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CGTN 纪录片频道

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.

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Yes, it's Hong Kong! | Taste fusion, flavor first

Yes, it's Hong Kong! | Taste fusion, flavor first

2026/6/28
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A Song for My Grandfather

"Grandpa, you've never really left me." For Wang Zhenzhong, the South China Sea is more than a place. It is where his family story began.

2026/7/6
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Tajikistan flair in the Tang capital

Tajikistan flair in the Tang capital

2026/5/9
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How a Mountain County Became a Red Stronghold

During the Long March, Tianquan County in western Sichuan served as an important rear base for the Red Army. In 1935, Red Army units established temporary headquarters there, setting up a military academy and a field hospital. The local population provided food, shelter, and labor, helping to care for the wounded and maintain supply lines.

2026/5/6
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From Iron Chains to Steel Spans: The Bridges of Luding

While under heavy enemy fire, Red Army soldiers crawled across the bare iron chains of the Luding Bridge in May 1935. Home to this celebrated battle on the Long March, Luding County will forever be associated with bridges. Swaying over the raging Dadu River, this simple suspension structure is a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese people.

2026/5/13
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The first image of the Potala Palace seen by Europeans

The first image of the Potala Palace seen by Europeans

2026/7/11
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The Cultural Force Behind China's Gaming Boom

China's new generation of game creators draw deeply from the well of their nation's history and culture.

2026/6/30
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Tracing the vision: Choices that shaped China’s cultural protection

From the ancient city of Zhengding in north China to the prehistoric Wanshouyan Site in Fujian Province, two decisions made decades apart shared a common principle: some things are too valuable to lose.

2026/6/23
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Meet the World's First Interior Designs

Think Sanming is only famous for its legendary street food?

2026/6/16
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Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea

Long before GPS, satellites and digital charts, generations of Hainan fishermen crossed the South China Sea with little more than a handwritten manual, a compass and centuries of experience.

2026/7/6
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Duanwu through the ages | A bite of 2,000 years in tradition

Duanwu through the ages | A bite of 2,000 years in tradition

2026/6/16
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Gaming in the Age of Legends

What lies behind the growing appeal of China-produced games? And what will be the next big hit? Join us for an exclusive insight into the world of gaming.

2026/6/30
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Back to China, 55 years after Ping-Pong Diplomacy

Back to China, 55 years after Ping-Pong Diplomacy

2026/5/15
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Founding of Xizang Autonomous Region: A historic milestone

Founding of Xizang Autonomous Region: A historic milestone

2026/5/22
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A Muddy Weekend Ride. A Bigger Story.

Doctors, designers, entrepreneurs and professional cyclists all line up for the same weekend adventure. Some ride for freedom, others challenge themselves and many simply want to escape the city. As cycling gains popularity, expectations for bicycles are changing—lighter, smarter, more reliable and better suited to different styles of riding. Come along for a muddy weekend ride; it's about much more than just cycling.

2026/6/16
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Pursuing a Dream Beside West Lake

Pursuing a Dream Beside West Lake

2026/5/12
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China Cycle 2026 Highlights the Future of Urban Mobility

At the 2026 China International Bicycle Fair, the exhibits go far beyond traditional two-wheelers — from foldable e-bikes designed for compact city living to electric-assisted mountain bikes and cargo bicycles reshaping metropolitan delivery systems.

2026/5/9
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Duanwu through the ages | Dragon boats fire up festive spirit

Duanwu through the ages | Dragon boats fire up festive spirit

2026/6/18
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Lighting the Way

More than striking landmarks, the lighthouses in the South China Sea play an essential role in maritime safety. Standing watch over one of the world's busiest sea lanes, they provide vital navigation services, helping vessels travel safely day and night.

2026/7/12
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Far Yet Near: A bridge of China-Serbia friendship

Far Yet Near: A bridge of China-Serbia friendship

2026/5/27
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The Ascent | Following the track they laid

The Ascent | Following the track they laid

2026/7/2
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Human vs. Robot: Who will win?

Human vs. Robot: Who will win?

2026/7/14
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China-Tajikistan industrial cooperation empowers Central Asia

China-Tajikistan industrial cooperation empowers Central Asia

2026/5/10
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Yes, it's Xizang! II: Dressing Xizang for the world

Yes, it's Xizang! II: Dressing Xizang for the world

2026/5/18
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Talk Xinjiang II: The Law of Coexistence

Talk Xinjiang II: The Law of Coexistence

2026/5/18
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Inspirational Dancers in a Silent World

Despite losing her hearing at the age of one, Wei Jingyang had always wanted to be a dancer.

