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28/07/2025

The Millennial Kiln: Reviving Tradition through Fresh Innovation — CGTN's New Documentary Coming Soon
Twenty-two years ago, Li Yanxun left his hometown of Chaozhou. It was in Jingdezhen that he came to the realization that the soul of ceramics lies in its material, not its decoration. Defying convention, Li set aside his past achievements and plunged headfirst into the study of ceramic materials. Through relentless experimentation, he fired Tang Sancai glazes at 1,280°C to ultimately bring the brilliance of the Tang Dynasty to our contemporary world. With passion and innovation, Li Yanxun has breathed new life into ancient ceramic practices. Don’t miss the documentary Rejuvenation of Ancient Crafts, premiering July 28 on CGTN.
# Rejuvenation of Ancient Crafts # Jingdezhen's DNA of Innovation

Mike Walter of CGTN Engages Students on Cultural Heritage ProtectionCGTN host Mike Walter visited the Model United Natio...
28/07/2025

Mike Walter of CGTN Engages Students on Cultural Heritage Protection
CGTN host Mike Walter visited the Model United Nations conference at Renmin University of China, where he engaged in an in-depth dialogue with the students on the theme of global cultural heritage protection. Chinese and international student representatives participated in diplomatic-style debates, contributing their youthful insight to the shared mission of preserving human civilization. The event showcased the passion and sense of responsibility among today’s university students in addressing global governance challenges.

The Unsung Ally｜China's Largest AI Open-Source Community, ModelScope, Serves Over 16 Million Developers GloballyEstablis...
25/07/2025

The Unsung Ally｜China's Largest AI Open-Source Community, ModelScope, Serves Over 16 Million Developers Globally
Established in late 2022, ModelScope now hosts over 70,000 open-source models. Its user base spans over 30 countries, growing from 1 million in 2023 to 16 million today. As China's largest AI open-source community, ModelScope has become the platform of choice for leading industry models to debut their open-source releases. The community has reaffirmed its commitment to remaining non-profit, grounded in public benefit and neutrality.
Shi Hongzhu, Head of Operations at ModelScope, told CGTN that the essence of open source lies in making code and documentation accessible. This allows individuals and developers to equally benefit from the research achievements of predecessors, significantly reducing technological inequity and barriers to access.

24/07/2025

Li Yanxun: From Ceramic Painting to the Art of Painting Ceramics
Twenty-two years ago, a young artist named Li Yanxun from Chaozhou in Guangdong first set foot in Jingdezhen. Instantly captivated by the city's allure, he marveled at how the Porcelain Capital's ceramics weren't all uniform and identical. Li had spent years mastering ceramic painting to such a level of perfection that collectors would question if his paintings were on paper or porcelain. As acclaim for his work poured in, Li realized that he'd been heading in the wrong direction. What he sought to embrace was the true art of ceramics — he didn't want to merely paint on clay. And so, it was time for Li Yanxun to leave behind his previous artistic style and embark on a radical new journey.

23/07/2025

Researcher Wu Minchao from the Institute of Modern History at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences discusses China's immense contribution to the allied victory in World War Two. Fighting on the main battlefield on the Eastern Front, Chinese soldiers and civilians pinned down the bulk of the Japanese military for 14 years. By doing so, they not only thwarted Japan's strategic ambitions to advance north against the Soviet Union and delayed its southward push into Southeast Asia, but also bought precious time for the Allies to prepare their counteroffensive. After the war, as a founding member of the United Nations and a permanent member of the Security Council, China actively participated in shaping the international order, making an enduring contribution to global peace and development. History testifies to China's pivotal role in World War Two and its steadfast commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation.

23/07/2025

In China, the same plastic bottle is worth half a cent when collected on land, three cents when retrieved from the ocean. Products made from plastic collected from the ocean cost more than those made of fresh plastic—a discovery that reshaped a Chinese company's approach. The "Blue Circle" system incentivizes coastal fishermen to collect litter from the ocean, with high-value end products funding the front-end collection, thereby creating a sustainable business loop. Using commercial power to achieve clean oceans—this is China's solution to global marine governance.

