What's it like to live on Mars and grow your own potatoes like what Matt Damon did in the Martian? How do you maintain a physical fitness routine on Mars? Join us on Studio Plus as we speak with CGTN reporter Yiqiu who recently visited a Mars Base while travelling along the Lanzhou-Haikou Expressway.

Along China's Expressways: Be a Martian at the Mars Base in Jinchang

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in southwest China's Sichuan Province will begin operations this week. It will be the largest airport in the region and will help the city become an integrated international transport hub linking China with Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Linking China with Europe via Chengdu's new air hub

How long would it take to build a model of Beijing's Forbidden City using only Lego? It appears that a guy from Guangdong knows the answer, as he has just completed the project. Tune in to Studio Plus to hear his story.

Forbidden City model built with Lego

Three Chinese astronauts, also known as taikonauts, are now stationed in the core module of China's space station about 400 kilometers above Earth. They are going to spend three months on board. What will their meals be every day? Find out more on Studio Plus.

What to eat on board the Chinese space station?

The world's first "Zootopia" movie-based theme park is currently under construction at Shanghai Disney Resort. Learn more about the new attractions with Studio Plus.

Shanghai Disney Resort to have more attractions

Summer vacation is just weeks away for Chinese students. Parents in Shanghai are busy signing their kids up for various summer camps. What will they be like for the kids this year? Tune in to Studio Plus to find out.

How will Chinese kids enjoy summer camp this year?

The '618' shopping extravaganza, which is held annually in China on June 18, has already started, with pre-sales beginning on May 24. Follow Studio Plus to get an insight into how Chinese consumers spend their money during this mid-year shopping spree.

What do Chinese buy during the '618' mid-year shopping festival?

Consumption in Shanghai saw vigorous growth during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Aside from purchasing the traditional festival food zongzi, on what else are Chinese consumers spending their money? Find out more with Studio Plus.

Duanwu Festival drives consumption growth

A Tencent Video report says Chinese TV shows are seeing a rise in popularity overseas, propelled by hit costume dramas. Find out why with Studio Plus.

Costume dramas gain more popularity overseas

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday that has been observed annually for over 2,000 years in China. This year it falls on June 14th. Follow Studio Plus to learn more about this important Chinese holiday.

Chinese observe Dragon Boat Festival

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June 12th is World Cultural &amp; Natural Heritage Day and China has a long list of attractions on many travelers' bucket lists. Have you ever had a chance to explore any of China's hidden gems? Check out Studio Plus to find out more!

Chinese attractions on World Cultural & Natural Heritage

"The Untamed", or "Chen-Qing-Ling" in Chinese, has become the latest Chinese online drama to draw the attention of African viewers. Tune in to Studio Plus to find out why these shows are becoming more popular across Africa.

Chinese dramas find an audience in Africa

A futurologist predicts that our homes will one day be fully operated by a computer. It will include a smart toilet that monitors for any signs of illness, such as cancer, and a smart wardrobe that can also fold your clothes. Find out more on Studio Plus.

What's your idea about a home of the future?

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June 8th marks World Oceans Day. In China, coral reef protection is the focus of this year's event. And awareness is being raised over their importance for many marine species. Professor Li Xiubao from the College of Marine Sciences of Hainan University uses volcanic rocks to stabilize the fragmented coral reefs, which has earned a national invention patent. Find out more on Studio Plus.

Coral reef protection in China - World Oceans Day

China's first home-made virtual student recently enrolled at Tsinghua University. What's "she" like and what can they do? What will this unusual student be learning at this prestigious university? Tune in to Studio Plus to find out.

China's first home-made virtual student enrolls at Tsinghua University

According to the Ministry of Education in China, more than 70 countries and regions incorporated the Chinese language into their national education system by the end of 2020. The Chinese-language proficiency exam HSK was taken 3 million times in the same year. Why are more people worldwide looking to study Chinese? Find out more on Studio Plus.

Chinese-language learning gaining popularity worldwide

Color

If you were test driving a new car from a commendable brand that had great gas mileage, and was very affordable......but it wasn't in the right color, would you still buy it? Tune in to Studio Plus for a fun discussion on how crucial color is to consumers.

Right color a crucial factor to consumers

As families celebrate Children's Day in China, a scramble for the family trip market is underway. Travel agencies, hotels and theme parks are putting in more effort to attract customers. Tune in to Studio Plus for more details.

Tourism sector launches Children's Day events

This is a story about a group of people who wrestle with death every day and a couple who strive to make their struggle easier, with the communion of families and food.

Flavors of lingering life

In a remote mountainous area in Tibet near the China-Myanmar border, there are some Tibetans who were once undocumented and known as people without a country. During the 1920s and the 1950s, hundreds of ethnic Tibetans left their homes for Myanmar to escape the oppression of the local rulers. After decades of living undocumented, they began returning to their homeland in the 1980s.

My Two Decades of Returning Home

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