News & Insights Across Asia
International scrutiny intensifies as military actions in Gaza lead to significant civilian casualties. Global leaders call for accountability and urge adherence to international humanitarian law.
Severe storms with damaging winds and hail swept across Texas, causing widespread power outages and disruptions as the U.S. recovers from recent severe weather events.
Laos plans to plant 34 million trees in 2024 to boost forest cover to 70% by 2025, engaging communities nationwide in reforestation efforts.
U.S. students protest the Gaza conflict, facing police crackdowns amid rising tensions. The Antisemitism Awareness Act draws criticism, raising questions about free speech and human rights.
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, met with Equatorial Guinean First Lady Constancia Mangue de Obiang in Beijing to strengthen cooperation in women’s rights, education, and public health.
The 20th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival has kicked off in Hangzhou, showcasing China’s vibrant animation industry to a global audience.
CGTN and Bernama TV co-hosted a roundtable in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate 50 years of China-Malaysia ties, highlighting trade, investment, infrastructure, and cultural exchange under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Three young Chinese students revive the ancient art of dian cha, an elegant tea ritual from the Song Dynasty, captivating audiences on CGTN’s UniTea.
A kindergarten in Jiangsu Province celebrated International Children’s Day with a vibrant food festival, uniting teachers, students, and the community in a joyful celebration of creativity and teamwork.
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape blames extraordinary rainfall and weather changes for multiple disasters, including a deadly landslide that may have killed thousands.
China and Arab nations are set to enhance their collaboration in the digital economy at the tenth ministerial meeting of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum in Beijing, focusing on a comprehensive development plan.
China has launched the Kunming Biodiversity Fund in Beijing, investing over $210 million to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries, marking a significant step in global environmental efforts.
China’s STAR.VISION and Oman’s Lens LLC have partnered to develop an AI-powered digital twin city platform, aiming to revolutionize urban planning and infrastructure management in Oman.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remains optimistic that countries will reach a global pandemic treaty, despite recent delays in negotiations at the World Health Assembly.
The IMF has raised China’s 2024 economic growth forecast to 5%, highlighting strong first-quarter data and policy measures. The upward revision signals confidence in China’s economic trajectory.
Wildlife species in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region are thriving again, thanks to ecological guardians and government efforts to preserve biodiversity.
A sprawling maze of over 1,400 tea trees in Daping Peak Forest Park offers visitors in Guangdong a unique and refreshing adventure amid lush greenery and fresh air.
Ganlu Temple, built in 1146 during the Song Dynasty, is a marvel nestled within a Danxia rock cave in Fujian Province, supported by a single wooden pillar and named after a dripping stalactite.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu is set to visit the United States from May 30 to June 2, marking a significant opportunity for diplomatic engagement between the two nations amid global challenges.
Belgium announces its Euro 2024 squad without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Kevin De Bruyne will captain the team, with Axel Witsel returning to add experience.