Chinese cars gaining more demand in Mexico

July 21, 2015

New Zealand farmers eye Chinese market

As global dairy prices continue to fall, New Zealand’s farmers hope their strong trading relationship with China will help pull them through the tough times.

July 21, 2015

Daniel Ives weighs in on US corporate earnings

Daniel Ives, Managing Director and Sr. Analyst at FBR Capital Markets, weighs in on corporate earnings.

July 21, 2015

Suruc suicide bombing death toll rises to 32

Turkish authorities have identified a suspect in the Suruc suicide bombing. They’re investigating her connections to terrorist organizations. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 32.

July 21, 2015

US Defense Sec in Mideast selling Iran deal to allies

The U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has arrived in Jordan after a brief visit to Israel. It is the first trip to the region by a high-level American official since a deal was reached with Iran earlier this month, aimed at curbing the country’s […]

July 21, 2015

California experiencing unusual weather patterns

Historic rainfall is battering California according to the U.S. National Weather Service. Southern parts of the state, including Los Angeles and San Diego, saw record rainfall for July following Hurricane Delores. Thunderstorms, hail and lightning continued Monday. But other parts of the state continue to […]

July 21, 2015

The Heat: Chinese investment in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s economy is in tatters after years of war. Is Chinese investment the new hope for Afghanistan? What are the risks for China?

July 21, 2015

Burundi unrest mires presidential election

Two police officers and an opposition party leader died in a rash of violence that broke out ahead of an election in Burundi. It caps months of unrest in the east African nation, resulting from President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to seek a third term.

July 21, 2015

Havana visitors will see US-Cuba connections everywhere

This week’s reopening of embassies and resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba opens a new chapter in the countries’ complicated relationship.

July 21, 2015

Photos: Bruce Lee over the years

Legendary martial artist Bruce Lee died 42 years ago Monday. Lee, who died at the young age of 33, inspired millions and became a game changer for the way Asians Americans were perceived in Hollywood. View this gallery of Lee over the years of his […]

July 21, 2015

Remembering Bruce Lee: 10 of our favorite scenes

Forty-two years ago this week, the world lost Bruce Lee, a martial artist who inspired millions and became a game changer for the way Asian Americans were perceived in Hollywood.

July 21, 2015

Backpacking the world with a purpose

Traveling has always been a passion of Clemens Sehi, but now he does it with a purpose. Elmira Jafari talked to him about his backpack treks.

July 21, 2015

Ling Jihua arrested, expelled from CPC

China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate has arrested and begun a bribery investigation of Ling Jihua, a former top aide to former president Hu Jintao.

July 21, 2015

Disabled groups in Greece protest against cuts in pensions

A small group of disabled people and their relatives gathered in central Athens on Tuesday to protest against planned cuts in pensions and benefits as austerity measures approved by the Greek parliament began to be implemented.

July 21, 2015

New US Navy commander cites positives in China relationship

The Navy’s new commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet sounded a conciliatory note toward China on Tuesday during the last stop of a three-country Asian tour.

July 21, 2015

Obama speaks to veterans, and then will face Jon Stewart interview

U.S. President Barack Obama faced a convention of veterans and will take questions from television host Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show,” as concerns run high about Iran, veterans’ care, and a shooting rampage against U.S. Marines.

July 21, 2015

Obama thanks Xi Jinping for China’s role in Iran nuclear deal

President Barack Obama thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for China’s role in securing the nuclear deal with Iran.

July 21, 2015

Beijing to limit population growth

Beijing plans to limit its population growth and shift certain industries outside the city to curb overpopulation, a government statement said last week.

July 20, 2015

Argentina’s hit theater show kicks off tour in China

One of Argentina’s most successful exports from the past decade kicks-off its world tour this weekend. The hit show Fuerza Bruta is a mix of acrobatics and theater.

July 20, 2015

A Cuban immigrant recalls journey to new life

Cuban migrants are surging to the United States this year. Analysts say it’s partly the result of a fear that improved diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba will adversely affect what happens to them.

July 20, 2015

Hugo Cancio on impact of closer Cuba-US ties

With the improved economic relationship forming between the U.S. and Cuba, there could be wide-ranging impacts globally. CCTV’s Phillip Yin spoke to Hugo Cancio. He is the founder of Fuego Enterprises.

July 20, 2015

Recovering China real estate market good for government

The property market in China continues to warm up, with more cities in the country beginning to see growth in home prices. This has in turn driven up the government’s fiscal revenues.

July 20, 2015

Banks in Greece reopen amid low confidence

Many Greeks lack optimism that the country’s financial woes will be resolved in a timely manner, even after Greek banks opened Monday for the first time in three weeks. The government ordered them shut down previously to prevent a collapse from happening as Greeks were […]

July 20, 2015

Indonesia bans foreign currencies in local transactions

Indonesia is taking steps to stabilize the rupiah – one of Asia’s worst performing currencies. The Indonesian central bank has issued a regulation banning the use of foreign currencies like the U.S. dollar for local transactions. Economists argue that the policy may actually drive up costs […]

US farmers struggle in wettest summer in decades

July 20, 2015

US farmers in Midwest struggle with wettest summer in decades

Several states in the U.S. have reportedly had the wettest June on record since 1974.

July 20, 2015

The Heat: US-Cuba relations restored

After more than 50 years, the Cuban flag flies outside an embassy in the United States. What does the restoration of relations mean for both countries and beyond?

