The Lancang-Mekong River is known as the “Danube of the East,” supporting more than 70 million people along its path. In China, it’s the Lancang River. It becomes the Mekong once it flows out of the southern province of Yunnan and runs through Myanmar, Laos, […]
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The United Nations is calling for an end to the spread of misinformation about coronavirus.
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The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China is a popular event that draws millions every year. It also provides a financial boost for the people who live there. One group plays a very important role to make the event happen. CGTN’s Frances Kuo explains.
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For years, Chinese scientists have been cloning animals for medical research. But now the practice is expanding to commercial use. Recently, one company in Beijing achieved a first in the field.
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The esports industry is growing by leaps and bounds with total global revenues expected to surpass one billion dollars this year. And now the esports market is making its way into academia. In more than a dozen U.S. states, esports is part of the athletics […]
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Chinese-American author’s memory lives on in San Jose, California with the opening of Iris Chang Park.
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In less than a week, China will hold its second import expo in Shanghai. World leaders are set to attend an opening ceremony. The expo this year features more exhibitors and a bigger exhibition park.
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Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that dates back centuries. In New York City, it’s seeing a revival among Jewish-American women, while drawing competitive players to national tournaments.
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Pork prices have skyrocketed about 50% from a year ago. That blow goes beyond the farm. China is the largest pork consumer in the world, and pork is a staple in many Chinese dishes.
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Cafes around the world are expanding their appeal – by offering the affection of a pet. Owners at one café in China say the concept isn’t “quackery.” CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more. It may look like life on the farm. But, it’s actually an afternoon […]
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A drug made in China is proving to be a critical tool in fighting a disease thousands of kilometers away. Health workers in Uganda are using the drug to treat a surge in malaria cases.
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A judge ruled this week that Harvard University does not discriminate against Asian Americans in admissions.
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Don’t let the Big Top fool you – one show will turn your idea of a circus on its head.
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This month, China slapped the U.S. lobster industry with a 35 percent retaliatory tariff – up 10 percent from last year.
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The materials he uses are unpredictable – and extremely dangerous. Yet one Chinese artist wouldn’t have it any other way.
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China is taking cashless buying to a whole new level. Many stores are trailblazing facial recognition payment systems.
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China reaches above and beyond the moon. China National Space Administration has made progress this past year… and are continuing to the search the skies with many missions ahead.
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Kindergartens across Shanghai offering football to students.
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Before saying their wedding vows, more and more couples in China are saying ‘smile!’ for the camera. Glamorous pre-wedding photoshoots are now a booming industry there.
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Virtual reality is playing a big role in many fields. And now, it’s showing up at one medical clinic in the United States.
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Jeremy Riesenfeld suffered from depression in his early 20s and credits acupuncture with healing him. Now, he sees over 100 patients every week in his own acupuncture clinic in Washington, D.C.
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Yosemite National Park is famous for its majestic sequoia trees and landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome. But few have heard of Sing Peak.
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Chinese cuisine is among the most popular in the world, and salt has been a big component of Chinese diets.
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“Shadow play can teach us knowledge and values. It’s also very funny and interesting,” said Mang Gaoxin, said one young audience member.
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It may look like a steam bath, but the temperature in one chamber dips to negative 100 degrees Celsius.
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The wall’s Badaling section outside Beijing is the most popular, attracting 10 million visitors last year. To ease the strain, local authorities recently implemented a new daily cap of 65,000 people.
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It’s one of the most popular trends on Chinese social media — people being photographed on the street.
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It’s said money can’t buy class, but it can buy you some manners in Shanghai.
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It’s been 45 years since Brazil and China established diplomatic ties, and Rio is hosting a first-of-its-kind celebration.
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Today was day seven in Brendt Christensen’s trial over the disappearance of Chinese scholar Zhang Yingying two years ago. Her body was never found.
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Hong Kong is known as the Pearl of the Orient for good reason. It’s a place with a rich history of pearl fishing dating back a thousand years.
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New testimony offers insight into how federal agents obtained crucial details about the suspect in the 2017 disappearance of a Chinese scholar. DNA evidence confirmed Zhang Yingying was inside the man’s apartment. The revelation came during day six of the trail. CGTN’s Dan Williams was […]
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Typically during a trip to the store, there are store shelves and products for sale. But at some businesses, one thing is missing – the staff.
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Solar and wind power make up a growing part of the world’s electric power. Nuclear fusion also has potential. But scientists have been unable to generate much of it — until now.
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A Colorado reproductive medicine practice has helped some 4,000 babies be born. His patients, impressed by American success, increasingly travel here from China.
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Chinese students have found themselves in the middle of increased tensions between the U.S. and China – fueled in large part by the ongoing trade war.
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Jury selection has begun in the trial of a man alleged to have murdered Chinese scholar Zhang Yingying. She disappeared two years ago in the city of Urbana, in the state of Illinois. Authorities say the suspect kidnapped her and then killed her
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The Shangri-La Dialogue, first launched in 2002, gathers some of the top military representatives from Asia-Pacific countries annually in Singapore.
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Chinese streaming services iQiyi and Tencent in a battle for clicks with cinema-quality content targeting domestic audiences
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China’s space program has reached several milestones over the past few years, but keeping its momentum will depend on inspiring the younger generation.
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At Promontory Summit in Utah, the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike featured historic re-enactments that included Chinese-American performers.
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A three-hour drive outside of Salt Lake City and near the Great Salt Lake Desert, the group comes across a rebuilt trestle that once supported the original transcontinental railroad.
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You’ve probably heard of 9 to 5. But, what about ‘996′?
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A Chinese journalist and wildlife activist who went undercover to expose the ivory trade in Africa, in the acclaimed Netflix documentary, “The Ivory Game.”
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It’s not what you’d expect to win over this year’s Tribeca film festival in New York. An independent movie featuring a grumpy Chinese grandma who finds herself in the middle of a feud between rival Chinese American gangs.
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Chinese brands are making a big splash in New York. And they are challenging stereotypes about made-in-China.
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Male extras can get extra income if they shave their heads to a hairstyle common in the imperial era. It’s a favorable time for these movie hopefuls.
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Plenty of places are popping up to provide that VR experience.
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China has become a breeding ground for some big talent with their eyes set on the big leagues.
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