A group of American volunteer aviators called the Flying Tigers is being remembered after President Xi Jinping responds to a letter. They fought side by side with the Chinese Air Force during World War II. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan spoke to Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, on what the letter means to U.S. veterans and their families.
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Thousands of technologists are gathering in San Francisco to discuss startups at the TechCrunch Disrupt. See more.
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Last year, the U.S. congress passed the CHIPS-and-Science act. It’s designed to pour billions of tax dollars into America’s semiconductor industry. The U.S. Commerce Secretary appeared before a congressional committee Tuesday for a progress report. See more.
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The summit of G77 nations plus China wrapped up in Havana, Cuba, on Saturday. Participants reached consensus on developing countries’ need to close ranks to face current global challenges. They stressed the need for a more equitable world order to address poverty, access to science […]
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It’s been a year of climate action for the United Nations. The world body continues to work to try to find ways to help slow down global warming and the problems it causes. Is the UN plan effective? CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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Mexico celebrated its Independence Day on September 16, marking 213 years since the end of Spanish imperialism. This year, China took part in the festivities, and a contingent from the PLA marched alongside the Mexican military in its annual parade. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Celebrated on the third Saturday of September since 2018, World Cleanup Day is the largest international environmental mobilization aimed at combating the world’s solid waste problem. In Rio de Janeiro, hundreds took to one of Guanabara Bay’s most polluted beaches to draw attention to the […]
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Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform the world for the better and some say for the worse. The United Nations is urging the international community to confront the new reality. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.
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Colombian artist Fernando Botero was hailed by some as the “Picasso of Latin America.” His paintings and sculptures of rotund women and men, who some considered ‘fat’, are both admired and criticized in the art world. His works have been exhibited all over the world. […]
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The Summit of the Group of 77 plus China, an alliance representing 80 percent of the world’s population, convened in Havana, Cuba. Members from Asia, Africa and Latin America are discussing major challenges facing developing nations and ways to strengthen multilateral cooperation. CGTN’s Luis Chirino […]
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As artificial intelligence technology progresses, the tasks once considered burdensome will soon become a thing of the past. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan has more.
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With an uncertain global economy, home ownership is becoming increasingly difficult for first time buyers, specifically single people who make up only 27 percent of home owners in the United States. Mark Niu reports from San Francisco.
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On the second day of trials for supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed the nation’s capital, the first defendant tried was handed a 17-year prison sentence.
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A federal judge has ruled a program allowing undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to remain in the United States is unlawful. What does this mean for the future of DACA?
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An initiative in Brazil is providing refugees and vulnerable migrants an opportunity to start a new life by using their native languages.
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Mexico’s Supreme Court recently ruled that federal laws criminalizing abortion are unconstitutional.
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The Detroit Auto Show has kicked off in Detroit, Michigan. Featuring the latest tech in new model cars, the show comes on the heels of a potential autoworkers’ strike.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his state visit to China. The visit is being closely watched in Caracas.
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Considered to be the fuel of the future, green hydrogen is attracting increased interest across the globe, but especially in Brazil. Latin America’s largest country stands out as it has all the conditions to produce GH2 and as a result, the potential to reduce […]
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World Leaders are gathering in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Follow this year’s most important topics of discussion, as leaders attempt to agree on solutions.
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The new generation of iPhones is on its way. Tech giant Apple announced the next lineup for its flagship product available later this month.
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As the United Nations General Assembly looks at ways to improve food security around the world, one area of focus involves making the most of what food is already available. That’s an issue in Mexico, where a lot of food goes to waste, and a lot […]
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The rising deepfake technology, driven by AI advances, raises the question: Is detection keeping up?
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Scientists and business leaders at the 12th meeting of the Cuba-China Biotechnology Joint Working Group emphasize the value of their collaboration, highlighting the potential for economic growth and improved healthcare in both countries. See more.
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Mexico’s presidential election campaign is underway. This week, the top political parties named their candidates for next year’s election. Both candidates are engineers with significant political experience, marking a historic moment as both are women, a first for the country.
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As part of a national push to rename geographical places with names considered offensive, some are turning to a scenic spot in Colorado. Do you know the history behind Chinaman Canyon?
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development finds that G20 nations reached a record $1.4 trillion in public money flowing into coal, oil, and gas in in 2022, despite pledges made at COP26 to reduce inefficient fossil fuel subsidies. See more.
