In Harbin, ice isn't just ice; it's the canvas for dreams. Artists from over 30 countries, with chisels and saws in hand, are set to transform ice into art pieces in the 35th Annual Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition.

Having signed closer military cooperation agreements with the US, Nordic countries are more likely to be dragged into American warfare. Their government leaders are more loyal with the interests of Washington: Danish scholar Jan Oberg #GlobalArena #JanOberg #NATO #US #Denmark

أصدرت مجموعة الصين للإعلام اليوم الجمعة قائمة الأحداث الذهبية لعام 2024، والتي شمِلت اثنين وثلاثين حدثا، من بينها أولمبيات وبارالمبيات باريس، والدورة الرابعة عشرة من الألعاب الشتوية الوطنية الصينية، وبطولات كرة القدم وكرة السلة المحلية والأجنبية، وجولة التنس الصينية، وأول كأس سوبر دولي للتجديف. تشمَلُ القائمة تسعة أحداث ثقافية أبرزها معرض للفن الصيني بعنوان "من بكين إلى باريس: الجولة الأولمبية للفنانين الصينيين والفرنسيين". الاشتراك في فيديوهات قناة من خلال اليوتيوب https://bit.ly/2LSc8zo موقع قناة https://arabic.cgtn.com يمكنكم متابعتنا على التويتر https://twitter.com/cgtnarabic صفحة على الفيسبوك https://www.facebook.com/cgtnarabic

U.S. President Joe Biden told voters that his potential election opponent Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, the day before the third anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump was impeached for allegedly inciting the mob that stormed Congress to stop Biden succeeding him. Both candidates are using one of America’s darkest moments in history to rally polarized voters for what’s already a turbulent presidential election.  Joining the discussion: Douglass Sloan is a political analyst and Principal at the National Capitol Strategy Group.  Gene Rossi is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney.  Adolfo Franco is an Attorney and Republican Strategist.  Frank Sesno served as CNN’s Washington Bureau Chief. He’s currently the Executive Director of George Washington University’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Selon les autorités, près de 4 milliards de yuans (soit 560 millions de dollars) ont été consacrés à la création de communautés intégrées dans toute la Chine l'année dernière. Le ministère du Logement et du Développement urbain et rural a affirmé que d'autres communautés de ce type seraient créées cette année. Qu'est-ce donc une communauté intégrée ? Réponses dans ce reportage. #EconomieChinoise Sélection des meilleurs reportages de la rédaction du " Journal " de CGTN Français. Abonnez-vous sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CGTNFrancais Abonnez-vous sur : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGTNFrancais/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGTNFrancais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtnfrancais/

Le partenariat avec les géants chinois des véhicules électriques est un aspect crucial de la stratégie du gouvernement tunisien pour mettre plus de véhicules à énergie propre sur les routes du pays situé en Afrique du Nord. Il s'est fixé l'objectif ambitieux de multiplier par 250 le nombre de véhicules électriques sur une période de trois ans. Sélection des meilleurs reportages de la rédaction du “Afrique Infos” de CGTN Français. Abonnez-vous sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CGTNFrancais Abonnez-vous sur : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGTNFrancais/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGTNFrancais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtnfrancais/

Un globicéphale noir, une espèce de cétacé, a été secouru mercredi après avoir échoué au large de Sanya, dans la province de Hainan, au sud de la Chine. Le globicéphale noir a été trouvé dans la baie de Haitang avec de multiples blessures sur le corps. Après avoir reçu un traitement de base sur place par des membres d'une agence locale de protection des animaux, il a été transporté au Centre Haichang de conservation des animaux de Sanya, pour recevoir un traitement plus approfondi. Sélection des meilleurs reportages de la rédaction du " Journal " de CGTN Français. Abonnez-vous sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CGTNFrancais Abonnez-vous sur : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGTNFrancais/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGTNFrancais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtnfrancais/

