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24/09/2025

Hetian, a city at the northwestern edge of China, is known as the hometown of Atlas silk. It is also the mysterious and glorious ancient Kingdom of Khotan, recorded in history. In the vast Taklimakan Desert, Hetian is like a warm and moist jade bead. Here, every strand of mulberry bark, every silk thread, bears the traces of time.

Talk Xinjiang｜The Blue-tinted Jiaohe Ancient CityEntering the blue-tinted Jiaohe Ancient City, feels like stepping into ...
23/09/2025

Talk Xinjiang｜The Blue-tinted Jiaohe Ancient City
Entering the blue-tinted Jiaohe Ancient City, feels like stepping into a dream. Amidst ancient ruins where only the wind speaks, you sense that time has not quite passed, but has been frozen here. The Han-Tang courier stations, the royal banners of the Jushi Kingdom, the Uygur Buddhist caves—all overlap here. And if you are lucky enough to come to this magical place, be sure to not miss the evening performance. It is an immersive show, with an unforgettable atmosphere. Under the blue dome of the sky, you will join all the other spectators in offering prayers for the travelers of the Silk Road at the Buddhist stupa.

Catch the Ball, Reap the HarvestThe Autumn Equinox, or Qiu Fen, marks the harvest season across China. As day and night ...
23/09/2025

Catch the Ball, Reap the Harvest
The Autumn Equinox, or Qiu Fen, marks the harvest season across China. As day and night meet in balance, handball unites speed, strength, and strategy. Players leap, break through, release — the ball hits the net. This November, the men’s handball competition of the 15th National Games will ignite at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Every goal reflects skill, teamwork, and the relentless spirit of chasing dreams.

Talk Xinjiang｜Unique Symbols of TurpanThe history of Turpan’s civilization is an epic scrawled between flame and oasis. ...
23/09/2025

Talk Xinjiang｜Unique Symbols of Turpan
The history of Turpan’s civilization is an epic scrawled between flame and oasis. It has left behind mythical tales, and the secrets to its survival can be glimpsed in some of the unique symbols of Turpan - intertwining grapevines beneath the Flaming Mountains, the starlight reflected in the karez canals, and the Twelve Muqam echoing in the desert.

22/09/2025

He met Master Xuanzang over 1,400 years ago. In a sense, he was Xuanzang's sworn brother. Without him, Xuanzang's journey would have been much more difficult. But thanks to his achievements in the ancient Gaochang Kingdom (Turpan in Xinjiang, China), after four arduous months, Xuanzang was about to embark on a well-funded phase of his journey.

22/09/2025

CGTN’s new documentary Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk brings an ancient rhythm to life through the lens of modern China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Using the 12 shichen—a traditional system that divides the day into 12 segments—as its narrative framework, the documentary unfolds a vivid portrait of Xinjiang across four seasons. Through the lives of more than 20 individuals, it captures the pulse of a land both timeless and new. Blending sweeping landscapes with intimate human stories, Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk offers a cinematic journey into the region’s enduring vitality and hope.

22/09/2025

"Xinjiang: A Field of Dreams" is a documentary centred around the lives and aspirations of a younger generation. Across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, stories of pursuing dreams unfold on this ancient yet dynamic land. The piece highlights three individuals: Abdusalam, a parkour enthusiast; Kurbannisa, a female football student; and “Gulixian,” an influencer from Turpan. Courage, perseverance, and unwavering determination shine through as paths are forged and goals achieved.

Carrying LifeIn South Sudan, water is precious— a barrel on her head, a lifeline for her family.
19/09/2025

Carrying Life
In South Sudan, water is precious— a barrel on her head, a lifeline for her family.

Treasures of AfricaFrom sunset to endless rivers, Africa’w beauty is as vast as its hope.
19/09/2025

Treasures of Africa
From sunset to endless rivers, Africa’w beauty is as vast as its hope.

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