More than 100 million people worldwide are currently forcibly displaced. The global migration crisis will be an important topic of discourse in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, potentially impacting millions of the most vulnerable people. Take a look.
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July of 2023 was by far the hottest in recorded history. Some climate scientists warned that this year has a high chance of becoming the hottest year on record. In the U.S., the hot summer weather is changing public opinion around climate change. Watch for […]
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What went wrong in Lahaina, that led to such a devastating fire?
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See the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump, illustrated.
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The city of Philadelphia has become the epicenter of flesh-eating, animal tranquilizer-laced drugs. According to authorities, traces of Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative, were found in nearly 19 percent of the deadly opioid overdoses in the city in 2021. Drugs mixed with Xylazine are also […]
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Former President Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Washington, DC on August 3 and was arraigned by Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadyaha on charges that he worked to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The courthouse is approximately half a mile (1 km) […]
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Learn more about the six co-conspirators described in former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment for
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See some of the shocking revelations from a congressional hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs.
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Extreme weather during the month of July has wreaked havoc around the planet. Temperatures have reached record highs across China, the U.S., Southern Europe, and North Africa. Extreme weather has sparked forest fires, a rise in hospital admissions for heat-related issues, and water shortages. Many […]
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CGTN America is pleased to announce the latest episode in its popular “China Views” series, continuing its unique approach of engaging street interviews with global audiences. This episode shines the spotlight on the Smithsonian National Zoo’s trio of giant pandas in Washington, D.C. The […]
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The “Journey Through Civilizations” exhibit, organized by CCTV United Nations Bureau, is now open to the public at the United Nations. Hear what UN officials, ambassadors and visitors have to say about Chinese culture and their views on how to strengthen cultural exchanges.
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The United Nations Peacekeeping mission in Mali will come to an end this December. The withdrawal comes amid rising tensions between UN peacekeepers and Mali authorities, who earlier this month called on the peacekeepers to leave immediately.
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Megan Leslie is the President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund Canada. In an interview with CGTN’s Dan Williams at Toronto’s Collision Tech Conference, she’s calling on finding long-term solutions for global environmental challenges.
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The U.S. Supreme Court deemed affirmative action unconstitutional for universities to use race as a factor in their admissions decisions. California, with the nation’s largest public university system, has failed to achieve racial diversity after banning affirmative action in 1996.
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The Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun led fellow diplomats, dignitaries and the curious on a journey through civilizations at the official launch of the CCTV UN Bureau organized exhibit at the heart of the United Nations complex in New York. Take a […]
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There’s an entire business ecosystem in big cities like São Paulo, Brazil, based on everyday products and appliances sourced from China. One of the most important events connecting Brazilian and Chinese businesses is the China Homelife Fair. Learn more.
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While many international travelers visit Miami for the weather, the beaches, and the glamorous nightlife, another type of tourist has come to see Miami as a perfect destination: the luxury shopper. Take a look.
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The Port of Long Beach is building green new infrastructure to reach its goal of zero carbon emissions by 2030. It comes at a sensitive time for port workers, who’ve been in the process of negotiating a new labor contract for over a year, demanding […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his U.S. trip on Friday, meeting with business leaders at the White House and members of the Indian diaspora. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
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Kenneth Lin’s “Exclusion” explores the trials and tribulations of an Asian American writer trying to make it in Hollywood. It’s painful, hilarious and humiliating at the same time, showing us that making it there can sometimes be a soul-crushing exercise.
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Peru, the world’s number two copper-producing nation, is struggling to get its economy back on track after nationwide protests and natural disasters from extreme weather. The poverty level grew to 27.5 percent amid global inflation. Watch for more.
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Nearly one in 10 adults living in Los Angeles County is burdened with medical debt, according to its Public Health Department. The high cost of healthcare is also pushing many residents to seek these services outside of the U.S. Take a look.
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Jun. 19 marks Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is a day to remember the legacy of slavery in the U.S. and to honor and celebrate Black culture and resilience. CGTN’s Jim Spellman explains the background of the newest U.S. holiday.
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See recent cases of people who were convicted of willfully retaining classified information, one of the charges now facing former President Donald Trump.
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Did you know China’s culture and history are everywhere in the West? We’re traveling all over North America, asking everyday people how China’s inventions, philosophies, and medicines impact their daily lives. From the widely-used inventions of paper, printing, and the compass, to acupuncture and […]
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties linked to disagreements. The two countries have not been seeing eye to eye on regional security issues, human rights, or oil prices. Antony Blinken is on a visit […]
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It featured cutting-edge tech that was sometimes eye-opening and head-scratching, but never dull. Take a look.
