Luis Chirino

Luis Chirino

Luis Chirino is the CGTN Correspondent in Havana.

STORIES BY LUIS CHIRINO

June 4, 2025

Chinese language courses offered in Cuba

  Over the past few years, Chinese language courses have been offered at a junior high school in Havana, Cuba with successful results. Middle school students have developed good language skills thanks to a China-Cuba joint project implemented by the Cuban Ministry of Education and […] Read More...
May 18, 2025

Cuban students participate in China Bridge contest

The China Bridge contest is an international student competition organized by Confucius Institutes around the world and tests participants’ mastery of the Chinese language and culture. Participants are vying for trips to China for the world final and a chance to win scholarships to study […] Read More...
May 2, 2025

Cuba’s workers march

Cuba marked International Workers’ Day with rallies and marches in all Cuban provinces. Havana’s historic Revolution Square was again the scene of a huge parade by workers’ unions, average citizens, and visitors from other nations, who joined in May Day celebrations. CGTN’s Luis Chirino covered […] Read More...
Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge
April 16, 2025

Cuba faces energy crisis as blackouts surge

Cuba is coping with a severe energy crisis with residents often experiencing power outages and fuel shortages. But that could change with the help of China. The island expects to increase its power generation by 1000 megawatts this year thanks to 50 planned solar parks […] Read More...
April 3, 2025

Cuba’s transport fair seeks to boost foreign investment

Havana hosted the annual international transport and logistics fair this week aiming to attract foreign investment and alliances to help boost the cargo and passenger transportation system out of its current slump. Cuba’s public transportation sector is facing a crisis due to deteriorating infrastructure, a […] Read More...
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