Chinese musician VAVA is making a name for herself in the international, hip hop scene, from performing on “The Rap of China” to being featured on the soundtrack to “Crazy Rich Asians”. CGTN’s Isbella Diaz takes a look at how this talented artist quickly shot to stardom.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed sorrow over the downing of a Russian warplane in which the entire 15-member crew was killed after being hit with a Syrian missile as Syrian air defenses fired on Israeli jets.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in began his third summit with leader of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un on Tuesday with possibly his hardest mission to date — brokering some kind of compromise to keep DRPK’s talks with Washington from imploding and […]
China has announced that it will impose tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. imports after the U.S. announced an addition $200 billion in tariffs against Chinese imports the day before.
Denuclearization will be a key issue at the summit.
Bolivia is one of only two democracies in the world – the other is Rwanda – where there are more women in congress than men. But as women gain more political power, they’re also becoming the target of violent attacks from those opposed to change.
The U.S. has imposed tariffs on billions of dollars of other Chinese imports, including boat motors, engine parts and navigational equipment.
Growing economic ties between China and Egypt. What does it mean for the two countries and beyond?
In Okinawa, people are working to preserve the native language. Only about 400,000 people speak Uchinaaguchi, a language UNESCO has deemed endangered.
On the surface, “Crazy Rich Asians” is a great romantic comedy. But dig a little deeper and it’s a scathing indictment of the rich and their lifestyle. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.
CGTN’s Shane Hahm isolated himself from the outside world, voluntarily, for 24 hours. In “prison” he set his mind free.
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Far-right political parties and right wing populist movements are on the rise in Europe. What is driving their success and what impact are they having on European politics?
Vostok-2018 is described as the biggest Russian military exercise since the Cold War. And, Chinese soldiers are participating for the first time.
Pakistan is in the middle of a financial crisis. What can the new government do to revive its economy?
Bankers were selling what were known as sub-prime mortgages to people – many in poorer neighborhoods – failing to explain that the interest rates would double after two years.
The popularity of breastfeeding is growing in the United States thanks in part to global guideline, that the Trump administration reportedly tried to water down earlier this year. Many women still face challenges trying to maintain a regimen.
China’s response to Tesla made its Wall Street debut. Electric carmaker Nio began trading at the New York Stock Exchange as John Terrett explains.
Confusion surrounding United States trade policy toward China. President Trump took to twitter seeming to undermine his own officials over an offer of talks with Beijing.
The event features a range of traditional products, but also celebrates Tibetan heritage.
As the new school year begins in China, it’s not just students and teachers entering the classroom. Robots are also reporting for duty.
Basic designs cost about $20 a pair; custom styles can run up to a couple hundred dollars.
Get ready to be “in the know” about Shenyang’s annual amusement park of rice paddy art.
WEQX is synonymous with indie rock, but the music isn’t the only thing with an independent streak at this radio station.
Anne Taintor’s clever art has created a niche genre of consumer goods that deal with domestic stereotypes, bringing mid-century advertisements back to life with her wit and charm.
There’s much more to China’s “handsomest monk” than his imposing height and striking looks. As CGTN’s Sean Callebs discovered, he’s breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions about his faith one fan at a time.
The story of three families exploring the dangers -and desires – of finally going home. The difficult journey residents of Fukushima still have to take.
It’s of the world’s most dynamic countries, a vast subcontinent with a rich millennial history. This is the story of India, a land of vast contradictions, where women struggle to survive and thrive.
On September 19th 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City. It killed hundreds of people and caused panic and mass destruction. Correspondent Mike Kirsch traveled to Mexico City for the anniversary of the quake to find out more.
A massive fire destroyed Brazil’s National Museum and most of its 20 million relics on September 2nd. Correspondent Lucrecia Franco tells us about some of the priceless treasures that were lost and why the museum was so vulnerable to this disaster.
Mexico’s capital wasn’t the only area affected by the September 2017 earthquakes. Political Analyst Laura Carlsen joins anchor Elaine Reyes on the set of “Americas Now” to discuss the accusations of corruption.
The inventor of a new building material is offering housing solutions to Mexicans made homeless by earthquakes. Meet the founder of “Echale a tu Casa”… Francesco Piazzesi.
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