China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.5 percent year on year in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday. The growth rate was higher than the second quarter's reading of 4.3 percent, the data showed. The country's economy expanded 4.6 percent year on year in the first three quarters. The world's second-largest economy generated about 107.11 trillion yuan (about 15.94 trillion U.S. dollars) in output during the January-September period, the data showed. #EconomicWatch

A catastrophic wildfire that ravaged Mongolia's pristine grasslands was allegedly triggered by a group of Japanese suspected of illegal fishing. The blaze erupted on Oct. 8 when a vehicle in the convoy of Japanese executives from telecom giant Mobicom caught fire, burning vast stretches of steppe habitat. Local media reported the group was targeting the endangered Siberian taimen. The disaster has sparked fierce public outrage over how the convoy illegally accessed the strictly off-limits zone. While Mobicom's CEO has issued a public apology, Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Nyamtaishir Nomtoibayar said an "empty apology" is not enough, demanding full compensation once legal responsibility is established. #WorldNews

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a monetary offering to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine on Monday, local media reported. english.cctv.com/2026/10/19/…

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed legal action against those responsible for violence during protests across the country on Saturday. "Those who destroyed must pay. Those who looted must reimburse," Macron said in a televised address, pledging judicial proceedings over offenses committed during the violence. #WorldNews english.cctv.com/2026/10/19/…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that China stands ready to work with Tajikistan to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. english.cctv.com/2026/10/19/…

China's railway network handled 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.8 percent year on year, the highest for the period, according to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway). During the period, the railway network operated an average of 11,511 passenger trains daily, up 5.3 percent from a year earlier. #EconomicWatch english.cctv.com/2026/10/19/…

The fourth Liangzhu Forum opened Sunday in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, to discuss challenges in cultural heritage conservation and paths to deepen international cooperation. #Trending english.cctv.com/2026/10/19/…

Protests over rising living costs and declining public services swept across France, including Paris, Lyon, Nantes and Rennes, on Saturday, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes, looting and arson. (Photos via AFP) 🔹𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 - Around 550,000 people took part, according to the interior minister, while the General Confederation of Labour put the figure at 800,000. - More than 1,800 people were arrested nationwide. - Most demonstrators remained peaceful, while violent groups targeted public buildings, shops and police. 🔹𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡 - More than 500 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured. - About 1,500 shops and retailers were affected, with losses potentially reaching hundreds of millions of euros, according to retail industry representatives. - Limoges' 143-year-old city hall was severely damaged in a fire. - A tourism office in Lyon was also set on fire. 🔹𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 - Demonstrations were also held in Italy, Belgium and Portugal, reflecting a range of social and economic grievances across Europe. 🔹𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 Protests initially driven by students' concerns over school conditions and teacher shortages have expanded, attracting support from trade unions and other groups amid growing frustration over living costs and public services. #WorldNews

Opening ceremony of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games held in Nagoya, Japan #WorldNews

On Oct 16, 2026, the China Outdoor Sports Industry Conference opened in Beijing’s Changping District under the theme “Jingcai Outdoors, Tech Future.” A new report says China now has 500M+ outdoor sports participants and an outdoor industry worth about ¥3.17 trillion. Hiking, skiing, trail running and water sports are going mainstream. #2026 China Outdoor Sports Industry Conference#

Five years after China declared a complete victory in the fight against absolute poverty in 2021, its approach continues to inspire poverty reduction efforts worldwide. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China stands ready to ensure the high-quality implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

In recent years, China's vocational education system has provided an annual average of almost 10 million skilled personnel to various industries, according to a white paper released on Saturday. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Saturday that a second "violating" supertanker had exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, hours after a similar incident involving another tanker. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

A growing number of foreign professionals are drawn to China by its expanding career opportunities, as the country's fast-growing industries strengthen its appeal amid economic pressures in some overseas markets. Positive experiences shared by foreign visitors on social media are also helping improve global perceptions of China. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

Two clicks ring out as a robot precisely positions a tightening tool over a bolt on an electric excavator and secures it in place. Every 12.5 minutes, another bright-green excavator rolls off the assembly line, ready to be shipped to markets around the world. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

People attend World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 17, 2026. The event, with the theme of "Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All," kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. english.cctv.com/2026/10/18/…

Chinese President #XiJinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green development. english.cctv.com/2026/10/17/…

U.S. companies will top the exhibition area at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the eighth time, with their area up 1,500 square meters from last year, an official said on Friday. english.cctv.com/2026/10/17/…

Christmas is still over two months away, but Gong Yongqiang is already preparing for next year. Shuttling between the shop, factory and warehouse, the Yiwu merchant is checking raw-material stocks and developing new festive decorations. english.cctv.com/2026/10/17/…