CGTN reported that a video of Chongqing's monorail making a remarkably smooth mid-air track switch went viral online.

CGTN is an international media organization launched on December 31, 2016. The organization produces contents for TV, radio and digital platforms, and broadcasts 24 hours a day in five languages including English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian. It aims to provide global audiences with accurate and timely news coverage as well as rich audiovisual services, promoting communication and understanding between China and the world, and enhancing cultural exchanges and mutual trust between China and other countries. Headquartered in Beijing, CGTN has three production centers, located in Nairobi, Washington D.C. and London, all staffed with international professionals from more than 50 countries. CGTN, a pioneer of media convergence in China, has 6 television channels, 58 radio frequencies, available in more than 160 countries and regions worldwide. CGTN has 38 new media platforms, include cgtn.com, CGTN mobile applications and more than 300 social media platform accounts worldwide. Adhering to the principles of objectivity, rationality and balance in reporting, CGTN pursues its value to "See the difference", to advocate "different coverage for the same world", to provide information from diverse perspectives, and to present a true, solid and comprehensive view of China and the world. Over the years CGTN has worked closely with international counterparts including extensive cooperation with numerous international media outlets. CGTN Think Tank serves as a platform for global exchanges and cooperation, and it is an important channel for thought leaders from all countries to have candid dialogues.