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2026 Spring Festival: China at full scale

2026 Spring Festival: China at full scale

24-Feb-2026
CGTN poll on the 2026 Spring Festival Gala robots

CGTN poll on the 2026 Spring Festival Gala robots

17-Feb-2026
02:42
Humanoid robots, kung fu masters dazzle in Spring Festival Gala

Humanoid robots, kung fu masters dazzle in Spring Festival Gala

16-Feb-2026
From dumplings to blockbusters: Movies as a new Spring Festival custom

From dumplings to blockbusters: Movies as a new Spring Festival custom

26-Feb-2026

LATEST

Long Spring Festival holiday boosts dual circulation

Long Spring Festival holiday boosts dual circulation

The 2026 Spring Festival celebrating the Year of the Horse, bolstered by a nine-day holiday, the longest ever, and the expanding visa-free policy, delivered a stellar performance for the economy.
27-Feb-2026
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02:41
Celebrating Spring Festival at Rio de Janeiro’s Municipal Theater

Celebrating Spring Festival at Rio de Janeiro’s Municipal Theater

28-Feb-2026
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China's railways handle 258 mln trips since 2026 Spring Festival rush

China's railways handle 258 mln trips since 2026 Spring Festival rush

China's railways have witnessed 258 million passenger trips so far during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, as the travel period passed its halfway mark, the national railway operator said on Sunday.
22-Feb-2026

Asia News Wrap: China's Spring Festival sets new records, and more

Here are a few stories from around Asia you may have missed this week.
27-Feb-2026

GREETINGS AND WISHES

02:16
International figures send Spring Festival greetings to China

International figures send Spring Festival greetings to China

00:47
Pakistani ambassador to China extends Chinese New Year greetings to CGTN

Pakistani ambassador to China extends Chinese New Year greetings to CGTN

02:52
Apsara TV director: Year of Horse to boost Cambodia-China, ASEAN ties

Apsara TV director: Year of Horse to boost Cambodia-China, ASEAN ties

01:59
Burundi's minister: Year of the Horse strengthens China-Burundi ties

Burundi's minister: Year of the Horse strengthens China-Burundi ties

00:20
Uruguayan Mayor: Deepening brotherly ties with China in Year of Horse

Uruguayan Mayor: Deepening brotherly ties with China in Year of Horse

01:06
Galloping forward China ties in Year of Horse: Zimbabwean ambassador

Galloping forward China ties in Year of Horse: Zimbabwean ambassador

02:16
International figures send Spring Festival greetings to China
International figures send Spring Festival greetings to China
00:47
Pakistani ambassador to China extends Chinese New Year greetings to CGTN
Pakistani ambassador to China extends Chinese New Year greetings to CGTN
02:52
Apsara TV director: Year of Horse to boost Cambodia-China, ASEAN ties
Apsara TV director: Year of Horse to boost Cambodia-China, ASEAN ties
01:59
Burundi's minister: Year of the Horse strengthens China-Burundi ties
Burundi's minister: Year of the Horse strengthens China-Burundi ties
00:20
Uruguayan Mayor: Deepening brotherly ties with China in Year of Horse
Uruguayan Mayor: Deepening brotherly ties with China in Year of Horse
01:06
Galloping forward China ties in Year of Horse: Zimbabwean ambassador
Galloping forward China ties in Year of Horse: Zimbabwean ambassador
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CMG 2026 SPRING FESTIVAL GALA

01:59
Gala venue highlights tradition and innovation

Gala venue highlights tradition and innovation

17-Feb-2026
03:29
Dance: Auspicious Rain

Dance: Auspicious Rain

16-Feb-2026
04:16
Song: Jiliang, the Auspicious Steed

Song: Jiliang, the Auspicious Steed

16-Feb-2026
02:04
Mongolian dance: Timeless bond between the people and the horse

Mongolian dance: Timeless bond between the people and the horse

16-Feb-2026
04:03
Dance: Ancient rhythm of the Silk Road

Dance: Ancient rhythm of the Silk Road

16-Feb-2026
01:13
Humanoid robot masters tai chi

Humanoid robot masters tai chi

16-Feb-2026
04:50
Martial arts robots dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala

Martial arts robots dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala

16-Feb-2026

SUPER NIGHT 2026

03:15
Horse idioms on the year of the horse

Horse idioms on the year of the horse

16-Feb-2026
02:30
Super Night: The horse in Chinese art

Super Night: The horse in Chinese art

16-Feb-2026
03:50
What is in the CGTN New Year gift box?

What is in the CGTN New Year gift box?

14-Feb-2026
06:39
Super Night: Magic right in front of your eyes

Super Night: Magic right in front of your eyes

16-Feb-2026

FESTIVAL, UNWRAPPED

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More than a journey: How chunyun travel rush reflects a changing China

More than a journey: How chunyun travel rush reflects a changing China

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03:17
'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' US event held in Washington

'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' US event held in Washington

02
China rolls out plan to boost Spring Festival consumption

China rolls out plan to boost Spring Festival consumption

03
01:34
CMG hosts 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' in Addis Ababa

CMG hosts 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' in Addis Ababa

04

ALL THINGS HORSES

00:29
Horse-themed clay sculptures: Pick your color for the New Year

Horse-themed clay sculptures: Pick your color for the New Year

00:27
Graffiti artist Ma extends Year of the Horse blessings via street art

Graffiti artist Ma extends Year of the Horse blessings via street art

00:31
One stitch at a time, a galloping Year of the Horse takes shape

One stitch at a time, a galloping Year of the Horse takes shape

00:30
A needlepoint celebration of the Year of the Horse

A needlepoint celebration of the Year of the Horse

00:26
Galloping into the Year of the Horse with a touch of creativity!

