Chinese cars gaining more demand in Mexico

July 31, 2015

Beijing prepares for Winter Olympics

It’s a great honor for Beijing, the first city in history to host both the Summer and Winter Games. Already, attention is turning to the delivery of the games.

July 31, 2015

Chinese gamers gear up for China Joy exhibition

Shanghai’s annual electronic game carnival, China Joy, has begun with more than 700 game developers and hardware manufacturers showing their wares through the weekend.

July 31, 2015

China’s tourism market is doing well

China’s tourism has maintained good momentum in both investment and tourist consumption. But industry insiders are expecting more as the State Council has issued a series of measures to boost the tourism industry.

July 31, 2015

Potentially game-changing Ebola vaccine created

World Health Organization experts are calling it a potential “game changer”. A vaccine for Ebola that has a 100 percent success rate in small-scale trials.

July 31, 2015

King Tut’s travelling exhibition visits South Africa

King Tutenkhamun became a pharaoh at around the age of 8, and was killed when he was around 18. Some believe he died while out hunting in his chariot. But there are many other theories about the possible cause of his death. His tomb was […]

July 31, 2015

The Heat: Is there a global water crisis?

Historic droughts are occurring around the world. The United States, Brazil, North Korea, South Africa and parts of China are all experiencing much lower-than-average precipitation.

July 31, 2015

Chinese tourists flock to Maine after new Beijing-Boston flight

Chinese tourists visiting the United States tend to flock to cities like New York, Washington DC and Las Vegas, but a direct flight that began last year from Beijing to Boston is opening up new areas, including the state of Maine, to Chinese visitors.

July 31, 2015

A look at the Boeing 777 debris investigation

For more on where the Reunion Island Boeing 777 debris investigation is headed next, we asked Captain Tim Taylor , the President of Tiburon Subsea Services, what he thinks.

July 31, 2015

China committed to Somalia despite attack

In Eastern Africa, China’s ambassador to Somalia says Beijing is committed to close ties with Somalia despite prevailing security challenges. The announcement comes in the wake of a deadly attack by al-Shabaab on Mogadishu’s Jazeera Hotel where China’s Embassy is headquartered.

The Cuban flag is raised at the embassy in the US Monday, July 20, 2015. Photo: CCTV America.

July 31, 2015

A history of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US

It was an announcement for the ages. The presidents of Cuba and the United States proclaimed their agreement to normalize relations between their countries in December after being estranged for more than 50 years.

July 31, 2015

Cyprus is excited about tourism boom

Next year, Cyprus will exit its three year long bailout from European creditors. Tourism continues to boost the island’s economy and one famous shipwreck is helping visitors dive deep into what Cyprus has to offer.

July 31, 2015

7 things you probably don’t know about Reunion Island

We can admit it: We’d never heard of the island where a piece of an airline wing that could likely be that of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 was found on Thursday — roughly 3,500 nautical miles away from MH370’s last contact. Here’s what […]

July 31, 2015

Searchers scour Reunion’s shoreline for debris

The wing fragment found on the French island of Reunion was wrapped and ready to be loaded Friday on a cargo flight for the mainland, where experts are hoping to unlock the mystery of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

July 31, 2015

125 years on, massive flower display commemorates Vincent van Gogh

The 125th anniversary of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh’s death was marked on Wednesday with a giant flower display in Amsterdam and a small gathering at his grave in France.

July 31, 2015

155 Chinese loggers freed in Myanmar amnesty initiative

A group of 155 Chinese citizens jailed for illegal logging in Myanmar have returned home, after being handed over to China on Thursday as part of Myanmar’s massive amnesty initiative for thousands of prisoners.

July 31, 2015

Experimental Ebola vaccine shows promise in stopping virus

An experimental vaccine tested on thousands of people in Guinea exposed to Ebola seems to work and might help shut down the ongoing epidemic in West Africa, according to interim results from a study published on Friday.

July 31, 2015

Attack in West Bank kills Palestinian child, homes torched

A sleeping toddler was burned to death when suspected Jewish assailants set fire to two Palestinian homes in a West Bank village early Friday, an attack that also critically wounded the child’s 4-year-old brother and parents and outraged both Israelis and Palestinians.

July 31, 2015

Beijing wins bid to host 2022 Winter Olympic Games

Beijing won a narrow victory over its rival bidder city of Almaty in the vote on Friday to become the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

July 30, 2015

Old world piano helping modern thinking

California’s Stanford University is well-known for giving rise to some of the most forward thinking entrepreneurs who have revolutionized modern technology. But now, one particularly old technology is getting professors and students there to re-learn the way musical compositions are played.

July 30, 2015

Helping fund technology start-ups in China

Shanghai recently launched China’s first financial guarantee insurance policy to help cash-strapped technology start-ups obtain financing from small loan companies, as the city aims to accelerate its construction as a high-tech innovation center.

July 30, 2015

Islamic Finance banks finding support in Turkey

Islamic Finance is growing more popular in less conventional countries and regions, such as Europe and Central Asia. In the wake of the financial crisis, Islamic banking grew into one of the fastest developing components of the global banking system.

July 30, 2015

Luxury brands market to Chinese parents

Luxury fashion brands are turning their focus to children in China, looking to cash in on China’s little emperors and empresses with a range of glitzy outfits.

