Live view of Tel Aviv's skyline.

Live view of Strait of Hormuz ship tracker.

2026 World Intelligence Industry Expo is going to take place from May 28-31 in Tianjin, showcasing AI, smart vehicles and low-altitude economy innovations. Highlights include interactive "Robot Town," CEO keynotes, tech forums and live product launches. Over 500 exhibitors from 30 countries will debut cutting-edge tech, with 70% being first-time public displays. Experience hands-on demos like 6G testing and autonomous vehicle tracks. Follow live coverage on CGTN.

With US President Donald Trump yet to make a "final determination" on a deal and Iran pushing back against several elements of the draft, the US-Iran diplomatic impasse continues. In an interview with state broadcaster IRIB on Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said message exchanges between Washington and Tehran are ongoing. Meanwhile, the US continued to pile on pressure in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency described Trump's remarks as "a mixture of truths and lies." Join CGTN for the latest.

How does learning a language open the door to the world? At the crossroads of the classroom and culture, a new generation is using Chinese as a key to a deeper understanding of others and of themselves.

In this episode of The Power of Youth+, CGTN Digital host Yang Xinmeng visits Beijing Normal University to speak with students from China, Russia and Costa Rica. From career dreams to visions of the future, each of them had a different path to Chinese, yet they shared the same conviction: Life has no fixed script. Every step taken in exploration opens a door that wasn't there before.

Tune in to The Power of Youth+ and discover how the young generation is forging its own path in a world full of possibilities.

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Project Freedom, the US military operation aimed at guiding ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, will be paused to see whether a peace deal can be reached between Washington and Tehran. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed requests from Pakistan and other countries, as well as "the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran."

On Monday, the Iranian military said it had fired warning shots at a US destroyer attempting to approach the strait. The US military said it was carrying out tasks related to assisting stranded vessels. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing for a two-day state visit to China. 

The four-day World Intelligence Expo 2026 kicked off on Thursday in Tianjin. On Saturday, the Expo hosts the 2026 RoboCup Asia-Pacific Tianjin Invitational Tournament, with over 500 participants from 14 countries, including Germany, Russia, Singapore and Thailand. A variety of events, such as humanoid robot combat and robot obstacle courses, took place in succession.

Join us to experience the pinnacle of intelligent competition.

As APEC's host again after a 12-year interval, China is holding the Second Senior Officials' Meeting and related APEC meetings in Shanghai. As night falls, the Yangpu Riverside in Shanghai comes alive with dazzling lights. The shimmering river reflects rows of towering skyscrapers, blending waterfront tranquility with the bustling glamour of a global metropolis. Bright neon lights glimmer along the bank and gentle river breezes brush past the promenade, painting a picture of Shanghai's modern prosperity and timeless elegance.

Rescuers have recovered 3 bodies, including a Malaysian national, from the rubble of a collapsed nine-story condo-hotel under construction in Angeles City, Philippines, while 17 remain missing—mostly construction workers. Thermal scans detected signs of life beneath debris, but rescue efforts face delays due to instability risks.

As night blankets Hongkou District in Shanghai, the Huangpu River shimmers with endless neon glimmer. The iconic Lujiazui landmarks pierce the dark sky, while White Magnolia Plaza stands gracefully on the North Bund, outlining an elegant and stunning riverside skyline.

As APEC's host again after a 12-year interval, China holds the Second Senior Officials' Meeting and related APEC meetings in Shanghai. By the riverbank, the China Financial Information Center glows brilliantly under city lights. Lights reflect off the rippling river water, blending modern architecture with the gentle night scenery, fully showcasing the unparalleled prosperity and timeless beauty of this global financial hub after dark.

China-US relations are in the spotlight as global business watches US President Donald Trump's visit to China and what it means for trade, investment and market confidence. In this episode of BizTalk, CGTN's Lincoln Humphries sits down with Fred Teng, president of the AmericaChina Public Affairs Institute, Chris Torrens, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, and Oliver Oehms, executive director and board member of the German Chamber of Commerce in China – North China; exploring investment sentiment, business trends and why China-US cooperation still matters in an uncertain global economy.