Despite major strides made towards an international, multilateral agreement to combat global warming, this fight is still a race against time. CGTN U.N. correspondent Liling Tan takes a look at the state of the planet, and efforts to save it.
As world leaders gather in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, a handful of pressing issues, including climate change, faces them.
Globally, nearly one in six deaths is due to cancer, making it the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Tony Blau is a professor of hematology oncology at the University of Washington in Seattle. For three decades, he has researched […]
The materials he uses are unpredictable – and extremely dangerous. Yet one Chinese artist wouldn’t have it any other way.
China is taking cashless buying to a whole new level. Many stores are trailblazing facial recognition payment systems.
Workers want better pay, improved conditions for temporary workers, stronger healthcare benefits and job security.
Colorado-based Otter makes a variety of outdoor gear, like coolers, along with things like water bottles. It’s primarily known for its protective smartphone cases. A lot of these products are made in China.
Millions of activists in over 150 countries participated in a global climate strike. Their calling on their governments to follow through on their commitments made at the Paris Climate Agreement.
She first immigrated to the U.S. for a career in foreign services, but ended up building a massive home decor business instead. She’s Mei Xu—pronounced ‘may she’—who’s the woman behind Chesapeake Bay Candle. If you’re in the U.S., you might’ve seen her products.
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In 1987, the INF Treaty between the U.S. and Soviets was a significant step in reducing the threat of nuclear war. But in 2019, both parties pulled out. Why? And will the treaty’s demise mean a dangerous new arms race? Kingston Reif joins us for a look forward.
Saudi Arabia and the US say it was Iran – not Yemen Houthis rebels – that crippled key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Are they right? And could this latest aggression lead to war? Dr. Harlan Ullman joins us to discuss what the options are moving forward.
“The Farewell” highlights the cultural divide between east and west, but it also emphasizes the commonalities between the two in terms of love of family and the difficulty of coming to terms with death. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
Owen Fairclough thinks Drab Majesty can save us from disinformation overload
From security concerns to fears of 5G dominance, CGTN’s Mark Niu explains why the United States is worried about Chinese telecom giant Huawei’s presence in the U.S.
Robert F. Smith is the richest African-American man in the United States and is valued at over $4 billion. This weekend, the known philanthropist promised to relieve the student loan debt of the 2019 Morehouse College graduating class.
It’s called the Ecoducto, and is engineered to collect and clean water.
Tensions continue between Saudi Arabia and Iran after the recent attack on Saudi oil facilities. And U.S. President Trump has hit Iran with new sanctions.
Turkey hosts Russia and Iran to discuss the Syrian crisis. What’s the path forward to end the eight-year-long civil war?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights to hold on to power following the latest election.
The search is on for answers after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry. Who’s responsible and what will be the response?
In our Inside and Out Segment, we focus on National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
The hearing comes after two mass shootings earlier this year- in New Zealand and the U.S. state of Texas.
China reaches above and beyond the moon. China National Space Administration has made progress this past year… and are continuing to the search the skies with many missions ahead.
Kindergartens across Shanghai offering football to students.
Gender inequality is a concern around the globe. In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. Achieving gender equality is on that list. Full Frame looks at the issue and how it’s viewed around the world.
In this week’s Full Frame, host Mike Walter talks with W. Gyude Moore, the former minister of public works for Liberia, about the growth of Africa.
The impacts of climate change are enormous, urgent and widespread, but what are solutions to tackle this global problem? One answer comes from nature’s “technology” to capture carbon — tropical forests.
Into Europe looks at how China is refurbishing existing infrastructure, and building cutting edge projects to further connect the Eurasian landmass.
Iraq: War Continued tells the story of a country, a conflict, and the upending of global order, from the perspective of those who fought in the war, those who covered the war, and those who became its victims.
Check out some images of Valparaiso’s street art.
In his studies of ancient cultures he came across thousands of musical instruments made from raw materials. It helped him see a connection between music and nature. Meet Shubert Ganchozo.
Brazilian legend Marta Vieira da Silva is the most accomplished footballer in the world.
The “Me Too” spread around the world and brought sweeping change especially in Mexico. Correspondent Lara Rodriguez reports.
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