Chinese cars gaining more demand in Mexico

July 24, 2015

Drought hurting parts of northeast China

China’s northeastern province of Liaoning is in the grip of a severe drought. The water shortage has left thousands of people without enough drinking water.

July 24, 2015

New figures reveal China’s obesity problems

Despite recent headwinds, China’s economy has most certainly grown a lot, but so have people’s waistlines. A new report says over 30 percent of China’s adult population is overweight. Nearly 12 percent are considered obese.

July 24, 2015

Obama aims to boost trade and security ties during trip to Africa

U.S. President Barack Obama flew into Kenya late on Friday for his first presidential visit to his father’s homeland, aiming to boost trade and security ties in east Africa.

July 24, 2015

This week on Americas Now: Argentina Hidden City

They are poor neighborhoods in Buenos Aires called villas. The government says there are 38 of them, but some don’t even appear on a map. Often their needs are neglected too.

Human cadavers on display in grisly science exhibition

July 24, 2015

15 million have viewed human cadavers on display

If you’ve ever wondered what the inside of a human body looks like, one exhibition is giving you the opportunity to get in close.

July 24, 2015

Three dead after movie theater mass shooting in Louisiana

The movie theater gunman who stood up about 20 minutes into the showing of the popular comedy “Trainwreck” in Louisiana and began firing into the crowd, killing two people. The gunman also wounded nine other people before he killed himself Thursday night.

July 24, 2015

Alibaba’s online healthcare unit faces customer doubts

According to its latest financial report, Ali Health’s losses increased by 159 percent over the previous fiscal year.

July 23, 2015

Nadereh Chamlou on future of Iran nuke deal

For more on the nuclear deal with Iran that will reduce sanctions on the nation if they prove they’ll only develop their nuclear program for peaceful purposes, CCTV America’s Phillip Yin spoke with Nadereh Chamlou.

July 23, 2015

Big changes in Nairobi for Obama’s Kenya visit

Ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya, the capital Nairobi has been given a major makeover.

July 23, 2015

Argentine footballer says no thanks to $40 million

One of the world’s top football players surprised many by choosing a return to Argentina.

July 23, 2015

The Heat: Obama pushes for US criminal justice reform

It was a stunning admission from a sitting president. U.S. President Barack Obama told inmates at an Oklahoma prison that he could have wound up in prison had circumstances had been different. The president is now calling for major reforms of the criminal justice system including […]

July 23, 2015

FDA moves to phase out trans-fats by 2018

The average American diet is about to see some changes. Federal regulators acted earlier this month to ban trans fats from all food products in the U.S. – ordering them phased out by 2018.

July 23, 2015

Obama to visit Kenya, Ethiopia to promote business

President Obama is set to travel to Ethiopia and Kenya where he will focus on business. He will open the 6th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The U.S. has ramped up trade with African nations but trails far behind China. Obama is trying to close that […]

July 23, 2015

Syrians face starvation due to UN funding crisis

More than two million Syrian refugees depend on the UN Council for food. The agency, lacking donor funding, has been forced to make drastic cuts to the amount of aid it can provide.

July 23, 2015

China’s Lang Lang plays with Berlin Philharmonic

The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is 133 years old and is led by one of the greatest living conductors.

July 23, 2015

Tech experts voice concern over artificial intelligence

Some of the tech world’s greatest minds worry machines are taking over mankind. At a speech, last year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk called artificial intelligence potentially quote “our biggest existential threat.”

July 23, 2015

African-themed mall is opening in Colorado

The first African-themed mall is going to open in Colorado. There are very few in the U.S. already. The mall will feature around 24 shops, a movie theater, and a cultural center that will fill the 5000 square meter space. Also featured will be six […]

July 23, 2015

Tunisia legislators debate new anti-terrorism bill

The recent attacks on tourists, and security forces in Tunisia, have made the anti-terrorism bill a priority for lawmakers. Security forces say they need the necessary tools to fight terrorism.

July 23, 2015

Crazy for football in Cuba

Baseball has always been big in Cuba. But how about football? Correspondent Michael Voss tells us how a recent match between Cuba and the U.S. in Havana, shows how the sport has gained in popularity. And how a new generation of Cubans are discovering a […]

July 23, 2015

The lie of ‘jihad migration’: Extremists used fake videos to lure Chinese

Xinjiang police say the majority of violence and terrorism-related criminal cases in the region are influenced by the concept of “Hijirat”, the so-called “Jihadi Migration.”

July 23, 2015

This Week on Full Frame: Special Olympics

For half a century, Special Olympics has worked to develop communities and change attitudes surrounding people with intellectual disabilities. Now it is the world’s largest sports organization as well as the largest healthcare supplier for people with intellectual disabilities.

July 23, 2015

China envoy warns Japan not to backtrack on expressions of WWII remorse

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe needs to clearly express remorse for his nation’s World War II actions or risk “rubbing salt in the wounds” of those who suffered, China’s ambassador to Japan said on Thursday.

July 23, 2015

Elderly African women learn English ahead of Obama’s visit

Elderly women in Siaya County western Kenya are taking English classes ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit. The grannies say they are learning in English so that they can speak with Obama.

July 23, 2015

Earth-like planet discovered using NASA’s Kepler space telescope

Scientists using NASA’s powerful Kepler telescope have found a planet beyond the solar system that is a close match to Earth.

July 23, 2015

EU opens antitrust case against 6 major US movie studios

The European Union on Thursday launched an antitrust case against six major U.S. movie studios and British satellite broadcaster Sky UK, in a move that could profoundly shake up the highly lucrative pay-television market in Europe.

July 23, 2015

Kenyan bombing victims appeal for aid ahead of Obama visit

Kenyan victims of the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi are appealing for financial compensation from the United States ahead of a visit this week by President Barack Obama.

