The Aspen Security Forum resumed Thursday in the scenic Colorado mountains. Widely recognized as a leading U.S. conference on national security and foreign policy, the event brings together top voices each year to address pressing global challenges. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy shares highlights from the most […]
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The third China International Supply Chain Expo got underway this week. It’s a showcase for some key sectors including advanced manufacturing, digital technology and smart vehicles. One of the exhibits drawing a lot of interest is the Govy AirCab flying car. Meanwhile, trade tensions continue […]
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The United States and Brazil appear headed for a full-blown trade war. President Trump has pledged to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian products. The announcement comes amid rising political tensions in the shadow of the recent BRICS summit in Brazil, and Trump’s call […]
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At Coco Rocha’s Model Camp, confidence is taught, not assumed. The program challenges long-held industry norms by equipping all women with the tools to navigate modeling on their own terms. Yuliana Quiñones reports.
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A new Chinese-funded megaport just north of the Peruvian capital Lima is transforming the coastal town of Chancay into a hub for wholesale imports, particularly from China. Local retail businesses are seeing first-hand how the $1.3 billion project is making a difference. CGTN’s Dan Collyns […]
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The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the disease was considered eliminated in the country 25 years ago. Public health experts say the infections are driven by unvaccinated individuals. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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The Caribbean region is known for blue waters, white sands, and its laid-back culture, but now it is facing the double threat of an above-normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season and record levels of sargassum seaweed. CGTN’s Jermine Abel reports.
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The Aspen Security Forum is underway in the mountains of Colorado. Every July, experts in areas like business, foreign policy and technology debate some of the pressing issues of the day. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Aspen on Day 2 of the forum.
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As climate change accelerates, it’s turning one of our most essential resources, water, into a precious and increasingly scarce commodity. Across the globe, extreme weather is putting unprecedented pressure on freshwater supplies; deepening inequality, driving people from their homes, and even sparking conflict. As the […]
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Among the sweeping cuts in U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” spending bill; are substantial reductions to core safety-net programs for the poor and disabled. That includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Commonly called ‘food stamps,’ this assistance is seen […]
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Peru’s international airport in Lima has welcomed a new airport, with an ultra-modern terminal three times larger than its older one. It aims to become a continental hub, rivaling Bogota and São Paolo. Dan Collyns reports from the airport.
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During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Trump announced the U.S. will sell weapons to the NATO alliance to help Ukraine defend itself. Trump also said he was disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin and said the U.S. would issue ‘severe tariffs’ […]
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The European Union is striking back just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the bloc as well as on Mexico. The European Commission President is warning of countermeasures if the levies go ahead as planned on August 1. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more.
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The European Union is striking back just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the bloc as well as on Mexico. The European Commission President is warning of countermeasures if the levies go ahead as planned on August 1. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more.
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In Silicon Valley, generative AI has become so important that some conferences there are now lasting an entire week to allow for learning, networking and collaboration.
Mark Niu makes a visit to GenAI Week in Silicon Valley to take a look at the cutting-edge technology on the horizon.
More than 70 people have been killed in Gaza during the latest Israeli strikes on Monday. According to the Gaza Health Ministry the Palestinian death toll from 21 months of conflict has now exceeded 58,000. Meanwhile, there have been talks towards a possible ceasefire but […]
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The Chelsea football club has won the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup, beating Paris Saint-Germain.
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Students in Washington D.C. viewed a documentary about their trip as pickleball players from Montgomery County Public Schools to China. Take a look.
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Some critics say U.S. President Trump’s policy of America First is about isolationism. Early in his second term he has suggested annexing Greenland, taking back the Panama Canal and absorbing Canada into the United States. And the U.S. president has been accused of interfering in […]
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Another round of tariffs was announced Saturday by U.S. President Donald Trump. The targets this time are two of the country’s largest trading partners, Mexico and the European Union. 30 percent levies for both are due to go into effect on August 1st. CGTN’s Frances […]
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Representation holds the power to rewrite a narrative by shaping who belongs and who leads. Comic book legend Stan Lee once said, “I think it would be great to do stories about every different race of people, nationality of people, and make the world realize […]
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Football’s newest competition the FIFA Club World Cup wraps up this weekend. The final will see Chelsea take on Paris Saint Germain. Although the tournament has been largely successful, there have been setbacks along the way, notably poor attendance during some of the earlier games. […]
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As search efforts slow, flood survivors in Texas begin the painful process of recovery. Volunteers rush in with supplies, while families mourn the dead and search for the missing. Ediz Tiyansan reports from Hunt, Texas.
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Washington has sent near-identical letters to Seoul and Tokyo, offering a 90-day reduction in tariffs, from up to 25% down to 10%, on cars, auto parts, steel, and aluminum to allow time for negotiations.
