Ediz Tiyansan

Ediz Tiyansan

Ediz Tiyansan is a reporter based in Los Angeles.

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.

STORIES BY EDIZ TIYANSAN

March 10, 2024

What to expect from the 2024 Oscars

  Hollywood’s gearing up for its biggest night, as the 96th annual Academy Awards Ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, Mar. 10. The movie, “Oppenheimer” was one of last year’s biggest hits and could set a new record if it wins its 13 […] Read More...
March 9, 2024

How Chinese culture influences Mexican cuisine

  The Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles helps organize public programs that explore Chinese culture and history. A recent event hosted by a Hispanic cultural center looked at the earliest traces of Chinese customs that shaped parts of Mexico and transformed Mexican cuisine now […] Read More...
March 8, 2024

China’s renewable energy boom

China has become a global leader in sustainable energy, and this year Chinese EV giant BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top selling electric car company. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan has more from Los Angeles. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now […] Read More...
March 4, 2024

Massive Blizzard hits California and Nevada

The U.S. states of California and Nevada had their heaviest snowfalls of this winter season after a blizzard struck the region over the weekend, causing power outages and road closures across several counties. Forecasters say some places face more storms in the days ahead. Ediz […] Read More...
February 28, 2024

Outstanding Asian Women Who Dared gala takes place in Hollywood

Ten notable Asian American women who have excelled in their fields were honored for their career achievements and for breaking the “bamboo ceiling” at a gala event in Hollywood this week. The annual “Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared” event is organized by One World […] Read More...
February 25, 2024

Universal Studio celebrates the Year of the Loong

  Chinese New Year celebrations continue throughout the month of February in many theme parks across the United States. One of the most popular locations to celebrate the Year of the Loong (Dragon) is Universal Studios in Hollywood. Read More...
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