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CGTN: China, Myanmar agree to deepen pragmatic cooperation across the board

BEIJING, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new milestone in bilateral ties, President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing completed his first state visit to China from June 15 to 19, opening a new chapter of in-depth, multi-field pragmatic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. By visiting China Railway Construction…

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CGTN: China-Africa ties at 70: From shared struggles to a common dream of modernization

BEIJING, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Africa relations. CGTN has published an article highlighting Africa's priority role in China's overall foreign policy, while tracing how the China-Africa partnership has been forged and strengthened over decades. The article also explores how deepening cooperation…

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China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video)

China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday (May 29), wrapping up a record-breaking, and very eventful, space mission.

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CGTN: Shared future: China, Serbia push comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGTN published an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing. Highlighting the ironclad friendship between the two countries, the article focused on their mutually beneficial cooperation and upholding of fairness and justice, and stressed efforts to elevate…

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CGTN: China and Pakistan reaffirm ties, vow to advance multipolar world

BEIJING, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGTN published an article during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's official visit to China, highlighting how China and Pakistan are working together to bring tangible benefits to both peoples and uphold regional peace and stability amid a turbulent global landscape. In a recent letter…

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CGTN: Putting people first: A guiding principle in China's governance

BEIJING, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of this year's Spring Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a community canteen at an apartment complex for seniors to learn about local efforts to improve public convenience services and elderly care. He also had a warm conversation with delivery workers taking…

AAP

China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

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How UK aid cuts help China win the battle for hearts and minds in Africa

COMMENT: Beijing has been seeking to up its soft power across the continent in recent years, writes Dani Madrid-Morales. If the UK slashes funding for the media battle, it leaves China to grab the advantage

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Chinese broadcaster failed to pay Ofcom £300,000 for rule breaches, court told

Star China Media Ltd previously ran an English-language news channel named China Global Television Network but was stripped of its licence in 2021.

Evening Standard

“This Is Cruelty!”: Outrage After Corgi Police Dog Gets ‘Punished’ For Sleeping On Duty

A corgi police dog was denied his end-of-year-bonus — and netizens are outraged at his undeserved punishment. The post “This Is Cruelty!”: Outrage After Corgi Police Dog Gets ‘Punished’ For Sleeping On Duty first appeared on Bored Panda.

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New image of China's secret space plane shows delta-wing design

Images captured by spacecraft tracker appear to show China's mysterious space plane sporting a delta-wing design.

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After 18 months, China sends Ambassador to India

New Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong aims to strengthen India-China ties, emphasizing cooperation over competition and mutual development opportunities.

The Hindu

'American dream or American mirage: How China is using AI to mock US

In a striking use of technology for propaganda, China's state broadcaster CGTN has launched an animated series that scrutinizes the United States, portraying it as a nation in decline. The series, entitled "A Fractured America," employs artificial intelligence to generate content that questions the attainability of the 'American Dream.'

The Times of India

China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’

Chinese state media’s A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing’s influence campaigns.

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New Chinese AI model 'better than industry leader' in key metrics

The newly announced Spark v3.5 can beat OpenAI's GPT-4 in language workloads, among other areas, and can synthesize human speech that conveys different emotions, tones and speech patterns, its creators claim.

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China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

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Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in China

Putin is attending China’s Belt and Road summit for a third time but the meeting could be overshadowed by wars.

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China prepares for Belt and Road summit in shadow of Israel-Gaza war

President Xi Jinping’s signature economic initiative has extended Beijing’s global reach.

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World’s first all-white giant panda captured in video

Officials determined that the giant panda was an albino since it has red eyes and no spots. It’s believed to be the only one of its kind.

Dynamite News

Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean, 39 onboard missing

A Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the central part of the Indian Ocean on Tuesday and all 39 people on board are missing, CGTN reported.

Reuters

Australia concerned by delays in trial of journalist detained in China

Australia said it has "deep concerns" about delays in the case of Australian journalist Cheng Lei who faced a closed door trial in Beijing on national security charges a year ago.

ABC News

Cheng Lei's partner urges Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to raise her case with Chinese officials

The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week.

Foreign Policy

China Is Tweaking Its Propaganda for African Audiences

A concerted media campaign has not done much for Beijing’s image.

Asharq Al-Awsat

8 Confirmed Dead in Ship Sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official said Thursday that eight people have died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea. Lyu Guijun, the consul general in the western Japanese city of Fukuoka, told state broadcaster CGTN that six of the eight victims were Chinese, The Associated…

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