25 years since Columbine shooting stunned nation, children still at risk

September 4, 2017

One-month-old panda cub doing well at French zoo

To help celebrate the one-month birthday of a baby panda nicknamed Mini Yuan Zi, a French zoo released video.

August 31, 2017

Houston sees glimmer of hope after Harvey but threats loom

Harvey’s floodwaters started dropping across much of the Houston area and the storm weakened slightly Wednesday but major dangers remained for the U.S. Gulf Coast area, including the threat of an explosion at a stricken Texas chemical plant and major flooding further east near the Texas-Louisiana line.

August 30, 2017

During Harvey, Houston neighbors help one another find safety

With federal and local emergency services overwhelmed by Tropical Storm Harvey, there are countless stories in Houston of neighbors helping neighbors find safety.

August 30, 2017

PHOTOS: Historic floods from Harvey force Texans to seek rescue and refuge

Nearly a week after Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall, Texans are still seeking safety from its historic floods.

August 29, 2017

PHOTOS: Millions of Muslim worshipers travel to Mecca for Hajj

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca officially begins Aug. 30. Nearly 2 million Muslims have already arrived for Hajj, coming to worship in the city’s grand mosque.

August 29, 2017

PHOTOS: Storm ravaged Houston seeks refuge from Harvey

Flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey continue to rise in Houston, Texas, forcing residents to leave their homes to seek refuge in community shelters.

August 28, 2017

Texans rally to protect life and property during Harvey

As Hurricane Harvey continues to reek havoc on Texas and other southern states, citizens and emergency workers struggle to protect life and property.

August 26, 2017

Right-wing gathering in San Francisco cancelled after crackdown

There were some big white supremacist rallies planned in San Francisco this weekend, but one by one, the organizers cancelled their plans blaming everyone from counter protesters, to the mayor to state park officials who granted protest permits.

August 26, 2017

PHOTOS: Hurricane Harvey slams into Texas Gulf Coast

Harvey came ashore along Texas’ Gulf Coast on Friday night as the most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade.

August 26, 2017

Harvey hits Texas; Strongest hurricane since Carla in ’61

Hurricane Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and lashing the shore with wind and rain so intense that drivers were forced off the road because they could not see in front of them.

August 24, 2017

PHOTOS: Hong Kong, Macao recover from deadly Typhoon Hato

Typhoon Hato paralyzed China’s coastal gaming and financial centers. After the powerful storm moved inward, at least 16 have been reported dead in the Macao Region, two missing and more than 150 injured.

August 18, 2017

Trump faces backlash in wake of Charlottesville, US braces for more

President Trump faces backlash over his response to last weekend’s race-fueled violence in Virginia. It comes as several U.S. cities prepare for another wave of rallies by taking steps to ensure public safety while protecting free speech.

August 18, 2017

Eclipse tales: EAT the Sun

Over the millennia, there’ve been countless ways humans have tried to explain the solar eclipse. One legend common to ancient cultures around the world is that of a predator chasing the Sun so to devour and extinguish its life-giving fire.

August 17, 2017

PHOTOS: Funeral, vigil in Charlottesville stark contrast to weekend of violence

On Wednesday evening, hundreds of people gathered on the University of Virginia campus for a candlelight vigil against hate and violence – days after Charlottesville erupted in chaos during a white nationalist rally.

August 15, 2017

Study links brain injuries with American football

American football is a tradition deeply entrenched in the fabric of the nation’s culture. So, a recent study that revealed a strong correlation between those who play and long-term neurological conditions could have disastrous effects.

August 8, 2017

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Sichuan Province, Southwest China

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Jiuzhaigou County in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

July 31, 2017

90th Anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army

Marking the 90th founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which falls on Aug. 1, a major exhibition was launched last Friday in Beijing, attracting people from all walks of life.

July 28, 2017

‘Chasing Coral’ dives deep into the tragic effects of climate change in our ocean

Coral reefs are a source of natural beauty that nurtures aquatic life worldwide. But effects of global warming are threatening the reefs – and those who depend on them. A team of filmmakers dove deep to reveal the extent of this threat to our world’s oceans.

July 27, 2017

Infographics: How Christopher Nolan balances box office with storytelling

Director Christopher Nolan is known for commercially successful films with inventive storytelling. With release of his latest film “Dunkirk,” we take a closer look at his box office record and the unique style that makes him stand out.

a panda holding ice cubes for coolness in Chongqing Zoo

July 24, 2017

China’s zoos help cool down animals in hot weather

Animal keepers in zoos in east China are helping their dwellers to stay cool during hot summer days of a scorching heat wave.

July 20, 2017

Infographics: More football fans turning out for the Chinese Super League

Chinese Super League, the top tier football league in China, has become more popular than ever thanks to investment and influx of international players. But what are some other factors in the evolution of this young league?

July 18, 2017

Initial actions of U.S.-China 100-day plan for economic cooperation

In April, Presidents Xi and Trump met at Mar-a-Lago for an informal summit of China-U.S. issues. Out of that meeting, a 100 day action plan for economic cooperation was agreed upon. Here are some of the major objectives and proposed actions of that plan.

July 11, 2017

Photos: Water lilies now in full bloom in China

Water lilies are blooming in China now. Many photographers and Chinese people recorded their beauty in pictures.

July 11, 2017

Paraguay – the path ahead

From politics to culture, many key parts of society in Paraguay are shifting. Some outcomes can be predicted, but others are very much in flux. To tell these stories, CGTN’s Paulo Cabral and cameraman Alexandre Rampazzo traveled to Paraguay.

