Jianchuan Wood Carving Art Town, nestled in southwestern China's Yunnan Province, enjoys picturesque scenery and year-round spring-like weather. Local craftsmen have honed distinctive wood carving techniques through cultural exchange between multiple ethnic groups, including the Han, Bai, Yi and others. To promote appreciation and access, the area boasts a beautiful wood carving-themed town reflective of Jianchuan's artistic heritage. Follow CGTN to take a look.

#China and Europe have long been committed to actively cooperating in climate change and sustainable development, aiming to jointly address the global challenges of climate change and promote sustainable development and green growth in China and Europe. CGTN host Michael Wang has dialogues with Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China; Álvarez Pereira Carlos, secretary general of Club of Rome and Zhou Jinfeng, secretary-general of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation, to explore the necessity and urgency of strengthening and improving global environmental governance through international cooperation. They will showcase the achievements of China and European countries in environmental protection and low-carbon efforts, explore international solutions to global environmental issues, and look ahead to the future and prospects of low-carbon cooperation between China and Europe.

As the core building of Southwest #China's #Lijiang Ancient Town, Mu's Residence was the mansion of the Mu family, the ruler of Naxi people that ruled Lijiang for about 470 years in ancient China, as well as the government office of Lijiang. It is of great significance since it has witnessed vast changes and development. Built symmetrically according to imperial palace, Mu's Residence was announced as a municipal cultural relic protection unit. Follow CGTN to explore the enchanting scenery of the magnificent architecture! #StreamingChina

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video "The Fourth Industrial Revolution," also known as "Industry 4.0," is the next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing sector, driven by disruptive trends including the rise of data and connectivity, analytics, human-machine interaction and improvements in robotics. It is heavily reliant on artificial intelligence (AI), and China, the U.S. and Europe are vying to push AI innovation and applications to their limits. How can the Global South benefit from AI's transformative potential? What red lines, guardrails and regulations can ensure its safety? Will China's Global AI Governance Initiative bring about a more inclusive and fairer world? In this special edition of The Hub, Wang Guan hosts the forum "Global South and AI: Bridging the Digital Divide and Creating an Inclusive Future" to discuss these issues and seek answers to some of today's most pressing challenges. Wang Guan is joined by Muhammad Sadiq, central program manager at the National Center of Artificial Intelligence; Thorsten Jelinek, Europe director and senior fellow at Taihe Institute; Arthur Goldstuck, founder and CEO of World Wide Worx; and Brian Tse, founder and CEO at Concordia AI and policy affiliate at the Center for the Governance of AI, Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. 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/2024-04-29/China-plays-a-vital-role-in-AI-safety-and-governance-1tbPxoJAgGA/p.html Brian Tse, Founder and CEO of Concordia AI, highlighted the critical role China plays in AI governance. He emphasized the importance of 2024 as a pivotal year for bolstering global AI governance during the "Global South and AI: Bridging the Digital Divide and Creating an Inclusive Future" forum. Tse noted that China has been quick to implement AI regulations. He added that China's experiences could help the AI development, security, and governance efforts of Global South countries. 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/2024-04-29/Tornadoes-kill-at-least-4-in-Oklahoma-thousands-without-power-1tbZICvGmKA/p.html At least four people are dead after a tornado swept through the U.S. state of Oklahoma this weekend, leveling buildings and trees and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents. Emergency crews are assessing the extensive damage to homes and businesses from the high winds, hail and flooding, as dozens of reported tornadoes wreaked havoc in the nation's midsection. 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/2024-04-29/Shenzhou-17-astronauts-set-to-return-to-Earth-1tbZQXkYfhC/p.html China's Shenzhou-17 crew held a handover ceremony with the Shenzhou-18 crew and transferred the keys of the country's space station to the latter on Sunday. The Shenzhou-17 crew completed all of its planned tasks. The three astronauts will return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on April 30, according to the China Manned Space Agency. 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/2024-04-29/The-first-collaboration-between-Global-Watch-and-RoundTable--1tbYI4Fg4CI/p.html Here it comes! CGTN anchor Li Qiuyuan makes her debut on the CGTN podcast RoundTable with CGTN Radio hosts Heyang and Yushun. This special episode also doubles as RoundTable's first on-camera show. Follow CGTN on X, Facebook, and YouTube on May 1, Labor Day, for fun discussions, games, and 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

An exceptional number of tornadoes have ravaged parts of Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains states, leaving at least five dead, authorities and local media said Sunday. After 78 tornadoes were reported on Friday, mostly in Nebraska and Iowa, a separate weather system Saturday brought 35 tornado reports from northern Texas and Oklahoma to Missouri, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video 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