A giant snowman, standing at about 18 meters in height and crafted from some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, has become a yearly landmark in Harbin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. At night, the illuminated buildings around it light up the sky, showcasing the lively atmosphere of the city. Harbin is renowned for its abundant snow and incredible ice sculptures, drawing crowds from across the country to revel in the winter season. #SharedFuture10Years #hello2024

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Relics and stories unearthed from northwest Saudi Arabia are now being exhibited in the Chinese capital. "AlUla, Wonder of Arabia" opens its doors to the public on Saturday, at the iconic Palace Museum in Beijing. AlUla is home to the kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers evidence of cultural exchanges between China and the Arabian peninsula dating back centuries. Xu Xinchen sits down with the chief communication officer for the Royal Commission for AlUla to learn about its charms and wonders, and to find out what brings it to the Chinese capital. 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 James Ayala, an American animal behaviorist, dedicated 13 years to Chengdu's giant panda conservation. The adorable pandas and the family-like colleagues fueled his passion. Initially surprised to work with pandas as a foreigner, James now treasures the incredible bonds formed. He sees pandas as symbols of goodwill, a talking point between China and the U.S., sparking conversations on globally recognized issues. 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

The BRICS group is expanding the bloc and doubling its membership by adding 10 countries. CGTN’s Elaine Reyes spoke to Einar Tagen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and Founder and Chairman of Asia Narratives. #china24 Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Mike Walter talks with Keith Cowing, an astrobiologist and editor of the website NASAWATCH.com, about the many missions China's space program has planned for 2024. #worldtoday Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

The magnitude-7.6 quake that struck Ishikawa prefecture on New Year's Day caused widespread damage, power outages and numerous casualties. The #Japan Meteorological Agency stated that in the coming week, there may be another strong #earthquake, calling on the public to strengthen precautions and pay close attention to evacuation instructions issued by the government. How severe is the damage to the disaster-stricken areas? How are local residents being accommodated? CGTN has the latest. #CGTNonsite

President Joe Biden told American voters on Friday that his presumptive election opponent Donald Trump is a threat to democracy – the day before the third anniversary of January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. Trump was impeached for allegedly inciting the mob that stormed Congress to stop Biden succeeding him. Both candidates are using one of America’s darkest moments in history to rally polarized voters for what’s already a turbulent presidential election. Owen Fairclough reports from Washington D.C. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel have escalated. Adding fuel to the fire, Israel is suspected of assassinating a top Hamas official in Beirut. CGTN’s Asieh Namdar speaks to Paul Salem, president of the Middle East Institute, about how Hezbollah might respond. #Worldtoday Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Internet videos featuring so-called ‘child influencers’ can be big business. Up until now there has been little regulation of this phenomenon in the United States. However, that is beginning to change. Dan Williams reports from Chicago. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Phillip Yin talks all things domestic and international travel, specifically focused on China, with Jonathan Kao, the Managing Director for Greater China with BCD Travel. #biz #globalbusiness #chinaeconomy #chinatourism #bizshow Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-05/China-calls-for-settling-Korean-Peninsula-issue-through-dialogue-1q7HeVKWrHW/p.html China calls for settling the Korean Peninsula issue through dialogue and consultation, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday. Wang made the remarks in response to a query on the current situation on the Korean Peninsula. 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

Russia's first giant #panda cub born at Moscow Zoo in August 2023 was named Katyusha this Wednesday, which was selected among the votes in a name contest which attracted over 380,000 participants. The cub is now four months old, has a lot of teeth and walks very well. She recently had a routine check-up and weighed 8.67 kilograms and was 79.5 centimeters long including the tail, according to Moscow Zoo. Being taken good care of by "Panda Mama" at Moscow Zoo, Katyusha and her parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding live a happy life in Russia.

Just after the New Year holiday, a wild deer strolled by a forest farm in NE China, and was rewarded with an unexpected feast.... #deer #newyear #China #animal #protection