A modified Zhuque-2 carrier rocket lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China's Gansu Province at 4:23 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, successfully sending two satellites into their planned orbit.

The mission carried the Qianfan DTC-01 satellite and the China Mobile-02 satellite. Both satellites entered their designated orbit as planned, marking a completely successful flight mission.

The launch was the eighth flight of the Zhuque-2 rocket series.

The Animation Creativity and Technology Exhibition, a major highlight of the 2026 Chongqing International Animation Film Week, has brought together industry representatives from animation studios, film enterprises and tech teams from both China and abroad alike.

China firmly opposes the UK's exclusion of Chinese products from its wind power projects on the grounds of "national security," China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Tuesday.

A MOFCOM spokesperson made the remarks in response to media queries about the UK government's decision to block Ming Yang Smart Energy's wind turbines in its offshore wind power projects.

The spokesperson said that the UK's decision contradicts its long-held commitment to "open and free" market principles, and it is detrimental to the development of the UK's local economies and the well-being of its people. He pointed out that it will negatively impact pragmatic bilateral economic and trade cooperation between China and the UK.

The spokesperson also noted that during the official visit of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China in January, Starmer explicitly stated that the UK is willing to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, finance and environmental protection, aiming to support economic growth and deliver tangible benefits to people in both countries.

The MOFCOM spokesperson urged the UK government to provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies, earnestly promote pragmatic economic and trade cooperation between China and the UK, and promote the healthy development of bilateral relations.

Chinese and Russian foreign ministers on Tuesday compared notes on the preparations for the meeting between the two heads of state within the year, and exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern, including the US-Iran conflict, the situation in the Asia-Pacific and the crisis in Ukraine.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, saying that the current international situation is experiencing severe turbulence, the harm of unilateral hegemony has intensified, the global governance system is undergoing profound adjustments, and the cause of human peace and development is facing severe challenges.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that facing a complex and volatile external environment, under the personal care and strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Russia relations have stood firm, and cooperation in various fields has remained strong and resilient.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, said Wang, adding that this year also marks the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period.

He said China and Russia should implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and promote the bilateral strategic partnership of coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to a higher level.

Both sides should enhance cooperation under multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, said Wang, adding that taking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as an opportunity, the two sides should implement the consensus reached at the Tianjin Summit and support Kyrgyzstan in hosting this year's summit successfully.

The two countries should jointly maintain the momentum of unity among BRICS countries and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South, he added.

Wang called on the two sides to continue to maintain strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, join hands to practice multilateralism and international morality, and jointly advance the process of world multi-polarization.

For his part, Lavrov said Russia is willing to work with China to maintain close high-level exchanges, deepen practical cooperation and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

The current international situation is facing severe challenges and some countries are attempting to form "small circles" to contain Russia and China, said Lavrov.

Lavrov called on both sides to align well with the series of global initiatives proposed by the Chinese side and the vision of the Greater Eurasian Partnership and the Eurasian security architecture proposed by the Russian side, maintain coordination and cooperation on the multilateral platform and in international and regional affairs, safeguard their respective national interests, and jointly maintain the security and stability of the international system.

After their talks, the two sides jointly signed the 2026 consultation plan of the foreign ministries of the two countries. 

China's 2026 rigorous college entrance exams, known as the gaokao, is over. Students across the country rushed out of exam halls, celebrating the end of one of the biggest milestones of their lives and the start of a new journey.

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China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have reached a series of new important consensus, said a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

During the visit of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese president, to the DPRK, the two sides discussed plans for the development of bilateral relations and shared their visions for bright prospects for the socialist cause of both countries, said Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, welcomed Xi at the airport, held a grand welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square, and accompanied Xi throughout his visit to the DPRK, Liu said.

Liu said the visit was a complete success, with the main achievements highlighted in three aspects:

First, the top leaders of the two parties and two countries have steered the course and provided guidance for the China-DPRK relationship to advance with the times.

Xi said no matter how the international situation changes, the Chinese party and government's firm stance on highly valuing China-DPRK traditional friendship will not change, the firm support for Kim in leading the DPRK's socialist cause will not change, and the firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment will not change.

