World

Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

GLOBAL HEADLINES

WORLD IN VIEW

NEWS ANALYSIS

HOT TAKES

PRO TALK

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

How Pinglu Canal could reshape China-ASEAN trade

Pinglu Canal, a 134.2-kilometer-long river-to-sea waterway in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is scheduled to officially open on September 16. Linking the country's inland river network with the Beibu Gulf, the canal allows 5,000-tonne vessels to sail directly from southwest China to the sea.
15-Sep-2026
Firsthand stories shaping the region

China Weekly News Quiz: September 7-13, 2026

Do you know what happened in China last week? Take our weekly news quiz to test your knowledge and get up to speed on the latest developments in case you missed something.
14-Sep-2026

MIDDLE EAST

Local stories, global relevance

Palestine's football history: From 1928 to Thousand Martyrs' Cup

Over 1,000 Palestinian athletes have been killed in the war. Now, with rubble cleared and worn turf laid down, football is returning
16-Sep-2026

Gaza building collapse kills 16 people seeking shelter inside

A war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip, killing 16 people, including children, and leaving at least 100 missing, according to the latest reports by Al Arabiya.
16-Sep-2026

Wang Yi: China encourages Iran, US to return to Islamabad MoU

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday in Beijing, encouraging Iran and the United States to stay rational and exercise restraint, and return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at an early date.
16-Sep-2026

EUROPE

Exploring Europe through diverse voices and views
/ 5

AFRICA

Authentic voices, real stories from Africa

MORE FROM CGTN WORLD