Cui Meng
Photographer, Beijing
Cui Meng is an experienced photographer covering natural disasters and crises, such as Wenchuan earthquake and Wuhan lockdown.
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  • Chinese national basketball team suffers home defeat to S.Korea in World Cup Asian qualifying opener

    The Chinese national basketball team suffered their World Cup Asian qualifying opener with 76-80 to South Korea at home on Friday in Beijing. China's forward Zhang Zhenlin led a late surge to narrow a once 19-point gap to four points. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/28 23:22:28
  • Legendary sprinter Su Bingtian bids farewell on home turf at National Games

    Chinese legendary sprinter Su Bingtian bade farewell to professional competition after he concluded his swansong in the 4x100m relay with Guangdong team at the National Games on Thursday in Guangzhou.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/20 22:34:54
  • Athletics highlights at the 15th National Games

    In the men's 200m final on Wednesday, rising post-2005 sprinter Shi Junhao claimed the gold medal with a time of 20.30 seconds, while in the women's 200m final, Zhejiang's 16-year-old Chen Yujie took the title. Having already won the 100m ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/20 1:55:50
  • Liu Jingyang wins gold medal in women's 100m hurdles final at National Games

    Guangdong's Liu Jingyang stunned favorites Wu Yanni, Lin Yuwei and Xia Sining to win the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles final with a personal best of 12.81 seconds at the 15th National Games on Wednesday in Guangzhou. Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/19 23:00:16
  • Wang Shun claims gold in men's 400m individual medley at the National Games

    On Monday, Wang Shun of Zhejiang Province won the gold medal in the men's 400-meter individual medley at the 15th National Games, securing his fourth consecutive title in the discipline. This victory also marks the 19th National Games gold medal ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/17 23:40:52
  • Team Zhejiang clinches gold in women's 4x100m medley relay at National Games

    Veteran swimmer Ye Shiwen led the charge as Zhejiang women's 4x100m medley relay team win the gold medal at the 15th #NationalGames in Shenzhen with an impressive time of 3:57.97. Jiangsu's team, captained by Zhang Yufei, secured the bronze medal. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/17 23:30:55
  • Chen Yuxi claims first National Games gold in 10-meter platform diving

    Diver Chen Yuxi won gold in the women's 10-meter platform final at the 15th National Games on Monday evening with a total score of 412.30 points, claiming her first #NationalGames title in this event. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/10 22:10:57
  • 15th National Games kicks off in Guangzhou

    The 15th National Games of China kicks off on Sunday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province. The Games, which run from Sunday to November 21 across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, is the first time the event is being held ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/9 22:38:27
  • Warm-up performances begin ahead of the 15th National Games opening ceremony

    Just moments away! The opening ceremony of the 15th National Games starts at 8:00 pm at Guangdong Olympic Sports Center. The spectacular warm-up performances are setting the stage perfectly for an extraordinary night of celebration and athletic pride! Photos: Cui ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/11/9 19:40:59
  • Gallery: Exploring the charm of reading at China-S.Korea Literature Salon

    The Global Times "Reading Through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held on Wednesday at the Korean Cultural Center, China. The event aimed to build a new platform for cultural exchange between China and South Korea through literary dialogue. ...

    By Cui Meng and Chen Tao | 2025/10/30 0:20:27
  • TV drama inspires public homage to legendary heroes

    The mainland TV series Silent Honor, which chronicles the story of Wu Shi and other undercover agents of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on the island of Taiwan, has led to a noticeable increase in citizens spontaneously visiting Wu's ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/10/16 20:13:45
  • Amanda Anisimova claims her first China Open women's singles title

    Amanda Anisimova of tge USA captured her first China Open title after defeating Czech rising star Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 in the women's singles final in Beijing on Sunday. This is the first time that Anisimova has won a ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/10/5 23:45:52
  • Sinner storms to second China Open crown with dominant final victory

    Jannik Sinner is the 2025 #ChinaOpen champion! The Italian star put on a flawless display to defeat Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2, securing his second men's singles title in #Beijing on Wednesday. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2025/10/1 18:19:16
  • Zheng Qinwen makes winning return at China Open after 88 days

    Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen returned to the court after 88 days on Saturday and defeated Colombia's Emiliana Arango 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the third round of the 2025 China Open women's singles.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/27 23:38:59
  • Floral basket displays to decorate National Day in Beijing

    A giant floral basket was installed on Tian'anmen Square as a decoration for the upcoming National Day, which is on October 1. The floral basket installation stands 18 meters in height with a tray diameter of 12 meters, designed to ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/26 20:11:18
  • Sinner starts China Open run with convincing win

    Italy's Jannik Sinner beat Croatia's Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-2 to cruise into the second round at the China Open in Beijing on September 25, 2025. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/26 0:23:17
  • Yuan Yue claims first-round victory at China Open

    Chinese tennis player Yuan Yue defeated Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the women's singles at the China Open on September 25, 2025. The victory not only served as a perfect gift for her 27th birthday ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/26 0:21:45
  • Zhang Shuai claims inspiring win at China Open

    China's tennis veteran Zhang Shuai defeated Anastasia Zakharova 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday night to qualify into the last 64 of the WTA China Open. Zhang's victory marks the first win for a Chinese mainland tennis player at the China ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/24 23:35:41
  • First public day of 2025 aviation open-day activities of the PLA Air Force and the Changchun Air Show draws crowds

    The 2025 PLA Air Force aviation open-day event and Changchun Air Show kicked off its first public day on September 20 in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province. Featuring star aircraft such as the J-20, J-16, J-11B, J-10C and KJ-500, the ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/20 19:51:27
  • Air Force Aviation Open Event and Changchun Airshow lift off in Northeast China

    The 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Event and Changchun Airshow kicked off in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, on September 19. With the theme "Chasing Dreams in the Sky, Securing Victory for the Future," the event features thrilling flight performances, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/19 20:59:12
  • Students, residents pay tribute as CPV martyrs laid to rest in Shenyang

    On September 13, the remains of 30 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, Northeast China's ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/13 19:02:44
  • China holds solemn burial ceremony for 12th batch of Chinese martyrs of Korean War on Saturday

    China held a solemn burial ceremony in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province on Saturday for the remains of 30 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, after their ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/13 13:52:03
  • Remains of 30 CPV soldiers carried by Y-20 transport aircraft return home

    The remains of 30 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, carried by a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force Y-20 transport aircraft, were returned to China ...

    By Guo Yuandan, Cui Meng in Shenyang and Chen Qingqing in Beijing | 2025/9/12 22:46:26
  • Ceremony held to welcome the remains of 30 CPV martyrs from South Korea

    On September 12, a ceremony was held at the Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to welcome the remains of the 12th group of Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs from South Korea. Earlier, a Y-20 transport aircraft brought back from South Korea ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/12 15:49:55
  • 26 helicopters form a huge '80' over Beijing during V-Day parade

    Photos taken at Dongbianmen in Beijing show 26 helicopters formed a huge "80" to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on September 3, 2025. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/9/3 11:29:23
  • Military flag aerial formation of PLA flies over Beijing

    The military flag aerial formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) flies over Beijing before the march-past of the military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and ...

