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09/12/2024

The mission to capture King Cat?

King Cat is an infamous feline often spotted around Beijing's central Chaoyang District. After reports of him bullying residents and other animals were made to the Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline, a special task force consisting of cat lover, professional anesthesiologist, and security guards was created to track him down. How can the team resolve the disturbance that King Cat has been causing to the neighborhood while protecting its life from harm? Find out what happened next in CGTN's documentary "Hotline Beijing" - coming soon!

In Beijing, hotline operators offer a friendly earLiu Huan, lead operator at the Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline Service C...
09/12/2024

In Beijing, hotline operators offer a friendly ear

Liu Huan, lead operator at the Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline Service Center, boasts an impressive record: in the past decade she’s handled 104,000 calls without a single error or complaint. The center receives some 60,000 calls a day, and thanks to operators like Liu, each is logged and directed to the appropriate organization, sometimes within a minute. In this fast-paced megacity, the hotline serves as a “pressure relief valve,” ensuring that citizens feel their voices are heard.

Technologies empower everyday life for Beijing residentsIn the past six years, cutting-edge technologies have left the r...
09/12/2024

Technologies empower everyday life for Beijing residents

In the past six years, cutting-edge technologies have left the research labs to become part of everyday life in Beijing, driven by the 150 million requests received by the city’s 12345 Citizen Service Hotline. Innovations include a directional sound system that minimizes noise interference, artificial intelligence that detects when an elderly resident falls at a nursing home, an intelligent crowd monitoring system, and unmanned road patrol vehicles, as a citywide reform aims to build better communities for all.

06/12/2024

Struggle of sacrifice
In the two decades prior to the restoration of the PRC’s seat at the United Nations, China and the United States had maintained no diplomatic relations. That changed in 1972.
In the history of China-U.S. relations, of all the issues that are of great,
or even overriding and decisive, influence, first and foremost is the Taiwan question.

06/12/2024

The discarded chess pieces
Taiwan has been an inalienable part of China since antiquity. Japan seized the island in 1895, following the First Sino-Japanese War. Taiwan subsequently endured 50 years of colonial rule, before finally being returned to China.

  | Ethnic Instruments in KashgarKashgar ethnic musical instruments are widely used in the daily lives of local resident...
06/12/2024

| Ethnic Instruments in Kashgar
Kashgar ethnic musical instruments are widely used in the daily lives of local residents, and the production techniques of these musical instruments have also been listed as national intangible cultural heritage. At the Ancient City Musical Instruments Street, tourists can watch the production process of musical instruments up close, experience the spiritual life of Kashgar people accompanied by these instruments, and understand that they are not only musical instruments and handicrafts, but also carry the beautiful expectations of Kashgar people for their lives.

  | The Gates of KashgarKashgar Ancient City is not only a 5A level scenic spot, but also a residential area for local U...
06/12/2024

| The Gates of Kashgar
Kashgar Ancient City is not only a 5A level scenic spot, but also a residential area for local Uygurs and other ethnic residents. Unique and colorful doors in the streets and alleys of this ancient city have become hot spots for tourists to take photos. These doors not only showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of the builders, but also reflect the people of Kashgar's fervent pursuit of a better life. # TalkXinjiang

06/12/2024

Home run: Shenzhen’s a winner for baseball coach
Baseball coach Zhuo Minling has been on a winning streak since she arrived in the southern city of Shenzhen in 2018. A graduate of Taiwan Normal University, she was able to quickly transition from student to coach, leading teams of young players to trophy after trophy, and has found a new home in this modern metropolis. Zhuo feels she’s growing along with the game of baseball in the Chinese mainland.

06/12/2024

Lawyer-influencer helps Taiwan youth take root in Greater Bay Area
There are two very different sides to Zhang Yiling: One is an ever-composed and serious lawyer who seldom smiles; the other is a lively online influencer who’s always beaming into the camera. Zhang moved from her hometown in Taiwan to the modern metropolis of Shenzhen almost two decades ago. Since then, she’s not only enriched her own life but also encouraged more young people from Taiwan to pursue their dreams in southern China’s Greater Bay Area.

Spring Festival inscribed on UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cu...
05/12/2024

Spring Festival inscribed on UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting held in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, on Wednesday.

Courtyard No. 27: A cultural oasis in Beijing's HutongsNiu Ruixue is a woman with a mission: to give something back to t...
02/12/2024

Courtyard No. 27: A cultural oasis in Beijing's Hutongs
Niu Ruixue is a woman with a mission: to give something back to the city that has nurtured her. That’s why she’s harnessed her passion for art to set up an activity center for the benefit of the aging inhabitants of a Beijing community, Courtyard No. 27. To begin with there were challenges when it came to bridging the gap in culture and age between her and the clients of Courtyard No. 27. But thanks to perseverance and the adoption of innovative activities like "When I Am Like You" and a unique afternoon tea pairing duck wings with hand-brewed coffee Courtyard No. 27 has now become a spiritual oasis in the hutongs of Beijing for young and old alike.

02/12/2024

Capturing the sounds of Beijing
Sound artist Colin Chinnery has long been dedicated to recording Beijing’s unique soundscape, weaving an aural history. To preserve the disappearing sound of pigeon whistles, and learn the story behind this ancient practice, he teamed up with expert craftsman Zhang Baotong.

02/12/2024

Beijing’s colorful personality
Master cloisonne designer Shen Wenguang sets out in search of a color that can represent Beijing’s personality. With help from a master craftsman, he settles on a distinct shade of blue, capturing the city’s calm and solemn grandeur.

02/12/2024

CGTN Documentary releases “The Sights, Sounds and Shades of Beijing”
With a history of more than 800 years, Beijing’s charm and heritage lie in its many iconic sounds, vibrant colors, and its inspiring scenery. While sound artist Colin Chinnery has long been committed to collecting the city’s distinct aural attributes, master cloisonne designer Shen Wenguang has been seeking a hue of blue that can truly capture Beijing’s spirit. Meanwhile, native son Song Zhuangzhuang has been using books and social media to depict the changing face of the Chinese capital over the years.

The Sights, Sounds and Shades of BeijingAs one of the world’s oldest capitals, Beijing is a city steeped in cultural her...
02/12/2024

The Sights, Sounds and Shades of Beijing
As one of the world’s oldest capitals, Beijing is a city steeped in cultural heritage and historical importance. This documentary follows three artists as they explore Beijing’s distinct atmosphere from three dimensions: sound, color, and appearance. Sound artist Colin Siyuan Chinnery has long been committed to collecting the city’s unique aural attributes, and master cloisonne designer Shen Wenguang has been searching for colors and shades that best represent this ancient metropolis. Meanwhile, native son Song Zhuangzhuang has used books and social media to depict the changing face of the Chinese capital over the years.

30/11/2024

There are more than 1,440 Marxism institutes at universities across China. Lu Yue, a student at Xiamen University, has a particular interest in discovering how the basic principles of Marxism have been integrated into China's traditions and culture.

29/11/2024

Xiamen University attracts international students from all over the world. Zahra Heidary from Iran is studying archaeology, while Thaisoon Kingkan from Thailand is pursuing her interest in Chinese history. Although they are from different countries, their dreams for the future are closely connected to China.

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