Lima’s Chinatown is the oldest in Latin America. It has been home to Chinese migrants dating back more than 160 years.
A gunman opened fire at a manufacturing plant in suburban Chicago on Friday, killing five people and wounding five police officers before he was fatally shot, police said.
After President Trump declared National Emergency to build a wall on the Southern border, many are asking if the Congress has the power to fight against this executive action? And are they willing to use it?
Read the text of U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the U.S. southern border.
U.S. President Donald Trump is declaring a national emergency on the southern border with Mexico in order to secure funding to build a border wall.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin for a new round of high-level economic consultations. Xi said “important progress for the current stage” was made after the two-day talks.
China’ first sci-fi movie blockbuster “The Wandering Earth” has raked in over $440 million in ten days – putting it on track to become China’s highest grossing film.
Mexican druglord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman faces life in prison after being convicted by a New York jury this week. His capture and trial have been widely praised. Yet it appears to be business as usual for the powerful Sinaloa cartel he once ran.
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See how one barbershop singing group gave the gift of song to unsuspecting people in Washington D.C.
More than a million people are expected at the Chicago Auto Show and the issue of trade tariffs remains a key concern for the auto industry. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
This year, expressing your love during Valentine’s Day may be a little bit harder—because the iconic “Sweethearts” candies won’t be an option.
The 2019 Westminster Dog Show includes two new breeds: the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. Karina Huber reports.
Is the world’s most populated country going to run short of people? We take a look at China’s looming population crisis.
South Africa, one year after Cyril Ramaphosa took over as president. And, Zimbabwe. How is its president responding to recent protests that left several people dead?
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans take to the streets – split in purpose. Amid vocal opposition against President Nicolas Maduro… passionate defense of the embattled leader, too.
Iran celebrates 40 years since its Islamic revolution. What has it meant for the country and beyond?
Tech giant IBM’s annual Think conference is in full swing in San Francisco.
Sao Paulo Campus Party is a big tech celebration with drones racing fans showing off their customized computers gaming with the latest advances and also start-ups looking to present their ideas.
A new business has sprung up as a result of the economic crisis in Venezuela: light bulb repair shops. They operate in many open markets across the country, and make it possible for some Venezuelans to light their homes while also providing a living for those who do the repairs.
Some small US towns with struggling economies, are now looking to the growing cannabis industry for a turn-around.
Today, the bi-annual event is known for drawing designers from around the globe. In the process, it is slowly becoming more diverse.
When you think of places outside of China with large Chinese communities, Colorado doesn’t come to mind. The western US state has a fairly small Chinese-American population, but it has established a strong presence as an adoptive Chinese community.
There’s a new ice queen in the United States.
This week people around the world mark World Cancer Day. Much progress has been made on research and to improve treatments. Now, there’s more evidence that a traditional Chinese martial art holds promise in helping patients.
Find out how a box of chalk changed artist David Zinn’s life.
When Baltimore baker and illustrator Ann Xu is feeling down, she heads to the kitchen and cooks something from scratch. Check out what deliciousness she and Asieh made in this week’s Recipe for Life.
Check out Shi Lun’s world class sketches in this week’s Full Frame Close Up.
“Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic” is a shadow puppet play like no other that’s been drawing big, sold-out crowds in the U.S. and around the world. Now the Iranian production is being performed in China, where puppetry originated.
From Executive Producer Oliver Stone, an exploration of the intersection between media, government and the truth.
The Lost Children of Tunisia is a harrowing portrait of the devastating effects terrorism has had on Tunisia. It introduces viewers to families whose lives have been forever-altered by sons who have – sometimes secretly – left to join ISIL.
Singing in Spanish, dozens of popular bands provided the soundtrack for turbulent decades in Latin America, which are still heard on the radio today. One of the most influential and respected musicians of that generation is Pedro Aznar.
Venezuela is getting recognition for an ancient athletic activity practiced professionally in Japan, Sumo Wrestling.
The trash millions of people discard each day is being collected to create opportunities. An artist has opened a workshop to turn the trash into art. Meet Thierry Jeannot.
Over the years, Colombia made important economic adjustments, including multiple trade agreements. This helped bring more business to the country. Correspondent Michelle Begue reports.
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