The Heat: China tech advancements

June 15, 2015

Dragon boat race held in Guangzhou

The Dragon Boat Festival got off to an early start on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, with a dragon boat race.

June 15, 2015

Alibaba to launch Netflix-like video streaming service in two months

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) will launch an online video streaming service in China in about two months, hoping to emulate the U.S.’s Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) and HBO, the firm’s head of digital entertainment said on Sunday.

June 15, 2015

China looks to international cooperation for food safety improvements

China’s Food and Drug Administration on Monday hosted its largest International Conference on Food Safety, with the goal of guaranteeing food safety supervision globally.

June 15, 2015

Philae space probe, thought lost on comet, wakes up

The Philae lander space probe, thought lost, has woken up some seven months after officials thought it marooned in the shadows on a comet, the European Space Agency said Sunday.

June 15, 2015

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June 14, 2015

Stars come out for Shanghai International Film Festival

The stars are shining brightly in China’s bustling commercial capital. Entertainers from around the globe gathered in Shanghai, for the opening of its International Film Festival.

June 14, 2015

Peter Hakim on China-Cuba relation

For more on General Fan’s trip to Cuba, CCTV-America spoke to Peter Hakim. He’s the president emeritus and a senior fellow of the Inter-American Dialogue.

June 14, 2015

Washington looks to station heavy weapons in Baltic States

Senior US officials say they are planning to store heavy military equipment in the Baltic states and Eastern Europe. The planned move is designed to reassure allies in states close to Russia that are concerned about their own security because of Russian intervention in Ukraine.

June 14, 2015

UN Sec General at Geneva for talks between warring sides

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is in Switzerland for talks on the conflict in Yemen. The meeting between warring sides was due to start on Sunday. However, it was delayed at the last minute.

June 14, 2015

Yu Zhengsheng announces new plans to boost exchanges

Chinese top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng addressed the 7th Straits forum. He called to loose the restriction for Taiwan residents travelling to the Chinese mainland.

June 14, 2015

MERS infections in S. Korea rise to 145, Samsung hospital closed

SEOUL — Infections with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) increased to 145 Sunday as seven more cases were added, while the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul decided to suspend operations on worries about further MERS spread within the hospital.

June 14, 2015

Silk Road Journey Xinjiang: Uyghurs hope stability will bring growth in tourism

Kashgar, located in southern Xinjiang, suffered a lot from terrorist attacks last year. Due to its intense situation, fewer tourists visited this city. As President Xi is reviving the Silk Road, Uyghurs wish Kashgar will become a popular destination.

June 14, 2015

South Africa court bars Sudan indicted’s president from leaving

A South African judge barred Sudan’s indicted president from leaving the country on Sunday, in a deepening rift between Africa and the West over what Pretoria called anti-poor country bias in the International Criminal Court (ICC).

June 13, 2015

New York festival celebrates Pan-African eateries

Celebration of cuisine and culture from the world’s most diverse continent is heating up in New York City. African Restaurant Week features chefs from across the city who are giving Americans a discount on dishes featuring the flavors of their homeland.

June 13, 2015

Khorgas: From border town to rising trade center

Khorgas is China’s youngest city. It was officially established in 2014, after President Xi Jinping announced the Silk Road Economic Belt initiative. Since then, the city has seen the emergence of unprecedented opportunities, both for locals and migrants from China’s eastern provinces, looking to strike […]

June 13, 2015

WHO says MERS outbreak is large and complex

The MERS outbreak in South Korea is not going to get better any time soon. That’s what the investigators from the World Health Organization said as they wrapped up their week-long probe into the spread. 14 people have died from the illness and the team […]

June 13, 2015

Final death toll in capsized cruise ship at 442

The final death toll rose to 442 as bodies of the last several missing people aboard the capsized Yangtze River cruise ship Eastern Star had been found, a rescue official said on Saturday.

June 13, 2015

This Week on Full Frame: Lessons on Leadership

Leadership. Many of us aspire to it, but very few people do it well. What makes an effective leader? How do we motivate others to fulfill their potential? And can the leadership gender gap be overcome? These are the questions we’re asking our guests this week.

June 13, 2015

China’s top military official in Havana on goodwill visit

One of China’s senior military leaders is on an official visit to Cuba. General Fan Changlong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission along with a high-level delegation traveled directly to Cuba from the United States.

June 13, 2015

Suspect dead after attack on Dallas police headquarters

A man suspected of spraying Dallas Police Headquarters with gunfire early on Saturday has been found dead in a van after a police sniper shot him and pipe bombs found in the vehicle were exploded, a police spokesman said.

June 13, 2015

AU hires team to deal with capacity constraint

The African Union commission, under the leadership of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has realized that one of its challenges is a capacity shortfall. And it’s doing something about it.

June 13, 2015

Hillary Clinton urges new era of shared American prosperity

Hillary Rodham Clinton called for a new era of shared prosperity in America and told thousands of supporters at a presidential campaign rally on Saturday that workers can trust her to fight for them.

June 12, 2015

Intel fund to support women and minorities in technology

There’s been a lot of talk about increasing diversity and especially for women in Silicon Valley. Chip-maker Intel has decided to back up all that talk with some real money.

June 12, 2015

S. China Sea discussed on Gen. Fan’s visit to US Pentagon

China’s General Fan Changlong visited the U.S. to speak with officials there about a number of topics, on of which addressed the building of islands in the South China Sea.

June 12, 2015

Chinese medical expert encouraging exchanges along Silk Road

China’s ‘One Belt-One Road’ Initiative isn’t just about infrastructure connectivity, it’s also about people, and connecting them with other communities and opportunities. For years, a leading medical expert and professor in Xinjiang has been devoted to encouraging medical and educational exchange between the region and […]

June 12, 2015

Clothing label hires former rebels to promote non-violence

In Colombia, the peace talks between the government and FARC rebels have stemmed violent fighting. After decades of unrest, millions of Colombians are longing for peace. Some are looking at ways to heal this violence at home.

June 12, 2015

Forbes Women’s Summit highlights entrepreneurship

In this month’s Women at Work segment, we take you inside the Forbes Women Summit – an annual gathering of hundreds of female entrepreneurs and business leaders across various industries. The theme for this year’s summit is entrepreneurship – how some of the most successful […]

June 12, 2015

Drop in Valentine’s Day spending in Brazil

In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is not celebrated in February since that is usually when Carnival is held. So, instead, Brazilians celebrate their love for their mates on June 12th. But this year, there are signs that people won’t be spending much money to show their […]

June 12, 2015

Government comes under fire for lack of meaningful effort

Australia is being criticized over its efforts to tackle climate change. The UN Former Secretary General called Australia a climate change “free rider”, citing its low carbon reduction targets in comparison to the rest of the world. This, as a new Australian study suggests climate change is […]

June 12, 2015

MERS death toll stands at 13

It’s been three years since the disease first emerged in Saudi Arabia. Now it’s surfaced miles away in South Korea where it’s now killed 13 people.

June 12, 2015

Ayhan Kose on slowing growth in emerging economies

After 4 years of disappointing growth, developing countries are expected to see 4.4 percent growth this year – falling short of World Bank estimates. Developing economies have played an increasingly important role in the global economy, outpacing high-income countries. This was particularly important in weathering […]

June 12, 2015

French court acquits fmr IMF chief of ‘pimping’

A French court acquitted Dominique Strauss Kahn of helping orchestrate sex parties with prostitutes. CCTV’s Kate Parkinson filed this report from Paris on how the verdict ends a four-year legal battle for Strauss-Kahn.