23/07/2025

In Zhejiang province, China, a group of retired fishermen — with an average age over 60 — are employing a new method to protect the ocean they know so well. Once dependent on the sea for their livelihood, they have come together through a marine waste recycling initiative. Gathering at collection stations known as "Little Blue House," they have managed to help collect and process a whopping 16,000 tons of marine waste in their spare time. These "Little Blue House" scattered along the coastline, now serve as a protective barrier against ocean waste coming ashore, one that successfully incorporates fishermen into ocean conservation efforts.

A Fishing Port With Serious Movie VibesPacked with fishing boats, Dongbali Harbor in Zhejiang, China, has a certain cine...
22/07/2025

A Fishing Port With Serious Movie Vibes
Packed with fishing boats, Dongbali Harbor in Zhejiang, China, has a certain cinematic quality that's recently caught the attention of visitors. This fishing port is no longer simply a place from which local fishermen head out to sea; it's become a top destination for adventurous travelers seeking that perfect shot. With fishing boats resting on the shore, and fishermen working on the pier, beautifully aged stone pillars quietly create Dongbali's distinctive harbor atmosphere. If you're looking for some truly unique shots, add this fishing port to your list.

An Ancient Dialogue between Stone and SeaIn China, Zhejiang, Sh*tang's stone houses have been called "China's Notre-Dame...
22/07/2025

An Ancient Dialogue between Stone and Sea
In China, Zhejiang, Sh*tang's stone houses have been called "China's Notre-Dame" and have a history of more than 600 years. Fishermen from Fujian migrated here, using local stones to build homes that could withstand typhoons and pirates. These structures created a unique landscape where "houses embrace the mountains, and mountains cradle the houses." With walls 60 centimeters thick, every stone step tells the story of an ancient dialogue between stone and sea.

Kai Tak's Da Shu: Climbing to the Peak"Greater Heat," or Da Shu, is the 12th of the 24 solar terms and the last of summe...
22/07/2025

Kai Tak's Da Shu: Climbing to the Peak
"Greater Heat," or Da Shu, is the 12th of the 24 solar terms and the last of summer. It's also something to cling on to as we ascend the dizzying heights of summer. Every step brings us closer to cooler skies, stronger selves and we'll soon be over the hump of "Greater Heat"!

19/07/2025

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. China, as the main eastern theatre, was involved in the war earlier and for longer than any other of the Allies. Throughout their 14-year struggle, the Chinese people engaged and pinned down a significant part of Japan’s military forces, inflicting over 1.5 million casualties on them. China’s contribution to victory in the war against fascism was immense, as were the sacrifices its people made.
Hans van de Ven is a leading historian at the University of Cambridge in the UK. As one of the first Western scholars to conduct a systematic study of China’s wartime experience, he has identified a bias in the scholarship. He says: "There is a real Eurocentrism to Western, I mean English-language, writing, mostly from the U.S. and the UK. The Second World War in China by the previous generation of Western historians was seen as sort of completely insignificant. Actually, it's done a lot. It's trapped Japan.”

The Unsung Ally｜It Out-dances You and Does Kung Fu Too!In this unassuming lab, Unitree’s G1 robot offers a glimpse of th...
18/07/2025

The Unsung Ally｜It Out-dances You and Does Kung Fu Too!

In this unassuming lab, Unitree’s G1 robot offers a glimpse of the future, nimbly breaking into street dance moves so precise that host Mike Walter admits it dances better than he does; the next moment, it flawlessly executes some rapid kung fu.

By leveraging China’s mature supply chain to cut costs, Unitree is making cool tech accessible to all. When the Go2 robot dog nuzzles your palm with its glowing heart-shaped LED, or when G1 hands you an ice-cold drink in the kitchen, you know that technology has crossed your threshold and brought a touch of warmth and everyday magic into the home.

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