He has previously lived in the Middle East for 9 years, covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Arab Spring, and the civil wars in Libya and Syria.
Since 2017, he’s been based in the United States, covering the White House, immigration, environment, and trade, while frequently traveling to cover stories in Latin America.
He speaks fluent Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and varying levels of German, Hebrew, and Chinese. Aside from languages and story-telling, he also has a passion for exploring food and music in different corners of the world.
For almost a week, people in Los Angeles have been protesting against immigration raids and the use of the National Guard. Many families are hurt and afraid, as loved ones are being taken away. City leaders and religious groups are asking the government to stop, […] Read More...
With U.S Marines and the National Guard in Los Angeles, and the protests entering a seventh day on Thursday, June 12, residents of the city are feeling the impact. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan shares the latest from Los Angeles. Read More...
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and trade professionals have gathered in Los Angeles for the seventh annual China-California Business Forum. With this year’s theme, “Better Understanding, Better Business,” the event has brought together over 150 high-level business leaders and trade officials from across China and California, aiming […] Read More...
In a landmark move, California’s governor Gavin Newsom launched a push to eradicate homeless encampments, while encouraging hundreds of local governments to effectively ban tent camps on sidewalks, bike paths, parklands and other types of public property. The move comes after a series of controversial […] Read More...
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing a proposal to raise tariffs on Chinese-made port cranes from 25 percent to 100. Ediz Tiyansan looks at the potential impact of the proposed tariffs on U.S. port operations. Read More...
The Long Beach Qingdao Association is one of several sister city organizations that the port city of Long Beach is a part of. Long Beach city officials emphasize the importance of interpersonal business relations they’ve developed over decades to navigate the turbulent times in international […] Read More...
U.S. tariffs, particularly those imposed on imports from China, Vietnam, Mexico, and Canada, have led to noticeable price increases across several sectors. Experts say that working class families are expected to feel the brunt of the impact. Ediz Tiyansan reports. Read More...
As the Trump administration’s tariffs continue to have ripple effects across supply chains around the world, trucking companies and drivers in the U.S., working at the nation’s busiest port, are already feeling the impact. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles. Read More...
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