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The NDAA chill to US-China Strategic Ties

August 17, 2017

Rare look into Hopi reservation shows tribe struggles and triumphs

Correspondent John Zarrella was granted rare access into the Hopi reservation in Arizona, to explore the many issues threatening the Native American tribe.

August 11, 2017

Unable to afford new wells, Arizona’s Hopi using arsenic-tainted water

The Hopi say their community is the oldest continuously populated place in all of the Americas, but right now they’re in a fight for survival. In some cases, with every glass of water they drink.

July 10, 2017

China recommits to environment, open trade at G-20 summit

World leaders promoted the same message shared last year during China’s leadership of the group.

July 6, 2017

China maintain intellectual property rights on bullet trains

China is home to about 60 percent of the world’s bullet train infrastructure. China not only has the largest bullet train fleet in the world, it now produces its own technology.

June 21, 2017

As UN peacekeepers leave, Haiti trains a new army

This is how the Haitian government hopes to fill the void. These young men parading in the capital of Port au Prince are the first members of the new army.

June 14, 2017

New study reveals details of climate change in China

This study is the first time the variability of these four climactic factors have been analyzed.

File photo of a worker in steel production plant.

May 30, 2017

China’s steel and coal cuts may actually be good news for producers

A shrinking supply has led to a price increase for steel and coal. In many cases, producers are now turning a profit.

May 25, 2017

Bid to replace violin damaged in Venezuelan unrest strikes a chord online

A musician who played at opposition rallies in Venezuela says his violin was smashed during a recent protest. Now, there’s a social media campaign underway to replace it.

May 20, 2017

American families worried changes to Obamacare could limit medical care

It’s no secret the Trump administration wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The law has helped millions of Americans gain health insurance. Some fear changes to the legislation could mean the difference between life or death.

May 2, 2017

Research finds peninsula ice in Antarctica may be more stable than thought

The new research says the increase in the rate of ice melt is actually three times smaller than previously thought.

April 10, 2017

How Chinese box office is rescuing under-performing foreign films

Foreign films that perform poorly in the U.S. are getting a second lease on life in China. Movies that get distributed months after their release dates in the U.S. and elsewhere have found that the Chinese box office can sometimes double their profits.

March 30, 2017

China announces funding for 80 space research projects

China will explore the origins of our solar system and also plans to launch a critical mission to launch its own space station around 2022.

March 27, 2017

Researchers say climate change may be worsening China’s air pollution

Climate change may be making the impacts of China’s winter smog even worse. Here’s how.

February 15, 2017

After more than a year apart, Syrian refugee family reunites

Mohamad had not seen his family in 472 days. They fled their home in Homs, Syria about three years ago and ended up in a refugee camp in Amman, Jordan.

February 13, 2017

South African gin bars emerge thanks to a unique twist

For generations, gin bars in South Africa were virtually nonexistent. That’s changing now for an unlikely reason: flowers in nearby mountains. The result has been a new boom for a libation dating back several hundred years.

Chinese investing heavily in NYC real estate

February 7, 2017

Here’s why Chinese are betting big on US real estate

New York is the top choice in the country for Chinese investors, who have pumped in more than four billion dollars in direct investment, mostly in tech firms and real estate.

February 2, 2017

Museum food exhibition has hidden meaning about Chinese-American past

Earlier this year, the museum began asking visitors what they thought about the future of America. Many believe what happened to the Chinese could serve as food for thought about what’s happening today.

2016 began with the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, forged with the hard work of China, the U.S. and other world powers.

December 30, 2016

Chinese box office continues record-breaking growth

Another record year at the Chinese box office: movie ticket sales surpassed 44 billion yuan.($ 6.3 billion). 2 percent growth over last year, however, was far below the 30-plus percent seen in previous years. And, continuing a trend, the movie that topped the box office […]

December 22, 2016

Rio de Janeiro officially enters UN’s heritage list

In 2012, UNESCO announced Rio’s status giving Brazilian officials four years to provide a protection plan for some key features such as the Tijuca National Forest and the Christ the Redeemer statue.

December 21, 2016

Anti-China rhetoric could negatively impact American companies

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump threatened to impose a 45 percent tariff on goods coming from China if he won the election. It was part of a political strategy to gain votes from Americans who feel like they have lost out to the forces […]

December 20, 2016

Donald Trump signals major shifts in US foreign policy

One month from today, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the next president of the United States. And he’s already shaping up to be very different from Barack Obama, in terms of foreign policy.

December 19, 2016

Medical volunteers research new approaches to cure tuberculosis

Doctors said no one should die from tuberculosis in the 21st century but making that a reality in Lima is still a challenge. Many people still live in poor and overcrowded conditions and the treatment for TB is long and expensive.

December 16, 2016

Canadian report finds link between fracking, earthquakes in local area

Canadian scientists found a direct cause and effect between fracking and a specific series of quakes that started in December 2013.

December 14, 2016

US life expectancy dips for first time in decades

The National Center For Health Statistics figures show U.S. life expectancy at birth dipping from 78.9 in 2014 to 78.8 in 2015.

December 13, 2016

Environmentalists concerned over President-elect ties to oil industry

As we discussed a moment ago, the latest nomination was just made Monday with Rex Tillerson being named Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Secretary of State. CCTV America’s Sean Callebs for Insight into how environmentalists are viewing these picks.