    By Chen Tao, Cui Meng and Li Hao | 2025/9/3 10:42:45
  • China's Zhang Maozhu wins Men's MotoSurf prelims, advances at Chengdu World Games

    On Saturday, in Heat 2 of the Men's MotoSurf preliminaries at the Chengdu World Games, China's Zhang Maozhu won his group to advance to the next round. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)

    By Cui Meng | 2025/8/17 0:35:04
  • Chinese team loses to US in women's flag football group stage at Chengdu World Games

    In the women's Group A preliminary round of flag football at the 2025 Chengdu World Games, Team China lost 12–39 to the United States. A spinoff of American football, flag football keeps the sport's core techniques and competitiveness while simplifying ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/8/15 22:10:52
  • Drone racing takes flight at Chengdu World Games on Thursday

    On Thursday, the Chengdu World Games entered the seventh competition day since its opening, with the drone racing event kicking off. First included in the World Games in 2022, drone racing is an emerging sport that ingeniously blends technology, speed ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/8/14 23:16:36
  • Chinese women's team finishes in 3rd place at FIBA Asia Cup

    The Chinese women's national basketball team finished their FIBA Asia Cup campaign in the third place after defeating South Korea 101-66 on Sunday in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province. The team players were awarded the bronze medal afterwards.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/7/20 21:15:57
  • Chinese women's basketball team loses 81-90 to Japan in FIBA Women's Asia Cup semifinal

    The Chinese women's national basketball team lost 81-90 to Japan on Saturday in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, during the semifinal of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. The Chinese team will face South Korea on Sunday for third place.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/7/19 22:25:09
  • Successful launch at first light

    The Long March-7 Y10 took off from the coastline of Wenchang, South China's Hainan Province, early in the morning on July 15, successfully sending the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft to its preset orbit. (Photos: Cui Meng/Global Times)

    By Cui Meng | 2025/7/15 6:42:22
  • Over 30,000 fans overwhelm Zhenjiang stadium despite scorching heat

    Home team Zhenjiang was defeated by the visiting Taizhou in a Jiangsu City Football League match on Sunday in Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu Province. Despite lingering in the second-from-bottom position in the 13-team league, the fixture drew 30,067 spectators amid ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/7/7 0:11:28
  • Football craze continues in Nanjing

    An amateur football match between Nanjing and Suzhou in the Jiangsu City Football League, commonly known as Suchao, set a new tournament attendance record of 60,396. It is just about 800 short of the Chinese Super League season-high of ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/7/5 23:52:27
  • Second Volleyball Nations League win for China

    The Chinese national women's volleyball team routed France 3-0 in the Volleyball Nations League on Saturday in Beijing, their second win in the series. The Chinese team will take on Turkey on Sunday.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/6/7 23:20:45
  • China women's volleyball team loses against Poland at Nations League

    China's national women's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat to Poland in their second match at the Volleyball Women's Nations League on Thursday at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing. The young Chinese team will face France on Saturday.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/6/5 23:34:05
  • Zhejiang Lions take 3-1 lead in CBA Finals

    The Zhejiang Lions stunned the hosts, Beijing Ducks, 106-73 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven CBA Finals. The series will continue on Saturday, with Zhejiang Lions hosting Beijing Ducks in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. (Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/5/14 23:14:45
  • Back-to-back win

    Chinese national badminton team secured their second straight win in the Surdiman Cup by defeating their Hong Kong counterparts 5-0 on Monday, a day after their opening win against Algeria on Sunday. Led by female singles ace Chen Yufei, men's ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/4/28 23:13:24
  • Chinese badminton team defends title at Sudirman Cup

    Chinese badminton athletes start their Sudirman Cup title defense on April 27, 2025, in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province, with a 5-0 convincing win against Team Algeria. The national team, led by star athletes including Olympic champions Chen Qingchen, Jia ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/4/27 22:36:46
  • Honing skills outdoors

    Chinese track and field athletes competed at home in the Diamond League event in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province on Saturday. In track competitions, Chen Yujie, 16, lowered her Asian youth record in the women's 200 meters. In the field ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/4/26 23:15:37
  • Beijing Guoan's bitter sweet home opener

    In a highly anticipated Chinese Super League match on Saturday, 10-man Beijing Guoan weathered a late storm from Chengdu Rongcheng to hold their opponents to a 1-1 draw at Workers' Stadium in Beijing. The match was Guoan's first home game ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/29 22:35:42
  • China suffers 0-2 defeat to Australia, crucial matches ahead

    The Chinese national football team now needs to secure consecutive wins to keep their World Cup hopes alive, after suffering a 0-2 home defeat to Australia in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday. An away match against Indonesia on ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/25 21:47:45
  • Chinese football team trains in Hangzhou ahead of sold-out World Cup qualifier

    The Chinese national football team holds a training session in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province on March 24, 2025, as it gears up for the crucial World Cup Asian qualifier against Australia scheduled for March 25. According to multiple media ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/24 20:46:32
  • Team efforts prevail

    The Chinese men's 4x400m relay team set a new national record of 3:06.90 at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province on Sunday, and the Chinese women's relay team clocked the final with a season best ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/23 23:18:45
  • Setting new record

    Chinese female hurdler Wu Yanni set a new national record at the women's 60m hurdles semifinals with 8.01 seconds at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/23 20:38:04
  • Making athletic history

    China's female sprinter Liang Xiaojing finished eighth in the women's 60m final but with a personal best of 7.14 seconds. The 27-year-old said afterwards that the result is a confidence booster for her as she hopes to deliver better performance ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/22 23:57:35
  • Rising hurdling talents

    China's 21-year-old hurdler Liu Junxi won a bronze medal in the men's 60m hurdles with 7.55 seconds at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Saturday in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province. Compatriot Qin Weibo also made onto the track by ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/22 23:09:08
  • Lighting up the home arena

    Chinese track and field stars including male sprinter Xie Zhenye and female shot put athlete Gong Lijiao play the home crowd at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province on Friday night. Young sprinter Deng Xinrui ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/21 23:00:03
  • Hard-fought silver medal

    Chinese men's national short track speed skaters won a silver medal at the World Championships in Beijing on Sunday with a finish time of 6:41.840, marking the best result for the national team in a single discipline at the worlds. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/16 23:26:49
  • Skating for glory

    Chinese skaters compete in the preliminary rounds of the Short Track World Championships on Friday at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium. The finals will take place on Saturday and Sunday. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/14 19:13:04
  • Aiming for home glory

    Chinese short track speed skaters prepare for the World Championships on Thursday at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing. The championships will start on Friday and last till Sunday.

