Learn the latest about the U.S. Supreme Court's upholding of the ban on the app TikTok.

U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

See the latest on the Los Angeles wildfire crisis.

LA wildfires slowly diminishing

See how a Chinese-built floating dock has been helping to change the local economy in Cuba.

Chinese made floating dock has helped grow local economy

It’s been a week since those deadly fires broke out in the Los Angeles area and it’s far from over as new wildfires have been reported on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Search teams have been deployed to comb through the charred remnants of homes, looking […]

Search and rescue efforts continue amid Los Angeles wildfires

As the wildfires in California continue to rage, regional neighbors Canada and Mexico are stepping up to help. Several other U.S. states have also joined the effort to extinguish the historic and deadly fires. Poppie Mphuthing reports.

Mexico, Canada and other U.S. states join firefighting efforts in LA

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is vowing a “strong, national response” should incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes good on threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. Trudeau held a meeting with Canada’s provincial leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to discuss possible […]

Trudeau warns of retaliation as Trump threatens 25% tariff on Canadian goods

One day after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Israeli leaders say it is not yet a done deal. An Israeli cabinet vote on the pending ceasefire deal was delayed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of the […]

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Digital Originals

Barbados leads with world’s first debt swap for climate change initiatives

Learn more about an innovative debt swap for programs that help the environment.

Dearborn’s Arab-Americans emerge as key voice in 2024 election

CGTN traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, outside of Detroit to talk to voters ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Many have been frustrated with both parties for their stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. CGTN’s Laith Fadel reports.

Disaster-hit North Carolina heads to the polls

North Carolina is still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene that took more than 100 lives and ruined whole communities. CGTN’s Carson Minow traveled to Buncombe County ahead of the 2024 presidential election to see how people are voting as they deal with the impacts of natural disaster.

2024 Presidential Election

Everything to know and follow about the 2024 U.S. Election.

The Heat

The Heat: China Tourism

In 2024, international tourism achieved one of its best years in recent memory reaching over 90% of pre-pandemic level. The Chinese government has rolled out a series of preferential policies for inbound tourism, including the relaxation to a 10-day visa-free period. Joining the discussion: John […]

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

One day after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Israeli leaders say it is not yet a done deal. An Israeli cabinet vote on the pending ceasefire deal was delayed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of the […]

The Heat: BRICS 2025

Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS as a full member, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the group. There are now ten full members and eight new partner countries in the bloc, making up 41.4% of global GDP and half the world population. […]

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict

After more than 15 months of death and destruction in Gaza there is new hope that Israel and Hamas are about to reach a ceasefire deal and release of hostages. Qatar and Egypt are the lead mediators in the talks and they have been exchanging […]

LA wildfires slowly diminishing

See the latest on the Los Angeles wildfire crisis.

U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Learn the latest about the U.S. Supreme Court’s upholding of the ban on the app TikTok.

Chinese made floating dock has helped grow local economy

See how a Chinese-built floating dock has been helping to change the local economy in Cuba.

China’s chip industry advances, despite more U.S. chip export restrictions

China’s chip industry advances, despite more U.S. chip export restrictions

The Biden Administration recently laid out its latest framework for governing the exports of advanced chip technology, which sets restrictions on sales to China. The incoming Trump administration will soon be reviewing this policy and making its own decisions on whether to continue pursuing the […]

Global Business

Outdoor recreational vehicles showcased at Los Angeles Auto Show

Some of the biggest names in the auto industry are revealing their newest models and concept cars. Compared to previous years, this year’s show features more outdoor recreational vehicles than ever before.

Leaders of Latin America: Enrique Reina discusses cooperation with China on improving education

China and Honduras established diplomatic relations in March of 2023. A few months later Honduras President Xiomara Castro met with China´s President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Honduras Minister of Foreign Affairs Enrique Reina explains how Honduras’s cooperation with China is helping his country improve in […]

Drought in Brazil leads to rapid inflation

However, projections show that a good harvest next year will only partially reverse the price hikes and hold inflation down.

Chinese tourism to U.S. surges over National Day holiday

There’s been a surge in long-haul travel booking during China’s National Day holiday, with the U.S. a key destination, according to the 2024 Eleven Holiday Travel Trend Report from China’s Tongcheng Travel Group.

Big Story

BIG STORY – Nurture

‘Nurture’ explores powerful stories of environmental and agricultural resilience in Latin America. All of them touch on a common theme: the way that communities are managing the challenges they are facing, whether it is through the use of technology, the return to traditional practices, or even updating old models to adapt to the circumstances and demands of the present time.

Big Story – Dead End, Drug Overdoses in the U.S.

‘Portland, Oregon, is an epicenter of the deepening opioid crisis in the United States, where a life is lost to drug use every eleven minutes.

Americas Now

G20 Special Edition – Interview with Maximo Torero, FAO’s Chief Economist

Elaine Reyes spoke to Maximo Torero, chief economist of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.

G20 Special Edition – Argentinian Corn to Be Exported to China

A change in Chinese legislation means a huge market will open its doors to GMO Corn from Argentina. Joel Richards reports.

G20 Special Edition – Oceans 20 Debut

Elaine Reyes spoke with Caroline Verne, a marine biologist who’s been deeply involved in the efforts behind the Oceans 20 group in the G20 summit.

G20 Special Edition – Guarani Podcast

The G20 is amplifying the voices of Brazilian Indigenous communities through a new partnership: a series of radio bulletins in the Guarani language.

Full Frame

Full Frame: Music and Healing

Listening to music isn’t just for entertainment. It can help cognitive functions, brain development and even play a role in physical recovery. How does music help us heal? Your brain on music What was going on in the brains of musical geniuses like Miles Davis […]

Full Frame: APEC Leaders’ Meeting

This week leaders from 21 economies gathered for the leaders’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in Lima, Peru. They set an agenda that will have reverberations for the global economy. Peruvian Vice Minister of Foreign Trade Teresa Mera Gómez discusses her country’s […]