July 30, 2015

Japanese karaoke markets to older crowd

Japan’s karaoke industry has faced a number of turning points with the ever-changing interest by the younger generation, and diminishing older population. The industry is now turning its marketing focus to Japan’s seniors. In an ageing society, that now has more pet dogs than children […]

July 30, 2015

Talks to finalize Trans-Pacific Partnership underway

In the U.S. state of Hawaii, talks to come to a free-trade agreement among 12 nations are in the final stages. Despite optimism from many of the delegates, this week is considered a make or break chance to hammer out the world’s largest free trade […]

July 30, 2015

Water contamination fears for 2016 Rio Olympics

Reports have come out saying that as things stand with water quality in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, athletes will have a high chance of facing some health risk due to contaminated water. Boating and swimming venues there are known to contain water that […]

July 30, 2015

Inside ruined Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu

Mogadishu residents are still recovering from last weekend’s suicide bombing. The blast outside the Jazeera Palace Hotel was the city’s largest attack in months. At least 15 people were killed including a staff member from the Chinese embassy

July 30, 2015

Athens stock exchange set to reopen

The Athens stock market shut down a month ago and it was scheduled to reopen this week. But, it remains closed because of technical issues. Instead, it will open on August 3rd. The delay comes as the International Monetary Fund announces it will only approve […]

July 30, 2015

China: naval exercise not targeting any country

In the South China Sea, China has been conducting a large naval exercise. The Ministry of Defense says the drill is not targeting any other country.

July 30, 2015

The Heat: Turkey declares war on ISIL with airstrikes

Turkey has remained relatively silent in the global fight against ISIL, the so-called Islamic State.

July 30, 2015

This week on Americas Now: Cuba and US relations

With the flag rising outside the Cuban embassy in Washington, diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba have been restored. But how did they get to this point?

July 30, 2015

China and U.S. share common ground — when it comes to ice cream

Americans and Chinese aren’t all that different, at least when it comes to top picks in ice cream flavors. According to market research firm Mintel, the top flavor launches in the United States in 2014 were in order of prominence: Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel, and Fudge.

More in China get interested in healthier lifestyle

July 30, 2015

More Chinese getting interested in healthier lifestyles

China’s health and fitness industry occupies a multi-billion-dollar market, as bodybuilding becomes popular among white-collar workers increasingly concerned about medical and beauty issues. They are interested in a shift towards a healthier urban lifestyle.

July 30, 2015

This week on Full Frame: The Future of Africa

U.S. President Barack Obama wrapped up his visit to Africa this week, but once again, the world’s attention is focused on the continent. The future of Africa is rapidly evolving with a new generation of change makers poised to challenge the traditional global perceptions of […]

July 30, 2015

Rainstorm floods streets in northern China

Streets have been turned into rivers as rainstorms lashed Yanjiao in Langfang city, in north China’s Hebei Province on Thursday.

July 30, 2015

US cop pleads not guilty to murder in traffic stop

A white U.S. police officer who shot a black motorist after stopping him over a missing license plate pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter.

July 30, 2015

Filthy, sewage-filled Rio water a threat for 2016 Olympics

The waters where Olympians will compete in swimming and boating events next summer in South America’s first games are rife with human sewage and present a serious health risk for athletes, as well as for visitors to the iconic beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

July 30, 2015

Malaysian premier: Plane debris to be sent to France

A sea-crusted wing part that washed up on an island in the western Indian Ocean may be the first trace of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 since it vanished nearly a year and a half ago.

July 29, 2015

Mullah Omar was one of the most wanted men in the world

Dead since 2013, Afghanistan says the man known as the ‘father of the Taliban,’ died in Pakistan more than two years ago.

July 29, 2015

US leads the world in student loan debt

According to various studies, college students in the United States pay the most tuition. That’s leading to a total student loan debt burden at more than a trillion dollars. And it’s going up.

July 29, 2015

Growing concerns that drones interfere with firefighting

It’s been a fiery summer in North America. Wildfires in the U.S. and Canada have kept firefighters busy. Now they’re contending with a new threat: Drones. Growing numbers are crossing fire lines and getting in the way.

July 29, 2015

Beijing, Almaty last efforts in 2022 Winter Olympics bid

It is less than two days away from the big announcement in Kuala Lumpur to determine who will host the 2022 Winter Olympics. The bid committees from Beijing and Almaty are making final preparations. And they are reaching out to international media.

July 29, 2015

Russia vetoes tribunal proposal for Ukraine downed flight

The U.N. attempt to seek justice for those killed in the crash of MH-17 ran into a roadblock. Russia pledged to veto the U.N. Security Council draft resolution and it did just that. The measure called for a criminal tribunal to prosecute anyone found responsible for the […]

July 29, 2015

Turkey and China meet to boost trade ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Beijing. Both presidents say they want to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy and defense. Security was also on the agenda.

July 29, 2015

Cecil the lion slaying shines light on ethics of trophy sport

Few animal deaths have caused such international outrage on social media. The shooting in Zimbabwe of a lion called Cecil for sport has put the spotlight on a very lucrative business. Its supporters say emotion is getting in the way of economic reality in some […]

July 29, 2015

Criminal resolution for MH17 crash families struck down

A major United Nations attempt to seek justice for the families of those who died in last year’s Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash was struck down Wednesday.

July 29, 2015

The Heat: Mexico struggles with the war on drugs

Mexico’s so-called War on Drugs is one of the deadliest wars in the world. And now it may have just gotten worse.

July 29, 2015

How endangered are lions?

The death of Cecil The Lion has the world — or at least what seems like most of the internet — in an uproar. While trophy hunting of lions is nothing new, we wondered: What’s the current state of the lion?

July 29, 2015

Strongman cyclist has no time for cars

If you’re a cyclist, you know how frustrating it can be dealing with car traffic in the precious and limited bike lanes (depending on how bike friendly your city is). This video shows one way to solve the problem.

July 29, 2015

Facebook’s growing user base stimulates video ads

Facebook’s second quarter results didn’t disappoint, beating every forecast on nearly every data category.

July 29, 2015

Mysterious plane wreckage washes ashore in Indian Ocean

A mysterious piece of plane debris washed up on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion Wednesday, prompting some speculation it could be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

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