The latest high-quality Chinese documentaries and feature films, presenting the Chinese spirit and wisdom to a global audience using top-quality images and authentic language.
While the arrival of Chu Shu, the "Limit of Heat," signals the gradual fading of summer's blazing heat, things are only just beginning to hot up in the Bowling Centre of Kai Tak Sports Park in the HKSAR where the mass participation events of the 15th National Games are just getting underway.
Yes, it's Xinjiang | Where dunes make rally legends
Tibetan brothers' two-wheeled tribute to the motherland
How was an iron pylon built at 5,000 meters above sea level in minus 42 degrees Celsius?
China Remembers: A transportation team on the northwest passage
Jamyang Chophel is an ordinary Tibetan man from Daocheng County who once made his living from the land, gathering whatever the mountains provided. In 2023, one of the world's most advanced solar observatories—the Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope—was built nearby. With the arrival of these white satellite dishes, his life changed dramatically.
From the Hump to the Burma Road, from defending China’s lifeline during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to rescuing Allied forces, countless Chinese soldiers and civilians sacrificed their lives.
The Autumn Equinox, or Qiu Fen, marks the harvest season across China. As day and night meet in balance, handball unites speed, strength, and strategy. Players leap, break through, release — the ball hits the net. This November, the men's handball competition of the 15th National Games will ignite at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong SAR. Every goal reflects skill, teamwork, and the relentless spirit of chasing dreams.
Yes, it's Xinjiang | Early autumn rendezvous with a dreamy lake
The third episode of The Unsung Ally is available to watch now!
In the second episode of the Unsung Ally, amid the destruction of war, guardians of civilization never rest.
The flames of war engulfed entire cities. Throughout 1940 and 1941, Nazi bombs rained down relentlessly on London during the dark nights.
Yes, it's Xinjiang | Celebrating a fiery red harvest
Glimpses of Grandeur: Resonance in printmaking
CGTN gained rare access to China's Quick Reaction Force as they trained before deployment to Abyei.
CGTN's documentary "Blue Helmets, No Borders" also tells the stories of peacekeepers who work alongside China's.
Liu Sen has served three terms with UN missions in South Sudan.
Meet Gen Z Tibetan medicine student Gyumey, who wants to bring Tibetan medicinal culture to a broader stage.
Peace is never abstract—it stands on the edge of life and death.
Sixty years have passed in the unfolding of time. Through the shifting chords, "Vibrant Roof of the World" invites you to witness an economic leap across time.
Since 2005, over the course of two decades of travel and research, Professor Jin Xiaoming and his team have assembled more than 12,000 Chinese paintings spanning 4,000 years, sourced from both within China and abroad. Their efforts culminated in A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings.
In 1990, China took its first step into UN peacekeeping. Xu Nanfeng was among the first five military observers sent abroad.
Yigong Tea Plantation is tea master Cao Aiping's home and workplace, where she transforms leaves drenched in morning light and snow into tea.
On June 17, Rokid announced that its AR glasses had become the world's first smart glasses with built-in payment functions.
After lunch, Tajik engineer Firdavs Hasanov inspects a batching unit at the new Tajik Cement CJSC plant–a 35-hectare facility on Dushanbe's outskirts, powered by advanced Chinese tech and equipment.
CGTN correspondents go with the Chinese Infantry Battalion in South Sudan as they deliver fresh water to Nakitum village near Juba.
Tashkent taxi driver Uluğbek bought a Chinese-manufactured electric vehicle two years ago.
What they build are not just roads, but trust.
From the Hump to the Burma Road, from defending China’s lifeline during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to rescuing Allied forces, countless Chinese soldiers and civilians sacrificed their lives. After tireless efforts, China and the Allies were eventually able to celebrate together in victory.
Courage. Commitment. Compassion. Connection. Meet the Chinese UN peacekeepers serving on the frontlines of global missions.
CGTN speaks with Zhou Bo from the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University.
He met Master Xuanzang over 1,400 years ago. In a sense, he was Xuanzang's sworn brother. Without him, Xuanzang's journey would have been much more difficult. But thanks to his achievements in the ancient Gaochang Kingdom (Turpan in Xinjiang, China), after four arduous months, Xuanzang was about to embark on a well-funded phase of his journey.
During his UN mission in Bentiu, South Sudan, Sun Shuaitao planted a tree at the compound in the Pakistani engineering unit.
China remembers: Chennault and his Flying Tigers
Using an ancient way of marking time — the 12 shichen — as its axis, the new CGTN documentary "Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk" unfolds a living scroll of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region across four seasons, showing how people from various ethnicities, trades, and regions weave a flourishing tapestry of life.
Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Ho Yuen-kei never let it stop her. Boccia fueled her confidence and determination, leading to two golds at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the Mixed and Women's Individual BC3 events.
From China’s highest illiteracy rate to 15 years of free education, Xizang has seen a profound shift.
To mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, CGTN proudly presents The Unsung Ally. The eye-opening documentary series will premiere on September 9th!
From life danger to dream role: A teacher's journey
It might be one of the poorest places in the world. In Juba, South Sudan's capital, CGTN correspondents visit an IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) camp where thousands seek safety.
The crucible of blood and fire during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression profoundly reshaped the spiritual backbone of the Chinese nation, strengthening national cohesion.
Marking 80 years of the United Nations and 35 years of China's UN peacekeeping missions, "Blue Helmets, No Borders" takes viewers from Lebanon to South Sudan, capturing courage, commitment, compassion and connection.
Amid turmoil, a group of seemingly vulnerable scholars and museum staff bore the heaviest responsibility: safeguarding the very lifeblood of Chinese civilization.
Good things come to those who believe
Mike Walter joined youth delegates from around the world to explore issues of global governance at a Model United Nations conference.
A uniquely special city, known as a living thousand - year-old city. Some say, it folds time and space. Beyond music, dance, and poetic architecture, Kashi holds legends passed down for millennia.
For over a millennium, five ethnic groups—Bulang, Dai, Hani, Wa, and Lahu—have shared ancient tea forests on Jingmai Mountain. The "two leaves, one bud" totem embroidered on Bulang clothing represents more than tea; it embodies gratitude and reverence for nature. Here, ethnic boundaries fade away into a shared reverence for tea ancestors and ancient groves.
A team of young Chinese innovators are using a video game to tell the story of China’s fortitude during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
In Unitree's Hangzhou lab, a humanoid robot named G1 sprints at 2.5m/s before seamlessly transitioning into a fluid martial arts routine. A robotic dog then displays a remarkable gesture of affection, leaving CGTN host Mike Walter gasping, "Oh, my gosh." Behind these sci-fi moments lies China's groundbreaking work in robotics.
China and Kazakhstan have joined forces in the realm of green development!
The latest high-quality Chinese documentaries and feature films, presenting the Chinese spirit and wisdom to a global audience using top-quality images and authentic language.
While the arrival of Chu Shu, the "Limit of Heat," signals the gradual fading of summer's blazing heat, things are only just beginning to hot up in the Bowling Centre of Kai Tak Sports Park in the HKSAR where the mass participation events of the 15th National Games are just getting underway.
Yes, it's Xinjiang | Where dunes make rally legends
Tibetan brothers' two-wheeled tribute to the motherland
How was an iron pylon built at 5,000 meters above sea level in minus 42 degrees Celsius?
China Remembers: A transportation team on the northwest passage
Jamyang Chophel is an ordinary Tibetan man from Daocheng County who once made his living from the land, gathering whatever the mountains provided. In 2023, one of the world's most advanced solar observatories—the Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope—was built nearby. With the arrival of these white satellite dishes, his life changed dramatically.
From the Hump to the Burma Road, from defending China’s lifeline during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to rescuing Allied forces, countless Chinese soldiers and civilians sacrificed their lives.
The Autumn Equinox, or Qiu Fen, marks the harvest season across China. As day and night meet in balance, handball unites speed, strength, and strategy. Players leap, break through, release — the ball hits the net. This November, the men's handball competition of the 15th National Games will ignite at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong SAR. Every goal reflects skill, teamwork, and the relentless spirit of chasing dreams.
Yes, it's Xinjiang | Early autumn rendezvous with a dreamy lake
The third episode of The Unsung Ally is available to watch now!
In the second episode of the Unsung Ally, amid the destruction of war, guardians of civilization never rest.
The flames of war engulfed entire cities. Throughout 1940 and 1941, Nazi bombs rained down relentlessly on London during the dark nights.
Yes, it's Xinjiang | Celebrating a fiery red harvest
Glimpses of Grandeur: Resonance in printmaking
CGTN gained rare access to China's Quick Reaction Force as they trained before deployment to Abyei.
CGTN's documentary "Blue Helmets, No Borders" also tells the stories of peacekeepers who work alongside China's.
Liu Sen has served three terms with UN missions in South Sudan.
Meet Gen Z Tibetan medicine student Gyumey, who wants to bring Tibetan medicinal culture to a broader stage.
