News & Insights Across Asia
The Chinese crested tern, known as the “bird of legend,” has made a remarkable comeback in East China, with numbers rising from fewer than 20 to nearly 150 thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Singapore is immersed in the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival, uniting families with vibrant lanterns, floral displays, mooncakes, and a variety of performances and activities.
Graham Arnold has resigned as head coach of Australia’s men’s football team after six years, following disappointing results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are set to face off for the IBF belt in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. Joshua vows to ‘break’ Dubois in this historic boxing event.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made MLB history by becoming the first player to achieve at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season during their 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins.
Harbin is set to host the ninth Asian Winter Games from February 7 to 14, 2025, with a record 34 National Olympic Committees registered. The event will feature six sports, 11 disciplines, and 64 events.
China’s Shang Juncheng defeated Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4 at the Chengdu Open, advancing to the next round. Home player Zhou Yi also secured his first ATP Tour win against Chun-Hsin Tseng of Chinese Taipei.
Typhoon Pulasan made its second landfall in China on Thursday, striking Shanghai’s Fengxian District. As the 14th typhoon of the year, it is expected to weaken as it moves inland.
China successfully launched six new satellites aboard a Long March-2D rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, marking the 536th mission of the Long March series.
Recent attacks in Lebanon involving explosive devices have heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about U.S.-Israeli relations and regional stability.
Rising rivers in southern Poland threaten homes and businesses near Wroclaw after days of severe flooding across Central Europe. Soldiers and volunteers are working tirelessly to avert disaster.
Chinese badminton players have advanced to the quarterfinals in all five events at the China Open in Changzhou, showcasing their dominance on home soil after Thursday’s competitions.
Explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon have intensified tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, signaling a potential escalation in regional conflict.
Barcelona begins their UEFA Champions League journey with a 2-1 loss to Monaco after Eric Garcia’s early red card leaves them battling with ten men. Lamine Yamal scores, but Monaco secures victory.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), highlighting its role in practicing whole-process people’s democracy through consultation and consensus.
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating floods has risen to 293, with 89 people still missing. Dozens of townships, including Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, have been severely affected.
CGTN is launching ‘The Gateway of Time’, an AR experience exploring China’s 75-year transformation through the homes of its people, from the 1950s to today.
Over the past 75 years, China has become the world’s largest energy producer, transitioning towards a green and low-carbon economy, and significantly improving energy efficiency.
China and Burundi have signed an agreement for the construction of an 11-story building in Gitega to house the Burundian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties.
China and Australia have pledged to expand their collaboration in science and technology, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations and promising advancements in innovation and development.