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U.S. President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy say they have a deal to raise the debt ceiling. As the House aims to vote on Wednesday, they have to convince rank-and-file lawmakers to back the deal in time to head off a […]
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Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa travels to China on Monday, May 29. Argentina formally joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2022, Massa is looking to work out details on financial cooperation between the two countries. Watch for more.
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On Saturday, Chinese culture took center stage at the second “Touch of China” event in Washington D.C.’s Chinatown. The Chinatown Community Cultural Center hosted 50 lucky youngsters for a workshop in making traditional Chinese clay sculptures. CGTN’s Omar Elwafaii has more.
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New Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng met with Chinese and foreign reporters at the arrival hall in the JFK International Airport in New York. Here are his remarks.
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The United States will end its COVID-19 public health emergency as well as the vaccine mandate for federal employees after Thursday, May 11. The move comes days after the World Health Organization issued an end to its global public health emergency. Take a look.
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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, during a visit to Berlin on May 9, said China is maintaining open lines of communication with all parties involved in the Ukraine-Russia conflict in pursuit of a ceasefire. Earlier in the week, former U.S. Secretary of […]
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Across the United States, in the majority of places it’s legal to kill someone in self-defense even if you could run away. As the rise in stand your ground laws proliferated, so did gun manufacturing, and gun deaths. Learn more.
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Sister cities Beijing and Delhi are both coming to terms with changes in their population status. A UN report projected that India’s population matched, then surpassed China’s at the end of April 2023. Reaction in both cities towards the shift has been varied. So how […]
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The U.S. Treasury Department said on May 1 that the U.S. could run out of money by June 1. If no action is taken by Congress to raise the debt limit, the U.S. government would be unable to pay its bills at that time. What […]
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CGTN America releases “China Views,” presenting informative and entertaining “people on the street” interviews to global social media audiences. China is working to achieve modernization for over 1.4 billion people by 2035. It promotes common prosperity and all-round development from cultural advancement to global […]
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Mexico City, once the world’s most polluted city, is taking steps to improve its air quality with the help of Chinese technology. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.
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A stampede at a financial aid distribution event in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on April 20 killed at least 78 people and wounded another 73, according to Houthi officials. The tragedy highlights the dire humanitarian situation in a country dealing with a long-running war. At least […]
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The threat of stochastic terrorism has grown recently, especially against the LGBTQ+ community. Several high-profile attacks have shined a light on how deep the threat is and how prepared the U.S. is in confronting it.
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After four days of fighting, Sudan’s rival generals agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire, though the truce was quickly disrupted by gunfire. For civilians caught in the crossfire, life has been a constant state of danger in a conflict they have no stake in. Intense fighting […]
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There has been a lot of chatter around central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrencies. What is the difference between them and why are countries racing to launch their CBDCs? A central bank’s digital currency is the digital form of a country’s accepted currency. Cryptocurrency, […]
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The world’s population reached 8 billion people in 2022, but fertility rates are seeing a decline in most of the world, outside of sub-Saharan Africa. China recently saw its biggest population drop in more than six decades.
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In the coming months an estimated 15 million people will be dis-enrolled from Medicaid, due to the end of the U.S. COVID emergency. Here’s what could happen to many of them.
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Despite significant strides toward gender equality, the International Monetary Fund says labor markets around the world continue to be divided along gender lines. Female participation in the labor force is lower than male participation. There are legal barriers in place in certain countries that continue […]
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Top U.S. officials in the Biden administration have made high-level visits to Africa in the past three months in an attempt to increase U.S. engagement with the continent. What’s behind the trips?
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While some conservative pundits say there’s a rise in transgender mass shooters, data from the Gun Violence Archive show that transgender shooters are far less likely to commit such crimes compared to cisgender shooters. We also looked at data from the Violence Project that found actual commonalities among mass shooters.
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Another mass shooting takes place in the U.S., this time at a Nashville school. At least three children and three adults were killed on March 27. The female shooter was killed by police. She was armed with a pistol and at least two semi-automatic rifles, […]
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The Biden administration is demanding that the Chinese owners of TikTok either divest their stakes in the app or face a potential ban in the U.S., the company told Reuters on March 15. The move adds drama to tensions that have been brewing for years. […]
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