    By Cui Meng | 2025/3/13 18:28:11
  • Chinese under-20 team denied FIFA U-20 World Cup berth after Asian Cup knockout

    The Chinese national under-20 team fell short of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup after conceding a goal in the 95th minute to Saudi Arabia that resulted in a 1-0 quarterfinals defeat in the U-20 Asian Cup on Saturday. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/2/22 20:02:00
  • Beijing's Yongning Market draws visitors with rich festive atmosphere

    The Yongning Market in is filled with a vibrant festive atmosphere during the Spring Festival, drawing countless visitors. The lively patter of vendors echoes through the air, creating a warm sense of community and a rich, down-to-earth charm. Located 20 ...

    By Cui Meng and Chen Tao | 2025/2/2 15:30:35
  • Memorial service for victims of earthquake in Xizang held on Monday

    A memorial ceremony was held at 9:30 am on Monday to honor the earthquake victims in Chamco Township, the area most severely affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Photos show rescue workers from ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/1/13 12:07:40
  • Rescue team helps transfer earthquake-affected residents' property

    A rescue team composed of police, firefighters, PLA soldiers, and rescue personnel from China Anneng Construction Group and Blue Sky Rescue team, transferred the private properties of earthquake-affected residents to a safe area in Gurong village in Dingri county, Xizang ...

    By Cui Meng | 2025/1/10 21:55:24
  • Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Xizang quake relief

    Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a CPC leadership meeting on Thursday to study and arrange disaster relief following a 6.8-magnitude quake that struck Xizang Autonomous Region earlier this week.

    By Fan Wei and Cui Meng in Xigaze, Liu Xin and Li Yawei in Beijing | 2025/1/9 23:33:28
  • China's Shi Yuqi claims gold at BWF World Tour Finals

    Chinese men's singles ace and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi won the BWF World Tour Finals title by defeating Denmark's Anders Antonsen 21-18, 21-14 on Sunday in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. This marks Shi's second title at the World ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/15 22:27:45
  • Chinese badminton star Zheng bids farewell to national team on a high note

    China's mixed doubles badminton icons, Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong, celebrated a remarkable victory at the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on Sunday. The pair clinched the title by defeating Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/15 19:01:59
  • China's Wang Zhiyi wins women's singles title at BWF World Tour Finals

    Chinese badminton women's singles player Wang Zhiyi defeated her teammate Han Yue 19-21, 21-19, 21-11 to win the BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng and Lu Wenao | 2024/12/15 16:22:02
  • Chinese badminton stars reach finals for men's, women's and mixed doubles at World Tour Finals

    Chinese badminton players qualified for the finals for men's singles, women's singles and mixed doubles at the BWF World Tour Finals on Saturday in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/15 0:19:12
  • Injury forces Lee Zii Jia to withdraw; Li Shifeng advances at BWF World Tour Finals

    In the third round of the men's singles group stage at the BWF World Tour Finals on December 13, 2024, Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia was forced to quit due to an ankle injury. China's Li Shifeng had dropped the first ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/13 22:28:43
  • Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan secure top spot in women's doubles Group B at BWF World Tour Finals

    Chinese Olympic champions Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan cruised to a 2-0 victory (21-12, 21-10) over Indonesia's Kusuma/Amalia in the women's doubles Group B match of the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province on December 13, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/13 22:10:45
  • Chinese pairs advance to semifinals at BWF World Tour Finals

    Team China's Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin faced Team Hong Kong, China's Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet in the final group stage match of the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December 13, 2024. After ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/13 19:13:22
  • Chinese shuttler Han Yue faces off against S.Korea's An Se Young in women's singles of BWF World Tour Finals

    Chinese shuttler Han Yue faced off against South Korea's An Se Young in the women's singles Group B match of the BWF World Tour Finals on December 13, 2024. Despite a 0-2 loss (11-21, 15-21) to An Se Young, Han ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/13 18:32:53
  • Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan win second group match at BWF World Tour Finals 2024

    On Thursday, the Chinese women's doubles pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan defeated South Korea's Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee 2-0 at the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, achieving their second consecutive ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/12 23:16:06
  • Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong secure first victory at BWF World Tour Finals 2024

    The Chinese duo Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong came from behind to secure their first victory in the mixed doubles at the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, with a score of 14-21, 21-13, and ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/12 23:03:19
  • China's Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin win BWF mixed doubles event

    The Chinese badminton mixed doubles pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin defeated the Chinese Taipei team with a score of 21-17, 21-19 in Group B at the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/12 22:03:53
  • China's Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong lose in BWF World Tour Finals 2024

    China's badminton mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong lost to teammates Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin with scores of 17-21 and 20-22 in the first round of Group A at the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/11 20:26:08
  • China's Shi Yuqi beats Indonesia's Jonatan in group matches of BWF World Tour Finals 2024

    On December 11, China's badminton player Shi Yuqi, ranked world No.1 in men's singles, battled through three intense games to defeat Indonesian player Jonatan Christie with scores of 21-16, 17-21, 21-8 during the group stage of the men's singles at ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/11 18:42:14
  • Chinese player Hand Yue wins group match at BWF World Tour Finals 2024

    On December 11, Chinese player Han Yue defeated Japanese player Akane Yamaguchi with a score of 21-19, 21-17 during the group stage of the women's singles at the B Group of the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 in Hangzhou, East ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/11 18:40:23
  • China's Yang Binyu wins Bronze in Women's Mass Start at ISU World Cup

    In the Mass Start women's competition at the 2024-2025 ISU World Cup Speed Skating event in Beijing on December 1, China's Yang Binyu finished in 8:29.72, winning the bronze medal — her first World Cup podium finish. Marijke Groenewoud of ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/1 23:10:05
  • Highlights of ISU World Cup Speed Skating on Sunday

    China's Liu Bin, Lian Ziwen and Ning Zhongyan won the bronze medal in the Men's Team Sprint Pursuit with a time of 1:18.61 at the 2024-2025 ISU World Cup Speed Skating event in Beijing on December 1. The Chinese team ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/12/1 22:20:14
  • Beijing triumphs over Hunan in women's Pearl Ball group match

    The Beijing women's Pearl Ball team secured a 47-38 victory over Hunan in a group match at the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities on Saturday in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province. Pearl Ball, often referred to as “small basketball with ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/23 21:13:55
  • Traditional games of ethnic minorities thrill audiences

    Chongqing duo Wang Rong and Ma Qijin claimed victory in the above-55kg swing competition with 87 bell touches as the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities continued in full swing on Saturday in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province. Swinging has deep ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/23 20:59:15
  • China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities opens in Sanya

    Enhanced by modern technology and the unique island charm of Sanya, the opening ceremony of China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities took place at the Sports Center in Sanya, Hainan Province on Friday night. Held every four years, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/23 0:28:43
  • Ethnic games

    The opening ceremony of the National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities is held in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province on November 22, 2024. Athletes from all provinces and regions in the country will participate in the quadrennial event, which lasts until November ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/23 0:03:02
  • China falls to Japan 1-3 in World Cup qualifier on Tuesday

