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September 13, 2018

Classes offer a small way to save an endangered language in Okinawa

In Okinawa, people are working to preserve the native language. Only about 400,000 people speak Uchinaaguchi, a language UNESCO has deemed endangered.

September 11, 2018

US marks 9/11 with somber tributes; Trump speaks at PA site

Americans looked back on 9/11 Tuesday with tears and somber tributes as President Donald Trump hailed “the moment when America fought back” on one of the hijacked planes used as weapons in the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

September 10, 2018

Island of Hokkaido pushes forward after devastating earthquake

The death toll from last week’s powerful earthquake in Japan has risen to at least 44. More than 2,000 are in evacuation centers, and a lack of food is a continuing problem in some communities.

September 10, 2018

Reporter’s Notebook: Solitary confinement set me free

CGTN’s Shane Hahm isolated himself from the outside world, voluntarily, for 24 hours. In “prison” he set his mind free.

September 9, 2018

Locked Up To Relax: Prison-like retreat helps overworked Koreans unwind

South Koreans have started taking extreme measures to escape their busy lifestyles, and one retreat center is offering a unique way to relax.

August 31, 2018

New exhibit highlights hip hop’s influence on Asian Americans

The Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles is featuring a new exhibit called: ‘Don’t Believe the Hype: LA Asian Americans in Hip Hop’. It examines hip hop’s influence of resistance, refuge and reinvention for Asian Americans. CGTN’s May Lee reports. The exhibition examines hip hop’s […]

August 27, 2018

Tariffs present challenges to US LED lighting company business in China

Three years ago, CGTN interviewed the owners of ZLight USA, a commercial LED lighting products company with 7 plants in China. We talked with ZLight’s president to learn more about the challenges American firms face when doing business in China.

August 24, 2018

Surgeons refine operating techniques with VR simulator

A virtual operating theater with a virtual patient is letting doctors make mistakes over and over again as they learn…realistically.

August 22, 2018

How the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ version of ‘Yellow’ differs from the original

The Chinese lyrics to Coldplay’s “Yellow” (“Liu Xing” or Shooting Star) differ quite a bit from the English version. We translated it into English, compare the two side by side, and let us know what you think.

August 21, 2018

“Dark tourism” of prison attracts millions from around the world

With at least 60 museums in the United States, the rise of “dark tourism” has taken on a life of its own, attracting millions of people from around the world.

August 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ dies at age 76

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.

August 9, 2018

Why some people are picking “slow fashion” when they shop

Learn more about the rise in “slow fashion”.

August 8, 2018

More than 130 dead, thousands left homeless by Indonesia quake

More than 130 people are confirmed dead in quake-hit Indonesia, and officials say the number could more than double. Thousands have been forced out of their homes, and evacuation camps are in desperate need of clean water and medical supplies.

August 8, 2018

Immigrants bring tastes of the world to US in food trucks

In the bustling, urban melting-pot of Washington D.C., immigrant food truck drivers use their cuisines to pursue the American Dream.

August 2, 2018

Search the list of 878 retaliatory tariffs China has placed on US goods

View and search a list of Chinese retaliatory tariffs on 545 U.S. imports, and search a pending list of Chinese tariffs on an additional 114 U.S. imports.

August 1, 2018

Election protests turn deadly in Zimbabwe capital of Harare

Bullets and tear gas were fired in Harare during violent protests. At least three people are dead following escalating tensions after the country’s landmark presidential election.

August 1, 2018

California governor pledges any resources needed for fires

A massive wildfire in Northern California has torched more than 1,000 homes in and around the city of Redding, authorities said Wednesday. Some evacuees were allowed to return home, but new blazes exploded in what has become an endless summer of flame in the Golden State.

August 1, 2018

UN report: World not on track to meet sustainable development goals by deadline

The world is not on track to meet many of the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the deadline of 2030, according to U.N. officials. CGTN’s UN correspondent Liling Tan filed this report.

August 1, 2018

Search the US tariff lists of 1,097 Chinese goods caught in the trade war

A searchable list of the current 818 U.S. tariffs on Chinese products that were put in place on July 6, 2018.

July 31, 2018

California wildfires leave eight dead, tens of thousands fleeing blazes

Brutal heat in California is affecting thousands of firefighters as they battle more than a dozen destructive wildfires across the state. The worst one is near the city of Redding. The Carr fire is so massive, it’s creating its own weather system.

July 31, 2018

PHOTOS: 2018 California wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage in California, with 16 active sites that have both destroyed property and taken lives. Here is a collection of photos from various locations in the state.

July 27, 2018

In the Land of the Morning Calm: A look at South Korea’s stress-ridden workforce

People in South Korea work some of the longest hours of any country in the world, and job stress in the nation is at an all-time high. CGTN’s Isbella Diaz explains the role culture plays in the busy lifestyle of the “Land of the Morning Calm.”

July 24, 2018

More than 70 killed in wildfires near Athens

Greece declares three days of national mourning after wildfires near Athens killed over six-dozen and injured many more. CGTN’s Filio Kontrafouri filed this report from the village of Mati, the area hardest by the deadly blaze.

July 24, 2018

Corruption makes free and fair elections an uncertainty in Pakistan

Pakistan will open its polls for parliamentary elections soon. Cricket legend turned politician, Imran Khan says he’s confident of victory for his party. If elected as prime minister, he promises to drive a campaign against corruption and poverty.

July 24, 2018

Extreme weather hits cities hard in a warming world

From wicked wildfires to fierce flooding, extreme weather is gripping parts of the world with deadly results. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

July 24, 2018

Cosplayers in full force at Comic-Con International 2018

At Comic-Con International 2018 in San Diego, cosplayers came out in full force. Here are some of the costumes that really stood out.

