Gerald Tan is a TV journalist by day and foodie by night. He has covered global politics for the last 20 years, reporting from newsrooms in Washington, D.C., New York, Kuala Lumpur, and Doha.
Gerald’s passion for international affairs is rivalled by only that for food. He has written and hosted a series of travel documentaries looking at the intersection of cuisine and culture; and is author of an award-winning book on street food in George Town, Malaysia.
He is currently based in Washington, D.C. for CGTN America.
Team Tso’l Food is in Muscatine, Iowa to celebrate the Chinese traditional Dragon Boat Festival — the annual occasion to enjoy sticky rice dumplings, known as zongzi. Don’t miss our special coverage featuring an old friend of China. Read More...
Hawaii’s capital Honolulu is home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country. And it’s a bustling hub for restaurants, shopping and the arts. In this installment of Tso’l Food, CGTN’s Gerald Tan is letting his nose lead the way to discover a local […] Read More...
There’s a common phrase in English — to not judge a book by its cover. The wisdom can be applied to the restaurant world, with humble looking storefronts churning out the most delicious meals. CGTN’s Gerald Tan found out firsthand as he explored Honolulu in […] Read More...
Massive earthquakes destroyed parts of Türkiye and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,500 people and injuring over 15,000. Many are still trapped under piles of rubble in severe winter weather. Check out the latest with CGTN’s Gerald Tan. Read More...
They’re enduring symbols of cross-cultural cooperation. Fifty years ago, a pair of giant pandas came to live in the U.S. That gift from China became the seed of a decades-long conservation effort. In our series Political Bites, CGTN’s Gerald Tan spoke with the chief […] Read More...
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeated his call for a NATO-backed “no-fly zone” over Ukrainian airspace. But NATO’s Secretary-General has rejected the request. He said shooting down Russian planes could lead to a wider war in Europe. CGTN’s Gerald Tan has the Gist. Read More...
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