World Today

May 15, 2025

Latin American tourists drawn to China’s Zhejiang

As international visitors to China grow in volume, the country’s regions are working hard to attract tourism. One particular focus is Latin America, which has growing international connections across the Pacific. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.

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May 15, 2025

U.S. tariffs impacting California dockworkers

The combined Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comprise the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere. But as the disruption caused by U.S. tariffs is becoming clearer, many workers are concerned. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.

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May 15, 2025

Rise in U.S. bankruptcy filings

The number of Americans considering bankruptcy has reached its highest point since before the pandemic, reflecting increasing financial strain amid record debt levels and inflation. CGTN’s Karina Mitchell reports.

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May 15, 2025

Baby gear impacted by tariffs

As the tariff war between the U.S. and China cools, consumers are not entirely escaping the impact of the high percentage rates the Trump administration levied on Chinese imports. One demographic in particular, expectant parents, are facing much higher costs than they had bargained for. […]

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May 13, 2025

Small businesses face rising uncertainty over tariff turmoil

The intermittent tariffs imposed by the U.S. have already disrupted long-established supply chains, putting at risk the very lifeline many small businesses depend on for their imports. Business owners affected by these sweeping trade measures are increasingly concerned about the unpredictability of their costs and […]

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May 13, 2025

Exclusive: See how tariffs are disrupting U.S. logistics

CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan was recently granted exclusive access to the Long Beach port facility operated by Waterfront Logistics. In a rare interview, the company’s chief strategy officer shed light on how the ongoing tariffs have added new layers of complexity to the operations of […]

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May 8, 2025

Mattel to raise toy prices amid tariff pressure

Global toy giant Mattel, best known for the iconic Barbie doll, announced it will raise prices in the U.S. in response to new U.S. tariff policies. The company also revealed longer-term plans to reduce its reliance on imports from China as it adjusts its supply […]

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May 7, 2025

U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates unchanged

  The U.S. central bank on Wednesday, May 7, said it needs greater clarity on where the economy is headed before cutting its main interest rate. The Federal Reserve maintained the rate that influences borrowing costs at up to 4.5 percent. And the impact of […]

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May 7, 2025

Trump proposes 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed to impose 100% tariffs on movies made abroad. Both film lovers and workers are worried that the tariffs could significantly change the availability and affordability of foreign films in the U.S.  Learn more.

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May 7, 2025

Trump administration pushes for mass deportation plan

  The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to send undocumented migrants to Libya despite the U.S. warning people not to travel to the North African country because it’s too dangerous. The flights could take off as soon as Wednesday, May 7, and come as the […]

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May 2, 2025

Cuba’s workers march

Cuba marked International Workers’ Day with rallies and marches in all Cuban provinces. Havana’s historic Revolution Square was again the scene of a huge parade by workers’ unions, average citizens, and visitors from other nations, who joined in May Day celebrations. CGTN’s Luis Chirino covered […]

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May 1, 2025

International Workers Day celebrations in Colombia

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro asked millions of citizens to mobilize for International Workers Day on May 1. Several marches took place across the country. In the capital city, the government presented its plan for a national referendum to pass labor reforms through a popular vote. […]

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May 1, 2025

RSAC cyber security conference

One of the world’s largest conferences focused on Cybersecurity, known as RSAC, is taking place in the city of San Francisco. Experts from 142 countries are attending the event, with a major focus on how to keep the threat posed by AI cyberattacks in check. […]

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April 30, 2025

Meta launches LlamaCon

  Tech-giant Meta is pushing further into generative AI with the release of a new personal assistant app and the launch of its first ever LlamaCon — a conference focused on building AI. Mark Niu has the details.

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April 27, 2025

Canadians prepare for close parliamentary election

Leaders of Canada’s political parties spent Sunday frantically campaigning ahead of Monday’s federal elections. Polls have Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party as slight favorites to win. The election takes place against a backdrop of a trade war with the United States, which appears to […]

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April 26, 2025

Canada prepares for federal election

Canada’s federal elections take place on Monday, and according to polls, the Liberal Party looks set to retain power. That would be a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for a party that had looked set for a heavy defeat just a few months ago. CGTN’s Dan […]

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