2026/6/30
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Talk Xinjiang II: The Hub of Opportunity

Talk Xinjiang II: The Hub of Opportunity

2026/5/16
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Yes, it's Hong Kong! | Engineering a landmark

Yes, it's Hong Kong! | Engineering a landmark

2026/6/29
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Blue Skies, Blue Seas, Instant Relief

Discover the beauty and stories of the South China Sea in CGTN's documentary Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea.

2026/7/8
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Can You Read the Genglubu?

Could you navigate the South China Sea with just 14 Chinese characters? A single line from the Genglubu records a departure point, direction, destination, distance and sailing time.

2026/7/8
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Built for the Open Sea

A great voyage begins with the right ship. For generations, Fuchuan vessels carried Chinese sailors across rough seas.

2026/7/10
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The Desert "Power Bank" That Never Sleeps

The vast Gobi deserts of northwest China are now emerging as new high grounds of the green energy revolution. This 100MW molten-salt tower CSP plant in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, employs over 12,000 heliostats to concentrate sunlight onto a 260-meter tower.

2026/6/26
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World-Class Delicacies Nurtured by Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains

Tucked along the Wuxi River in Quzhou is a unique cold, fast-flowing water ecosystem ideal for aquaculture.

2026/6/20
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The Lighthouse Never Sleeps

For sailors at sea, a lighthouse means one thing: hope. Meet the keepers who climb reefs, brave typhoons and keep the lights shining across the South China Sea.

2026/7/12
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Vibrant China | Now Streaming

A globally anticipated game. A life-saving surgery. A new way of telling stories.

2026/7/7
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Chinese Manufacturing Powers Global Green Mobility

Under the theme Innovation-Driven, Intelligence-Led Future, the 2026 China International Bicycle Fair (CHINA CYCLE 2026) was held from May 5 to 8 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

2026/5/9
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Talk Xinjiang II: The Tapestry of Colors

Talk Xinjiang II: The Tapestry of Colors

2026/5/16
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Unbreakable | A China-US bond remembered in Shaowu

Unbreakable | A China-US bond remembered in Shaowu

2026/5/10
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Why Are Chinese Micro-dramas So Popular Overseas?

China's micro-drama market grew nearly 20 times over the past five years.

2026/5/13
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Half of China's architectural history – hidden in one small town

On the North China Plain, about 300km from Beijing, lies an "open-air museum."

2026/6/16
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CMG seven-part documentary Potala Palace premieres soon

CMG seven-part documentary Potala Palace premieres soon

2026/6/23
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Tracing the Vision: Listening to the Grassroots

In 1988, while serving as Party Secretary of Ningde Prefecture in Fujian Province, Xi Jinping spearheaded an influential initiative.

2026/6/26
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Xinchang: A Small County Home to Big Technology

Nestled in eastern Zhejiang Province, Xinchang is an ancient city with a history spanning over a thousand years.

2026/6/20
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Before GPS, They Had the Genglubu

No GPS. No weather forecasts. For generations, Hainan fishermen relied on a handwritten manual to navigate reefs, avoid danger and find their way home.

2026/7/8
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Genglubu or Zhenlubu?

The Genglubu wasn't the only handwritten navigation manual used by ancient Chinese sailors. There was also the Zhenlubu, the lesser-known companion to the Genglubu.

2026/7/10
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Talk Xinjiang II: The Classroom of Hometown

Talk Xinjiang II: The Classroom of Hometown

2026/5/16
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The Ascent | Promo

The Ascent | Promo

2026/6/29
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Asia's widest IMAX in Guizhou redefines the immersive film experience

Asia's widest IMAX in Guizhou redefines the immersive film experience

2026/5/6
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Unbreakable | Hands-On: American youth discover real China

Unbreakable | Hands-On: American youth discover real China

2026/5/12
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The Weather Sentinels

Twice a day. Every day. No matter the weather. On Yongxing Island in the South China Sea, meteorologist Tang Hairong launches weather balloons that feed real-time data into China's national and the global meteorological systems, helping ships navigate safely through one of Asia's busiest seas.

2026/7/12
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