    On November 19, during the sixth round of Group C of the third stage of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier, China hosted Japan at Xiamen's Egret Stadium. After a fierce battle, the Chinese team ultimately lost 1-3 to Japan. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/19 23:50:35
  • Chinese National Football Team gears up for World Cup Qualifier against Japan at Xiamen's Egret Stadium

    The Chinese national football team will face Japan in a World Cup Asian qualifier at 8 pm on Tuesday at the Egret Stadium in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province. GT reporters captured images of football fans at the scene.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/19 20:05:56
  • Preparing for home battle

    The Chinese national football team players are preparing in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province for the World Cup Asian qualifier against Japan. Head coach Branko Ivankovic told reporters that he is confident in his players' preparation for the game. (Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/18 21:56:36
  • Record crowds marvel at China's aerospace power during Airshow China in Zhuhai

    Over 160,000 visitors attended the 15th Airshow China public day in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, on November 16, drawn by cutting-edge aerospace technology and breathtaking aerial performances. Many attendees hailed the event as “a showcase of China's strength and ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/16 22:56:09
  • 15th Airshow China: Unwavering enthusiasm shown for national defense

    Despite inclement weather, the 15th Airshow China in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, has drawn an enthusiastic crowd, showcasing the public's deep admiration for China's cutting-edge defense technologies and unwavering support for the country's national defense efforts. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/14 21:27:04
  • Y-20 aircraft cargo hold displayed to public for first time at Airshow China 2024

    The Y-20 transport aircraft's cargo hold was displayed for the public for the first time at 15th Airshow China in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, with attendees able to visit through a reservation and lottery system. As a large transport ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/14 20:51:52
  • 15th Airshow China souvenirs highly popular among visitors

    The 15th Airshow China in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, has set up 9 cultural and creative souvenir shops, offering a wider variety of items compared to previous editions, which attracted large crowds of visitors eager to make purchases. Aircraft ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/13 23:11:43
  • Ground weaponry displayed at 15th Airshow China

    In the dynamic demonstration area for ground equipment at the 15th Airshow China on Wednesday, a wide range of ground weaponry equipment was displayed, including the VT4A main battle tank, VN12A assault vehicle, and ST4 wheeled assault gun. New equipment ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/13 23:10:35
  • Chinese aircraft feature in stunning displays at 15th Airshow China

    The 15th Airshow China kicked off in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday. The J-16 performed an impressive aerial display, showcasing exceptional flying skills and excellent maneuverability. The PLA's air tanker, the YY-20, performed a 15-minute aerobatic flight during ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/13 0:51:02
  • Three fifth-generation stealth fighter jets demonstrate flight performance at Airshow China 2024

    The 15th Airshow China opened on Tuesday, and for the first time, China's J-35A and J-20, along with Russia's Su-57, shared the stage in a flight performance. This marked a gathering of three out of the world's five fifth-generation stealth ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/13 0:45:14
  • Russian Knights aerobatic team performs at opening of 15th Airshow China

    The Russian Knights aerobatic team made a stunning return at Airshow China 2024 after eight years with the new Su-35S jets. The Su-35S is equipped with engines featuring three-dimensional thrust vectoring nozzles, which further enhance the aircraft's maneuverability, allowing pilots ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/12 22:38:36
  • C919, C909 conduct adaptive flight training ahead of Airshow China 2024

    Adaptive flight training was held on Monday for the C919 large passenger aircraft and the new C909 regional aircraft in Zhuhai, ahead of the opening of Airshow China 2024. This will mark the first time that both aircraft have been ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/11 21:49:27
  • China's Red Eagle Aerobatic Team performs for 75th anniversary of founding of PLA Air Force

    November 11, 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Air Force. The Hongying (or Red Eagle) Aerobatic Team from the Aviation University of the Air Force performed over Jinwan Airport in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/11 20:17:19
  • Bayi Aerobatic team celebrates 75th anniversary of founding of PLA Air Force with special rehearsal ahead of 15th Airshow China

    On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Air Force on November 11, the Bayi Aerobatic team performed a spectacular special rehearsal at the Zhuhai International Air Show Center, presenting a unique tribute celebrating the ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/11 18:32:38
  • Presenter engages with audience at armed helicopter static display ahead of Airshow China 2024

    With two days left until the Airshow China 2024 officially opens, teams are busy with final preparations. Photos capture a presenter interacting with the audience at a static display of an armed helicopter on Sunday in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/10 20:46:33
  • Ground crew prepare Z-10ME attack helicopter for Airshow China

    On November 10, two days remain until the official opening of the 15th Airshow China. Photos from Sunday show ground crew performing final preparations and arrangements for the Z-10ME attack helicopter in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/10 20:09:14
  • Z-20J shipborne helicopter and Z-8C transport helicopter in aerial display training at Airshow China

    On November 10, two days ahead of the official opening of the 15th Airshow China, preparations are in full swing. Photos show the Z-20J shipborne helicopter and Z-8C transport helicopter conducting aerial display training on Sunday in Zhuhai, South China's ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/10 19:34:22
  • Static display of 'Jetank' UAV in Zhuhai ahead of 15th Airshow China

    The "Jetank" UAV was presented in a static display in Zhuhai on Sunday, ahead of Airshow China 2024. "Jetank" is a flexibly configured, heavy-duty unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and is the next generation of large-scale unmanned aerial universal platform. It ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/10 19:30:55
  • Countdown to the 15th Airshow China: Ground crew prepares the H-6K

    With two days remaining until the official opening of the 15th Airshow China, various teams are actively making final preparations. Photos show ground crew preparing the H-6K bomber on Sunday in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2024/11/10 18:28:33
  • Zheng Qinwen eases into third round at China Open

    China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen eased past 71st-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia 6-1, 6-1 in the second round at the China Open on Saturday. The match attracted over 12,000 fans at the 15,000-capacity Diamond Court at the National Tennis Center ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/9/29 0:35:22
  • Chinese national soccer team suffers home defeat to Saudi Arabia

    The Chinese national soccer team suffered a home 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia on September 10 in a World Cup Asian qualifier in Dalian, China's Liaoning Province. It is their second consecutive defeat in the series, after an embarrassing 7-0 ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/9/11 0:32:47
  • China held to 1-1 draw by Thailand in Shenyang

    China held to 1-1 draw by Thailand in Shenyang

    By Cui Meng | 2024/6/7 1:08:54
  • Chinese national soccer team aims for victory against Thailand

    The Chinese national soccer team players participated in a training session on Wednesday in preparation for the upcoming World Cup Asian qualifiers against Thailand in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, Northeast China. Head coach Branko Ivankovic emphasized the importance of offense and ...

