In San Francisco, the Chinese Consulate held a special event aiming to foster tourism and business exchanges. It centers around the province of Fujian – where the ancient Maritime Silk Road began. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.
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On October 20, Brazil marked 20 years since its iconic social welfare program known as Bolsa Familia was created. It pays a cash benefit each month to low-income families that fulfill certain conditions, such as enrolling and keeping their children in school. The government says […]
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The RoboBusiness Conference is under way in California. And it’s all about driving business as well as marketing and applications. Mark Niu reports.
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Experts calculate that the strike has already cost the auto industry more than $7 billion. And it’s not just the automakers that are affected.
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It’s been more than a decade since California became the first state in the nation to declare that clean, safe and affordable drinking water was a human right.
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As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters a second week, residents in New York City are concerned about Jewish and Palestinian communities in the U.S..
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As global demand for lithium explodes, Argentina is looking to capitalize on this raw material with China’s help.
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Directors and volunteers of Brazil’s biggest movement against hunger took to the streets in protest of food insecurity across the nation.
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A cyberattack launched on September 12th has affected companies across Latin America.
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Today marks the end of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level meetings.
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Experts meet for the Generative AI Silicon Valley Summit
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An initiative in Brazil is providing refugees and vulnerable migrants an opportunity to start a new life by using their native languages.
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The Detroit Auto Show has kicked off in Detroit, Michigan. Featuring the latest tech in new model cars, the show comes on the heels of a potential autoworkers’ strike.
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Some of the latest software using AI can create news articles. Experts agree that AI is far from replacing journalists. There are big advantages and challenges in spreading the news. See more.
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Learn how artificial intelligence will change the future of education.
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Among the six new members to join in BRICS in 2024 is Argentina. In Buenos Aires, President Alberto Fernandez said it opens a “new scenario” for the country and the possibility to develop trade. See more.
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Brazilian president strongly supports BRICS enlargement. Though not everyone in Brazil is on board. Find out more.
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After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban on sports betting outside of select cities, the activity has grown in dozens of states. Now in the coming months, more states are expected to follow suit.
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Cuba’s economy is struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. With skyrocketing inflation and a depreciating currency, many are struggling to get by.
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U.S. Republican presidential candidates participated in the first primary debate Wednesday night.
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Japan has started releasing treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. Regional nations have criticized the choice. It’s also angered environmentalists worldwide, including a group of activists in California.
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While the search for victims continues after the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina on the island of Maui, other parts of the island are feeling the fallout. With tourists gone, shops and restaurants are seeing a significant drop in business.
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Several countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS grouping of developing nations. Among them is Venezuela.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump and 18 other defenders indicted this week in Georgia, have one week to turn themselves in to authorities. They’re accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election. CGTN’s Sean Callebs explains what this trial could be like.
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The deadly wildfire in Hawaii has raised questions about detecting fires and alerting people in a timely manner. A new pilot program in California is using AI to try and help. The program aims to identify wildfires and reduce emergency response times.
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The U.S. has escalated a trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn, imports of which Mexico banned in June over health concerns. What does this mean for diplomatic relations in the region?
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A new audit by Beijing’s of U.S. compliance with global trade rules accuses Washington of harmful protectionist policies. What does this mean for the future of the China/U.S. trade partnership?
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Although many might associate the tech industry with company giants like Google and Apple, most startups fail. But one program, led by a Chinese tech giant, aims to improve the odds of startup success in Latin America.
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Colombia Hopes to make the avocado fruit its next green gold export.
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Would you take a driverless taxi? The city of San Francisco recently approved the move, opening up riders to a new kind of taxi experience.
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As former U.S. President Donald Trump faces his fourth criminal indictment, CGTN White House correspondent Nathan King share what’s next in the trial. Trump and his 18 co-defendant have all been issued arrest warrants. They are accused of interfering in the 2020 presidential election.
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Elon Musk’s new startup xAI is seeking to understand the nature of the universe, a goal he underscored in a conversation on Twitter Spaces. Find out more.
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Importers have faced challenges since the beginning of the year due to restricted access to dollars caused by a decline in Bolivia’s foreign currency reserves. The country considers adopting the Chinese Yuan as a viable alternative.
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Labor contracts are in dispute across several industries in California. Many workers are demanding better working conditions and pay, as the cost of living soars statewide.
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The United States is suspending its annual monitoring of illicit crops in Colombia.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces legal troubles
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Comic-Con 2023 has kicked off in San Diego, California. As fans attend the convention in support of their favorite writers and artists, CGTN’s Mark Niu is seeing how the ongoing Hollywood strike is having an impact.
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A summit between European, Latin American and Caribbean leaders is taking place in Brussels.
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Nostalgic for the familiar taste of home, the founder of Yishi Foods, set out to create oatmeal flavors inspired by her heritage. CGTN’s Frances Kuo learns about the history of this company and how it has grown.
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Twitter has some new competition in the form of Threads.
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The goal: to guide shoppers away from overconsumption and toward more sustainable style options.
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The U.S. consumer got a little good news last week. Inflation slowed to 3 percent in June compared to a year earlier, its lowest rate since early 2021. But not every American is feeling financial relief. In Florida, inflation remains stubbornly high – especially in […]
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Once one of the wealthiest oil nations in the world, Venezuela’s oil industry is now broken. But the government is initiating efforts to fix it. CGTN correspondent Mary Triny Mena traveled to Zulia state, where Venezuela’s oil industry first started, to see how that plan could work.
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The U.S. business community is adopting a wait and see attitude after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called her trip to China “substantive and productive.”
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There’s plenty of eye-catching tech at the Collision tech conference in Toronto, Canada. But this year’s hot topic focused on one particular field, AI. Find out why.
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In Venezuela, a community is leading the way in safeguarding sea turtles from the threats of poaching, exploitation, and habitat destruction. Find out more.
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Mexico has a year to go before it elects its next president. But the competition has already begun. See more.
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Top developers and industry experts are warning artificial intelligence could bring the end of humans.
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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen is wrapping up her trip through Latin America.
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A Restaurateur in Washington, D.C. is bringing Afrofuturism to the dinner table.
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