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As the new school year begins in Florida, the state’s teachers find themselves facing restrictions in the way they teach their history curriculum. Florida schools and teachers are currently in the crosshairs of a national debate over how race and racism should be taught in […]
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Peru is constructing a new megaport with help from the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. The Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping has said that the new megaport, which is located 60 kilometers north of the Peruvian capital, is nearly halfway through its construction. It aims […]
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A victim of the long-standing conflict in Colombia has not given up on life, despite facing a plethora of hardships and challenges. Her search led what she calls a life-changing trip to China. Michelle Begue has more from Bogota.
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Brazil has 65,000 registered refugees and that number is growing each year. One Brazilian initiative is providing an opportunity to start a new life by using their native languages. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco has more.
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As presidential elections in Ecuador head to a runoff on October 15, the top concern for its citizens is who can halt the country’s terrifying descent into violence and criminality. Ecuador has long struggled with drug trafficking. But in recent years, the situation has gotten much worse. CGTN’s Dan Collyns […]
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The Hawaii wildfires that destroyed parts of Maui in August may be extinguished, but rebuilding efforts have yet to begin. The U.S. Biden administration has announced $95 million in aid, but the community itself will be key in how the island recovers. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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As residents of the Hawaiian town of Lahaina begin to pick up the pieces following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century, community leaders are working to ease the trauma suffered by its children. At a time when students are returning to school, most in Lahaina are not. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]
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While China and the U.S. remain at odds on a number of trade and political issues, there’s one area that continues to thrive on a more personal level. American students are gaining unique experiences by engaging with China in some very memorable ways. CGTN’s Mark […]
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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador delivered his fifth State of the Nation address on Friday, touting his administration’s achievements. He spoke for more than an hour, providing specifics he says show that Mexico is on the right path toward economic and social development. CGTN’s Franc Contreras […]
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The start of the new school year hasn’t exactly gone to plan in parts of the United States. At least three school districts have been forced to temporarily close amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and other viruses, setting the stage for another uncertain school […]
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During the next five years, 75% of organizations are expected to adopt artificial intelligence into their practices, according to a study by the World Economic Forum, which suggests a job loss rate of about 25 percent directly related to AI adoption. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan met with founders […]
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A critical China-U.S. partnership during the Second World War is being commemorated on its 80th year. The so-called Flying Tigers were a small group of American aviators who fought alongside China against the Japanese forces. The group rose to fame at the time for its ability to inflict […]
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Despite the ongoing tension between the United States and China, the two nations came together in the heart of Washington, D.C. The celebration was called the Washington Chinese Cultural Festival. Food, song, dance, and perhaps most important – unity. CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports.
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The Group of 77 was established in 1964 by 77 developing countries. The group will meet in Havana on September 15 and 16, the coalition will include more than 130 nations looking to promote their economic interests.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife were among eight people summoned by Federal Police for questioning on Thursday. Authorities are investigating accusations that expensive gifts from foreign nations were illegally sold, with profits intended for Bolsonaro. See the latest.
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Thousands are examining the destruction left from Hurricane Idalia in the U.S. The storm brought high winds and floods to parts of four southeastern states. Find out more.
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Cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Idalia began on Thursday along Florida’s Gulf Coast, where property damage, loss of life and power disruptions paled in comparison to the last major hurricane that struck the state nearly a year ago. Idalia crashed ashore on Wednesday morning […]
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The search for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century is gradually coming to an end. A total of 115 people are confirmed to have perished in the August 8 Maui fire. A number of others remain unaccounted for. Four dozen […]
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Following the wildfires on Maui, the town of Lahaina now faces a long road towards rebuilding. But just how, and if, residents will go about their rebuild is an economic question that could bankrupt those with and without insurance. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock is in Lahaina […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic upended how and where millions of office-based employees performed their jobs. But some of the world’s biggest companies are now ordering staff to return to the office, and many aren’t happy about it. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the story.
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Tesla is moving forward with its plans to build its electric vehicles in Mexico. Most of them would be exported to the United States beginning as soon as next year. But some experts warn that the on-going trade dispute between Washington and Beijing could disqualify […]
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Severe drought conditions are impacting operations at the Panama Canal. With the canal responsible for moving some 6% of the world’s maritime commerce, that has major implications for international trade. CGTN’s Michelle Begue has more from Bogota.
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