The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration on Monday, May 19, allowing it to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants who entered the country seeking asylum under previous President Joe Biden. The news has sent shockwaves through migrant […]

U.S. Supreme Court ruling puts Venezuelan migrants in limbo

In a move to strengthen ties with Latin America, China is opening its doors to travelers from five countries in the region. At the beginning of June, citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will be able to enter China without a visa […]

China expands visa-free entry to five Latin American countries

Microsoft Build – the tech giant’s annual developer conference – has kicked off for two days of events to explore the latest in artificial intelligence. As CGTN Correspondent Mark Niu reports, the competition in the field is fierce, with Microsoft appearing to extend olive […]

Microsoft Build spotlights latest AI trends

More Than Just a Game is a digital sports series by CGTN America where Ahmed Ghoneim explores how athletes shape society beyond the playing field. The series delves into the intersection of sports (particularly football) politics, culture, and identity, highlighting athletes who have used their […]

More than Just a Game

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. It’s responsible for most of the overdose deaths we are seeing currently in the United States.   It’s enormously dangerous because its often mixed with other drugs, making overdoses much more likely.  Sometimes […]

Full Frame: Overdose

CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan visited one of the most popular Mexican joints in Los Angeles frequented by locals and tourists alike. In an exclusive interview, its General Manager reveals the ways in which the restaurant businesses are grappling with the latest tariffs.

Los Angeles restaurants adapt to latest tariffs

Tariffs are part of the Trump Administration’s attempt to revitalize American manufacturing, giving incentive to bring more of that kind of work back home. But is that “reshoring” plan realistic? CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy takes a closer look.

How realistic is Trump’s “reshoring” manufacturing plan?

The United States federal debt is now much larger than its GDP, meaning, the country owes more than it produces in a year. Moody’s ratings agency was the third, and last, to downgrade the U.S. debt rating, citing a rising budget deficit. Meanwhile, the trade […]

The Heat: U.S. Economy

Digital Originals

What’s in Trump’s tax bill?

President Trump’s tax bill, which he calls “One, Big Beautiful Bill” aims to deliver historic tax cuts for Americans and introduce reforms to federal programs like SNAP, which runs the food stamp program, and Medicaid. Trump supporters say the bill will spur economic growth and […]

How is “new-type energy storage” reshaping the global green energy landscape?

As China achieves scaled development in the green energy sector, “new energy” remains a key topic at 2025 Two Sessions, China’s most important annual event outlining national progress and future policies. This year, “new-type energy storage” has emerged as a buzzword. Unlike traditional energy, new […]

More than Just a Game

More Than Just a Game is a digital sports series by CGTN America where Ahmed Ghoneim explores how athletes shape society beyond the playing field. The series delves into the intersection of sports (particularly football) politics, culture, and identity, highlighting athletes who have used their […]

Barbados leads with world’s first debt swap for climate change initiatives

Learn more about an innovative debt swap for programs that help the environment.

The Heat

The Heat: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks

Negotiating teams from Iran and the United States met again in Rome on Friday in hopes of ironing out a new deal and removing U.S. sanctions. The two sides are said to be at odds over uranium enrichment. Washington wants Tehran not just to scale […]

The Heat: U.S. Politics

After days of intense negotiations, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax and spending bill that would enact much of President Trump’s policy agenda and add to the country’s trillions of dollars of debt. The bill faces an uncertain future in the […]

The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Last year, Donald Trump vowed to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in “24 hours” after re-taking the White House. This week, he said conditions for a peace deal can only be negotiated between the two countries. The U.S. President made the comments after […]

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict

Concern continues to grow over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza that is causing starvation and the threat of famine. After a food, medicine and fuel blockade imposed by Israel in early March, it is now approving some aid trucks to enter Gaza. Experts warn that […]

Protecting Bogota’s wetlands

Bogota, Colombia’s capital, just endured a year of water rationing. Officials say the city has several challenges to secure its water resources past 2033. But did you know the the city is built on and surrounded by wetlands? Environmentalist have been fighting to preserve this […]

U.S. small businesses remain impacted amid tariff truce

Despite a 90-day truce in the U.S. trade war on China, small businesses caught in the crossfire remain uncertain about their future. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez talks with one Miami business owner who’s feeling the impacts, despite claims that consumers won’t see price increases.

