Harbin’s Giant Snowman Towers 19m Tall in Winter 2026
Harbin’s beloved giant snowman, now 19 meters tall, debuted its upgraded version at Qunli Music Park on December 16, 2025, drawing fans for a frosty welcome to 2026.
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Tragic New Year’s Blaze at Crans-Montana Leaves Dozens Dead
A New Year’s Eve fire at ‘Le Constellation’ bar in Crans-Montana has killed dozens and injured around 100. Authorities have sealed off the area as they investigate the tragic blaze.
Ring in 2026 at Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions: Food, Film & Wontons
Join CGTN’s Zhang Siran and influencer Daniel Aspinwall at Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions for a New Year food fair, Sinan Books and the Shanghai Wonton film lounge.
Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan Fuels a Dynamic Market
Discover how the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan is reshaping its vast market, boosting domestic demand, upgrading industries, and opening doors to global opportunities.
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World: A Fairytale Winter Wonderland
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World, the largest winter theme park on Earth, opened Dec 17 in Heilongjiang in the Chinese mainland, with 1.2M sqm of icy thrills from mega slides to a snowflake ferris wheel.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Tech Innovation Fuels Quality Growth
CGTN’s new series explores the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), aiming to boost scientific and technological self-reliance and show how innovation drives quality growth.
Sunrise Flag-Raising Welcomes 2026 at Tiananmen Square
Beijing’s Tiananmen Square will host the first flag-raising ceremony of 2026 at dawn on January 1, marking the New Year with tradition, national pride, and a stunning sunrise.
Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year Address Reviews 2025 Achievements
President Xi Jinping reviewed the Chinese mainland’s 2025 achievements and shared hopes for 2026 in his New Year Address on December 31, 2025.
Shifting Currents: 2025 in Review with Prof. Martin Jacques
Prof. Martin Jacques reviews 2025’s key shifts—from global strains to the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan. Catch CGTN’s special at 11:30 a.m. Beijing Time on Dec 30.
CGTN’s Tech Review 2025: AI, Humanoid Robots & Space
CGTN’s Tech Review 2025 gathers journalists to unpack the year’s top technologies: from AI and humanoid robots to the Chinese mainland’s space program and new energy breakthroughs.