Peace is never abstract—it stands on the edge of life and death.
Sixty years have passed in the unfolding of time. Through the shifting chords, "Vibrant Roof of the World" invites you to witness an economic leap across time.
Since 2005, over the course of two decades of travel and research, Professor Jin Xiaoming and his team have assembled more than 12,000 Chinese paintings spanning 4,000 years, sourced from both within China and abroad. Their efforts culminated in A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings.
In 1990, China took its first step into UN peacekeeping. Xu Nanfeng was among the first five military observers sent abroad.
Yigong Tea Plantation is tea master Cao Aiping's home and workplace, where she transforms leaves drenched in morning light and snow into tea.
On June 17, Rokid announced that its AR glasses had become the world's first smart glasses with built-in payment functions.
After lunch, Tajik engineer Firdavs Hasanov inspects a batching unit at the new Tajik Cement CJSC plant–a 35-hectare facility on Dushanbe's outskirts, powered by advanced Chinese tech and equipment.
CGTN correspondents go with the Chinese Infantry Battalion in South Sudan as they deliver fresh water to Nakitum village near Juba.
Tashkent taxi driver Uluğbek bought a Chinese-manufactured electric vehicle two years ago.
What they build are not just roads, but trust.
From the Hump to the Burma Road, from defending China’s lifeline during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression to rescuing Allied forces, countless Chinese soldiers and civilians sacrificed their lives. After tireless efforts, China and the Allies were eventually able to celebrate together in victory.
Courage. Commitment. Compassion. Connection. Meet the Chinese UN peacekeepers serving on the frontlines of global missions.
CGTN speaks with Zhou Bo from the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University.
He met Master Xuanzang over 1,400 years ago. In a sense, he was Xuanzang's sworn brother. Without him, Xuanzang's journey would have been much more difficult. But thanks to his achievements in the ancient Gaochang Kingdom (Turpan in Xinjiang, China), after four arduous months, Xuanzang was about to embark on a well-funded phase of his journey.
During his UN mission in Bentiu, South Sudan, Sun Shuaitao planted a tree at the compound in the Pakistani engineering unit.
China remembers: Chennault and his Flying Tigers
Using an ancient way of marking time — the 12 shichen — as its axis, the new CGTN documentary "Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk" unfolds a living scroll of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region across four seasons, showing how people from various ethnicities, trades, and regions weave a flourishing tapestry of life.
Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Ho Yuen-kei never let it stop her. Boccia fueled her confidence and determination, leading to two golds at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the Mixed and Women's Individual BC3 events.
From China’s highest illiteracy rate to 15 years of free education, Xizang has seen a profound shift.
To mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, CGTN proudly presents The Unsung Ally. The eye-opening documentary series will premiere on September 9th!
From life danger to dream role: A teacher's journey
It might be one of the poorest places in the world. In Juba, South Sudan's capital, CGTN correspondents visit an IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) camp where thousands seek safety.
The crucible of blood and fire during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression profoundly reshaped the spiritual backbone of the Chinese nation, strengthening national cohesion.
Marking 80 years of the United Nations and 35 years of China's UN peacekeeping missions, "Blue Helmets, No Borders" takes viewers from Lebanon to South Sudan, capturing courage, commitment, compassion and connection.
Amid turmoil, a group of seemingly vulnerable scholars and museum staff bore the heaviest responsibility: safeguarding the very lifeblood of Chinese civilization.
Good things come to those who believe
Mike Walter joined youth delegates from around the world to explore issues of global governance at a Model United Nations conference.
A uniquely special city, known as a living thousand - year-old city. Some say, it folds time and space. Beyond music, dance, and poetic architecture, Kashi holds legends passed down for millennia.
For over a millennium, five ethnic groups—Bulang, Dai, Hani, Wa, and Lahu—have shared ancient tea forests on Jingmai Mountain. The "two leaves, one bud" totem embroidered on Bulang clothing represents more than tea; it embodies gratitude and reverence for nature. Here, ethnic boundaries fade away into a shared reverence for tea ancestors and ancient groves.
A team of young Chinese innovators are using a video game to tell the story of China’s fortitude during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
In Unitree's Hangzhou lab, a humanoid robot named G1 sprints at 2.5m/s before seamlessly transitioning into a fluid martial arts routine. A robotic dog then displays a remarkable gesture of affection, leaving CGTN host Mike Walter gasping, "Oh, my gosh." Behind these sci-fi moments lies China's groundbreaking work in robotics.
China and Kazakhstan have joined forces in the realm of green development!