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The United States plans to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports starting August 1. In response, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his government will introduce reciprocal measures. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest trading partner after China.
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Millions of immigrants and their families across the United States have been reeling from an uptick in immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has been touting a new immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. Alligator Alcatraz, as it’s called, can host up to […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump is pledging to impose a new 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian products entering the United States, starting August 1. The announcement comes amid rising political tensions in the shadow of the recent BRICS summit in Brazil. Lucrecia Franco reports from […]
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Football’s newest competition, the FIFA Club World Cup, is wrapping up soon. Although the tournament has been largely successful, there have been setbacks along the way; notably poor attendance during some of the earlier games. That has raised questions as to whether organizers are doing enough […]
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Texas is still recovering from the July 4 catastrophic flash floods as 160 people remain missing. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Texas.
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While much focus has been on the so-called Liberation Day tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in April 2025, now delayed again until August 1, there are other tariffs the U.S. appears ready to impose, causing additional alarm among major trading partners. CGTN’s Jon […]
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The United States has now set an August first deadline for countries to negotiate a new trade deal or face steep reciprocal tariffs. The White House sent letters to at least twenty countries this week, including key trade partners Japan and the Republic of Korea. […]
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Out of more than 18,000 homes and businesses destroyed, only six have been reconstructed so far. Bureaucratic red tape, insurance disputes, and unclear regulations have left thousands in limbo.
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The carnage in Gaza continues with dozens of Palestinians killed as Israel launches more deadly attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington and he’s met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. There is speculation that progress could be made […]
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The central Texas flooding has killed over 100 people, and dozens are still believed to be missing. In Kerr County, entire neighborhoods were swept away by the fast-rising Guadalupe River on July 4. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez spoke with one survivor whose neighbors vanished […]
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Brazil’s Health Minister Alexandre Padilha spoke with our reporter Paulo Cabral about key points addressed at the BRICS summit related to global public health. Padilha began by highlighting what he calls a historic partnership to tackle major health challenges.
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The number of people confirmed dead after devastating flash floods over the weekend in central Texas has surpassed 100. Rescuers are still looking for survivors and those missing, including young girls at a summer camp after they were caught in a terrifying flood. CGTN’s Nitza […]
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Leaders of the BRICS bloc wrapped up a two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday by reaching consensus on a broad range of issues… from global governance to climate change, and peace and security. But, in a clear effort to distract attention away […]
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As the 17th BRICS Summit concludes in Rio de Janeiro, the economic bloc’s relevance in global affairs is growing. BRICS GDP in purchasing power parity is now larger than the G7’s. Originally composed of Brazil, Russia, India & China, then expanded to include South Africa, […]
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Catastrophic flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Texas has left over 90 people dead, with girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, who were swept away by the surging Guadalupe River. Search and rescue teams continue working across 12 counties in […]
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Many leaders of the BRICS bloc met on Sunday, July 6, in Rio de Janeiro for a key two-day summit, the first since the group expanded to 11 full members. Heads of state and representatives from ten additional partner nations are also taking part, with […]
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Las Vegas is known for hosting all sorts of major sporting events from a Formula 1 Grand Prix race to the biggest boxing matches. And this month, the Nevada city is hosting yet another sporting-first for the United States. CGTN’s Dan Williams has more from […]
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In an era of climate change and increasing attention to environmental damage, more programs aimed at ‘restoration’, rather than ‘conservation’ are being prioritized. That’s the case in Mexico, where a recent summit brought together government officials, environmentalists and society groups – to strengthen collective […]
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Discussions on sustainable development, and the reform of financial institutions, have brought together finance ministers from many BRICS members and the governors of the New Development Bank- the NDB, also known as the BRICS bank. Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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The U.S. stands at the forefront of medical innovation, but this progress comes at a staggering cost. Exorbitant bills often push people to choose between their health or financial ruin.
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Ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, top researchers from universities in China and Latin America are exchanging research and ideas about sustainability and shared interest in finding climate change solutions. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco shares more from the International Green Future […]
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Colombia has set its sights on Asia in a plan to diversify its economy. In May, President Gustavo Petro traveled to China as President pro-tempore of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean states, where he formalized Colombia’s entry in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. […]
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All eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro this week, as leaders gather for the 17th BRICS Summit. In 2006, Brazil, Russia, India and China formed the group of emerging economies and then added South Africa in 2010, renaming the bloc, BRICS. Today, there are […]
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The United States Congress passes a major piece of legislation that will have a huge impact for Americans. President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been approved after winning narrow majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The mega-bill calls for tax cuts […]
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Mexico is quietly taking steps to reduce their reliance on the United States. Learn more.
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