CGTN Stories

24/07/2025

The health wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) expert Song Zhaopu says that while cultures vary worldwide, humanity shares a common pursuit of health and well-being. Rooted in millennia of wisdom, TCM offers a holistic system of care, from acupuncture and herbal

24/07/2025

Unlikely bonds: A lion and a tiger play ball together at a Beijing zoo

A heartwarming moment was recently captured at Beijing Wildlife Park when an African lion and a white Bengal tiger were spotted playing with a ball in a pool.

24/07/2025

Trailer: The making of 'Nobody'

Who says the pilgrimage to the West is only for Tang Sanzang and his disciples? This summer, a brave troupe of yaoguai (supernatural creatures from Chinese mythology) from Langlang Mountain is hitting the road!

21/07/2025

Millennia-old 'Salt-and-Sheep Route' thrives with new vitality

In Yanhu Township (literally "Salt Lake Township") in Ngari, Xizang, a community once reliant on herding and the salt trade is finding new ways to thrive.

17/07/2025

American Lao Tan's Path of Public Service in China

Starting off as Joshua, this one time American student of Chinese at Peking University is now a denizen of Beijing’s hutongs known as "Lao Tan".

17/07/2025

'Harmony, not uniformity': A Confucian key to global diplomacy

Icelandic scholar Ragnar Baldursson talks about the Confucian principle "junzi he er bu tong" (harmony, not uniformity) and its relevance in international relations today. He sees China's diplomatic approach through the lens of this ancient wisdom that holds with seeking common ground while respecti...

16/07/2025

How ancient wisdom fuels China's green partnerships

Did you know China and Iceland have a geothermal energy partnership agreement? Sinologist and former Icelandic diplomat Ragnar Baldursson explains how ancient Chinese philosophical tenets, such as "Tian Ren He Yi" (harmony between humanity and nature), as well as the principles of cooperation, "He",...

16/07/2025

Baldursson on Confucianism: A new dimension to his worldview

Icelandic scholar Ragnar Baldursson discusses the profound influence of Confucianism on his life, describing it as adding an "extra dimension" to his Icelandic perspective. He shares how the principle of "He Wei Gui" (harmony is precious) shapes his understanding of the world.

11/07/2025

Baldursson's take: What draws Western audiences to Chinese culture?
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-11/Baldursson-s-take-What-draws-Western-audiences-to-Chinese-culture--1EUEDfUbpAs/p.html

10/07/2025

The color of earth: A story of how culture 'colors' perception

Icelandic Sinologist Ragnar Baldursson recalls a debate with a Chinese classmate about the color of the Earth and what that taught him about China. How humans perceive the world is not as "untinged" as we may think.

10/07/2025

Mexico steps up efforts to restore ecosystems

In an era of climate change and increasing attention to environmental damage, more programs aimed at ‘restoration’, rather than ‘conservation’ are being prioritized. That's the case in Mexico, where a recent summit brought together government officials,

10/07/2025

How German UNESCO site Bamberg preserves the past for the future

Behind the beautiful Bavarian scenes, there's a lot of work going on to keep the past present.