Located in Youxi County in east China's Fujian Province, Ziyang Park is a sandbar island. The park and the riverside landscapes on both sides make up the "Eight Parks and Ten Scenic Spots." "Ziyang" was the courtesy name of Zhu Xi, a Chinese philosopher born in Youxi whose achievements can be compared with those of Confucius. Ziyang Bridge is not only a place of serenity but also a cultural landmark. The bridge has historical significance, embodying the rich heritage and traditions of the Youxi region. #ChinaUpClose

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-21/Recalling-talking-to-late-Iranian-President-Ebrahim-Raisi-1tMnCnmhwIw/p.html Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death leaves a profound void in #Iran. During his state visit to Beijing in 2023, CGTN's Wang Guan had the rare opportunity to interview him, witnessing his emphasis on strong Chinese-Iranian ties and historical connections. Raisi cautiously addressed the potential for renewed diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, shortly before the official announcement of the China-brokered rapprochement. He also voiced concerns about the detrimental impact of long-standing U.S. sanctions on the Iranian people. As Wang mourns his loss, his thoughts turn to regional stability and the hope for a peaceful future. #Short Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-21/American-author-Literature-fosters-connections-in-China-U-S-ties-1tMnkRLoz1C/p.html People-to-people connectivity has been one of the pillars of China-U.S. relations, and will continue to be in the future.‬ John Randolph Thornton is a young American author delving into cross-cultural experiences in China. At 14 years old, he studied in #China for a year, which inspired his first novel, "Beautiful Country." In a recent interview with CGTN's Tian Wei, Thornton emphasized how literature bridges cultures and fosters connections in China-U.S. ties. Take a look. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-21/Exclusive-Saudi-GACA-head-praises-China-Saudi-cooperation-1tMlc5EPlok/p.html The third edition of the Future Aviation Forum is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Global aviation leaders have gathered to talk about the latest trends in the industry. CGTN's Xu Xinchen spoke with the president of Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on how the growing partnership between China and Saudi Arabia can facilitate global connectivity. GACA head Abdulaziz Al-Duailej says that direct flights between China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will boost global connectivity, and global airlines are looking for more options from COMAC, the Chinese company that makes the C919. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-21/Chinese-Mongolian-armies-hold-live-fire-drill-1tMjNWzDwhG/p.html The Chinese and Mongolian armies on Sunday held a full-process and all-element live-fire drill at a training field in Dornogovi, a province in southeastern Mongolia, to test and improve the participating troops' ability to jointly combat illegal armed groups. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

#Tea, a cherished treasure from China, is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide. Over thousands of years, tea has transcended borders, embracing cultures from different corners of the globe and creating unique and joyful experiences. Whether we call it thé, chai or cha, and regardless of how we brew, present and savor it, tea has delighted taste buds around the world and forged connections across civilizations, becoming an integral part of our shared global culture. On the 5th International Tea Day, join us for the "CGTN TeaFest" livestream. Let's explore how this cultural icon fosters exchange and nurtures friendships. #UniTea

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-21/-Super-crane-helps-world-s-tallest-suspension-bridge-stand-proud--1tMhxsKao4o/p.html The under-construction Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge spans three cities in east China's Jiangsu Province. The project has six world firsts, including its main channel bridge span, main tower height, anchorage volume and high-strength main cable length. The main tower of the bridge is designed to stand at 350 meters, making it the highest suspension bridge tower currently under construction in the world. In order to build such a high bridge tower, a "super crane" XGT15000-600S was "invited" to the construction site in Jingjiang City. With a lifting capacity of 15,000 tonnes, the XGT15000-600S has completed steel tower lifting operations with a maximum lifting weight of more than 500 tonnes at a height of more than 300 meters. Its role in the construction project is to take the installation of the 350-meter main tower of the bridge to within millimeters of accuracy to become the world's tallest suspension bridge tower. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

Sandu'ao, located in Ningde City, Fujian Province, on the southeast coast of China, is a beautiful and abundant treasure harbor, as well as the hometown of large yellow croaker in China. Join CGTN and follow the local fishermen to explore how the floating fishing village transformed its yellow croaker farming for a more sustainable future. #ChinaUpClose

The State Council Information Office of China holds a press conference on Xinjiang's practices in advancing Chinese modernization with breakthroughs in high-quality development. Erkin Tuniyaz, deputy secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee and governor of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region takes questions from the media. #OfficialRelease

Ya'an City in southwest China's Sichuan Province is well known for its aromatic tea, which used to be presented to royal families in ancient China as a gift. Join CGTN reporter Zheng Songwu and Chinese tea experts on International Tea Day to pick tea leaves, and promote Chinese tea culture with overseas students studying in Sichuan from Brazil, Kenya, Russia and Serbia.

