Rapid advances are happening in artificial intelligence, computer vision and big data. One event in Silicon Valley is showcasing how those technologies are converging to transform our work and daily lives. Mark Niu has more on the Internet of Things Tech Expo.
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UNICEF hopes that its partnership with the GIGA Initiative will help students forced to flee war torn areas.
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Awareness about climate change is growing thanks mainly to younger people who have been marching around the world to draw attention to the issue. Schools and the media have been discussing it more, too.
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When it comes to big tech – how big is too big? That’s the question a number of state officials are asking, as they look into possible anti-trust violations by Google.
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The E-sports industry is expected to rake in more than one billion dollars this year, setting a new record. Professional games are frequently broadcast on major sports networks and universities are actually offering scholarships to top gamers. And like many other sports, high school is a critical training ground.
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A crowded field of candidates could get more crowded as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg considers joining the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination
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U.S. President Donald Trump has touted the economy as being the greatest it has ever been with the unemployment rate at record lows. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
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A new report says the wild bird population in North America has shrunk significantly, with the loss of some three billion birds. Human development has caused habitat loss and deforestation, as humans move into areas previously occupied by birds.
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Despite billions of dollars being spent on federal and state programs and medical research to fight opioid abuse, it doesn’t always translate into grassroots action.
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One of the key issues emerging in the campaign is affordable housing, and the candidates are rolling out plans to address it.
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Perhaps, there was nothing sexier in science this year than capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole. Winning the Breakthrough Prize in fundamental physics-a team of 347 scientists at 60 institutions in 20 countries, including China.
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In just under a year, U.S. voters will head to the polls for the 2020 Presidential elections. Just who President Donald Trump will face in that election has yet to be decided, with a large field of Democratic candidates vying for the nomination.
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Uruguay is a producer of high quality beef which is now in demand from the far side of the globe. As China’s appetite for gourmet beef rises, Uruguay itself is forced to import meat. Lucrecia Franco reports.
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Apple launches its long-awaited streaming service with big-name stars in its TV shows. Mark Niu reports.
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Beijing and Washington are sounding hopeful over a partial trade deal.
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This Halloween, it may not be the ghosts and ghouls which prove most frightening.
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Relatives of victims from the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes say apologies from the company’s CEO are too late.
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For now, though, there’s little evidence the volatility is foreshadowing an impending crisis the way a sudden tightening in the repo market did in 2007.
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It’s a thriving industry that has become nearly as big as the games themselves: Fantasy Sports. Topping that list of moneymakers is Fantasy Football, based on the American game.
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U.S. lawmakers have accused Boeing’s Chief Executive of overseeing a cover-up in safety flaws that led to two fatal crashes.
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In less than a week, China will hold its second import expo in Shanghai. World leaders are set to attend an opening ceremony. The expo this year features more exhibitors and a bigger exhibition park.
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U.S. Millennials are falling behind when it comes their net worth. Burdened by student debt and rising healthcare and living costs, while facing stagnant wages, many are finding it hard to get by, let alone save for a rainy day.
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As Mexico’s wine culture grows, it’s providing economic stability to a region positioning itself as North America’s next big wine country.
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Boris Johnson will launch his fourth attempt for an early general election tomorrow after losing yet another vote in parliament. The government failed to get the two thirds majority needed to force an election in December.
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Uruguay is heading to the second round of presidential elections in November. That’s after no candidate reached a 50% plus 1 majority in Sunday’s vote. It was one of the tightest races since the center-left Broad Party came into power more than a decade ago.
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In the Americas, the history of many towns and cities followed a boom and bust cycle of local industries. Some of those towns are forgotten forever, but some bounce back, if conditions allow.
CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports on the newfound prosperity of one small town in Mexico and the forces that helped it rise from the ashes.
The Cuban government has implemented new measures in a bid to boost the economy, amidst economic and financial tensions due to internal, inefficient management and strengthening U.S. sanctions.
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Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri is hoping to win a second term in the presidential elections on Sunday. But with the economy in crisis, he’s facing a formidable challenger.
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When Mauricio Macri won Argentina’s presidency in 2015, he was hailed as a pragmatic pro-business leader who would kick-start the country’s spluttering economy. Nearly four years on, Macri is seeking re-election and could be on the verge of a historic first-round defeat because of the economy’s failings. Joel Richards has this report.
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The world’s largest exhibition for mobile technology is underway in Los Angeles. The Mobile World Congress brings together some of the biggest telecommunication firms from around the world, in a three-day exhibit to showcase their latest tech advances. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says Africa is becoming increasingly attractive for Russian businesses. He was speaking at the first ever Russia-Africa forum, where billions of dollars in deals are due to be signed.
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For people concerned about climate change, the Trump administration has been worrying. But where the U.S. government has stepped back, U.S. companies have stepped up.
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Starting next year, California will ban smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vaping devices in any of its state parks or beaches. The state hopes to provide healthier and cleaner environments for its people, wildlife, and fish.
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Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas, and if it leaks it can be dangerous, but finding those leaks can be difficult. It’s a serious problem that many companies involved with the oil and gas industry are busy trying to address. However, a new array of technologies offer potential solutions. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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35 years after launching in Los Angeles, U.S. retail giant Forever 21 declared bankruptcy in September announcing it will close around 350 stores in 40 countries.
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Amanda Nguyen is a civil rights activist using a startup approach to affecting change. A traumatic personal experience lead Amanda to start her own non-governmental organization called Rise.
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Criticism grows over the lack of diversity among winners of the most prestigious award in the world.
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In the trade war, Chinese imports to the U.S. were hit with a new 15% tariff in September. Everything from smartwatches to smart speakers were on the list. Some tech companies are looking outside of China for options.
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There is fresh hope that the General Motors strike could be resolved this week. United Auto Workers leaders from GM facilities across the U.S. have been summoned to a national meeting on Thursday in Detroit.
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A year ago the IMF was touting what it called steady growth. But trade wars waged by the Trump administration with partners such as China have taken their toll—and backfired on the U.S.
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The state of California set a precedent by passing a bill that allows student athletes to have the rights over their name, image and likeness.
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The indigenous culture around the world is often left behind amid development and globalization.
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As host of this year’s BRICS summit next month, Brazil was also the site of the 4th edition of the BRICS film festival.
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At San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art – SFMOMA-one of the most popular works is neither a painting nor a sculpture.
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This is a farm but not your usual kind. Everything here happens indoors and since the plants don’t have sunlight inside to grow.
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The cost of imported aluminum which is used to can beer, was slapped with a 10 percent tariff by the U.S. in March of last year.
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Trade talks between China and the U.S. are set to resume in Washington on Thursday. There are media reports suggesting China may seek a partial deal – that would include increased purchases of U.S. agricultural products.
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Waters has called Libra “a new Swiss-based financial system” that potentially is too big to fail and could require a taxpayer bailout.
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Robots are increasingly moving into the workplace. But they’ve still got a long way to go before being able to perform many jobs as well as humans CGTN’s Mark Niu reports. Someday, a police officer could pull you over and hand you a ticket in a very […]
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