The movie “Crazy Rich Asians” continued its dominance at the box office over Labor Day weekend. It was only the number one movie for the third week in a row, and surpassed $100 million. A lot of work went into creating this groundbreaking movie, including very specific music choices.
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The summer of 2017 represented new pastures for beef exporters in the United States. The Chinese market once again reopened to American beef. One farmer in the U.S. state of Virginia even went on a government trade mission, but the current trade war has left beef exporters on edge.
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It has been five years since China launched the Belt and Road initiative. Trade between partner countries has been growing each year, and a rail hub in western China’s Xinjiang region is playing an important role by connecting the Asia-Pacific region with Europe.
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Sending children to modeling classes over the school break has become a trend in some parts of China, but some experts and parents worry about the negative effects of child modeling.
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Robots are making their way into many aspects of life in China. Now, some are leaving the labs for shifts at restaurants. CGTN’s Frances Kuo has more on how they’re changing the dining experience. A quick glance across a restaurant in Shanghai, and you don’t […]
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Leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday pledged greater efforts to ensure vaccine safety following the latest vaccine scandal and vowed to spare no one who dares to put the well-being of citizens in jeopardy.
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“The Yasukuni Shrine honors Class-A Japanese war criminals from World War II who were directly responsible for the aggression,” said the spokesperson.
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Not since “Joy Luck Club”, which came out 25 years ago, has a Hollywood movie featured an all-Asian cast
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Forget shopping for that new pair of unwearable heels or that exclusive designer bag. China’s latest status symbol is a fit and beautifully-toned body.
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The best of tech from China and the U.S. are in Shanghai for an annual summit showcasing the latest in the field. The China-America Innovation Network (CHAIN) promotes cutting-edge tech and resource-sharing. The focus this year is artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology.
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Many of the Chinese immigrants in the United States are settled in Chinatown in Manhattan, New York and one particular street in that area has long captured the imagination of artists.
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The U.S. state of Maine is feeling the effects of the trade war between Beijing and Washington. In the crossfire are lobsters and a $1.5 billion industry centered on what China considers a delicacy.
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With its crackdown on pollution, China is on track to become the world’s biggest importer of natural gas, a much cleaner energy alternative to coal. Fueling that rise in imports coming from above the Arctic Circle is a massive liquefied natural gas production facility in Russia.
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Transgender people’s daily lives can often mean hiding in the shadows, in fear of revealing their true selves. However, there are some signs of progress for the trans community facing these struggles in China.
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In many ways, this football pitch in China is a world away from the World Cup. Children are still learning the finesse of football, far from the arena of elite players.
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The New York Asian Film Festival is bringing rising stars and notable filmmakers from China into the international spotlight. This year, the festival is featuring a wider range of Chinese productions than ever before.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and 14 other kinds of grapes grow in the endless field Bulgaria’s best vineyards.
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An experiment using mice is offering hope for patients with HIV.
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According to consulting firm Euromonitor, the Asia Pacific is the highest market for growth. Chinese business is expected to reach $288 million next year.
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A group of Chinese, plus-size models are causing a stir online.
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Chinese scientists are working with the international community to develop nuclear fusion into a green and safe power station.
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The White House has reversed plans to use an emergency law to impose investment restrictions on Chinese companies. It now will rely on legislation currently moving through the U.S. congress.
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It’s celebration of Chinese heritage in Brazil. The country’s Chinese roots will now be honored each year on National Chinese Immigration Day. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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China’s massive capital city may be moving — at least partly. A plan calls for a new urban center in the “eastern gateway to Beijing.” Experts say it will take pressure off the nation’s capital.
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In the past, some provinces suffered from a lack of resources, while others offered high-quality treatments. The new national system looks to level the playing field.
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Though China failed to qualify for the World Cup, Chinese fans are still feeling the spirit.
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Goals, drama and plenty of excitement have all been part of this year’s World Cup. But off the pitch, the boom in interest by Chinese fans and sponsors have also drawn notice.
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The system makes the data available digitally, allowing farmers to better track the entire production chain.
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Thousands of children are left abandoned in China every year but one woman has made it her mission to help as many of them as she can.
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Dragon boat racing is a tradition for China’s Duanwu festival that dates back more than 2,000 years. Originally, people rowed to search for the drowned body of patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It gradually developed into a long-living ritual to commemorate the patriot. In the coastal […]
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Beijing has announced its own tariff measures targeting Washington, following the White House’s confirmation on Friday that a new round of duties against Chinese good will go into effect in three weeks.
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It is deeply regrettable that in disregard of the consensus between the two sides, the U.S. has demonstrated flip-flops and ignited a trade war. This move not only hurts bilateral interests, but also undermines world trade order. The Chinese side firmly opposes that
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It’s the biggest prize in football. And only a select few can get their hands on the coveted World Cup trophy.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to brief him on the Singapore summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Xi said China and the U.S. share an interest and responsibility for safeguarding world peace.
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Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago and is popular today all over the world.
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In the mountain village of Lazimi in China’s southern Yunnan Province, the life of residents seemingly hangs by a thread.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization annual summit takes place in China’s eastern port city of Qingdao. What issues top the agenda, and what can we expect from this meeting?
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Nearly ten million students in China are taking Gaokao, and this exam determines whether they get into their dream school.
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The last key component of China’s Fengyun-2 meteorological satellite network has been launched into space.
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With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, China is a big producer and consumer of plastic products — meaning that it is also a huge generator of plastic waste.
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Northeastern China’s Changchun city was where Japanese germ Unit 100 was based during the Second World War.
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China is becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world.
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Thirty Chinese scientists have received the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award. It’s China’s top prize for engineering, science and technology. One of the winners is the chief architect of China’s space lab system.
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June 1 is International Children’s Day. CGTN’s Zhao Yunfei went back to class – to see some of the success in China’s pre-schools.
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China aims to develop its southern Pearl River Delta region into a world-class urban cluster that would dwarf all others. Transforming it into a global shipping hub is a big part of the plan.
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In China, more and more cities are joining the competition to build a network of metro lines.
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Some of China’s regions are concerned that their native cultures may be in jeopardy. CGTN’s Frances Kuo introduces us to two communities determined to hold on to their heritage.
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Technological advancements are having a measurable impact in China. You can see it in the smartphones people carry, mobile payment technology, and even in hospitals. The use of artificial intelligence is leading to potentially life-saving breakthroughs in detecting cancer.
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African diplomats in China celebrated the 55th anniversary of the African Union’s establishment in Beijing. The Rwandan ambassador to China says he expects the two nations to remain friendly.
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Some choose to travel by air or land, while others look to the high seas. The cruise industry worldwide is big business and keeps getting bigger. In the past few years, it’s expanded into China. But Chinese tourists aren’t warming up to cruise ships as much as expected. CGTN’s Frances Kuo reports.
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