July 6, 2017

PHOTOS: ‘Welcome to hell’: Anti-capitalist protesters disrupt G20 summit

German police clashed with violent protesters Thursday in Hamburg a day ahead of the G20 summit. The skirmishes came hours before the two-day gathering of the world’s top economic powers.

July 1, 2017

Hong Kong’s economic changes in 7 charts

Here are some visualizations of Hong Kong’s economic growth before and after the 1997 handover.

July 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Hong Kong 20 Years Later

Hong Kong celebrated the 20th anniversary of it’s handover from the United Kingdom to China. See how the island celebrated.

July 1, 2017

Man held in kidnapping of Chinese scholar who is feared dead

Federal authorities say Brendt Christensen, who turned 28 on Friday, of Champaign, Illinois, is charged in a criminal complaint with abducting Zhang shortly after she stepped off a bus near the university campus.

June 30, 2017

Hong Kong: From Britain to China and Beyond

It has been twenty years since Hong Kong was handed over from Britain to China. At midnight on June 30, 1997, the British colonial administration relinquished control of the Asian financial center to Hong Kong’s new rulers, China’s Communist leaders. With a new “Basic Law” constitution and a framework known as […]

June 26, 2017

Hong Kong’s 20 years

July 1 marks the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s reunification with mainland China after 150 years of British governance. CGTN America takes a look back at the changes taken place, and what they mean to Hong Kong, China – and the world.

June 22, 2017

Republicans in US Senate unveil health care bill to replace Obamacare

Senate Republicans released a long-awaited bill Thursday to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law, proposing drastic cuts to Medicaid and erasing tax boosts imposed on high-earners and medical companies to finance coverage.

June 20, 2017

Interactive Map: Potential for offshore wind power in US is enormous

While Block Island is the only offshore wind farm in the United States, the potential for offshore wind energy generation in all coastal areas of the nation is enormous.

June 12, 2017

PHOTOS: Pride celebrations around the world

June is LGBTQ Pride Month and people are celebrating Pride around the world. Click on this photo gallery to see how.

June 8, 2017

Giant robots from US, Japan to face off in battle for national pride

Voltron, Transformers, Gundam. It’s an anime come to life, as American and Japanese robotic firms will take part in the world’s first giant robot duel.

June 8, 2017

He said, he said — comparing Comey and Trump’s statements

Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee today about his conversations with President Donald Trump. Learn more about what he said and what Trump’s lawyer said after Comey’s testimony.

June 8, 2017

Watch replay: Former FBI Director testifies before Senate committee

Watch Replay: Fired U.S. FBI Director James Comey testifies before a Senate committee about his interactions with President Donald Trump.

June 8, 2017

Timeline: Events leading up to fired FBI Director Comey’s Senate hearing

Here’s a timeline of some of the events related to the firing and testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee by former FBI Director Jim Comey.

June 7, 2017

Timeline: Learn about the history of Hollywood’s iconic Chinese theater

Click though this timeline to see how this Chinese-themed movie palace has evolved from a dream of one showman to an American icon in 90 years.

Trump threatens fired FBI director with mention of "tapes"

June 7, 2017

DOCS: James Comey’s prepared remarks for Senate Intelligence Committee

James Comey’s prepared remarks provided in advance of his testimony in front of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee.

June 6, 2017

Thailand is hot for Sila’s solar chicken

On a roadside two hours south of Bangkok, a local food vendor is harnessing the power of the sun for the most popular part of his menu: Solar chicken.

June 3, 2017

Police: 7 die in attack on London Bridge; police kill 3 suspects

Prime Minister Theresa May Sunday called for tougher measures to fight Islamic extremism after attackers using a vehicle and knives killed seven people in a busy area of London and disrupted Britain’s election campaign just days before a nationwide vote.

June 1, 2017

NASA finds a NICER way to study neutron stars

Learning about neutron stars could help scientists understand more about both the nature of the universe and, perhaps, how to get around it.

June 1, 2017

US President Trump announces withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

President Donald Trump said Thursday he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, striking a major blow to worldwide efforts to combat climate change and distancing the country from many allies abroad.

May 29, 2017

What is the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival?

With a history over 2,000 years, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival (端午节), is steeped in tradition and legend. The holiday commemorates Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and patriot who lived from 340-278 BCE.

May 24, 2017

Taiwan on track to be first place in Asia with same-sex marriage

On Wednesday, a top court ruled that Taiwan’s Civil Code, which defines marriage as between “a man and a woman”, violates the people’s “freedom of marriage” and the “right to equality” under local laws.

May 24, 2017

PHOTOS: Victims of the Manchester terror attack

An explosion struck an Ariana Grande concert in northern England on May 22, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens. Some of the victims have been named.

May 24, 2017

Iowa Governor sworn in as new China ambassador

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad was sworn in as new China ambassador at 10am CDT.

May 23, 2017

PHOTO GALLERY: Remembering Roger Moore (1927-2017)

Roger Moore, the beloved British actor who portrayed James Bond in seven “007” films, has died at 89. View our photo gallery highlighting memorable moments and monumental works in his acting career.

May 19, 2017

Ahead of Trump’s visit to the Middle East: History of US-Saudi relations

President Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia as his first stop on his first foreign trip as U.S. president.

May 18, 2017

Explainer: Iranian presidential election and the issues

On May 19th voters in Iran will go to the polls to elect a new president as well as local officials. CGTN’s Jim Spellman explains.

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