CMG airs seven-part historical and cultural documentary Potala Palace

China Media Group (CMG) is airing a seven-part historical and cultural documentary Potala Palace on several of its channels.

The Potala Palace is a world-renowned cultural heritage site, the highest-altitude and best-preserved palace complex in the world. It stands as a historical testament to China's governance of its frontier regions and a lasting witness to exchanges, interactions, and integration among the Chinese nation's diverse ethnic groups. Across its long history, politics, religion, culture, and art have intertwined to create countless remarkable stories.

Jointly produced by CMG and Xizang Radio and Television Station, the documentary premiered on CCTV-4 on June 23, with new episodes airing daily through June 29 at 18:10 (GMT+8)/10:10 GMT.

It will also air on CCTV-9 from June 29 to July 5 at 22:05 (GMT+8)/14:05 GMT. CCTV-1 will rebroadcast the series at a later date, while China Media Group Mobile (Yangshipin) will offer the full online release.

The English version will be broadcast on CGTN English from July 3 to 9 at 13:00 (GMT+8)/05:00 GMT.

CMG airs seven-part historical and cultural documentary Potala Palace

China's development of military power is not directed against any country, said a Chinese defense spokesman.

A recent report by the Lowy Institute, an Australian think tank, specially noted China’s development in hypersonic weapons arsenal.

Answering to a media inquiry on the matter, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday at a regular press briefing that China’s military development will not pose a threat to any country. "China has always pursued a defensive national defense policy. Our military development is aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests; it is neither directed against any country nor poses a threat to any country. The growth of China's military power is always a growth of forces for world peace. We urge relevant parties not to disregard the facts, put on unnecessary drama, and exaggerate the so-called 'China military threat' to mislead public opinion," Zhang said.

China's military development not directed against any country: spokesman