Shotlist Beijing, China - Dec 39, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Promo video of China Media Group (CMG)'s New Year Gala Storyline China Media Group (CMG) will air its New Year's Eve gala, "Sail into 2026," on December 31, bringing audiences together to ring in the new year with a vibrant celebration of culture, innovation and national spirit. At a press conference held in Beijing on Monday, organizers announced that the gala was recorded in Lyuliang City in north China's Shanxi Province. The program will be broadcast from 20:00 on December 31 across CMG platforms, including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, major radio frequencies and new media outlets such as CCTV News. Featuring more than 60 creatively designed performances, the gala presents a rich mix of artistic forms, including songs and dances, traditional Chinese instrumental music, opera, martial arts, as well as innovative robot-assisted magic shows. The diverse lineup reflects both cultural heritage and contemporary creativity. Through vivid performances, the show captures the innovative dynamism of the Yangtze River Delta, the cultural vitality of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and the energetic harmony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Warm New Year greetings from China's Taiwan region are also included into the program. The gala will also pay tribute, through dedicated segments, to scientific expedition members braving harsh conditions in the polar regions, astronauts aboard China's space station, border defense soldiers steadfastly guarding China's coastal frontiers, athletes competing at the National Games, and Guizhou villagers whose "village T-shirts" drew global attention, conveying the most sincere, heartfelt and warmly fervent New Year greetings.