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China: Daily inbound, outbound trips in New Year holiday to exceed 2m
1735390986 from CGTN
The upcoming New Year holiday will usher in a peak of inbound and outbound passenger flow in border ports across China, with the daily average of passenger trips reaching 2.05 million, an 18.8-percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a forecast issued by the National Immigration Administration on Saturday.
China urges respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity in Mideast
1735369194 from CGTN
China on Saturday called on the international community to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle East, respect the legitimate and reasonable concerns of those countries, respect the independent choices made by the people of the Middle East, and respect the historical and cultural traditions of countries in that region.
Palestine condemns Israeli raid on north Gaza hospital
1735356197 from CGTN
Israeli forces on Friday raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of three medical facilities on the northern edge of Gaza, ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of others to evacuate and leaving part of the site on fire, Health Ministry officials said.
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay law on banning TikTok
1735349098 from CGTN
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the implementation of a law that would ban social media app TikTok or force its sale until his administration can pursue a "political resolution" to the issue.
China in 2024: Protecting and inheriting cultural heritage
1735313744 from CGTN
As the cradle of one of the world's oldest civilizations, China has consistently prioritized the safeguarding of its cultural and natural heritage. In 2024 alone, Chinese President Xi Jinping mentioned culture more than 100 times during his domestic inspection tours, demonstrating the country's determination to protect its heritage and boost cultural development.
From snow to sports: Mainland and Taiwan youths forge stronger bonds
1735309181 from CGTN
The enthusiastic exchanges between youths on both sides of the Taiwan Straits can melt even the hardest ice and snow, said Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party in addressing the opening ceremony of the Cross-Straits Youth Ice and Snow Festival on December 19.
Middle East Insights 2024: Escalating conflicts, an uncertain future
1735301194 from CGTN
As 2024 draws to a close, Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport is bustling with activity. With the gradual resumption of international flights, many Lebanese citizens are returning home for the New Year holiday to reunite with their families and welcome 2025.
China's industrial firms' profit decline narrows in Nov
1735289295 from CGTN
China's industrial enterprises saw a smaller decline in profits in November, with the total profits for major industrial enterprises falling by 7.3 percent year on year to 799.4 billion ($109.5 billion) from October's 10 percent, according to CGTN calculations based on data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday.