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Author Iris Chang honored with California park in her name

US steel and aluminum tariffs take effect as trade war rhetoric deepens

As US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect, President Trump announced it has likely reached a deal with South Korea to exempt it from the sanctions.

Millennials in China struggle to get healthy amount of sleep

A recent survey found that 60 percent of Chinese people born in the 1990s can’t seem to get enough sleep.

Who is who? Meet China’s new state leadership

China unveiled a series of new appointments to the state’s top leadership.

Progress made, but no quick fixes to poverty in China

China’s poverty rate is around three to four percent, but in a nation of 1.4 billion, that three to four percent is a whole lot of people.

Liangjiahe: where Xi Jinping lived in a humble cave at a young age

To look at what kind of leader Xi Jinping has become, we only need to look at his past. Living in a cave under difficult conditions decades ago, he thrived from the hardship.

China’s Congress approves government reshuffle plan

Over two dozen ministries and bureaus with overlapping functions are merged, retooled, revamped…or gone.

China embraces winter sports in preparation for 2022 Olympics

Fourteen years after hosting its last olympics, China’s gearing up for more global athletic glory, but this time it’s going to be holding the 2022 winter games.
And they’re going all out with the latest technology and encouraging more Chinese to take up winter sports.

Draft law targets corruption at all levels of Chinese government

According to the bill, new supervisory commissions will be established at the national, provincial, city and county levels. They will be designed to independently exercise supervisory power, and not be subject to outside interference.

China sets sights on first manned space station in 2022

It’s the next frontier of China’s space exploration program – the first permanent, manned space station.

Xi’s focus turns to the military at National People’s Congress

The order has gone out for greater military-civilian integration through dual-use technologies, which are common in many Western armies.

NPC deputies approve 21 changes to Chinese Constitution

The top law-making body approved key measures, including enshrining state and party leader Xi Jinping’s political philosophies in the Constitution, and lifting term limits on the president and vice president.

Chinese Olympic speed-skating champion glides to star status

Wu Dajing as returning from the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics where he captured gold at the Games, the only gold for China there.

Chinese gov’t considers policy changes to manage declining birthrates

During China’s political season – the Two Sessions, one of the hotly debated issues is the family planning policy. The birth rate in China fell last year, alarming officials who had confidently predicted a baby boom following the relaxation of the one-child policy.

China celebrates women’s achievements on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, the world is celebrating the progress and achievements of women. For its part, China established Women’s Day as an official holiday in 1949.

Trade tensions: US sorghum farmers fear possible Chinese tariffs

Just weeks after the U.S. announced tariffs on solar panels – many of them made in China – Beijing announced an investigation into claims the U.S. subsidized sorghum farmers

China ponders response to US tariffs and trade threats

American allies and neighbors will be the hit the hardest, with Canada, the Republic of Korea and Mexico among the biggest exporters. China comes in on the same list as the 11th largest.

Facial technology redefines shopping experience at Beijing convenience store

China is aiming to be a global leader in facial recognition technology. One store in Beijing is transforming the way customers shop.

Inside China’s new anti-corruption “super body”

“Power tends to corrupt,” as the old saying goes, which is why Beijing set up a new institution to deal with it.

National Supervision Commission is its official name.

Spring Festival: Lunar New Year festivities light up Chicago

A lantern procession, organized by the Art Institute of Chicago to coincide with a new exhibition featuring Chinese art, took place in Maggie Daley Park.

‘Mirroring China’s Past’: Bronze Age comes to Chicago in new exhibit

“The bronzes from the Bronze Age of China… they really were the best in the world.”

How to become a member of China’s top political advisory body

When we talk about the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, names that first come to mind are usually movie stars like Jackie Chan and sports personalities like Yao Ming. But how do they become members of China’s top political advisory body?

US organization dedicated to protecting giant pandas

In the United States, only one organization is dedicated solely to Giant Panda preservation.

China shares in mission of wildlife protection to mark UN World Wildlife Day

March 3 marks UN World Wildlife Day, which celebrates wild animals and plants and aims to raise awareness about threats against them.

Trump: Tariffs against steel, aluminum importers could start next week

For years, Washington has blamed foreign importers of dumping cheap metals into the U.S. The finger has often been pointed at China. U.S. President Donald Trump says the practice has decimated American industry.