    By Cui Meng and Lu Wenao | 2024/6/5 22:07:47
  • China's men's badminton team reclaim Thomas Cup title

    China's men's badminton team defeated Indonesia 3-1 in the Thomas Cup final on Sunday in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, reclaiming the title after a six-year wait. The win is the team's 11th title in the Thomas Cup.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/6 2:01:09
  • China's women's badminton team clinches Uber Cup glory

    China's women's badminton team defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the Uber Cup final on Sunday in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, restoring their pride after a three-year hiatus. The win marks the team's 16th title in the Uber Cup.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/5 20:32:44
  • Indonesia advances to semifinals after beating South Korea 3-1

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia beat Jeon Hyeok Jin of South Korea 14-21, 21-16, 21-16 and advanced to semifinals during the quarterfinal between South Korea and Indonesia at Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/4 0:03:29
  • Chinese Taipei defeat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the Thomas and Uber Cup semifinals

    Chou Tien-chen of Team Chinese Taipei stunned world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen with a score of 21-19, 14-21, 21-19 on Friday in Southwest China's Chengdu, securing a spot in the Thomas and Uber Cup semifinals. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/3 23:49:31
  • Team China wins quarterfinal in Thomas & Uber Cup

    In the quarterfinal clash of the Thomas & Uber Cup held in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday, World No.1 Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng beat team India 21:15, 11:21, 21:12.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/3 18:27:21
  • Team Japan defeat team Malaysia in the quarterfinal clash in Thomas & Uber Cup

    Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik fell to Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of team Japan 21-18, 14-21, 19-21 on Friday in the quarterfinal clash in Thomas & Uber Cup in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/3 18:25:24
  • China's Shi Yuqi wins in the quarterfinal clash of Thomas & Uber Cup

    China's Shi Yuqi beat Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar 15-21, 21-11, 21-14, scoring the victory for China in the quarterfinal clash against defending champion India in the Uber Cup on Friday held in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/5/3 17:44:18
  • Chinese pair defeat Indian opponents in final group match at Uber Cup

    Chinese pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan defeated India's Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra 21-13, 21-12 in the women's doubles competition in the final group match at the Uber Cup in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on April 30, 2024. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/4/30 20:48:50
  • Team China secures top spot in Group A by sweeping India in final group match at Uber Cup

    Top Chinese female shuttler Chen Yufei led Team China to sweep India in the final group match at the Uber Cup in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on April 30, 2024, sealing top spot in Group A. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2024/4/30 20:43:01
  • BWF Thomas/Uber Cup update: China and Denmark secure wins in intense matches

    China showcased its badminton prowess on the second day of the BWF Thomas/Uber Cup finals on April 28, 2024, with several impressive victories. In the men's singles, Chinese shuttler Shi Yuqi defeated Canada's Brian Yang with a convincing score of ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/4/29 0:18:58
  • Team China secures wins in opening matches of BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

    The opening matches of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals kick off in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on April 27, 2024. The Chinese women's badminton team defeats the Singaporean team with a total score of 5-0. Chinese men's ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/4/27 16:41:20
  • China beats Singapore in 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier

    Striker Wu Lei contributed two goals and an assist to help the Chinese national soccer team bounce back with a 4-1 win over Singapore in their group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in North China's ...

    By Cui Meng and Lu Wenao | 2024/3/27 0:29:17
  • Beijing Guoan triumph in league season opener

    Chinese Super League giants Beijing Guoan (in green) defeated Cangzhou Mighty Lions 2-0 in the first round of the 2024 CSL season on March 2, 2024 in Cangzhou, North China's Hebei Province. Goals from Zhang Yuning (No.9) and Yang Liyu ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/3/2 21:16:30
  • Villagers in Beijing suburbs greet Lantern Festival

    During the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar, villagers of Xingshutai Village in Huairou District, Beijing, gathered together to celebrate the festival, with self-organized song and dance performances and traditional delicacy.

    By Cui Meng | 2024/2/24 23:09:19
  • Fans wait to see Cristiano Ronaldo despite cancellation of China tour

    A large number of fans gathered near the hotel where the Riyadh Victory team was staying, hoping to catch a glimpse of the team's megastar Cristiano Ronaldo on January 24 in Shenzhen. One day earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo issued an apology ...

    By Cui Meng | 2024/1/24 21:18:23
  • Denmark's Viktor Axelsen has won his third consecutive BWF Tour men's singles title

    Denmark's Viktor Axelsen defeated China's Shi Yuqi 21-11, 21-12 in the men's singles final of the BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday to claim his third consecutive title. It was the fifth Grand Final title for Viktor Axelsen.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/17 22:07:45
  • China's Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong have won the mixed doubles final of the BWF World Tour Finals for the third time

    China's Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong won their third BWF World Tour Finals mixed doubles title on Sunday with a 21-11, 21-18 victory over their teammates Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/17 21:37:23
  • China's duo Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan have won the BWF women's doubles title

    The women's doubles final of the BWF World Tour Finals 2023 concluded at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center on Sunday. China's top doubles pair, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, defeated South Korea's Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee 2-0 ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/17 19:25:02
  • Highlights of the final day of the BWF World Tour Finals 2023

    On the final day of the BWF World Tour Finals 2023 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, the first men's doubles final took place between Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, and South Korea's Seo Seung-jae/Kang Min-hyuk. Unfortunately, Liang and Wang ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/17 18:09:50
  • China's mixed doubles pair advances to finals of BWF World Tour Finals

    China's mixed doubles pair, Huang Yaqiong/Zheng Siwei, secures a 2-0 victory against the South Korean duo of Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yoo Jung, advancing to the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December 16, 2023. (Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/17 0:15:04
  • Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin secures spot in finals of women's singles at BWF World Tour Finals

    Chinese shuttler Chen Yufei loses to Spain's Carolina Marin with a score of 1-2 in the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December 16, 2023. Marin will meet Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/16 22:17:52
  • Chinese duo advances to finals of men's doubles at BWF World Tour Finals

    The Chinese pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang defeats the Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto with a score of 2-1, advancing to the finals of the men's doubles at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December 16, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/16 18:49:14
  • Shi Yuqi, Viktor Axelsen advance to men's singles semifinals at BWF World Tour Finals

    China's shuttler Shi Yuqi stages a comeback to defeat Japanese player Kodai Naraoka and advances to the semifinals as the top in his group in the men's singles at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/16 1:22:30
  • China's pair defeats Malaysian duo and secures advancement at BWF World Tour Finals

    China's duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang defeat the World Champions, Malaysian pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, securing advancement at the BWF World Tour Finals held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December 15, 2023. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/16 1:08:49
  • China's Chen Yufei advances to semifinals in women's singles at BWF World Tour Finals

    Chinese shuttler Chen Yufei secures a spot in the women's singles semifinals at the BWF World Tour Finals in advance, despite a loss to Spain's Carolina Marin in a 70-minute game in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on December 15, 2023. Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/16 0:42:04
  • China defeats South Korea in mixed doubles group B match at BWF World Tour Finals 2023

    On December 14, 2023, during the mixed doubles group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals 2023 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China beat Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun of South Korea ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/14 23:15:32
  • Shi Yuqi defeat to Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

