Learn more about the life of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29, 2024 at 100 years old.

Jimmy Carter’s wide-ranging impact

See what 2024 was like for President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump news in 2024, ahead of second presidency

In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. Joining the […]

The Heat: Global Economy

The adage that elections are ultimately about the economy was never more apt for the U.S. in 2024. Growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 is also robust. But recession chances remain elevated heading into 2025, according to some analysts that say […]

The U.S. economy in 2024

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: Music and Healing

U.S President-elect Donald Trump has pledged significant increases in tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, which could lead to higher costs for American businesses and consumers. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

How Trump’s proposed tariffs could impact consumer costs

China has made strides in exploring space in recent years, sending astronauts to its own space station and making history, bringing back rocks from the far side of the moon. There are currently 77 space agencies around the world, 16 of which have launch capabilities. […]

The Heat: 2024: The Year in Space

Despite the adverse conditions, the ‘Children of the Border' have not lost hope and show their enthusiasm for learning and playing at school every day.

Big Story Podcast – Children Of The Border

The Port of Los Angeles recently became the first U.S. seaport, airport or border crossing to top $30 billion in two-way trade in one month, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. China accounts for nearly 37% of that trade, but ahead of […]

Port of Los Angeles sets record amid tariff concerns

In 2024, technology took a gigantic leap forward, especially in artificial intelligence. But rapid advancements also have governments and the industry strategizing how to best keep it safe. Mark Niu reports.

AI breakthroughs, ethical challenges mark tech in 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a legal brief on Friday, urging the Supreme Court to consider pausing a law that could see TikTok banned.

Trump urges Supreme Court to pause possible TikTok ban

While the numbers have edged lower in recent years - they remain near the record highs seen during the pandemic.

Despite decline, gun violence remains major crisis in U.S.

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: Xi’s New Year Address

As a tradition that started his first year in office, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his annual New Year’s speech on Tuesday. He praised the country’s economy, its technological achievements and China’s role in building a peaceful shared future for mankind. Joining the discussion: Victor […]

The Heat: Macao Anniversary

December 20th marked 25 years since Macao returned to China. Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated with a three-day trip to what he calls “a pearl on the palm,” acknowledging the special administrative region’s transformation and governmental successes. Joining the discussion: Andy Mok is a Senior […]

The Heat: Belt and Road Initiative

China’s signature foreign policy outreach project, the Belt and Road Initiative, aims to connect the world and facilitate global trade. The World Bank estimates that by 2030, these infrastructure developments and investments could lift 7.6 million people out of extreme poverty. Joining the discussion: Hannah […]

The Heat: Global Economy

In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. Joining the […]

Jimmy Carter’s wide-ranging impact

Learn more about the life of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29, 2024 at 100 years old.

Trump news in 2024, ahead of second presidency

See what 2024 was like for President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump urges Supreme Court to pause possible TikTok ban

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a legal brief on Friday, urging the Supreme Court to consider pausing a law that could see TikTok banned.

Despite decline, gun violence remains major crisis in U.S.

While the numbers have edged lower in recent years – they remain near the record highs seen during the pandemic.

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 […]