June 12, 2015

Ethnic unity key for Silk Road Economic Belt

The Silk Road Economic Belt, initiated by President Xi Jinping in 2013 to build new trade routes with China’s western neighbors, goes through the multi-ethnic region of Xinjiang. In recent years, the region has witnessed a string of terrorist attacks by separatists. Many believe that […]

June 12, 2015

CCTV staff offer tips on finding a job after college

New college graduates are most likely currently mired in the joys of finding a full-time job. Our intern Merissa Thomas interviewed staff members at CCTV America to hear their job search war stories and what advice they have for those seeking work. It’s fitting that […]

June 12, 2015

President Obama to send more troops to Iraq

US President Barack Obama has announced plans to send more military personnel to Iraq. This move is signalling a deeper commitment to a long term fight against ISIL. But the initiative does not call for boots on the ground.

June 12, 2015

The Heat discusses xenophobia in South Africa

In South Africa, frustrations over high unemployment and undocumented workers triggered an outbreak of anti-immigrant attacks in April. Now President Jacob Zuma is working to repair relations with other African nations.

June 12, 2015

Many college students deciding to invest in the stock market

As the recent bull run continues, millions of new retail investors are pouring into the market. Among them, many are college students.

June 12, 2015

One more question for Ivanka Trump: What inspired you to start a business?

CCTV America’s Shraysi Tandon interviewed real estate developer and entrepreneur Ivanka Trump about her career and asked her one more question about what inspired her to start her own business.

June 12, 2015

Who is Aung San Suu Kyi and why is she in China?

Aung San Suu Kyi, the head of Myanmar’s opposition party, is in Beijing to strengthen ties with Myanmar’s giant neighbor to the East. She met with China’s President, Xi Jinping, on Thursday and will stay through Sunday. Here’s why her visit is significant:

June 12, 2015

China’s first regional aircraft takes off

China’s first homegrown regional jet is about to take off after finally gaining an official stamp of approval to carry passengers.

Apartment building in Northeast China explodes

June 12, 2015

Explosion rocks apartment building in Northeast China

Four people have died and eight others have been injured after a powerful explosion rocked an apartment complex in Huludao city, Liaoning Province, on Friday morning.

June 12, 2015

Hundreds of Eastern Star victims’ identities confirmed via DNA tests

Forensic experts have so dar confirmed the identities of 358 victims from the capsized ‪‎Eastern‬ Star cruise ship.

June 11, 2015

Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch to step down

Rupert Murdoch’s involvement at 21st Century Fox may be coming to an end. People familiar with the media operation say Murdoch is prepared to hand over the reins to his sons. It’s believed that James Murdoch will become chief executive.

June 11, 2015

A closer look at the plight of African migrants

Attempts to cross the Sahara desert the and Mediterranean Sea have claimed the lives of thousands of African migrants. Despite the odds, nearly half a million migrants are waiting on Libya’s shores, to try their luck in an effort to find a better life abroad.

June 11, 2015

FIFA corruption claims overshadow Copa America

The investigation of FIFA overshadows a major football tournament in Chile. The Copa America kicks off this week. It’s a ‘who’s who’ of the some of the world’s top football stars.

June 11, 2015

Initiative to revive Silk Road to bring infrastructure changes

CCTV’s new series, Silk Road Journey Xinjiang, looks into the changes in China’s western-most region, in response to President Xi Jinping’s One Belt, One Road Initiative to revive the Silk Road through a grand infrastructure project.

June 11, 2015

The Heat on the Israeli Defense Forces

They call themselves the most moral army in the world. Israeli Defense Forces, come under fire. Controversial testimony from former members of the IDF has sparked outrage among Palestinians as well as Israelis.

June 11, 2015

China’s government seeks ways to improve pension system

China is dealing with an aging population and it is projected to skyrocket by the year 2050. The government is responding by reforming the country’s pension system.

June 11, 2015

Over 340 Yangtze victims confirmed via DNA

Forensic experts have confirmed the identities of more victims from the capsized Eastern Star cruise ship.

June 11, 2015

Digital Original: Music at the end of the tunnel

Commuters arriving at the Shady Grove Metro station in the Washington, D.C. suburbs are greeted with harmony at the end of a busy workday.

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