internet emergency center issues OpenClaw security alert

CGTN

Technology

22:18, 10-Mar-2026

17:40, 10-Mar-2026

Over 10,000 Chinese travelers safely return from Middle East countries

CGTN

More than 10,000 Chinese travelers have safely and orderly returned from the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and other countries, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Politics

17:40, 10-Mar-2026

08:00, 11-Mar-2026

OpenClaw: AI tool that broke every record, and caused a security panic

Gong Zhe

OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant that reached 250,000 GitHub stars in 90 days, is the latest hot topic in China but also faces security warnings after researchers found 40,000 vulnerable instances online.

Technology

08:00, 11-Mar-2026

23:33, 05-Mar-2026

Why is China's economy holding steady? This province has the answer

CGTN

As a major province that can maintain both economic dynamism and social progress, east China's Jiangsu Province offers a glimpse into why China's economy demonstrates resilience and vitality despite a complex external environment.

China

23:33, 05-Mar-2026

23:00, 09-Mar-2026

Chinese FM calls for ceasefire in Gulf region as soon as possible

CGTN

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the highest priority is to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, adding that China appreciates the consistent calls from Gulf countries for dialogue and negotiation.

Politics

23:00, 09-Mar-2026

12:36, 09-Mar-2026

China's top legislature enacts 6 new laws, revises 14 in 2025

CGTN

Politics

12:36, 09-Mar-2026

18:08, 05-Mar-2026

Xi urges major provincial economies to explore solutions to new issues

CGTN

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems.

Politics

18:08, 05-Mar-2026

09:03, 05-Mar-2026

Premier Li Qiang delivers government work report

CGTN

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on Thursday. Here are some highlights.

Politics

09:03, 05-Mar-2026

21:51, 05-Mar-2026

UN shipping regulator tells AFP 20,000 seafarers, 15,000 cruise passengers stuck in Gulf

CGTN

21:51, 05-Mar-2026

16:04, 07-Mar-2026

Operations at Dubai airport have been temporarily suspended after the relevant authorities dealt with the fall of a missile interception fragment - reports

CGTN

16:04, 07-Mar-2026

17:57, 07-Mar-2026

Xi attends meeting of military delegation at legislative session

CGTN

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed fully leveraging the unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military and called for concerted efforts to advance the modernization of national defense and the armed forces in a steady and sustained manner.

Politics

17:57, 07-Mar-2026

18:30, 06-Mar-2026

Xi urges progress in Healthy China Initiative in 15th FYP period

CGTN

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed unswervingly following the path of health development with Chinese characteristics to ensure decisive progress in advancing the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Politics

18:30, 06-Mar-2026

08:59, 09-Mar-2026

China's national legislature holds second plenary meeting

CGTN

The fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held its second plenary meeting on Monday.

Politics

08:59, 09-Mar-2026

12:02, 25-Feb-2026

China responds to Panama's takeover of two canal ports

CGTN

China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the enterprise, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday following a takeover by Panamanian authorities of two Panama Canal ports operated by Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison.

China

12:02, 25-Feb-2026

23:07, 16-Feb-2026

2026 Spring Festival Gala: A spiritual feast for the Chinese people

Chen Qiaoshen

On Monday evening, China Media Group's 2026 Spring Festival Gala lit up screens across the country and around the world. For more than four decades, the annual gala – widely known as Chunwan – has been the spiritual feast of the Chinese people on the eve of the Chinese New Year, and a shared cultural ritual that accompanies family reunions.

China

23:07, 16-Feb-2026

15:33, 20-Feb-2026

Tariffs fail to dent US goods deficit as imports grow

CGTN

The United States' goods trade deficit widened to a record high in 2025, underscoring the limited impact of higher duties on narrowing the trade gap.

Economy

15:33, 20-Feb-2026

22:51, 16-Feb-2026

Humanoid robots, kung fu masters dazzle in Spring Festival Gala

CGTN

Technology

22:51, 16-Feb-2026

13:28, 19-Feb-2026

Xi Jinping's Chinese New Year card to Iowa friends: A 41-year bond

CGTN

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card, extending festive greetings across the Pacific and renewing a friendship that has lasted for 41 years.