Galloping into the Year of the Horse with a touch of creativity!

00:29
Stone carving inheritor's Year of the Horse gift

Stone carving inheritor's Year of the Horse gift

00:31
From Fu to

From Fu to "Fuma": Crafting a lucky horse for the New Year

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MA NIAN MASTER

00:31
Yuan Xikun: Capturing the spirit of the horse in sculpture and ink

Yuan Xikun: Capturing the spirit of the horse in sculpture and ink

10-Feb-2026
00:22
Learn New Year greetings in sign language with acclaimed dancer

Learn New Year greetings in sign language with acclaimed dancer

During the rehearsal for this year's accessible broadcast for the CMG Spring Festival Gala, Tai Lihua, an internationally acclaimed dancer and director of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, shared the beauty of sign language.
10-Feb-2026
01:36
Ma Nian Master: The Spring Festival Gala lingo

Ma Nian Master: The Spring Festival Gala lingo

01:36
'Spot-on' lingo for talking about the Spring Festival Gala

'Spot-on' lingo for talking about the Spring Festival Gala

01:49
Ma Nian Master: Spring Festival Gala lingo to seize the moment

Ma Nian Master: Spring Festival Gala lingo to seize the moment

01:13
Meet China's famous horses: The Sanhe horse that thrives at -40℃

Meet China's famous horses: The Sanhe horse that thrives at -40℃

LIVE

Live: CGTN Super Night – 2026 Spring Festival celebration
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Live: Accessible broadcast – 2026 CMG Spring Festival Gala
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Live: Step into Harbin's magnificent ice and snow wonderland
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Live: The Hype – How to 'become Chinese' during Chinese New Year
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Live: CGTN Super Night – 2026 Spring Festival celebration
REPLAY

Live: CGTN Super Night – 2026 Spring Festival celebration

China
16-Feb-2026
Live: Accessible broadcast – 2026 CMG Spring Festival Gala
REPLAY

Live: Accessible broadcast – 2026 CMG Spring Festival Gala

China
16-Feb-2026
Live: Step into Harbin's magnificent ice and snow wonderland
REPLAY

Live: Step into Harbin's magnificent ice and snow wonderland

Harbin, China
15-Feb-2026
Live: The Hype – How to 'become Chinese' during Chinese New Year
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Live: The Hype – How to 'become Chinese' during Chinese New Year

13-Feb-2026

LEGACY TRAILS

Hu Xuan Dance and China's first carnival

Hu Xuan Dance and China's first carnival

08-Feb-2026
Culture
Huxuan dance: Bringing cultural legacy to life

Huxuan dance: Bringing cultural legacy to life

02-Feb-2026
Culture
Keeping tradition alive: Qiong Opera, Hainan's intangible heritage

Keeping tradition alive: Qiong Opera, Hainan's intangible heritage

23-Jan-2026
Culture
The gentle elegance of Huangmei Opera

The gentle elegance of Huangmei Opera

21-Jan-2026
Culture
Xiang opera: Flowing through time like the Xiangjiang River

Xiang opera: Flowing through time like the Xiangjiang River

19-Jan-2026
Culture

Pingju Opera: Folk roots, enduring voice

25-Jan-2026
Culture

Peking Opera: A living heritage

28-Jan-2026
China

BECOMING CHINESE

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China welcomes global interest as 'Becoming Chinese' trend goes viral

China welcomes global interest as 'Becoming Chinese' trend goes viral

06-Feb-2026
China
02:14
How to celebrate Chinese New Year the local way: A day-by-day guide

How to celebrate Chinese New Year the local way: A day-by-day guide

10-Feb-2026
'Becoming Chinese' goes viral, showcasing China's growing soft power

'Becoming Chinese' goes viral, showcasing China's growing soft power

22-Jan-2026
China

"Becoming Chinese" in African perspectives

30-Jan-2026
Africa
00:27
Tom Felton reacts to Malfoy becoming Chinese New Year icon

Tom Felton reacts to Malfoy becoming Chinese New Year icon

05-Feb-2026
Culture
02:45
Global friends send blessings for the Chinese New Year

Global friends send blessings for the Chinese New Year

15-Feb-2026
World
00:30
No trip to Chongqing is complete without its legendary hotpot!

No trip to Chongqing is complete without its legendary hotpot!

17-Feb-2026
Travel

MORE FROM CGTN

00:31
Traditional firecracker dragon dance ignites county in Guangxi

Traditional firecracker dragon dance ignites county in Guangxi

05-Mar-2026
01:22
CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: A Thousand Bright Lanterns

CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: A Thousand Bright Lanterns

04-Mar-2026
01:28
CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: Sailing in Song

CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: Sailing in Song

04-Mar-2026
01:55
CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: Song of Our Mountains and Rivers

CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: Song of Our Mountains and Rivers

04-Mar-2026
01:26
CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: Moonlit Blossoms on Spring River

CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: Moonlit Blossoms on Spring River

04-Mar-2026
01:12
CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: A Wish for Good Fortune

CMG 2026 Lantern Festival Gala: A Wish for Good Fortune

04-Mar-2026
00:54
Fish lanterns on the fast track

Fish lanterns on the fast track

03-Mar-2026
00:17
Lantern Festival celebrated with glowing lights and sweet traditions

Lantern Festival celebrated with glowing lights and sweet traditions

China
03-Mar-2026
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