    In the men's singles Group B match of the BWF World Tour Finals, Chinese player Shi Yuqi, despite winning the first game, was chased down by Indonesian player Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the following two games, and unfortunately lost with ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/14 23:09:36
  • Chen Yufei wins two consecutive matches and advances to the top four

    China's Chen Yufei defeated Zhang Beiwen in the group stage of the BWF World Tour Finals, securing two consecutive victories and advancing to the semi-finals.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/14 23:07:59
  • China's Liang, Wang claim their first victory at the BWF World Tour Finals

    On December 14, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang from China claimed their first victory in the men's doubles match during the second round of the Badminton World Federation World Tour Finals 2023 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. They defeated ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/14 20:09:35
  • Chinese men's doubles duo secures 2nd consecutive victory at the BWF World Tour Finals

    On December 14, 2023, the Badminton World Federation World Tour Finals commenced the second round of group stage matches in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. The Chinese men's doubles duo, Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi, emerged victorious with a score ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/14 17:46:47
  • Chinese ace Chen Yufei wins the women's singles group match at the BWF World Tour Finals

    In the women's singles group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals 2023, Chinese ace Chen Yufei defeated Han Yue with a score of 2-1, in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang Province, on December 13, 2023. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/14 0:50:59
  • China's Shi Yuqi bested world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen

    Chinese badminton player Shi Yuqi defeated world No.1 Viktor Axelsen with a score of 2-0 in the #BWFWorldTourFinals.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/12/13 23:17:47
  • Chinese swimmers bag gold, set new records at Hangzhou Asian Para Games

    Chinese swimmers participate in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games on October 27, 2023. Jiang Shengnan breaks the Asian record with a time of 30.21 seconds, winning gold in the women's 50m freestyle S8 final. Xu Jialing and Chen Yi ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/27 23:50:34
  • 'Basketball Girl' misses out on 100-meter breaststroke final

    China's inspirational "Basketball Girl" Qian Hongyan, who was highly anticipated, failed to qualify for the finals in the women's 100-meter breaststroke - SB6 preliminaries at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/26 23:34:57
  • Team China bags gold in women's wheelchair basketball at Asian Para Games

    Team China defeated Team Japan with a score of 61-30 and won gold in women's wheelchair basketball at the #4thAsianParaGames #Hangzhou on Oct 26, 2023. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/26 22:21:32
  • Chinese athlete Zhong Saichun clinches gold in men's wheelchair fencing at Asian Para Games

    Chinese athlete Zhong Saichun (right) narrowly defeated opponent Sun Gang to win the gold medal in the men's foil A-level final of the wheelchair fencing event at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou on October 25.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/26 0:21:09
  • Chinese athlete Hu Daoliang wins gold medal in men's individual B-Level foil event at 4th Asian Para Games

    Chinese athlete Hu Daoliang (left) won the gold medal in the men's individual B-level foil event at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou on October 25.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/26 0:19:37
  • Opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games kicks off in Hangzhou

    The opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games kicked off on the evening of October 22, 2023, at the main stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province. Themed "Hearts Meet, Dreams Shine," the ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/26 0:17:55
  • Chinese Athlete Ye Tao wins silver medal in long jump T11 category at the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games

    Chinese athlete Ye Tao won the silver medal in the long jump T11 category with a personal best of 6.37 meters at the 4th Asian Para Games athletics event in Hangzhou on October 23, with the guidance of a guide. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/23 22:47:54
  • Chinese athlete Di Dongdong shatters Asian Para Games record, secures gold in long jump T11 category

    Chinese athlete Di Dongdong won the gold medal in the long jump T11 category at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province on October 23. With a score of 6.65 meters, he broke the Asian Para ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/23 22:39:14
  • Thai athlete KHONGRAK Putharet clinches gold inmen's 5000m T54 final at Hangzhou Asian Para Games athletics

    Thai athlete KHONGRAK Putharet won the championship in the men's 5000m T54 final of the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games athletics on October 23, 2023. Chinese athlete Ma Zhuo finished fourth.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/23 21:27:22
  • Chinese Athlete Chen Yimo Triumphs in 400m T37/38 Athletics Final at Hangzhou Asian Para Games

    On October 23, Chinese athlete Chen Yimo won the championship in the final of the 400m T37/38 athletics event at the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/23 21:10:04
  • Zhou Zhaoqian wins gold medal in women's T54 1,500m wheelchair racing

    In the women's T54 1,500m wheelchair racing event at the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games, Chinese athlete Zhou Zhaoqian, who was the champion of the Tokyo Paralympics, won the gold medal.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/23 13:53:32
  • Shi Yiting wins the gold medal in the women's 200-meter T36 final

    At the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Chinese athlete Shi Yiting won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter T36 final with a time of 28.17 seconds, breaking her own world record of 28.21 seconds.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/23 12:58:51
  • The 19th Asian Games closing ceremony kicks off in Hangzhou

    The 19th Asian Games closing ceremony was held on Sunday evening with the theme of "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou," which is a mesmerizing classic line from a Chinese poem about Hangzhou. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/8 21:27:47
  • China claims gold in women's volleyball at Asian Games

    The Chinese women's volleyball team defeated the Japanese team with a score of 3-0 on Oct 7, successfully defending their title with a perfect record of six victories. This is also the 9th Asian Games gold medal in the history ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/7 22:41:15
  • Breakin' into the Games

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/7 8:21:41
  • Breakdancing debuts at the Asian Games

    Breakdancing made its Asian Games debut on Friday as the women's knock outs kicked off in Gongshu Canal Sports Park Gymnasium in Hang zhou.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/6 22:26:17
  • China successfully defends its title in women's basketball at Asian Games

    China successfully defended its title in women's basketball at the Asian Games on Thursday, defeating arch-rival Japan with a score of 74-72. Being ranked second in the world, China dominated the game from the start, taking a commanding 26-16 lead ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/5 22:37:04
  • South Korea wins bronze medal in women's basketball at Asian Games

    A bronze medal match for women's basketball was held at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 5, 2023. The South Korean women's basketball team defeated the North Korean team with a score of 96-63, securing the bronze medal. (Photos: Cui ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/5 19:28:34
  • Olympic medal presentation ceremony held at Asian Games

    An Olympic medal presentation ceremony takes place at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 4, 2023. Chinese relay athletes Su Bingtian, Xie Zhenye, Wu Zhiqiang, and Tang Xingqiang receive the bronze medal in the men's 4x100-meter relay at the 2021 ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/4 23:50:41
  • Chinese women's football team loses to Japanese team in semi-final

    On October 3, the women's football semi-finals of the Hangzhou Asian Games concluded, with North Korean team and Japanese team advancing to the final. At the Linping Sports Center Stadium, the Chinese women's football team lost 3-4 to the Japanese ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/4 0:33:56
  • Chinese men's basketball team defeats South Korea to advance to semi-finals at Hangzhou Asian Games

