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Reading and sightseeing: pastoral book store opens for free

A well-decorated book store opened to the local residents and tourists for free in Dafang County, south China's Guizhou Province.There is a library, a dining bar, a digital reading room and an obs

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Poaching and wildlife trafficking threaten remaining iconic species

Bonobos live in the heart of the Congo, and the African Wildlife Foundation has set up a conservation plan to help stop the destruction of these gentle animals and their habitat. /African Wildlif

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China strengthens regulation on asset-light housing rental enterprises

Beijing-based rental expert Danke Apartment defaulted on rents in 2020 as a result of pandemic-induced cash crunch. /CFP China has issued a guideline to strengthen regulation on asset-light ho

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China launches nine commercial satellites

00:25 China launched a Long March-6 carrier rocket on Tuesday, sending nine commercial satellites into space.The rocket blasted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Ce

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Spring palette in Beijing's Taoranting Park

Li Jianbao/CGTNLi Jianbao/CGTNAs the solar term Spring Equinox passes, Beijing has seen a lively spring palette of colors. In Taoranting Park, cherry blossoms and willo

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Premier: China's loose GDP target makes room for quality growth

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets representatives of overseas participants of the China Development Forum 2021 via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 22, 2021. /Xi

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Premier Li: Employment remains top priority in 2021

16:40 China continues to prioritize employment in formulating macro policies this year with a target of creating more than 11 million new urban jobs, Premier Li Keqiang

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U.S. Senate confirms Rep. Marcia Fudge as housing secretary

Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge leaves a meeting at Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium, Nov. 28, 2018. /Getty Images Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as se

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China will continue to expand domestic demand in 2021: Premier Li

02:03 China will expand domestic demand by fully tapping the potential of the domestic market and promote better alignment between consumption and investment, Premier Li Keqiang said F

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China sets GDP growth rate at over 6 percent for 2021: Premier Li

China has set its GDP growth rate at over 6 percent for 2021 as its economic recovery gathers steam, and will devote full energy to promoting reform, innovation and high-quality development, Premier

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Telemedicine covers county-level hospitals in over 800 poor counties

A remote medical consultation is held in southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 17, 2020. /CFPMore than 1,000 tertiary hospitals delivered paired assistance to 1,172

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China adds 11.86 million new urban jobs in 2020

China added 11.86 million new urban jobs in 2020 nationwide, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Friday.

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Commuters turn to cycling instructors to help navigate Mexico’s roads

02:35 The COVID-19 pandemic has altered daily life in myriad waysincluding how we commute.Amid contagion concerns aboard public buses and trains, more people are opting for two wheels.

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Atomico promotes SaaS and enterprise-focussed investor Ben Blume to partner

Atomico, the European venture capital fund that typically invests at Series A and Series B, has made a number of internal promotions, including making SaaS and enterprise-focussed investor Ben Blume a

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Mexico City bans single-use plastics

02:37 The perils of single-use plastics are well documented. They can take thousands of years to break down, leaching toxic chemicals along the way, clogging landfills and littering oc

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Old but not old-fashioned: Living the dream life after retirement

07:26 When the Chinese tradition dictates that the elderly live close to their children or even with them, it means family should be their main support, no matter spiri

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COVID-19 impacts many in Mexico’s ancient farming practice

02:43 CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports on the renewed interest in 'chinampas,’ found just south of the capital's urban sprawl.See how COVID-19 has deeply impacted the ancient farming