Chinese carmakers make big moves in Peru

Once seen as low-budget options, Chinese vehicles now compete with advanced technology and affordable pricing, and are making up a quarter of all car sales in the country.

Uvalde anniversary highlights growing threat to school safety

In the aftermath, lawmakers passed new safety measures, many of which are now being rolled back by the Trump administration, citing threats to the Second Amendment.

Global Business

Peru’s pecan nuts see a boom in business from Chinese consumers

Pecan nuts from Peru are becoming all the rage in China. So, what is it about the Peruvian pecan that China is willing to pay more for? CGTN’s Dan Collyns takes a look at the emerging market for this product in Peru.

Los Angeles ports already impacted by U.S. tariffs

Analysts say the drop-off means fewer jobs for thousands of port workers and higher consumer prices down the line.

White House targets Hollywood with 100% tariffs on movies made abroad

President Donald Trump proposed on Monday, May 5, to slap a 100 percent tariff on all films produced abroad that are then sent into the United States.

China, Mexico continue to advance cooperation on aerospace projects

One example is the aerospace industry, where leading experts from across the globe have advanced leaps and bounds in what is now possible.

Big Story

BIG STORY – Loaded. Guns in Thailand

Thailand is grappling with an unsettling trend: a rise in homegrown gun violence and mass shootings. Big Story’s senior correspondent Jason Motlagh talks to survivors and experts trying to make sense of horrific scenes that were once observed at a distance and are now closer and more frequent.

BIG STORY – Nurture

‘Nurture’ explores powerful stories of environmental and agricultural resilience in Latin America. All of them touch on a common theme: the way that communities are managing the challenges they are facing, whether it is through the use of technology, the return to traditional practices, or even updating old models to adapt to the circumstances and demands of the present time.

Americas Now

Colombian Musician Performs for Wildlife in Chingaza National Park

No stage. No crowd. Just music — and the mountains. In a stunning act of artistic expression and environmental reverence, Colombian musician César López brought his message of peace and harmony to an unlikely audience: the wildlife of the Chingaza National Park. Surrounded by mist-covered […]

Transitional Shelters Provide Hope During São Paulo’s Housing Crisis

In the sprawling metropolis of São Paulo, finding affordable housing has become nearly impossible for many families. The city faces a severe housing shortage with sky-high rent, limited public housing, and growing inequality. Experts estimate São Paulo needs more than 400,000 new homes to meet […]

How Ecuador’s Illegal Mining Boom Is Fueling a Wave of Violence

In Ecuador, a deadly new gold rush is underway — and it’s being driven not by fortune seekers, but by organized criminal gangs. Across the country, once-remote mining towns have become hotspots for violence, extortion, and exploitation. The lure of gold has turned these areas […]

How a Grassroots Boxing Program is Keeping Youth Off the Streets

In Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, crime is not just a statistic — it’s a daily reality for its residents. With crime rates nearly three times the national average, the community has long grappled with issues of violence, poverty, and limited opportunities. Gangs often prey on […]

Full Frame

Full Frame: Overdose

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. It’s responsible for most of the overdose deaths we are seeing currently in the United States.   It’s enormously dangerous because its often mixed with other drugs, making overdoses much more likely.  Sometimes […]

Full Frame: The Future of Health Care

The U.S. spends more on healthcare per capita than any other country, yet many Americans struggle with high premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses.   What should an effective healthcare system look like? Join us while we look at The Future of Health Care. Dr. Ala Stanford […]