    In the Men's Quarterfinal of the Basketball at Hangzhou Asian Games on October 3, team China led by 20 points in the first half. In the second half, the Chinese men's basketball team firmly maintained their advantage and finally won ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/3 16:54:56
  • China's Xu Zhuoyi wins bronze medal in the men's 110m hurdles final

    China's Xu Zhuoyi won the bronze medal in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 2, 2023.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/3 0:14:41
  • China's Li Yuting wins the silver medal in the women's 200m final

    On October 2, Chinese athlete Li Yuting won the silver medal in the women's 200-meter final at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/3 0:06:20
  • Chinese women's basketball team wins in quarterfinals

    On October 2, the Chinese women's basketball team achieved a resounding victory over the Chinese Taipei women's basketball team with a score of 104 to 60 in the quarterfinals of the Hangzhou Asian Games. They will face the North ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/2 20:48:17
  • Chinese men's national football team fails to advance to semifinals at Asian Games

    The Chinese men's national football team lost 0-2 to South Korea in the Asian Games, failing to reach the semifinals, on October 1. Meanwhile, Team Hong Kong, China defeated Iran and advanced to the top four. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/2 0:57:30
  • Team China wins gold medal in women's water polo final at Hangzhou Asian Games

    Team China bagged gold medal in women's water polo final at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 1. By defeating the Japanese team with a score of 24-11, Team China has stood on the highest podium of the Asian Games ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/10/2 0:56:19
  • Chinese sprinters bag gold medals at both men's and women's 100m final

    Chinese sprinter Ge Manqi claimed the women's 100m title and Xie Zhenye nailed the men's 100m gold at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on Sep 30, 2023. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/30 23:52:51
  • Team China clinches the synchronized 10-meter platform championship

    Chinese divers Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi won the gold medal in Women's Synchronized 10m Platform Final at the #Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena. #AsianGames Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/30 19:24:45
  • Chinese athlete Wu Yanni dominates preliminary round, secures spot in women's 100m hurdles finals at Asian Games

    On September 30th, in the preliminary round of the women's 100m hurdles event at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Chinese athlete Wu Yanni advanced to the finals with a time of 12.80 seconds, ranking first in her group. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/30 10:49:56
  • Team China clinches gold and silver in shot put

    Chinese athletes Gong Lijiao and Song Jiayuan clinched gold and silver medals with best throws of 19.58 and 18.92, respectively. Gong also came in as the defending Asian Games champion. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/30 0:03:38
  • Chinese tennis players Zheng Qinwen and Zhu Lin win gold and silver medals in women's singles final at Hangzhou Asian Games

    Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen claims victory in the women's singles final at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center's Tennis Center at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, winning the gold medal in straight sets on September ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/29 16:00:57
  • Chinese women's football team advances to the quarter-finals

    In the final round of Group A in the women's football competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games on September 28, the Chinese women's football team defeats Uzbekistan with a score of 6-0, securing the top spot in the group with ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/29 0:54:25
  • Chinese women's basketball team makes debut at Hangzhou Asian Games

    The Chinese women's basketball team makes debut at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center during the Hangzhou Asian Games on September 27, defeating the Mongolian women's basketball team 101 - 46. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/27 23:07:54
  • China wins 8th consecutive men's team title in Asiad table tennis

    On September 26, the men's team final of the Hangzhou Asian Games table tennis event took place at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Gymnasium. The Chinese team, consisting of Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, and Ma Long, beat the South Korean ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/26 23:13:54
  • China clinches fifth consecutive Asian Games championship in table tennis event

    On September 26, in the women's team final of the Hangzhou Asian Games table tennis event, Team China triumphed over Team Japan with a score of 3-0, winning the gold medal and securing its fifth consecutive Asian Games championship.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/26 22:07:01
  • Team China wins at women's team artistic gymnastics event

    On September 25, the women's team artistic gymnastics event of the 19th Asian Games was held at the Huanglong Sports Center Gymnasium in Hangzhou. Team China, composed of Zhang Xinyi, Zuo Tong, Zhang Jin, Yu Linmin and Tang Xijing, won ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/26 1:17:42
  • Uzbek athlete Oksana Chusovitina competes at Hangzhou Asian Games

    On September 25, Oksana Chusovitina, a 48-year-old gymnast from Uzbekistan, competed in the women's vault qualification round at the Hangzhou Asian Games. After vaulting the horse, she raised both hands above her head and made a heart gesture toward the ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/25 23:56:15
  • China wins gold medal in women's double sculls rowing at 19th Asian Games

    Team China's duo Lu Shiyu/Shen Shuangmei won the gold medal in the women's double sculls rolling final at the Hangzhou Asian Games on September 24, 2023. The third gold medal won by the Chinese rowing team so far. Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/24 12:43:53
  • China claims first gold at 19th Asian Games in women's lightweight double sculls rowing

    On Sunday morning, China secured the opening gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games in the women's lightweight double sculls. Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping clinched victory with a comfortable lead, completing the race in 7 minutes and 6.78 seconds, Uzbekistan ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/24 10:33:34
  • Opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou showcases 'Chinese Romance'

    On September 23, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The theme of the opening ceremony was "Rising Tide Asia," symbolizing China's integration with Asia and the world in ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/24 9:44:08
  • The 19th Asian Games torch relay starts in Hangzhou

    The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games started in Hangzhou, the host city of the Games, on Friday. The first day of the relay featured 106 torchbearers from all walks of life. The torch will tour through 11 cities ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/9/8 12:59:49
  • China's Wang Zhengxing crowned in badminton man's singles at Chengdu Universiade

    In the men's singles final, the last match of the badminton tournament, China's Wang Zhengxing defeated Thailand's Teeraratsakul Panitchaphon 21-16, 21-14 and claimed gold, at Chengdu Universiade on Sunday. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/8 2:32:28
  • Chinese team in women's 4x400m relay race at the athletics event

    In the final of the Women's 4x400m relay at the Chengdu FISU Games athletics event, the Polish team dominated the race, finishing with a time of 3 minutes 32.81 seconds, significantly ahead of other competitors, and won the championship. The ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/6 23:55:35
  • Chinese team wins gold medal in women's 4X100 relay race at the athletics event

    In the final of the women's 4X100 relay race at the Chengdu FISU Games, the Chinese team, composed of Liang Xiaojing, Ge Manqi, Cai Yanting, and Li Yuting, won the gold medal with a time of 43.70 seconds. Photos: Cui ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/6 22:31:25
  • Team China bags gold in women's basketball at Chengdu Universiade

    Team China defeats Team Japan with a score of 99-91 and wins gold in women's basketball at Chengdu FISU World University Games on August 5, 2023. (Photos: Cui Meng/GT)

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/5 22:13:48
  • Chinese athletes participate in the finals of track and field at Chengdu Universiade

    Chinese athlete Wu Yanni wins silver in the women's 100m hurdles final with her personal best of 12.76 seconds at the Chengdu FISU World University Games on August 4, 2023. The result qualifies her for the Paris Olympics. Chinese athlete ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/5 0:25:28
  • Chinese athletes advance to finals of women's 100m hurdles at Chengdu Universiade