The two sides agreed to continue maintaining close strategic communication through meetings, exchanges of letters and messages, and the mutual dispatch of special envoys, among other forms.

Second, the visit deepened practical cooperation and friendly exchanges in various fields to inject new impetus into the socialist cause of China and the DPRK.

Xi called for further invigoration of friendly exchanges at various levels between the two parties, as well as the deepening of exchanges of experience and mutual learning on party and state governance.

The top leaders of the two countries agreed to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, expand practical cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, agriculture, construction, science and technology, as well as health care, enhance friendly exchanges in education, culture and the arts, tourism, sports, media, youth affairs, subnational engagement and sister-city relations, so as to promote high-level connectivity and facilitate personnel and economic and trade exchanges.

Third, the visit injected positive energy into regional and world peace and development.

During the visit, Xi emphasized that China and the DPRK should strengthen strategic communication and coordination, firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty, security and development interests, jointly uphold regional peace and development, and create a better external environment for the two countries' socialist cause.

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' groveling to external forces has exposed them as complete renegades of the Chinese nation, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said Wednesday.

Spokesperson Zhang Han made the remarks at a press conference when asked to comment on DPP authorities' response to Japan and the Philippines' announcement of "maritime delimitation talks" regarding waters east of China's Taiwan Island, where China has exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.

Zhang said by initiating the so-called talks without China's involvement, Japan and the Philippines have severely infringed upon China's maritime rights and interests, and violated international law and basic norms of international relations. The move was "entirely illegal and void," Zhang added.

The spokesperson said the DPP authorities had "reduced themselves to complete degenerates" of the Chinese nation by groveling to external forces.

She said that, after facing widespread condemnation from fellow Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait for its response to the Japan-Philippines move, the DPP shifted its rhetoric, repackaging its separatist fallacies in an attempt to divert attention and deceive the public.

"We sternly warn the DPP authorities that anyone who forgets their heritage and betrays the nation will, without exception, be nailed to the pillar of shame in history," she said.

What role can classical works play in modern life? The second World Conference of Classics has opened in Greece. CGTN's Wang Mengjie sat down with Liu Xiaofeng, who is widely regarded as a leading figure in the revival of classical studies in China. They discussed how China could bring classics to life through education.

Driven by the rise of film-inspired cultural tourism and the expansion of visa-free policies, Hengdian, often dubbed China's "Hollywood," is attracting a growing wave of visitors from China and further afield, with even more experiences now on offer.

Our reporter Chen Tong has joined a group of international tourists on a movie-themed high-speed train from Shanghai to Hengdian, setting the stage for an immersive cultural journey.

Imagine traveling to the very roof of the world. That's exactly what a special tourist train offers. Departing from Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, and heading to Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, this train carries around 300 passengers. 

For many tourists, this trip is a lifelong dream. As one passenger from central China's Hunan Province puts it: "A dream I've cherished for decades. Now, I finally made my dream come true." Another from Shaanxi called the journey "spectacular", moved by both the majestic landscapes and the greatness of the people who built this "sky road."

Sudden cardiac death is often described as one of the most devastating and dangerous clinical manifestations of cardiovascular disease. Yet, beneath that sudden collapse lie long-overlooked warnings that have been shaped over years or even decades by chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease, hypertension and high cholesterol.

In this episode of Health Talk, we speak with Dr. Yang Yuejin, chief physician at the Coronary Heart Disease Center of Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Yang offers a clear and accessible look into what really happens when the heart suddenly stops working. He further highlights a range of subtle, often silent warning signs that many people dismiss or fail to recognize.

The conversation also covers the everyday factors that shape cardiovascular health. Hypertension, smoking, obesity and other common risks are deeply embedded in daily life. As Dr. Yang explains, managing them does not begin in the hospital, but in the choices we make each day. It is about how we eat, move, rest and care for our bodies over time.

It is time for us to rethink heart health and review our overall health and lifestyle. With the right knowledge and action, such life-threatening events can often be prevented.

Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Directors: Xu Wen, Wang Yuxin, and Zhong Xia

Video editors: Wang Xueying, Li Changkui

Videographers: Wang Zihao, Xu Haiquan, and Chen Jiazheng