July 23, 2018

Competitive eaters chow down on chili peppers in China’s Hunan Province

The winner ate 50 peppers in just 68 seconds, while sitting in a pool filled to the brim with peppers.

July 19, 2018

The wonderful, the weird, and the nerdy: Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego

While the mutli-billlion-dollar industry of comics celebrates characters that appear larger than life, some academics and doctors say their true power is relating to the heroic desires in all of us that are just waiting to be unmasked.

July 18, 2018

Who’s winning the US-China Trade War?

So who’s winning the U.S.-China trade war? A short answer is…it depends.

July 13, 2018

Liling Tan learns Russian to report on effectiveness of sports diplomacy

For part four of our web series on U.N. languages, Liling Tan learns Russian.

July 12, 2018

From Competitor to Adversary: A look at China’s absence from RIMPAC

The United States has stepped up pressure against China in the Pacific Ocean. Two U.S. Navy ships recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait. The move comes as the U.S. holds naval exercises off the coast of California and Hawaii with allies and partners.

July 12, 2018

Rescue workers desperately search for survivors in aftermath of Japan floods

Some 200 people have been confirmed dead following last weekend’s record rainfall in western Japan. Thousands have been displaced. Many are in need of medical assistance and safe, drinking water.

July 12, 2018

Activists plan anti-Trump protests across the UK during state visit

Tens of thousands of protesters are set to take to the streets during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the U.K. CGTN’s Kate Parkinson filed this report from London to find out what kind of reception Trump can expect.

July 11, 2018

World Cup 2018: Croatia takes down England in extra time

The finals of the FIFA World Cup are set. Croatia scored during extra time to beat England 2-1. Croatia will face France on Sunday for the championship. Even before the teams took to the field Wednesday, the fans were ready to cheer.

July 11, 2018

Thailand cave operation owes its success to over 100 international rescuers

The operation to save the 12 boys and their coach in Thailand was delicate and difficult. It involved specialist, cave divers from around the world, using stretchers and face masks to get all 13 out safely.

July 4, 2018

Photos: Nation’s capital celebrates Independence Day 2018

View the sights and sounds of this year’s July 4th Independence Day celebration in Washington D.C.

June 29, 2018

International teams join rescue efforts for 13 lost in Thailand cave

Thai officials have entered day 7 of the search for 12 boys and their soccer coach who are trapped inside a cave. Several international teams have joined rescue efforts, with more on the way. Hope is beginning to fade as the week winds up with no signs of life.

June 28, 2018

Front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador hopes to finally become Mexico’s president

Voters in Mexico are gearing up to choose their next president on Sunday. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock looks at the political journey of front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

June 27, 2018

US politics divided over conservative and liberal extremes

There’s been a potentially significant shift in the U.S. political landscape this week. President Donald Trump is poised to lock in a conservative majority on the nation’s highest court after one key justice announced his retirement. The revelation came just hours after a political newcomer achieved a major upset in a primary election.

June 26, 2018

Rain delays search for Thai football team trapped in flooded cave

In Thailand, 12 boys and their football coach remain trapped and cut off in a deep cave. Authorities have launched a huge search and rescue mission. However, heavy rain is hindering their progress and dampening hope. CGTN’s Tony Cheng reports.

June 26, 2018

Five maps and charts that shed light on the world refugee landscape

Most refugees that are forced leave their country chose to settle in surrounding countries, instead the Western world.

June 21, 2018

People run, walk to commemorate World Refugee Day

Participants ran for 3 miles and also walked for 1.75 from George Washington University to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to mark World Refugee Day.

June 15, 2018

Pop-up exhibit travels the world showing impact of ocean plastic pollution

Plastic: it’s a material that we use on a daily basis, and it’s causing big problems for the environment. The world’s oceans experience plastic pollution on a massive scale, putting marine life at risk. One traveling display is educating the public. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

June 15, 2018

Iran’s “Team Melli” brings fans together in the US

Iran’s 2018 FIFA World Cup debut had fans around the world cheering on Team Melli. CGTN’s Asieh Namdar got in on the excitement at a very special watch party in D.C.

June 15, 2018

NASA looking at nuclear reactors to power settlements on Mars and the moon

NASA plans human settlements on the moon and Mars. But it needs to find a way to power them. NASA thinks a nuclear reactor could solve the problem.

June 15, 2018

‘Give a Sip’ aims to protect wildlife by eliminating single-use plastic straws

The ‘Give a Sip’ effort aims to teach how each individual can make a difference in protecting wildlife by not using plastic straws.

June 12, 2018

A refugee from Vietnam helped popularize Asian Fusion cuisine in US

The owner of Crustacean, one of Beverly Hills’ celebrity hangouts, is a refugee from Vietnam that helped popularize Asian Fusion cuisine.

June 12, 2018

Trump and Kim sign document agreeing to further cooperation

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed his historic meeting with Democratic People’s Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on Tuesday, telling a news conference that the parties are at “the beginning of an arduous process, our eyes are wide open, but peace is always worth the effort.”

June 11, 2018

Milestones in DPRK missile development

In addition to the advance of DPRK’s nuclear weapons programs, there has been steady progress in the nation’s missile delivery system over the last 35 years. The most recent tests could put the entire continental United States within range.

June 11, 2018

Backgrounder: UN Sanctions Against the DPRK

The United Nations “Security Council Report” lists 20 resolutions related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its efforts to develop nuclear weapons and missiles to deliver them. What measures has the UN taken, and why? This article explains.

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