Since the Chinese mainland resumed regular travel with Hong Kong and Macao in Feb. 2023, the ties between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have significantly strengthened, resulting in a swift increase in passenger traffic through Shenzhen ports. (recorded)

Over 22,000 Palestinians were killed in conflicts in 2023, more than in any other year since 1948, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics said Sunday. #Gaza

A spectacular 300-meter-long "giant dragon" gracefully glides along a river in Sinan County in China's Guizhou, creating a mesmerizing spectacle to ring in the New Year. #HappyNewYear #2024

"For the U.S. and China, it starts with listening." U.S. opera singer Carla Dirlikov Canales shares with Xinhua her friendship with 94-year-old Chinese conductor Zheng Xiaoying, who she believes is not only a maestro but also a "Zhiyin" of hers. The Chinese phrase originally means a mate who knows music well, and also describes close friends that completely understand each other.

En direct : la poésie nous réunit, partie 4 #readapoem

Au début de cette nouvelle année, aujourd'hui est un jour nouveau, un jour de bonheur, le début d'une aventure remplie d'espoir. Aujourd'hui, nos journalistes de CGTN Français, Jiang Yuan et Han Yingya, ainsi que trois amies venant du Maroc, de la République démocratique du Congo et de la province chinoise du Hunan, récitent ensemble un poème de Tristan Derème, "Bonne année", souhaitant à tous une joyeuse nouvelle année ! . #readapoem

On lit des poèmes pour vous partout dans le monde et on accueille 2024 avec vous ! #readapoem

Sur la magnifique île de l'Orange à Changsha, la journaliste de CGTN Français, Jiang Yuan, accompagnée de Yumba Musoya Gracia, étudiante de la République démocratique du Congo, et Jiang Yuxiang, étudiante du département de français appliqué de l'Institut des Langues Étrangères du Hunan, ont partagé, lors d'une diffusion en direct pour la nouvelle année, l'histoire culturelle riche de Changsha et ont transmis de belles bénédictions à tous. #readapoem

Situated in #Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of #China, at the foothills of the Bogda Peak, lies the Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) Scenic Area, a national-level scenic spot and a 5A-grade tourist attraction. Covering a total area of 160 square kilometers (with a planned area of 548 square kilometers), this breathtaking landscape spans four distinct vertical natural zones, snow-capped mountains, high-altitude lakes and a rich cultural heritage. Tianchi possesses its own distinct charm: crystal-clear and pure waters, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant wildflowers, earning it the renowned title of "Pearl of Tian Shan." Towering and verdant spruces and larch trees cover the mountains, creating a picturesque panorama that resembles a masterpiece of nature. In recognition of its significance, the Tianchi Scenic Area was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. Join CGTN's livestream for the splendid winter view! #hello2024 #2023inReview

2023 has been a challenging year for all: The world never stays quiet, and geopolitical conflicts have left us in limbo. Standing at the crossroads of war and peace, it seems we need a sense of certainty more than ever. How will mankind steer the course of its own destiny? Stay tuned to CGTN on January 1 at 11:30 Beijing Time. See you in 2024!

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-01/New-Year-My-Way-A-unique-way-to-welcome-New-Year-in-China-1pYXsB8oUDe/p.html Join the exciting New Year My Way challenge and see a unique way some people ring in the New Year in China. #newyear2024 #newyearmyway 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/2024-01-01/First-flag-raising-ceremony-of-2024-at-Tiananmen-Square-1q0dujrVSzC/p.html At the dawn of the new year, a flag-raising ceremony was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to mark the first day of 2024 with the Chinese national flag rising along with the first rays of the sun. #china #2024 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/2024-01-01/Teachers-students-and-CGTN-anchor-welcome-New-Year-with-Arabic-song-1q0fhowOrL2/p.html To welcome the New Year, CGTN anchor Zhao Nan sang the Arabic song "Nothing is Impossible" with teachers and students majoring in Arabic at Xi'an International Studies University. The song conveys good wishes with the words, "As long as we live in hope, nothing is impossible." The teachers and students celebrated the New Year with Arab friends online through the song. 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

It's skiing season! Don your warm layers, and join us at a ski paradise in Altay...

CGTN's Asieh Namdar spoke to Eugene Chausovsky, Geo-political analyst, about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. #worldtoday

CGTN's Asieh Namdar spoke to Harlan Ullman, Chairman of the Killowen Group, about the challenges and achievements under the Taliban in Afghanistan. #worldtoday

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there's been a nearly 70 percent drop in Chinese travelers to the United States, according to the Commerce Department. Economists say the lack of Chinese travelers has translated into billions of dollars of lost tourism revenue. #travel #tourism 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 winter #holiday season has brought another surge of respiratory illnesses in parts of the United States. And this time, along with a new #coronavirus subvariant named JN.1, other viruses are also partly to blame. Health officials are encouraging people to get the latest vaccines. 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.

Global life expectancy is on the rise. But while people are living longer, they're not necessarily living in good health, which has a high cost for society. Now, one foundation is offering a $101 million funding prize to any team of scientists able to develop a treatment that can restore a senior's vitality for at least a decade. #health #seniors #aging #research #competition 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.

Fuyuan City is located in northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province, in the triangle area where the Heilongjiang and Wusuli rivers meet. As the easternmost county-level administrative region on land in China, Fuyuan City is the first place in the country to welcome sunlight each day and is known as the "Eastern Pole of China." #WorldVista #NewYear2024 #hello2024