The Heat: U.S. Foreign Policy

December 23, 2018

Indonesia tsunami survivors remain jittery as deaths hit 429

The search for the missing continues in Indonesia, while thousands of people have been left homeless and totally devastated by Saturday’s freak wave.

December 22, 2018

Partial government shutdown likely to extend past Christmas

The federal government was expected to remain partially shut down past Christmas as the standoff deepened Saturday over President Donald Trump’s demand for funds to build a border wall with Mexico. With Trump’s insistence on $5 billion for the wall and negotiations with Democrats in […]

December 22, 2018

At least 20 killed, 165 wounded after tsunami hits Indonesia

Government officials say that at least 20 people were killed after a tsunami hit the coast around Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, the BBC reports. The national disaster management agency says 165 people were hurt and dozens of buildings were damaged Saturday night, according to the BBC. […]

December 22, 2018

Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai on the direction of US-China relations

Chinese Ambassador to the United States spoke with CGTN America’s Mike Walter on Friday about the latest in U.S.-China relations and China’s perception of the U.S.

December 22, 2018

London experiencing highest rate of homlessness in United Kingdom

Homelessness is on the rise in the United Kingdom and some figures estimate that one in every 53 are living on the streets or in temporary housing.

December 21, 2018

A remote area in the Himalayas now the site of world-class wine

While wine consumption is on the decline in Europe, it’s soaring in China. With that demand, the country is trying to make its mark as a wine producer.

December 21, 2018

Exploring American Jews’ tradition of eating Chinese at Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, and millions in America will be celebrating. But many Jews will mark the holiday a different way – by heading to Chinese restaurants. Here’s a look at this decades-old tradition.

December 21, 2018

7-year-old YouTube star makes $22M a year with play videos

Ryan is this year’s top YouTube star according to Forbes, which estimates he’s earned $22 million in just one year.

December 21, 2018

The Heat: US-China trade negotiations

Chinese and U.S. officials agree to face-to-face talks in January in an effort to resolve the trade dispute.

December 21, 2018

How the rise in diabetes may impact Kenya’s diabetic care

Cases of adult-onset diabetes are on the rise globally, especially in Africa and Asia. There are fears that insulin will be harder to come by due to both shortages and cost. Here’s a look at diabetic care in Kenya – and how it could be affected by the trend.

December 21, 2018

BIG STORY – America’s Fourth Estate

From Executive Producer Oliver Stone, an exploration of the intersection between media, government and the truth.

December 21, 2018

Allies react to Mattis resignation and twin withdrawals

Mattis’s resignation comes after Trump abruptly announced plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria via Twitter video.

December 21, 2018

China holds key economic meeting to plan for 2019

The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Friday, as Chinese leaders charted course for the economy in 2019, a key year for the country to achieve its goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020.

December 20, 2018

Man devotes lifetime to the art of wok-making

It’s a staple of any Chinese kitchen — the wok. The mass-produced ones are a dime a dozen. But those that are hand-made are truly special.

December 20, 2018

Several Marvel heroes axed from streaming giant Netflix

Finally, Marvel’s universe looks set to downsize: a number of its big heroes have had their TV shows cancelled by Netflix. The likes of Daredevil and Iron Fist have been axed, despite their popularity with fans. CGTN’s Phil Lavelle reports from Los Angeles.

December 20, 2018

$27B US Toy industry threatened by tariffs

The shopping season is on in America as the countdown to Christmas looms. On many family’s lists: toys. Americans spend roughly $500 on toys, per child, every year. The majority are made in China.

December 20, 2018

‘Porch pirates’ make off with packages at the holiday

It’s become a major problem, particularly around the holidays and especially in the U.S. – the theft of packages from outside people’s homes. One report found that porch pirates stole packages from almost 26 million Americans in 2017 alone. And one estimate puts losses due to package theft at more than $1 billion a year.

December 20, 2018

China changes impact US holiday recycling

Tis the season to shop, ship, and open gifts. But this time, it’s going to be harder to recycle all that holiday wrapping paper and packaging. The reason – China has stopped buying certain kinds of scrap, and more changes are on the way in 2019.

December 20, 2018

Russian President holds annual presser

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin held his annual end of the year media event. He answered questions on a range of topics, from Syria, to the nuclear threat and the nuclear arms treaty.

December 20, 2018

The Heat: Colombia peace deal

After five decades of conflict new challenges emerge to establishing peace and security in Colombia.

December 20, 2018

Goodyear quits Venezuela, says US sanctions make business impossible

Hyperinflation, price controls, and an economic contraction have also hampered the automobile industry there with car parts in short supply.

December 20, 2018

Trump says Defense Secretary Mattis will retire in February

Trump’s announcement comes a day after he surprised U.S. allies and members of Congress by announcing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.

December 20, 2018

China a leader in science after 40 years of “Reform and Opening Up”

In centuries past China was a scientific force – credited with inventing paper, gunpowder, the compass and the umbrella. And now, after 40 years of reform and opening up, China has once again taken a leading role in science and technology.

December 20, 2018

US charges two Chinese nationals with hacking

No hard evidence was presented in the indictment. In the U.S. court system, little evidence is typically made public while securing an indictment. China has repeatedly denied involvement in hacking schemes and has condemned all cyberattacks.

December 20, 2018

An interview with legendary rock star Fito Paez

Fito Paez is one of Latin America´s best-known classic rock stars. Today he continues to sing about life, the inevitability of change, and what we as a society can do about it.