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The Chinese mainland has criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's inauguration speech on Monday for saying the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region do not belong to each other. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace across the Taiwan Straits, and the mainland’s will to resolve the Taiwan question and complete national reunification is as firm as a rock. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a firm stance when asked for a response to Lai Ching-te's speech, saying that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end and regardless of its pretexts or purposes, it is doomed to fail. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/Taiwan-political-situation-doesn-t-change-fact-there-s-only-one-China-spokesperson-1tLtOOTkzcY/p.html No matter how the political situation regarding the Taiwan island changes, it will not change the historical and legal facts that both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one China and the historical trend that China will eventually be reunified and will inevitably be reunified, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a related query. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/China-completes-vertical-detection-on-Qinghai-Xizang-Plateau-1tLvzm6GqlO/p.html China completed for the first time, a field test of vertical detection platforms on unmanned vehicles on the northern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on Sunday. Two unmanned vehicles carrying detection platforms departed from the cities of Golmud and Mangya, which are approximately 600 kilometers apart, and traveled toward each other. After meeting, they continued their journey and reached Mangya and Golmud. The detection platforms can record real-time data on vertical atmospheric temperature, relative humidity, water vapor density profiles, and liquid water profiles. The success of the field test helps researchers monitor meteorological information in uninhabited plateau areas, deserts and remote urban areas. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/Cuteness-alert-Peak-milu-calving-season-is-here--1tL2dxn2c6s/p.html The Jiangsu Dafeng Elk National Nature Reserve has ushered in the peak period of milu calving, and newborn milu are bringing vitality to the wetland in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province in east China. Watch the video to check it out! Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/Raisi-and-his-moments-in-China-1tLlAVGA5dC/p.html This is the last photo of #EbrahimRaisi published on the official website of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. President Raisi died after a helicopter crashed in a mountainous terrain in East Azerbaijan Province amidst foggy weather on Sunday. President Raisi paid a state visit to China from February 14 to 16, 2023. This was President Raisi's first visit to China during his term in office. The heads of state of China and Iran witnessed the signing of several bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of agriculture, trade, tourism, environmental protection, health, disaster relief, culture and sports. During his visit, President Raisi also had exchanges with Chinese scholars. He delivered a speech at Peking University, where he was awarded the title of honorary professor. #Iran Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/Meteor-streaks-across-the-sky-over-Spain-and-Portugal-1tLaBn76otW/p.html A glorious shooting star whizzed across the night sky above Spain and Portugal over the weekend. The European Space Agency said its Planetary Defense Office is "currently analyzing the size and trajectory of the object to assess the chance that any material made it to the surface." Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/From-Bali-to-Dali-Destination-weddings-surge-in-popularity-in-China-1tKXtINPrR6/p.html Tropical islands like Bali in Indonesia have long been one of the top exotic choices for many Chinese couples looking to get married. But in recent years, picturesque Chinese cities such as #Dali and Lijiang in southwest #China have emerged as popular #wedding destinations. Join CGTN reporter Yang Jinghao as he explores the driving forces behind the rapid development of the destination wedding industry. (Part of the footage is provided courtesy of Qingtiao Heye Culture and Media Company and Shanshui Videography Studio.) Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/Go-inside-a-CATL-factory-to-see-how-world-s-best-EV-battery-is-made-1tKWVmeGjss/p.html One electric vehicle (EV) battery cell is produced in just one second on average, with an "almost-perfect" failure rate of just one in a billion: that's what the world's top battery maker CATL can do in its factories. How hard is it to produce what are touted as the world's best EV batteries? In this episode of BizFocus, CGTN's Xu Yi visits a factory operated by CATL, the world's top #EV battery supplier and recognized by the World Economic Forum as the first "Lighthouse Factory" in the lithium-ion battery industry, to find answers. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-05-20/Chinese-food-lab-helps-transform-scientific-research-into-products-1tKXErlCWbK/p.html Since 2022, the Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan in the city of Luohe in central Henan Province has been carrying out scientific research to help upgrade the local food industry. So far, it has provided technical support to more than 280 enterprises. And one trend is development of new foods with medicinal properties. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Students from Xi'an Jiaotong University in Chengdu City join CGTN's Breakdance Paris global challenge. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv