Hong Kong has now witnessed 15 weekends of illegal protests against the government. What started as peaceful rallies, descended into violence again, as demonstrators vandalized entrances to train station and blocked roads.
The Frankfurt Motor Show is meant to showcase the latest in automobiles. But, climate protesters have taken center stage this year at one point blocking the entrance to the expo. From Frankfurt, CGTN’s Guy Henderson has the story. The police were expecting them but didn’t […]
What would you do to fulfill a dream? For Brazilian Gabriel Bona, the World’s youth Jiu-Jitsu heavyweight champion, there is always an alternative when you don’t have athlete sponsorship and money is scarce. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco has this story. He is just sixteen-years-old. But when […]
It is one of the largest motor shows in the world. And this year it’s not just about motors, but mobility.
The son of al-Qaeda’s late leader Osama bin Laden is dead. The White House announced Hamza bin Laden was killed in a U.S. counter-terrorism operation.
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.
Out of the 26 candidates running for office, only 2 are women. Women’s rights activists have hailed the move, but say there’s a need for increasing women’s representation in power to have a balanced society. CGTN’s Adnen Chaouachi reports. The national committee for the promotion […]
Several African heads of state and former leaders witnessed the final send-off for Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, in Harare on Saturday. The state funeral is the last official ceremony before his burial, expected after 30 days, at the national heroes acre. CGTN’s Farai […]
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 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.
Politics, social justice, and the media’s coverage of hurricanes and other natural disasters – Yes, they’re all linked. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez joins us to explain why.
“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.
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.
A call to arms. Three years after negotiating a landmark peace accord, a former rebel commander announces a new war in Colombia. Is the country’s fragile peace deal at risk of unraveling?
Israel reportedly strikes Iranian-backed forces in three Middle Eastern countries. What does it mean for the region and beyond?
While at first glance the fashion industry favors women, behind the smiling cover-girls, are major gender diversity issues.
U.S. farmers have lobbied lawmakers in Washington DC to ratify new trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The trade dispute between the U.S. and China has impacted a range of industries not least a large portion of U.S. farming. Among the commodities to be affected is ginseng, a product that is predominantly exported to China.
Apple unveiled new iPhones, Apple Watches and an iPad at its annual launch event on Tuesday.
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.
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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