China

13:28, 19-Feb-2026

15:22, 09-Feb-2026

Monitoring efforts enhance wild elephant conservation in SW China

CGTN

Wildlife

15:22, 09-Feb-2026

17:21, 17-Feb-2026

New Jackie Chan film hits theaters, garnering global attention

CGTN

Jackie Chan's new film, which sees the action megastar unexpectedly find himself in a mysterious tribe with a panda, opens in Chinese theaters on Tuesday.

Culture China

17:21, 17-Feb-2026

16:46, 16-Feb-2026

World leaders send New Year wishes to China for Year of the Horse

CGTN

Politics

16:46, 16-Feb-2026

12:13, 12-Feb-2026

Report: U.S. ready to deploy 2nd aircraft carrier to Middle East

CGTN

The Pentagon is ready to deploy the second aircraft carrier in the Middle East in two weeks amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Middle East

12:13, 12-Feb-2026

20:15, 14-Feb-2026

China-backed boreholes bring water, jobs and resilience to Zimbabwe

CGTN

A China-supported borehole drilling program launched in the aftermath of devastating cyclones and prolonged droughts in Zimbabwe is reshaping daily life, bolstering food security, sustaining livelihoods and opening new avenues for small businesses.

Africa

20:15, 14-Feb-2026

09:37, 20-Jan-2026

China calls for global efforts to prevent Japan's return to militarism

CGTN

A Chinese envoy on Monday called on the international community to jointly prevent Japan from reverting to "the old and pernicious path of militarism."

China

09:37, 20-Jan-2026

17:31, 24-Jan-2026

Uncertainty looms as more airlines suspend flights to the Middle East

CGTN

Fears of regional escalation grew on Saturday as more airlines suspended flights to the Middle East. The move followed a warning from Türkiye's foreign minister that Israel is seeking an opening to strike Iran. The atmosphere of uncertainty was compounded by expanded U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian oil and Tehran's accusations that a recent wave of protests was driven by Western-led sabotage.

Middle East

17:31, 24-Jan-2026

11:49, 05-Jun-2025

U.S. metals tariff hike backfires, sparks countermeasures

CGTN

The latest U.S. tariff hikes on steel and aluminum imports, from 25 percent to 50 percent, have drawn a backlash from U.S. industries and triggered countermeasures from major trading partners.

North America

11:49, 05-Jun-2025

17:08, 27-Dec-2025

Russian troops have struck the production sites of attack drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

CGTN

17:08, 27-Dec-2025

17:50, 23-Dec-2025

China creates new virtually 'bone-free' fish for the dinner table

CGTN

Science

17:50, 23-Dec-2025

17:10, 28-Aug-2025

An immersive unlocking of Indian classical dance

CGTN

The world of Indian classical dance is vibrant and diverse. It is more than movement – it's storytelling in motion, steeped in centuries of tradition.

Culture

17:10, 28-Aug-2025

22:05, 04-Jan-2026

Chinese embassy warns citizens in Japan to stay vigilant

CGTN

Asia Pacific

22:05, 04-Jan-2026

12:02, 25-Feb-2026

China responds to Panama's takeover of two canal ports

CGTN

China

12:02, 25-Feb-2026

10:37, 30-Jul-2025

China expands visa-free policies to 75 countries

CGTN

China has introduced unilateral visa-free entry and mutual visa exemption agreements with 75 countries as part of its efforts to streamline visa rules and promote international exchange, an immigration official announced at a press conference on Wednesday.

China

10:37, 30-Jul-2025

18:04, 28-Jan-2026

Chinese experts renew calls for Japan to return looted stele

CGTN

A recently released compendium of archival documents on a Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) cultural relic has renewed calls for Japan to return the artifact looted more than a century ago.

China

18:04, 28-Jan-2026