July 23, 2015

Chinese company under probe for market manipulation

Prospects are dim for China’s Hanergy Thin Film Power to resume trading soon in Hong Kong as regulators extend their two-month investigation into its dramatic share price fall in May. The mainland China-based solar technology firm, which quickly became a top trading idea under the […]

July 22, 2015

UN: 20 million Mexican children living in poverty

The latest United Nations report on child poverty finds a staggering 600 million children worldwide living on less than a dollar a day. Over 20 million of them live in Mexico, though Mexican officials say the true number there is much smaller. Fighting child poverty […]

July 22, 2015

Lockheed Martin to buy helicopter-maker Sikorsky

U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin has announced a deal to buy helicopter-maker Sikorsky. The multi-billion dollar sale will bolster Lockheed’s dominance in the weapons market.

July 22, 2015

Boeing 747 production cut after sluggish demand

With its first commercial flight in 1970, the Boeing 747 was the world’s original jumbo jet. But the iconic airliner faces as uncertain future as Boeing plans to cut production of the model early next year.

July 22, 2015

DPRK may be expanding missile facility

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s missile launches have rattled nerves in the international community. Now the DPRK appears to be completing an expanded facility near the border with China that may be used to launch new longer-range missiles capable of hitting targets more than […]

July 22, 2015

Greece’s parliament passes second set of reforms

Greek lawmakers have voted on a second package of reforms needed before talks on a rescue deal can begin. The government said it hopes negotiations on the bailout deal can start this week and end by August 20th.

July 22, 2015

Lab-grown diamonds could impact jewelry industry

Shopping for just the right diamond can be an exhilarating experience, not to mention expensive. But consumers are now saving thousands of dollars thanks to technological breakthroughs that allow diamonds to be created in a lab.

July 22, 2015

Turkey suicide bombing raises fears of ISIL retaliation

Turkey is on edge. It follows back-to-back terror attacks as fears of an ISIL retaliation skyrocket. Turkish authorities have identified the suicide bomber who killed dozens this week. Meanwhile, another attack targeted Turkish police officers near the border with Syria.

July 22, 2015

The Heat: Ethiopia’s economy booms to conquer poverty

Land-locked in isolation, Ethiopia has a history of famine and food insecurity. A scene that is rapidly transforming.

July 22, 2015

Roberta Brinton on new Alzheimer’s slowing drug

A U.S. pharmaceutical company claims it has created a drug that slows down Alzheimer’s disease as long as it’s taken early.

July 22, 2015

Rwanda parliament trying to change constitution

Rwanda is facing a third-term bid from its president, Paul Kagame. Parliament is pushing for a change in Rwanda’s constitution to scrap a presidential term limit. Now parliament members are on a tour to hear what citizens have to say.

July 22, 2015

Blair Assaly on the 2015 Global Entrepreneur Indicator

For a more indepth look at the 2015 Global Entrepreneur Indicator, CCTV’s Phillip Yin speaks to Blair Assaly, the Global Chairman of Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

July 22, 2015

Aluminum battery development could change the tech world

In the world of consumer technology, devices are getting smaller and a smaller while becoming more and more powerful.

July 22, 2015

Photos: These watermelons are for art, not eating

One of the most refreshing foods for the summer is watermelon. But these melons aren’t meant for eating. Check out these amazing watermelon sculptures from China Foto Press.

July 22, 2015

Robotic surgery underway in San Francisco

The Robot revolution is happening in health care, where competitors are lining up to win a piece of the $5 billion robotic surgery market.

July 22, 2015

In fight against copyright crimes, China to charge for online music streaming

Chinese authorities have launched a campaign against online music copyright infringement and asked streaming service providers to remove unlicensed music before the end of this month.

July 22, 2015

China, New Zealand vow to boost ties

China and New Zealand have reaffirmed bilateral ties during Governor-General Jerry Mateparae’s visit to Beijing. Following a ceremonial welcome in Beijing on Tuesday, Mateparae met with President Xi Jinping.

July 22, 2015

DPRK upgrades missile tower for possible October launch

The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) has erected a new, taller launch tower at its missile base, possibly in preparation for firing a long-range rocket to mark an important national anniversary in October, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday.

July 22, 2015

US defense chief in Saudi Arabia to offer reassurance after Iran deal

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter flew into Saudi Arabia for meetings on Wednesday with King Salman and his security leadership to reassure the kingdom of America’s support after Washington struck a nuclear deal with its arch-rival Iran.

July 21, 2015

US-Mexico border seeing reduction in illegal migration

The U.S. government says the number of Central American migrants trying to cross into the United States has dramatically declined during the last quarter of 2014 and through the first couple of months of this year. Immigration experts say the drop is due to Mexico’s […]

July 21, 2015

New Development Bank starts business in Shanghai

A new bank that will focus on developing countries is open in China’s economic hub, Shanghai. The New Development Bank or NDB is backed by the BRICS group of emerging economic powers – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The bloc pledges to facilitate […]

July 21, 2015

Nigerian President visits Washington

President Buhari is in the midst of a four-day visit to the United States. It’s the latest step on his path to chart a new course for Nigeria, one that’s free of corruption and terrorism.

July 21, 2015

Fast Fashion: Quick turnaround from concept to consumer

The fashion industry has seen a profound transformation over the past decade. Typically, it used to take stores around three months to get clothes on their shelves, but today that can happen in as little as two weeks. ‘Fast fashion’ companies like Zara, Forever 21 […]

July 21, 2015

New law limits alcohol sales in Indonesia

It is now a lot harder to buy a beer in Indonesia. The world’s most populous Muslim country has passed a law that will limit beer sales. It has been met with worries in businesses across the country.

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