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Global Business: China’s Two Sessions Special

February 15, 2024

Ecuador ratifies free trade agreement with China

This month, Ecuador became the fourth Latin American country to ratify a free trade agreement with China.

February 15, 2024

New York Fashion Week trends and the future of AI

CGTN’s Karina Mitchell reports on the trends and to find out just how important artificial intelligence and sustainability are to the collections.

February 15, 2024

UN warns conflict, climate change, food insecurity threaten global peace

The United Nations Security Council this week is meeting to discuss conflict, climate change and food insecurity.

February 14, 2024

Miami leads as major flower importer during Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, a day of love and friendship, is celebrated in many countries worldwide.

February 14, 2024

Rural California organization advocates for gender equity in tech

Technology is transforming the way we work and live, but some say to tech economy isn’t accessible to everyone.

February 1, 2024

Mexico upgrades its railway infrastructure

As China increases its investment in ‘nearshoring’ operations in Mexico, those businesses are dependent on logistical routes to move products throughout North America. And Mexico is responding – with heavy investment to smooth shipments, from Pacific coast ports to rail networks across the continent. CGTN’s […]

February 1, 2024

Mexico draws inspiration from China’s “smart ports”

As Mexican trade with China grows, the country’s port infrastructure is having to adapt to handle the increasing volumes of cross-Pacific shipping. That’s where the country is taking some inspiration from China itself, as processing times and safety remain a concern. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has […]

January 31, 2024

U.S. Fed leaves interest rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve held off raising the rate it hiked dramatically to force prices down.

January 31, 2024

Mexico and China collaborate on new maritime route

Cross-Pacific trade is evolving.

January 29, 2024

Will U.S. Congress approve a new border deal?

A group of U.S. senators has reportedly reached a bipartisan immigration deal that could eventually lead to tighter border security with Mexico.

January 29, 2024

United Nations investigates UNRWA over allegations workers helped Hamas

The United Nations is vowing a full investigation into Israeli allegations that workers for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, or UNRWA, were involved in the Oct. 7th Hamas attacks on Israel that set off the current wave of fighting.

January 29, 2024

TSA finds record-breaking number of guns at U.S. airports

A record-breaking number of firearms were found at U.S. airports in 2023, reinvigorating a decades-old debate about gun safety.

January 29, 2024

Revelers dress as comic book characters for Carnival

Carnival is underway in Rio de Janeiro, and crowds are as massive and vibrant as they were during pre-COVID-19 pandemic times.

January 29, 2024

U.S. lawmakers struggle to compromise on a border deal

U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill are trying to craft a package including increased military aid for Ukraine and Israel plus more resources for the U.S. border with Mexico.

January 29, 2024

Haitians settle in Mexico City

As the North American migration crisis continues into 2024, thousands of migrants a year pass through Mexico in order to reach the U.S. southern border.

January 26, 2024

How affordable is the U.S. housing market?

Housing costs are a growing concern for Americans. as a new report confirms housing has become unaffordable for 22 million Americans. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez talked to renters and real estate agents about their challenges and what’s next. For more, check out our exclusive content […]

January 26, 2024

Chinese car maker Chirey’s expansion in Mexico

Chinese cars are an increasingly common sight on roads around the world, as the country’s auto sector booms. That’s certainly the case in Mexico, where one of Asia’s leading vehicle brands is finding success in a domestic market on the other side of the Pacific. […]

January 26, 2024

Miami tops the list of the most expensive grocery bills in the U.S.

Overall inflation has eased in the United States, but that doesn’t mean prices are going down, or that Americans are any happier about the costs they’re forced to bear for basics, like housing and food. A new study is putting firm figures on grocery costs […]

January 22, 2024

COVID-19 has lasting effects on Venezuela’s education

One of the main challenges for Latin America is to provide quality and uninterrupted education.

January 22, 2024

Voters concerned over U.S. economy ahead of the New Hampshire Republican Primary

New Hampshire residents are getting ready to cast their votes in New Hampshire’s first in the nation primary.

January 22, 2024

Ron DeSantis drops out ahead of the New Hampshire Republican Primary

Another big name is gone from the ranks of candidates running for the U.S. Republican Presidential nomination.

January 22, 2024

Eagle Pass, Texas enters state of emergency over U.S./Mexico border crossings

2023 broke records when it came to the U.S. migration crisis, with more than 2.5 million encounters at America’s border with Mexico being recorded as the fiscal year closed in September.