    Chinese athletes Wu Yanni and Lin Yuwei have advanced to the finals of the women's 100m hurdles at the Chengdu FISU World University Games on August 4, 2023. Wu achieved her personal best time of 12.86 seconds in the semifinal ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/4 21:15:12
  • The Chinese women's basketball team advances to the finals

    In the semifinals of the Universiade Women's Basketball, the Chinese team defeated Chinese Taipei with a score of 83-61 to advance to the finals. Han Xu scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in this game. The opponent of the ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/3 23:42:37
  • Chinese athlete Wu Yanni advances to semifinals in women's 100m hurdles at Chengdu Universiade

    On August 3, Chinese athlete Wu Yanni competed in the Chengdu FISU Games athletics women's 100m hurdles Round 1, Group 4. She achieved an impressive first-place ranking in her group, completing the race in 12.98 seconds. With this outstanding performance, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/3 16:44:16
  • Chinese athlete Chen Guanfeng won the bronze medal in the men's 100m in track and field event

    In the just-concluded men's 100 meters in track and field event at the Chengdu FISU Games, Chinese athlete Chen Guanfeng won the bronze medal with a time of 10.17 seconds. Jamaican athlete Kadrian Dwayne Goldson claimed the championship with a ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/3 1:16:28
  • The sprint battle in track and field event of Chengdu FISU Games kicks off

    On August 2,the sprint battle of the Chengdu FISU Games track and field event kicked off. In the women's 100m final, Chinese sprinter Liang Xiaojing finished fifth with a time of 11.48 seconds. Luxembourg athlete Weken won the championship with ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/3 1:12:57
  • China loses to Chinese Taipei in men's basketball tournament group stage

    On July 31, 2023, in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in the group stage of the Chengdu FISU Games men's basketball tournament, China was defeated by Chinese Taipei team with a score of 84-97, suffering their third consecutive loss. In this game, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/8/1 1:21:32
  • Chinese athlete Li Huilin in the Artistic Gymnastics Individual All-Around event

    On July 30, 2023, in Chengdu, Sichuan, the 31st Chengdu FISU Games, Chinese athlete Li Huilin competed in the Artistic Gymnastics Individual All-Around (Ribbon and Clubs) event. In the end, she finished in seventh place with a score of 117.550 ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/30 22:37:00
  • The Chinese rhythmic gymnastics team won its first gold medal in the Chengdu FISU Games

    On July 30, 2023, in Chengdu, Sichuan, the 31st Chengdu FISU Games Artistic Gymnastics event was held at the Chengdu Sports University Artistic Gymnastics Center. In the team all-around final of the Chengdu FISU Game Artistic Gymnastics, the Chinese team ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/30 22:14:52
  • Chinese Wushu athlete Song Cuifang wins gold medal at Chengdu Universiade

    Chinese Wushu athlete, Song Cuifang, won the gold medal in Women's Nandao with 9.666 points at the 31st FISU World University Games on July 29, 2023, marking the second gold medal achieved in the Games. Wong Sum-In, athlete from China's ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/29 17:55:20
  • China's Cao Maoyuan won first gold at Chengdu Universiade

    On July 29, Cao Maoyuan won the gold medal with 9.770 points in the Men's Nanquan of Wushu at the 31st FISU World University Games. This is the first gold medal of the the Chengdu Universiade and also the first ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/29 15:59:58
  • Panda buses

    Panda-themed new-energy vehicles are deployed for transportation services during the 31st FISU Summer World University Games, which kicks off on July 28, 2023, in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Photo: Cui Meng/GT

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/29 0:01:41
  • Opening ceremony of 31st FISU Summer World University Games held in Chengdu

    The opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games was held at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Stadium in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. At the ceremony, a series of splendid ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/28 23:34:16
  • China's national short track team prepares for new season

    China's national short track speed skating team commenced training in Beijing on July 11 in preparation for the upcoming season. Currently, there are a total of 27 athletes participating in the training sessions. During this period, the team will undergo ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/7/11 16:49:36
  • China's National College Entrance Examination begins with record number of applicants in 2023

    On June 7, 2023, the National College Entrance Examination, also known as the gaokao, officially began in China with a record-breaking number of 12.91 million students taking part. In Beijing alone, over 58,000 students participated in the exam across 18 ...

    By Cui Meng and Li Hao | 2023/6/7 11:03:54
  • Fostering future stars

    Boasting 10 titles in domestic youth soccer competitions, Zhejiang FC continues its campaign to develop its flagship soccer academy after contributing more than 800 players to Chinese soccer. Located in the outskirts of Hangzhou, the capital of East China's Zhejiang Province, ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/4/19 22:51:12
  • Chinese Super League kicks off

    China's top-tier soccer league Chinese Super League (CSL) kicked off its 2023 season on April 15, 2023 as Beijing Guoan were held to a 1-1 draw by Meizhou Hakka in the season opener at the rebuilt Workers Stadium in Beijing. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/4/15 23:56:08
  • Wuhan crowned CFA Super Cup champions

    Wuhan Three Towns win their maiden Chinese FA Super Cup after defeating Shandong Taishan 2-0. The game attracts a crowd of 26,998 fans at the Huanglong Stadium in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province on April 8, 2023. (Photos: ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/4/9 0:19:36
  • The race is on

    China's short track speed skaters compete at the national champions race at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing. Newly naturalized skater Liu Shaoang made headlines on April 2, 2023 by winning the 1,000 meters while his brother Liu Shaolin set ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/4/2 20:14:01
  • Beijing launches its first China-Europe freight train, connecting with Moscow

    Beijing launches its first China-Europe freight train, connecting with Moscow

    By Cui Meng | 2023/3/16 13:37:46
  • FTZ on China-Kazakhstan border to hold series of international events to revive border trade

    The Horgos-based free trade zone on the China-Kazakhstan border in NW China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China's first cross-border free trade zone, is scheduled to hold 30 international events in 2023 to revive border trade after three years of downturn. ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/2/19 18:30:30
  • Village in Beijing suburb holds Lantern Festival activities

    Located deep in the mountains of Beijing's eastern suburbs, Xingshutai Village in Huairou District holds a variety of activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival.

    By Cui Meng | 2023/2/5 17:22:32
  • People visit Sanlitun on last night before bar street gets renovated

    On January 31, the last night before the Sanlitun bar street is vacated for renovation, many people made a special visit to take photos for memory. Bars in the capital city's popular Sanlitun bar street, one of the busiest parts ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/2/1 1:14:35
  • Bye-bye to bars

    Residents in Beijing take photos of some of the city's oldest bars on a bar street located at the famous shopping complex Sanlitun, which are about to shut down for renovation as the buildings were deemed unsafe. Photo: Cui Meng/Global ...

    By Cui Meng | 2023/1/31 23:39:16
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