For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/China-says-new-support-force-will-be-strategic-branch-1sVXyGjMwp2/p.html The Chinese People's Liberation Army has set up a new information support force. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a ceremony in Beijing on Friday to establish the new force. Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, said it will be a strategic branch. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/Over-100-arrested-at-Columbia-University-after-police-clear-pro-Palestinian-protest-1sVYG3CBimc/p.html A number of Columbia University students held a protest on Thursday against the Israeli occupation of Gaza and demanded a ceasefire in the besieged enclave. Law enforcement officers broke up the protest, arresting over 100 demonstrators from a campus lawn where they had gathered in support of the Palestinian people. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/Xi-Jinping-presents-flag-to-PLA-s-information-support-force-1sVXsNOQjEA/p.html The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has set up an information support force, and Chinese President Xi Jinping presented it with a flag at the establishment ceremony held on Friday in Beijing. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), stressed solid efforts to build a strong and modernized information support force. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The ancient melody "High Mountain and Flowing Water" played on the guqin describes the longing for a kindred spirit. This is how President Xi Jinping explained it to Emmanuel Macron during the French president's visit to Guangzhou in April 2023. The opera "Butterfly Lovers" is often referred to as the "Chinese Romeo and Juliet", so Xi told his fellow leaders attending a performance of the opera at Hangzhou's West Lake during the 2016 G20 summit. While highlighting the richness of China's own cultural heritage, Xi Jinping also expresses his appreciation for the cultures of other countries and acknowledges the unifying power of "harmony without uniformity". Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The zoo in Spain's capital Madrid is well prepared to welcome a new batch of giant pandas from Chengdu in China at the end of April. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/The-old-voice-of-Xiamen-Dazuigu-1sVLGmtWR7W/p.html Dazuigu comedy is part of Fujian Province's intangible cultural heritage. The comedic narrative, delivered rhythmically, is conveyed using the local Hokkien dialect. Dazuigu is popular across southern Fujian and Taiwan in China, as well as in parts of Southeast Asia that are home to communities originally from southern Fujian. As a national-level inheritor of the traditional art form of Dazuigu, Yang Minmou works hard to ensure that his art is passed down. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The 14th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off in the northern suburbs of the capital on Thursday, with more than 200 celebrities gathering for the opening ceremony at Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center. The Vibe brings you more from the red carpet! Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/Israel-launches-missile-attacks-on-Iran-U-S-official-says-1sVJjroOtMs/p.html Israeli missiles have hit Iran, ABC News reported late on April 18, citing a U.S. official, while Iranian state media reported explosions, days after Iran launched a retaliatory missile and drone strike on Israel. There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran's nuclear sites suffered no damage in the attack. #israel #iran #drone #missilestrike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The United States vetoed a widely backed UN resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state. China called Washington's move "disappointing." Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

According to multiple media reports, explosions were heard in many places in Iran, Iraq and Syria today. U.S. media reported that Israel launched a missile attack at Iran, and Israel had informed the United States in advance that it would launch an attack. According to a report by Israel's Army Radio, Israeli security officials confirmed their country was responsible for the attack. Iranian media stated that everything is normal near Isfahan Airport, a major air base and nuclear facilities. Join us for the latest developments. #CGTNOnsite

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Making kites, painting Chinese Opera masks and practicing calligraphy, Chinese language learners around the world are celebrating UN Chinese Language Day in various creative ways! Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video A ceremony to honor Leizu, a legendary Chinese empress, was held in Yanting County, in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Thursday. The event gathered participants from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region. CGTN's reporter Zheng Songwu has more. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

Israeli missiles have hit Iran, ABC News reported late on April 18, citing a U.S. official, while Iranian state media reported explosions, days after Iran launched a retaliatory drone strike on Israel. Iran's Fars news agency reported "three explosions" were heard near the Shekari army airbase in the northwest of Isfahan province, while Iran's space agency spokesman Hossein Dalirian said "several" drones had been "successfully shot down." "There are no reports of a missile attack for now," Dalirian said on social media platform X. A CGTN reporter provides us with more details and analysis. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/Israel-launches-missile-attacks-on-Iran-report-1sVrYPAVlW8/p.html #israel #missile #attacks #iran #conflict #war #strike Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/Jakarta-Bandung-high-speed-railway-marks-6-month-operation-1sVpcpEyOXu/p.html The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway marked six months of operation with a total of 2.56 million passengers transported. With a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the 142.3-km high-speed railway cut the journey between Jakarta to Bandung from over three hours to around 40 minutes. The railway has operated a total of 7,050 train trips with a mileage of over 1.26 million km. The railway's daily train trips have increased from 14 to 52. The highest number of passengers traveling in a single day stood at 21,537, while the highest daily seat occupancy rate was recorded at 99.6 percent. # high-speed railway #china Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/First-list-of-participating-companies-for-7th-CIIE-unveiled-1sVeg09LtuM/p.html The first list of 252 companies and institutions to participate in the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) was announced at the exhibition's 200-day countdown. The initial group of exhibitors comprises enterprises and institutions that are early birds to sign contracts with the event and have reserved relatively larger exhibition spaces. The CIIE is the world's first import-themed national-level expo. The 7th CIIE is scheduled from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. #CIIE2024 #china china Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

On the final day of the first phase of this year's Canton Fair, CGTN's Dai Kaiyi gathers exhibitors and purchasers to recap and analyze the highlights of the event. With China's foreign trade volume surpassing 10 trillion yuan (about $1.38 trillion) in the first quarter, marking a historical high, the discussion delves into the latest economic data, shedding light on the new trends shaping China's foreign trade landscape and highlighting the robust resilience and potential of its trade industry.

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-04-19/ZEISS-China-CEO-For-ZEISS-China-is-the-major-market-1sVhZHoCB32/p.html Maximilian Foerst, the president and CEO of ZEISS China, emphasizes the critical role of the Chinese market for multinational success. According to Foerst, China stands as a primary market for ZEISS, with the company committed to further investment and active participation, highlighting ZEISS's unwavering belief in the sustained growth and opportunities presented by the Chinese market. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video April 18 marks the International Day of Monuments and Sites. Over the years, China has been building national archaeological parks to protect and nurture its archaeological heritage. A report on the running of the parks in 2023 was released by the national cultural heritage administration in east China's Anhui Province, on Thursday. CGTN's Wu Bin has more. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The vibrant city of Chengdu, located in southwest China's Sichuan Province, welcomed the 2024 Chengdu-European Cultural Season on Wednesday. The Royal Opera House Orchestra of the Palace of Versailles from France and the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra delivered the opening spectacle. The performance showcased masterpieces by renowned French composers George Handel and Antonio Vivaldi. In partnership with the French Embassy and Consulates in China and allied art institutions, a series of exhibitions, showcases and other events will grace venues across Sichuan. This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and France, and the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. In June 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier officially established the first sister city relationship between China and France. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

Yulong Snow Mountain's Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, is a breathtaking destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and thrilling adventures. As one of the most renowned tourist attractions in the region, Blue Moon Valley continues to captivate visitors with its stunning landscapes and immersive experiences. Join CGTN to have a look! #streamingchina