July 20, 2015

Philippines had a record fall in foreign investment

While much of the world’s focus has been on Greece’s economic turmoil and the Chinese market’s troubles, the Philippines – a darling of investors in recent years – was dealing with a record fall in foreign investments in its stock market.

July 20, 2015

US-Cuba ties could affect Dominican Republic tourism

It is estimated that over five million tourists chose the Dominican Republic as a destination last year. The island may soon have some competition from Cuba, now that travel restrictions are easing between Cuba and the U.S.

July 20, 2015

CCTV Exclusive: Ben Rhodes on new US-Cuba future

U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications, Ben Rhodes, spoke with CCTV America’s Jessica Stone about what is to come now that Cuba and the U.S. have drastically improved relations after decades of tension with ties between the two countries.

July 20, 2015

Mitsubishi Japan apologizes for forced US labor

Construction firm Mitsubishi Materials Corporation has become the first major Japanese company to apologize for using captured American soldiers as slave labor during WWII.

July 20, 2015

UN Security Council endorses Iran nuclear deal

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously endorsed the Iran nuclear deal. The resolution includes measures that would end UN economic sanctions on Iran.

July 20, 2015

Drought continues to plague California’s farmers

A serious lack of water in California continues to take its toll on agriculture and daily life. The U.S. state is in its fourth year of severe water shortages. Some of the measures taken by California to conserve water are making matters worse for farming, […]

July 20, 2015

Cuban embassy in Washington ends a half-century deadlock

After more than half a century of conflict, Cuba and the United States formally restore diplomatic ties. A flag raising ceremony marked the reopening of the Cuban embassy here in Washington.

July 20, 2015

Photos: US farmers struggle in wettest summer in decades

Farmers in Illinois are struggling to raise crops after summer drenchings of their land.

July 20, 2015

Little fanfare in Cuba for new US embassy

It was business as usual at the new U.S. Embassy in Havana as dozens of Cubans arrived at the consular section in search of visas to visit the United States.

July 20, 2015

How to get to Cuba in 5 steps

This is perhaps the most fudged travel prohibition issued by the United States: “Tourist travel to Cuba is prohibited under U.S. law for U.S. citizens and others under U.S. jurisdiction.”

July 20, 2015

32 Chinese cultural relics return home from France

Thirty-two gold ornaments stolen from ancient Chinese tombs and held by French collectors were formally handed over to northwest China’s Gansu Provincial Museum on Monday.

July 20, 2015

Iran, Germany to hold major economic conference

In the wake of a deal with world powers over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, Germany and Iran soon will hold their first economic conference in a decade, According to Iran’s state-run news agency.

July 20, 2015

Australian wins World Rubik’s Cube competition

Australian Feliks Zemdegs took his second win at the Rubik´s Cube World Championship held in Sao Paulo.

July 20, 2015

Locals look to escape the heat as Xinjiang climbs toward record temps

Areas in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region may see temperatures rise to record-breaking levels in the next three days, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said Monday.

Cuban flag raised over Havana's embassy in Washington

July 20, 2015

Social media roundup: #CubanEmbassy

A roundup of the news, reactions, sights, and sounds captured by the CCTV America team as the Cuban embassy in D.C. reopened on June 20, 2015. It was a symbolic step forward as full diplomatic ties were restored after 54 years of an icy, Cold […]

July 20, 2015

Cold War turns caliente: What you need to know about Cuba and the US

Including where we are, how we got here, and stories of life and culture.

July 20, 2015

Video: Watch as Cuban flag is raised over embassy in DC

Cuba’s blue, red and white-starred flag was hoisted Monday at the country’s embassy in Washington in a symbolic move signaling the start of a new post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba relations.

July 20, 2015

US-Cuba diplomatic ties restored as flags are raised after 5 decades

Cuba’s blue, red and white-starred flag was hoisted Monday at the country’s embassy in Washington in a symbolic move signaling the start of a new post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba relations.

July 19, 2015

FIFA prepares for presidential election amid legal moves

FIFA’s future begins to take shape this week. The Executive Committee is meeting Monday to set a date for a presidential election, and to consider reforms. This will be FIFA’s first meeting, since seven of its officials were arrested on corruption charges on the eve of the […]

July 19, 2015

Cuba, US poised to reopen embassies

Monday will be a red letter day in diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. A delegation will be here in Washington for the dedication of the Cuban embassy, restoring formal ties for the first time in more than 50 years.

July 19, 2015

Dominican Republic plans to push out undocumented Haitians

When people think of the Dominican Republic, they often think of white beaches lined with palm trees, resorts and vacations. But there is also a working-class side to this Caribbean nation and much of its workforce is comprised of Haitians.

July 19, 2015

Laura Carlsen: Fallout from “El Chapo” Guzman’s prison escape

One of the most shocking and brazen jailbreaks to occur in recent memory happened this past week. The notorious drug kingpin of the Sinaloa crime cartel escaped from the maximum-security Altiplano Federal Penitentiary in Mexico.

July 19, 2015

Pluto: A close encounter with a far away planet

It’s a milestone in space exploration half a century in the making. The first close-up images ever taken of the planet Pluto.

July 19, 2015

A “hair-raising” competition in Cali, Colombia

It’s an annual celebration of Colombian heritage with emphasis on the syllable hair.

July 19, 2015

Video: Surfer fights off shark during South Africa competition

Knocked off his board by an attacking shark, a surfer punched the creature before escaping unharmed during the televised finals of a world surfing competition in South Africa on Sunday.

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