December 10, 2016

Uganda strives to replenish endangered giraffe population

Despite the latest concerns over extinction in Africa, conservationists say Ugandan giraffes are thriving – even growing in number in their natural habitat.

December 9, 2016

Populist movements gain steam across Europe putting EU in crisis

The defeat for Italy’s pro-European Prime Minster Matteo Renzi was a coup for the so-called alt-right and the anti-establishment forces.

December 7, 2016

New opportunities open up for women to join US military

In many countries, women fight alongside men on a battlefield that knows no gender, only duty. Now the White House is voicing support for requiring young women to register for the draft that is previously required only for men.

December 6, 2016

Tornado outbreaks become more common in US

While tornadoes can form all over the world, the U.S. is most prone by far. A new study now says these so-called “tornado clusters” are becoming more common.

December 5, 2016

Tobacco industry still rakes in major profit despite anti-smoking laws

People around the world are smoking about as many cigarettes as ever nearly 6 trillion per year. It’s an incredible number, translating into big business – and profit – for tobacco makers.

December 1, 2016

HIV testing kits at Chinese colleges and universities

U.N. AIDS reports more than 36 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV/AIDS. The most common means of infection among adolescents has shifted from drug to sexual transmission.

November 30, 2016

UN Security Council adopts sanctions against DPRK coal export

China’s ambassador to the U.N. Liu Jieyi said the resolution shows the unity among the international community against the DPRK’s nuclear missile program, but reiterated Beijing’s objections to the U.S. deployment of its Thaad missile system in the Republic of Korea.

November 29, 2016

Iconic images capture Fidel Castro’s legacy

Today in Cuba, images of Fidel Castro are everywhere：outside people’s homes and inside，in newspapers and on television. Fidel Castro reportedly wanted it that way using his image to keep his legacy alive.

November 23, 2016

Technology provides solution to combat drought

Drought has become a growing problem in just about every region on the planet. With drought impacting the planet, some are looking to technology for a way out.

November 21, 2016

Rates of violence, crime rising in Rio de Janeiro

More than 3,600 murders in all have been reported across Rio this year through September, a rise of almost 18 percent from the same period last year, according to official numbers.

November 18, 2016

Chinese companies face new challenges with foreign mergers

With California’s law changing to allow the recreational use of marijuana, Adelanto in the Mojave desert is ready to make itself the cannabis capital of California.

November 17, 2016

Japanese PM becomes first foreign leader to meet President-elect Trump

Donald Trump’s surprise win not only roiled Japanese markets, it rocked Tokyo which had been preparing to deal with an old partner, former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.

November 16, 2016

Turkey’s path to EU stalls while negotiations deadlock

In March, Turkey reached a deal with EU to assist it with the influx of migrants and refugees in exchange for financial aid and free visa. Now the situation looks totally different.

November 15, 2016

Tracing the history of black travelers’ struggle in US

During the discriminatory era of Jim Crow laws, black travelers had to reply on the Green Book, which listed businesses of all kinds across the country that welcomed them.

UK voted to leave the EU in a historic referendum

November 14, 2016

Referendums votes create controversial, unforeseen outcomes

It was the scene in Florence, Italy, earlier this month, as protesters opposed to a referendum scheduled for December, clashed with police in a vocal, visual and an unusually violent which is sign of their opposition.

November 11, 2016

US look to boost foreign direct investment from China

Many people in U.S. hadn’t heard of the new project, but they welcome the Chinese investment.

November 4, 2016

Presidential nominees hold differing outlooks on South China Sea

While Donald Trump’s stand on South China Sea remains unclear, if Hillary Clinton is elected, the world may see more so-called freedom of navigation operations by U.S. warships near waters claimed by China.

November 3, 2016

Muslim-Americans rise to attention during the US election

Syrian refugee Mohamad Sayadi tells his story about the one year change since he came to the United States, while some Muslim American activists are working hard to have an impact on the next U.S. election. Their hope is for a nation where they feel respected and included.

November 2, 2016

Mexican-American voters in Texas become crucial bloc in US election

Many Mexican American voters in Texas are worried about Donald Trump’s policy on immigration and attitude on NAFTA. Citizenship becomes a high stake issue for this year’s Presidential election.

November 1, 2016

Chinese-Americans voters mobilize ahead of US election

According to the National Asian American survey, more than half of Chinese-American registered voters plan to vote for Hillary Clinton, and only 11 percent for Trump.

October 31, 2016

California schools to teach Chinese Exclusion Act and history

The 1849 Gold Rush in California ignited dreams of newfound fortune, attracting would-be miners from around the world including China.

October 28, 2016

New census brings to light Afro-Mexican heritage

Underrepresented Afro-Mexican communities are working to change the Constitution to earn their basic rights like healthcare and education.

October 27, 2016

Colombian gov’t hopes to work out peace deal with ELN

Negotiators hope to strike a lasting peace deal with Colombia’s second largest armed rebel group: the National Liberation Army, known by its Spanish acronym, E-L-N.

October 26, 2016

US-Cuba embargo remains even though diplomatic relations restored

U.S. citizens, though, still can’t come as tourists. But most Cubans are delighted that diplomatic relations have finally been restored but frustrated that the embargo remains.

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