From Strings to Stardom: Inside Shandong’s Guitar Crafting Hub
CGTN host explores Changle County’s guitar-making legacy, revealing how Shandong’s craftsmanship harmonizes tradition with global market demands.
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Crafting Sound: Inside Shandong’s Guitar-Making Tradition
CGTN’s Sergey explores guitar-making in Shandong, uncovering a blend of tradition and innovation in China’s manufacturing heartland.
Hangzhou’s Rain-Soaked Charm: A Timeless Blend of Nature and Culture
Discover how Hangzhou’s rainy season transforms the city into a living painting, blending ancient Song Dynasty charm with serene natural beauty.
Ming Dynasty Bricks Reveal Nanjing’s Timeless Legacy
Explore Nanjing’s Ming Dynasty heritage through its ancient city walls and the Qinhuai River, uncovering stories etched in brick and water.
Hangzhou Cuisine: A Taste of Jiangnan’s Rich History
Explore how Hangzhou’s iconic dishes like Dongpo pork and West Lake vinegar fish embody centuries of Jiangnan’s history, blending culinary art with cultural legacy.
Hangzhou’s Feilai Peak: Where Nature and Ancient Art Converge
Explore Feilai Peak in Hangzhou, where ancient Buddhist grottoes meet limestone landscapes, blending natural beauty with centuries of religious artistry.
CGTN Explores Cutting-Edge Robotics at Unitree Headquarters in Hangzhou
CGTN’s Mike Walter visits Hangzhou Unitree Robotics, showcasing their advanced humanoid and quadruped robots designed for industrial, rescue, and educational tasks.
New Documentary Spotlights Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s Wildlife Harmony
CGTN’s new 4K documentary ‘Dancing with the Plateau’ explores black-necked cranes’ lives and ecological harmony on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, released for Biodiversity Day.
Celebrity Cranes Defy Odds to Welcome Chicks in Xizang Plateau
Against all odds, celebrity cranes Gaogao and Lili successfully hatch chicks on Xizang’s plateau, symbolizing nature’s resilience and conservation success.
CGTN’s ‘I Was a Serf’ Chronicles Tibet’s Historic Transformation Through Personal Stories
CGTN’s documentary ‘I Was a Serf’ shares elderly Tibetans’ stories, highlighting the region’s transformation through personal narratives and historical footage.
Tibetan Serf’s Journey: Love and Liberation in a New Era
82-year-old Tsering Yuzhen shares her journey from serfdom to freedom, highlighting how Tibet’s liberation allowed her to reunite with her husband after years of separation.
CGTN Documentary ‘I Was a Serf’ Highlights Xizang’s Historic Transformation
CGTN’s ‘I Was a Serf’ documentary shares elderly Xizang residents’ stories of life before and after historic 1959 reforms, blending personal narratives with archival footage.
Redshank’s Wetland Spa: Nature’s Lesson in Living Wildly
A redshank’s playful bath in Asian wetlands highlights nature’s balance of leisure and survival, offering insights into biodiversity and mindful living.
China’s New Private Economy Law Sparks Optimism for Growth
China’s landmark Private Economy Promotion Law takes effect in 2025, aiming to dismantle barriers for businesses and foster innovation through fair competition protections.
Xizang’s Black-Necked Cranes: Symbols of Harmony and Heritage
Xizang marks 74th liberation anniversary with documentary on revered black-necked cranes, blending ecological conservation and cultural traditions.
Changle County: From Farmlands to Global Guitar Powerhouse
Discover how China’s Changle County transformed from farming communities to producing one-third of the world’s electric guitars through grassroots innovation and global vision.
Love and Survival: A Tern’s Tale on Asia’s Wetlands
A tern’s dual roles as lover and protector on Asia’s wetlands reveal nature’s delicate balance of tenderness and survival instincts.
China’s Kubuqi Desert Transforms into Solar-Powered Green Oasis
China’s Kubuqi Desert now hosts a massive solar array shaped like a galloping horse, symbolizing the nation’s shift toward sustainable energy and desert revitalization.
China and Vietnam Boost Marine Life in Beibu Gulf with Joint Fish Release
China and Vietnam collaborate on landmark fish release in Beibu Gulf to restore marine ecosystems and bolster sustainable fisheries.
China’s Robotic Companions: A Glimpse Into the Future
A Chinese tech company’s humanoid robots interacting with mechanical ‘pets’ offers startling insights into tomorrow’s human-machine relationships.