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Global Opportunities in Deepening China’s Reform in the New Era

August 6, 2024

Learn more about Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz

Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick?

August 1, 2024

Migrant caravan heads north amid worsening crisis in southern Mexico

As the migration crisis in southern Mexico worsens with a continuous influx of refugees, many migrants are joining a caravan heading north. They are worried about the slow granting of official transit permits, challenges from authorities, and threats from organized crime groups. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]

July 15, 2024

Who is J.D. Vance, Trump’s vice presidential running mate?

Learn more about Trump’s vice presidential pick, J.D. Vance.

July 15, 2024

The view from protests outside the 2024 Republican National Convention

See what the mood is like outside the Republican National Convention as both the left and right hold protests and rallies.

July 1, 2024

Public or private? Understanding the Supreme Court’s partial immunity ruling for Donald Trump

What does the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s immunity case really mean? We break it down.

May 29, 2024

China’s beef market booms

The SIAL International Food and Beverage Exhibition in Shanghai opened on May 28, attracting over 5,000 exhibitors from 75 countries and regions. Beef products, including those from the U.S., garnered significant attention. Find out more.

May 24, 2024

2024 Invest in Shanghai overseas event series held in New York

The Shanghai Municipal People’s Government held the “Invest in Shanghai, Share the Future” overseas event series in New York on May 23. The event showcased Shanghai’s economic potential and extended an invitation for further cooperation between China and the U.S. Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng, Chinese […]

May 23, 2024

25 wins for CGTN America at 2024 Telly Awards

CGTN examines the Central American roots of the immigration crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico.

May 17, 2024

Tso’l Food Episode 27: Jianbing Guozi

There’s a common expression that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, it’s to be skipped, no matter how busy one gets. This could explain why many commuters in Chinese cities have their breakfast on-the-go. In the latest edition of Tso’l Food, […]

April 24, 2024

Independent review finds UNRWA follows neutrality principles

An independent review has found that the UN agency for Palestinians complies with neutrality principles. Find out what this means.

April 12, 2024

Paintings buried for 2,000 years see daylight

See the latest archeological find in Pompeii, Italy.

April 3, 2024

How dangerous are large ships? Here’s what the data tells us

Learn more about the number of large marine casualties and incidents that happen each year.

March 8, 2024

Everyone drinks water, but do we really taste it?

CGTN’s Frances Kuo shares her experience as a judge in a water tasting competition. See what she learned.

February 28, 2024

Warning signs for Trump, Biden as they inch closer towards clinching their nominations

Donald Trump and Joe Biden comfortably won their respective party primaries in Michigan on Feb. 27. However, the results revealed concerns for both candidates in their pursuit to win the swing state of Michigan in the November presidential election. Close to 900,000 people turned out […]

February 23, 2024

Are Western powers inching closer towards recognizing a Palestinian state?

In move that many observers consider more symbolic than substantive, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, voted on Wednesday to overwhelmingly reject the “unilateral” creation of a Palestinian state. While the international community has been calling for a two-state solution with increasing urgency, the coalition government led […]

February 6, 2024

Here’s why leap years exist

Learn why every four years calendars mark a leap day.

January 29, 2024

See all the states that ban abortion, but have the death penalty

The state of Alabama killed a convicted murderer less than a week after hundreds of thousands marched against abortion in the United States. Learn more about the contradicting views on life.

December 30, 2023

Tso’l Food Episode 25: Look Fun

Hawaii’s capital Honolulu is home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country. And it’s a bustling hub for restaurants, shopping and the arts. In this installment of Tso’l Food, CGTN’s Gerald Tan is letting his nose lead the way to discover a local […]

December 5, 2023

Who is Argentina’s next president?

Argentina’s newly elected right-wing Libertarian president Javier Milei caused a stir in Latin America by recently criticizing the Nicaraguan government. Subsequently the Nicaraguan government recalled its ambassador to Argentina on December 4. Additionally, Milei had previously criticized Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. However, […]

November 26, 2023

Latin American women fight against gender-based violence

November 25 marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. As femicide in Latin America remains an enormous problem, Latin American women have been taking action to end gender violence.

November 20, 2023

Tso’l Food: Cake Noodles

There’s a common phrase in English — to not judge a book by its cover. The wisdom can be applied to the restaurant world, with humble looking storefronts churning out the most delicious meals. CGTN’s Gerald Tan found out firsthand as he explored Honolulu in […]

November 10, 2023

APEC 2023

San Francisco is set to host one of the most important gatherings of global leaders this November. Twenty-one member economies now make up the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

October 25, 2023

Rep. Mike Johnson elected to U.S. House Speaker

Who is Mike Johnson? The representative from Louisiana just secured the U.S. House Speaker position with unanimous support from his fellow Republicans. See how his nomination played out.

October 23, 2023

What’s in Biden’s $105B spending request?

U.S. President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass a $105 billion spending bill to aid Ukraine, Israel and other programs. Here’s how that compares to other U.S. spending. Biden wants to aid Ukraine with $61.4 billion in its fight with Russia. This is on […]

October 5, 2023

Biden’s complicated migration strategy

Policy reversal The White House announced on Oct. 5 that it would waive 26 federal laws and allow the construction of nearly 20 extra miles of the border wall in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley along the U.S. border with Mexico. The action is a reversal […]

October 2, 2023

America’s deadliest overdose crisis

The overdose crisis in the United States has reached historic levels according to experts. The crisis is fueled by fentanyl, as well as other opioids. In the U.S. more than 1,500 people die from opioids per week, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. […]

September 27, 2023

Chinese America

September 4, 2023

Colombian schools tackle bullying problems

In Colombia, a public school in Bogota is looking for new ways to tackle and view bullying problems. The initiatives are led by an award-winning ethics teacher who is challenging adults to see the world differently.

September 4, 2023

UNGA will address the global migration crisis in September

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.

September 4, 2023

Hot weather shapes the public opinion around climate change in the U.S.

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 […]

August 15, 2023

Numerous failures in Maui wildfire response

What went wrong in Lahaina, that led to such a devastating fire?

August 9, 2023

See Trump’s third indictment, illustrated

See the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump, illustrated.

August 4, 2023

Zombieland: America’s latest drug tragedy

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 […]

August 3, 2023

Trump faces charges of election interference in court

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) […]

August 3, 2023

Who are the co-conspirators in Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment?

Learn more about the six co-conspirators described in former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment for

August 1, 2023

Expert tells congress U.S. has reverse engineered UFO technology

See some of the shocking revelations from a congressional hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs.

July 25, 2023

The hottest year of human civilization?

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 […]

July 21, 2023

CGTN America premieres “China Views” episode featuring giant pandas at the Smithsonian Zoo

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 […]

July 3, 2023

China Views: What does civilization or culture mean to you?

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.

June 30, 2023

The UN will end its peacekeeping mission in Mali

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.

June 30, 2023

World Wildlife Fund Canada calls for environmental long term solutions

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.

June 30, 2023

California faces challenges after banning affirmative action

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.

June 30, 2023

CCTV United Nations Bureau launched the “Journey Through Civilizations” exhibition

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 […]

June 23, 2023

Brazil’s China Homelife Fair

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.

June 23, 2023

Miami becomes a luxury travel and shopping destination

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.

June 23, 2023

Port of Long Beach faces labor challenges while building green infrastructure

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 […]

June 23, 2023

Indian PM Narendra Modi met with business leaders at the White House

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.

June 21, 2023

Theatre Review: “Exclusion” and the hard lessons of Hollywood

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.

June 19, 2023

Peru’s economy is struggling to recover

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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