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Designer Kim Shui draws on Chinese culture and pottery in latest work

September 20, 2019

China blazes trail in facial recognition payment systems

China is taking cashless buying to a whole new level. Many stores are trailblazing facial recognition payment systems.

September 12, 2019

China’s space program on a quest for new heights

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.

September 5, 2019

China’s big football goals start early on the pitch

Kindergartens across Shanghai offering football to students.

August 28, 2019

Fancy pre-wedding photoshoots a big business in China

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.

August 14, 2019

Cadavers get new life in unique medical curriculum in US

Virtual reality is playing a big role in many fields. And now, it’s showing up at one medical clinic in the United States.

August 6, 2019

Popularity of acupuncture spurs US-based programs in the practice

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.

July 29, 2019

New Chinese contributions discovered in Yosemite

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.

July 22, 2019

New report warns of dangerously salty dietary habits in China

Chinese cuisine is among the most popular in the world, and salt has been a big component of Chinese diets.

July 16, 2019

In the Shadows: artists struggle to keep art of Chinese shadow puppetry alive

“Shadow play can teach us knowledge and values. It’s also very funny and interesting,” said Mang Gaoxin, said one young audience member.

July 15, 2019

Ready to take a polar plunge? Cryotherapy offers relief with below-freezing temperatures

It may look like a steam bath, but the temperature in one chamber dips to negative 100 degrees Celsius.

July 5, 2019

100 kg rocks and four legs — the traditional methods workers are using to restore the Great Wall

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.

July 4, 2019

Staged street modeling all the rage on Chinese social media

It’s one of the most popular trends on Chinese social media — people being photographed on the street.

June 25, 2019

Chinese parents hope to give children a ‘leg up’ with etiquette classes

It’s said money can’t buy class, but it can buy you some manners in Shanghai.

June 20, 2019

Rio hosts celebration marking 45 years of ties between China and Brazil

It’s been 45 years since Brazil and China established diplomatic ties, and Rio is hosting a first-of-its-kind celebration.

June 20, 2019

Suspect’s girlfriend takes the stand in missing Chinese scholar trial

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.

June 20, 2019

Investment banker turned scientist on mission to revive Hong Kong’s pearl farming industry

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.

June 19, 2019

FBI: DNA evidence confirms Zhang Yingying was inside suspect’s apartment

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 […]

June 18, 2019

Technology replaces staff to transform shopping experience in China

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.

June 14, 2019

‘Artificial sun’ in China holds promise for clean energy technology

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.

June 6, 2019

More Chinese parents come to US for reproductive care

A Colorado reproductive medicine practice has helped some 4,000 babies be born. His patients, impressed by American success, increasingly travel here from China.

June 4, 2019

American universities could be affected by trade dispute with China

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.

June 3, 2019

Jury selection and trial begins for man accused in disappearance of Zhang Yingying

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

May 29, 2019

China sends first top level delegation to Shangri-La Dialogue in eight years

The Shangri-La Dialogue, first launched in 2002, gathers some of the top military representatives from Asia-Pacific countries annually in Singapore.

May 28, 2019

Chinese video streaming services flourish with homegrown content

Chinese streaming services iQiyi and Tencent in a battle for clicks with cinema-quality content targeting domestic audiences

May 16, 2019

China encourages space exploration among younger generation

China’s space program has reached several milestones over the past few years, but keeping its momentum will depend on inspiring the younger generation.

May 13, 2019

Utah ceremony spotlights crucial role Chinese immigrants played in US history

At Promontory Summit in Utah, the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike featured historic re-enactments that included Chinese-American performers.

May 9, 2019

Chinese-Americans’ contributions to America’s railroads celebrated during Golden Spike Conference

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.

May 7, 2019

‘996’ work culture drives online movement for workers in China’s tech industry

You’ve probably heard of 9 to 5. But, what about ‘996′?

May 1, 2019

Chinese animal activist fights to expose ivory trade industry

A Chinese journalist and wildlife activist who went undercover to expose the ivory trade in Africa, in the acclaimed Netflix documentary, “The Ivory Game.”

April 30, 2019

“Lucky Grandma” wins over fans at Tribeca film festival

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.

April 29, 2019

Pop-up exhibit in New York challenges ‘Made in China’ stigma

Chinese brands are making a big splash in New York. And they are challenging stereotypes about made-in-China.

April 19, 2019

Film studios provide movie extras income and escape from reality

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.

April 16, 2019

Virtual reality venues provide welcome escape in China

Plenty of places are popping up to provide that VR experience.

April 12, 2019

China becomes breeding ground for baseball talent for MLB

China has become a breeding ground for some big talent with their eyes set on the big leagues.

April 10, 2019

Chinese artist sheds light on electronic waste

Greenpeace estimates that by 2020, China’s electronic waste will reach more than 15 million tons. One Beijing artist is trying to draw attention to this growing problem.

April 2, 2019

Exhibit highlighting empresses of the Qing Dynasty makes final US stop

It’s a visual treat for the eyes – transporting visitors back centuries from a museum in Washington, D.C. to the court of the Qing Dynasty.

Child piano protégé graces Carnegie Hall stage

April 1, 2019

Child piano prodigy graces Carnegie Hall stage

A six-year old Chinese-American boy is being called a piano prodigy, after beating out thousands of applicants from around the world in a prestigious musical competition this year.

March 20, 2019

Researchers work to standardize traditional Chinese medicine

Researchers in China are working to standardize traditional Chinese medicine alongside Western styles.

March 18, 2019

Restaurants using WeChat to draw business in Manhattan

Wechat is rising in influence in the U.S. some restaurants are getting a boost from using the app.

March 18, 2019

TikTok app takes social media world by storm

TikTok is the latest social media darling. The video app is reportedly already up to 800 million users a month and is seeing a number of key Instagram influencers move over, lured by the huge potential of an emerging international online market.

March 13, 2019

China’s birth rate reaches lowest level in decades

China, with the world’s largest population, faces a possible population crisis – Research shows China’s population will peak around the late 2020s.

March 8, 2019

Chinese-born legislator makes history in US local politics

She’s a woman with a short name, vowing to make a long-lasting impact.

March 5, 2019

Extradition case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou carries wider political concerns

Relations between Canada and China have been somewhat strained since the arrest of Meng Wanzhou.

March 4, 2019

Who runs China?

The National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s top legislature, is the highest organ of state power. Every March, NPC deputies gather in the Chinese capital of Beijing from every corner of the country to discuss affairs of the state. Who are these deputies? How old are they? Which ethnic groups do they belong to? What’s their educational background? We use 2,975 dots to represent the deputies from 35 delegations to take a look at their commonalities and individualities.

March 1, 2019

LEGO plans to build on its success in China

Danish toymaker LEGO has opened a new flagship store in Beijing, and the company plans to double its presence in China this year. The company sees the country’s growing affluence as a good opportunity amid the growing gloom in the industry.

February 21, 2019

Appetite for veganism grows in China

A report from Alibaba suggests vegetable consumption grew by nearly half during this past Spring Festival — compared with last year’s.

February 20, 2019

China’s demand for durian sparks environmental concerns in Malaysia

They’re stinky, spiky and some say, downright sickening. Because of their pungent smell, they’re even banned in some places in Asia. But fans of durian can’t seem to get enough.