December 20, 2018

UN: ‘majority’ of migrant women passing through Libya raped by traffickers

The “overwhelming majority” of women and older girls who passed through Libya as migrants reported being gang-raped by traffickers or witnessed others taken away to be abused, the United Nations said Thursday in a report based on hundreds of interviews.

December 20, 2018

Russia’s Putin welcomes US decision to pull US troops from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the U.S. decision to pull its troops out of Syria, adding that they shouldn’t have been there from the start.

December 20, 2018

China plans further trade talks with U.S. in January

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said Thursday that there are plans to hold further trade talks with the U.S. in January 2019, adding that both sides have been closely communicating on details of the future meetings.

December 19, 2018

US Senate passes sweeping changes to nation’s criminal justice system

The bill aims to give judges more leeway in sentencing. It retroactively reduces some existing sentences and looks to expand early release programs. But it doesn’t affect State and local prisons, which house the majority of inmates.

December 19, 2018

Renowned Cleveland Clinic collaborates with Chinese hospital in new affiliation program

Over the past 40 years, China and the U.S. have collaborated on a variety of fronts. One bridge that’s emerged is in the medical field. Recently, a widely-respected hospital in the U.S. teamed up with China.

December 19, 2018

Utility company fights poverty in Brazil with music

It’s not often a utility company is associated with classical music. But that’s exactly what you’ll find from the Brazilian subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China. They are trying to help reduce poverty Brazil.

December 19, 2018

Renting living Christmas trees for greener holidays

Renting live Christmas trees gains popularity in Mexico.

December 19, 2018

Elon Musk shows off high-speed tunnel beneath Los Angeles

The Tesla founder, Elon Musk, has shown of a section of underground tunnel beneath Los Angeles which he says is the first step in revolutionising travel. It would allow cars to travel at speeds of more than 200 kilometres an hour. But progress has been slow- as CGTN’s Phil Lavelle reports from LA.

December 19, 2018

US Fed raises key interest rate again – signals rate hike slowdown in 2019

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate again.

December 19, 2018

CGTN town hall explores China’s rise to prominence

When Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping announced reforms and the opening of China’s economy in 1978, 770 million Chinese people lived at or below poverty. Nearly 40 years later, that statistic declined to 30 million. This staggering reduction of 96 percent is a feat that no […]

December 19, 2018

100 days from Brexit and still no consensus in the UK Parliament

As the United Kingdom enters the final straight to Brexit, Britain’s leaders still have no agreed plan for an exit. The UK is now 100 days away from leaving the European bloc.

December 19, 2018

White House says no need to keep US troops in Syria

President Donald Trump says U.S. troops do not need to remain in Syria.

December 19, 2018

Commentary: 40 years of PRC economic reform

Gordon Houlden is director of University of Alberta’s China Institute. He is former Canadian diplomat with 31 years of China-watching. His analysis represents his views alone.

December 18, 2018

New center at US museum helps preserve ancient Chinese paintings

It’s a museum with a Chinese art collection spanning more than 5,000 years – and it’s located in the United States. Now, a multi-million dollar addition will help fill a dire need in preserving part of this rich past.

December 18, 2018

Exhibit in San Francisco recognizes contributions of Chinese-American women

Women’s contributions to society–be they in science, business or politics–are often overlooked, but a new exhibit in San Francisco is aiming to ensure the accomplishments of Chinese-American women in California are respected

December 18, 2018

Detention of Huawei CFO may endanger Beijing-Ottawa trade deal

Detainment of Huawei’s CFO impacts trade ties between Canada and China. Amid reports of paused business expansions, concern that potential free trade deal it also at risk.

December 18, 2018

US reorganizes Space Command to modernize group

The U.S. is reviving its Space Command. The move will centralize all military space operations but stops short of creation of an independent space force.

December 18, 2018

Nigeria launches campaign promoting safe migration

December 18th marks International Migrants Day. Its aim is to foster understanding – rather than fear of – one of the world’s most vulnerable and demonized groups. In that spirit, Nigeria has started a campaign which promotes safe migration.

December 18, 2018

The Heat: US border wall showdown and Trump challenges

In Washington, a battle of wills over border security with parts of the U.S. government facing possible shut down by week’s end.

December 18, 2018

Experts say cultural diplomacy is critical to the China-US relationship

When China decided to open up to the world 40 years ago, it underwent a cultural shift. Today, it looks like a whole new country. Here’s a look at some of the other cultural changes the country has gone through with its biggest trading partner: the United States.

December 18, 2018

Theater review: “Indecent” finds salvation in art

‘Indecent’ is about the persistence of art and memory, especially in the darkest of times. CGTN’s Culture Curmudgeon reviews Paula Vogel’s masterpiece.

December 18, 2018

Refugees at overcrowded Samos camp face harsh winter

Samos is one of five Greek islands designated to be a buffer for asylum seekers heading to Europe. CGTN’s Filio Kontrafouri got inside the overcrowded refugee camp there, where thousands live in appalling conditions.

December 18, 2018

Sentencing postponed for Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

Following a request from Michael Flynn’s Attorneys, U.S. District Judge Sullivan granted a postponement in sentencing to allow Flynn to continue cooperating with the Russia probe. The judge also told Flynn that “arguably you sold your country out”

December 18, 2018

The people behind China’s reform and opening up

In the four decades that followed Deng Xiaoping’s “Reform and Opening Up” policy, many leaders had a major impact on what reshaped China for over 40 years. Here’s a small list of some of those people.

December 18, 2018

Jose Mourinho fired as Manchester United manager

Jose Mourinho was fired by Manchester United on Tuesday after failing to restore its status as a major European force in a turbulent two and a half-year spell marked by clashes with players and increasing disgruntlement at the team’s style of play.

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