January 19, 2024

China’s Foreign Minister to make diplomatic trip to Jamaica

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a diplomatic visit this weekend to Jamaica – one of Beijing’s most important partners in the Caribbean region. Jamaican officials spoke to CGTN ahead of the visit. Alasdair Baverstock has more from Kingston. For more, check out our […]

January 19, 2024

The role of China in Brazil’s expansion of green energy

The State Grid Corporation of China has plans to be a key player as Brazil works to expand green energy across the country. Last month (December 2023), the Chinese company won a tender to build new electricity transmission lines, deemed critical to the government’s renewable […]

January 19, 2024

Plant-based fur?

When we talk about emerging technology, we often think about AI or connected devices. But just as important is the type of technology that is working to transform materials that can help save the planet. CGTN’s Mark Niu has more on creating biodegradable, plant-based fur. […]

January 19, 2024

Should cash payments be eliminated?

All over the world, there’s a trend away from cash… with consumers preferring digital transactions. But when the option to use cash is taken away, the backlash can be intense. That’s what’s happening now in Florida, where state lawmakers are working to guarantee ‘greenbacks’ will […]

January 19, 2024

The dilemma of online shopping

Retail sales in America during the crucial holiday season set a new record. U.S. Census Bureau data shows shoppers spent nearly a trillion dollars in November and December – an increase of just under 4 percent on 2022 and confirming forecasts. But the ease of […]

January 15, 2024

Program aims to empower deported migrants in Mexico

2024 will be a big year for migration, not least in North America, where it is a hot political topic ahead of presidential elections in both Mexico and the United States.

January 10, 2024

Report warns AI poses risk for election disruption

Election disruption from artificial intelligence poses the biggest risk this year, according to a report released on Wednesday by the World Economic Forum.

January 10, 2024

Ecuador in crisis after gangs attack the government

Ecuador is reeling from another day of unrest with many people afraid to leave their homes after violent drug gangs launched attacks against the government of President Daniel Noboa.

January 10, 2024

Conference highlights U.S./China relations 45 years later

It’s been 45 years since the U.S. and China formally established diplomatic relations.

January 10, 2024

U.S. Republican presidential candidates prepare for the Iowa Caucus

Next Monday, candidates who’ve spent months vying for the Republican presidential nomination will finally get a sense of where they really stand.

January 9, 2024

CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas

CGTN’s Mark Niu has the preview.

January 2, 2024

Thousands attempt the journey to the U.S. in a migrant caravan

Heading into the new year, mass migration remains a key issue in the Americas.

January 2, 2024

Colorado Republicans appeal Trump’s banning from state ballot

The U.S. presidential election cycle is about to step up a gear as Republican candidates prepare to face voters who’ll decide who gets their nomination.

January 2, 2024

New state laws go into effect across the U.S.

In the U.S. new state laws often go into effect on or around January first.

January 2, 2024

The BRICS trade alliance expands

The BRICS trade alliance has doubled its size, starting this Tuesday.

December 28, 2023

Stock market ends year on a high note

It’s been a turbulent 12 months on Wall Street. Gains from big tech have pushed major stock indexes near all-time highs. What are some other industries encouraging investors going into 2024? CGTN’s John Terrett takes us through the ups and down in the stock market […]

December 26, 2023

2023 in review: Latin America’s key events

As 2023 draws to a close, there has been no shortage of news in Latin America from climate natural disasters to the migrant crisis, and political shifts that are changing the continent.

December 26, 2023

U.S. holiday gun violence

The holiday season was marred by violence, as gunfire erupted at two U.S. shopping malls in the days before Christmas

December 22, 2023

Mexico rations water amid drought

A massive drought this year has severely decreased water supplies across major parts of Mexico.

December 22, 2023

Cuba aims to boost economy in 2024

Government officials in Cuba have been meeting this month looking at ways to boost the country’s economy in the coming year.

December 22, 2023

2023 in Review: The U.S. economy

The world’s two largest economies, the U.S. and China, reported strong growth in 2023.

December 22, 2023

2023 in Review: Hollywood goes on strike

2023 in Hollywood did not go as scripted as both writers and actors were on the picket lines.

December 22, 2023

Automation impacts Mexico’s manufacturing industry

Automation in the industrial sector is increasingly replacing humans on the factory floor.

December 21, 2023

Athletes break major records in sports in 2023

It was quite the year for sports fans with some astonishing, record-breaking achievements, big money business developments and a host of inspiring breakthroughs.