Fashion experts said China’s manufacturing infrastructure and know-how makes it an ideal place to make women’s apparel that needs to be delivered quickly and is often more detailed than men’s.
Steven Sashen sells running shoes and sandals from his home state of Colorado that are designed to be very easy on the feet, which helps explain his company’s name, Xero.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who’s on a three-day trip to Russia, met Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday in Saint Petersburg. The two heads of government discussed expanding mutual trade, energy, and scientific collaboration.
Israel voted on Tuesday and exit poll results show a race too close to call.
Dozens of people were killed in Afghanistan in two suicide bombings claimed by the Taliban. The first blew up at a presidential election rally – killing at least 26 people. A second – at an army base in Kabul – killed at least 22, including civilians.
The search is on for answers after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry. Who’s responsible and what will be the response?
Trump withdrew the U.S. from that deal last year despite Iran remaining in compliance with the agreement. After the U.S. pulled out and re-imposed sanctions, Tehran breached the deal’s nuclear enrichment limits twice
In the warm months, Lake Hopatcong, in the state of New Jersey is usually bustling with swimmers and boaters. Not this summer.
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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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.
In South Africa, at least ten people have been killed and shops burned to the ground in a recent surge of anti-immigrant violence. SA columnist Pinky Khoabane joins us to talk about where this anger originates – and how it is aimed at the wrong people.
“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.
Are we headed into a new nuclear arms race? We’ll discuss what happens now that the arms control treaty between the US and Russia is over.
From immigration to US foreign policy, democratic presidential hopefuls squared off in their third debate.
Latin America trade grows as China and the US are locked in a tariff war. We will take a look at the region’s relationship with the two largest economies in the world.
At Amazon, the focus is on getting exactly the right goods to people’s doorsteps at lightning speed.
While at first glance the fashion industry favors women, behind the smiling cover-girls, are major gender diversity issues.
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.
Before saying their wedding vows, more and more couples in China are saying ‘smile!’ for the camera. Glamorous pre-wedding photoshoots are now a booming industry there.
Virtual reality is playing a big role in many fields. And now, it’s showing up at one medical clinic in the United States.
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.
This week’s Full Frame examines the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative with entrepreneur and analyst Andy Mok.
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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