19th CPC Central Committee 3rd plenum issues communique

The session adopted a list of proposed candidates for state leadership, which is scheduled to be recommended to the first session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC).

China grows presence of UN peacekeeping missions abroad

Nearly 400 Chinese soldiers stood at attention at a United Nations camp in Mali this month to receive a special honor.

Chinese Exclusion Act: Modern-day lessons from historic discrimination

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign often targeted China, accusing the country of stealing American jobs. Similar charges were heard in the 1800s, when the U.S. Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Scientists research how the brain molds Olympic champions

What does it take to be an Olympic-level athlete? Beyond the brawn, it’s mental might.

Olympic sport of curling combines fitness and finesse

At the PyeongChang Winter Olympics- one sports event made its debut on the frozen stage: mixed doubles curling.

China expands exploration of Antarctica

It was magic number 34 for a Chinese research ship completing China’s 34 th expedition in Antarctica. Among the payoffs: witnessing first-hand remarkable scenes like a school of about 50 whales swimming nearby.

Museum in Beijing links past to the present with digital displays

Artifacts are a common sight at museums – but how Beijing’s Palace Museum is presenting the past is truly special.

Basketball without borders: China hits the court at NBA All-Star weekend

Lots of celebrities turned out, including Chinese superstar Kris Wu, who played in the celebrity All-Star game for the third year in a row.

Making dumplings for Spring Festival

In a special edition of the Digital Hub, CGTN’s Audrey Siek shows us how to make dumplings with special student Jim Spellman.

CGTN America staffers sing “Gong Xi Gong Xi”

In our international newsroom, some of our Chinese colleagues decided to spread the joy, and taught our non-Chinese friends the tradition song “Gong Xi Gong Xi.”

Bank customers in China put best face forward to get money from ATMs

It used to be if you wanted money at an ATM in China, you had to have a card. But now, all you need is your face.

China’s ambassador to US calls for stronger ties between Beijing, Washington

Ambassador Cui Tiankai says better cooperation and trust can be mutually beneficial for China and the U.S.

Tourism in eastern Taiwan hit hard by last week’s deadly earthquake

Taiwan has become an increasingly popular tourist destination for people from the Chinese Mainland. But the deadly earthquake in Hualien last week could slow things down. It’s a big worry for those who rely on tourism for their livelihoods.

A Love Renewed: Chinese couple vows to celebrate many more years

More and more Chinese couples over the age of 70 are re-celebrating their unions, renewing their vows and having the party they wished they had the first time.

Valentine’s Day no-no’s to avoid in China

Forget the fruit — or more specifically, the pear.

US families with adopted Chinese children kick off Lunar New Year in DC

The rare gathering at the Chinese Embassy gave parents and children a chance to meet and connect with families that share a similar story to their own.

Famous people born in the Year of the Dog

We are entering the Year of the Dog. CGTN’s Jim Spellman tells us about some famous folks born in the Year of the Dog.

Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Dog

Click here for all our special coverage of Chinese New Year.

Digital Hub

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Chinese canines put their best paws forward at Westminster Dog Show

According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. But at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Year of the Dog comes annually.

Robot technology becomes growing presence in China

Robots are becoming a growing presence in China. But, technology is not always perfect.

Chinese director Zhang Yimou takes skills behind the camera to Olympics stage

Zhang Yimou is most famous for directing films that become hits in China.

Winter Olympics serves to spark enthusiasm for Beijing Games in 2022

The Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics kicks off Friday. And the Games are a chance for China to help spark enthusiasm for winter sports, as it prepares for its turn in the Olympic spotlight.

Chinese delegation to PyeongChang Olympics arrives at athletes’ village

More than 80 strong and proud, China’s athletic delegation to the Winter Games made their entrance at the Athletes’ village.

Nine dead, dozens missing after strong quake hits Taiwan

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near Taiwan’s east coast on Tuesday night, killing at least eight people and injuring over 200.

Artist puts modern stroke on ancient art of Chinese calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy has been around for thousands of years, but one master calligrapher is updating with new techniques. She combines the art with traditional poetry, and uses color to blend Chinese and western styles. CGTN’s Zou Yun reports.

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