CGTN AmericaThe Heat: International investments in Africa
A continent with huge opportunities. We look on how China, Russia and the United States are investing in Africa.
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The Heat
January 7, 2020
January 6, 2020
The Heat: Impact of U.S. killing Iranian General
A massive show of mourning and anger in Tehran as Iranians gather to pay their respects for military general Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone strike last week. Will Iran seek revenge and retaliate? And, how might the US respond?
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January 3, 2020
The Heat: U.S. kills Iranian General
Iran is vowing retaliation after a US drone strike killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad. And the US is sending more troops to the Middle East. A dangerous new escalation. Are the two countries on the brink of war?
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January 2, 2020
The Heat: Iraq-U.S. embassy protests
After two days of violent protests, pro-Iranian demonstrators ended the siege of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. But the tension is far from over.
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January 1, 2020
The Heat: Technology trends for 2020
Every year, new devices and inventions move us forward. Here’s our look at some of the new technology we can expect to see more of in 2020.
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December 31, 2019
The Heat: Xi Jinping’s New Year address
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his New Year’s message and outlined Beijing goals for 2020. We will take a look at that and what it means for China and the world.
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December 23, 2019
The Heat: Populist Nationalism
From US President Donald Trump to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, these right-wing populist leaders share similar views on economic protectionism and climate skepticism. We’ll discuss the rise of populist nationalism across the globe.
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December 20, 2019
Macao 20th Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrates the 20th anniversary of the return of Macao to Chinese rule.
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December 20, 2019
The Heat: US President Trump Impeached
By a vote of 229 to 198, members of the US House of Representatives have impeached U.S. President Donald Trump.
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December 18, 2019
The Heat: Afghanistan papers
A bombshell revelation. Government documents show US officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan
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December 17, 2019
The Heat: US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Trade negotiators from the United States, Mexico, and Canada sign off on replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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December 16, 2019
The Heat: UK Election
After Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party’s big victory in the United Kingdom’s general election, what does it mean for Brexit and Britain?
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December 13, 2019
The Heat: China-US Trade Deal
China and the United States agree on the first phase of a trade deal.
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December 12, 2019
The Heat: Climate crisis
A race against the clock to save the planet. Delegates from nearly 200 countries discuss ways to tackle climate change. But will the rhetoric result in any real action?
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December 11, 2019
The Heat: Xinjiang – The fight against extremism
China condemns action taken by US lawmakers over the treatment of Uygurs in Xinjiang and accuses Washington of violating international law.
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December 10, 2019
The Heat: Ukraine peace talks
This week the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, met for peace talks in Paris
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December 9, 2019
The Heat: India Rape Crisis
Anger and frustration in India over attacks on women.
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December 6, 2019
The Heat: US politics -impeachment and presidential race
A day earlier, four constitutional lawyers testified to the House Judiciary Committee. Three of them said they had no doubt the president committed impeachable offenses, one legal expert disagreed.
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December 5, 2019
The Heat: Blockchain
China is promoting the development of Blockchain. We will take a look at what the technology can bring to the world.
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December 4, 2019
The Heat: NATO Summit at 70
Leaders from its 29 member states gathered in London this week to discuss major issues confronting the group including security and the fight against terrorism.
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December 3, 2019
The Heat: New Arab Spring?
Nearly a decade after the Arab Spring, a new wave of protests is underway in the Middle East and North Africa.
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December 2, 2019
The Heat: Climate emergency
Declaring a “climate emergency” – For the first time, scientists used the expression in a study and called for rapid and radical changes to reverse the course. On tonight’s episode of the Heat, the panel discusses those findings with one of the authors of the report.
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November 27, 2019
The Heat: UK Elections
Elections in the United Kingdom. Brexit, the economy, and the future of the UK are all at stake.
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November 26, 2019
The Heat: Unrest in Latin America
Plagued by a debt crisis, the economy of the region was brought to a standstill. Now many countries in Latin America fear those conditions could be returning.
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November 25, 2019
The Heat: US impeachment hearings
Democrats are moving forward with an impeachment inquiry against U.S. President Donald Trump.
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November 22, 2019
The Heat: Israel’s political crisis
A defiant Benjamin Netanyahu fights for his political life, a day after the Israeli Prime Minister is indicted on charges of corruption.
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November 21, 2019
The Heat: Democratic candidates unite against Trump
The gloves came off once again among presidential candidates in Atlanta Wednesday night at the 5th Democratic debate.
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November 20, 2019
The Heat: Iran Protests
Anger erupts on the streets in cities across Iran, as demonstrators rally against soaring oil prices.
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November 19, 2019
The Heat: Bolivia crisis
Bolivia remains in political limbo, after Evo Morales resigned as president and accepted asylum in Mexico following a disputed election. What can we expect for the future of Bolivia?
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November 18, 2019
The Heat: RCEP trade deal
China and fourteen other countries forge ahead toward what could be the world’s largest trade deal.
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November 15, 2019
The Heat: China-Brazil ties
Expanding relations between China and Brazil; a look at the road ahead
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November 14, 2019
The Heat: BRICS 2019 Wrap
Leaders from the five BRICS nations take their places in Brasilia on the final day of their annual meeting.
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November 13, 2019
The Heat: BRICS 2019
The BRICS 2019 summit in Brazil. What’s on the agenda? And, what do five world leaders hope to accomplish?
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November 12, 2019
The Heat: China and Greece ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping hails a new era in bilateral ties between two of the world’s oldest civilizations.
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November 11, 2019
The Heat: Spain Election
Voters in Spain went to the polls on Sunday in the country’s second general election since April. It was also Spain’s fourth general election in the last four years.
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November 8, 2019
The Heat: China global trade
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks free trade and foreign investment, plus have China and the United States agreed to phase out those tariffs?
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November 7, 2019
The Heat: Made in Bangladesh
Bangladesh rising. It’s been called the fastest-growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region, but can Bangladesh sustain the momentum?
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November 6, 2019
The Heat: Russia’s role in the Middle East
Russia expands its influence in the Middle East, serving as a power broker in Syria and beyond.
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November 5, 2019
The Heat: One year to US Election
One year to Election Day in the United States. Who will Americans choose as their next president?
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November 4, 2019
The Heat: Iraq anti-government protests continue
Mass anti-government protests continue in Iraq with no end in sight.
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November 1, 2019
The Heat: The threat of ISIL
ISIL names its new leader, after Al-Baghdadi was killed during a US raid. We will discuss what we can expect on the fight against extremism.
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October 31, 2019
The Heat: The impact on Iran’s reforms
Iran throws open the doors to the national stadium, allowing women to attend a football match for the first time in 40 years. A watershed moment or a “publicity stunt?”
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October 30, 2019
The Heat: Lebanon Protests
For two weeks, thousands of anti-government protesters have blocked major streets in Beirut and cities across Lebanon, paralyzing the country.
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October 29, 2019
The Heat: Neil deGrasse Tyson one-on-one
World-renowned astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, sits down with Anand Naidoo for a one-on-one interview.
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October 28, 2019
The Heat: Argentina elections & Chile protests
Argentinians voted for a change of direction: Sunday, they elected Alberto Fernandez over the incumbent, conservative Mauricio Macri.
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October 25, 2019
The Heat: Catalonia protests
An estimated half a million people flood the streets of Barcelona, after a court sentences several leaders for fighting for Catalonian independence from Spain.
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October 24, 2019
The Heat: China – Brazil relations
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is in China to talk trade and investments. The Heat takes a look at the relationship between the two countries.
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October 23, 2019
The Heat: China’s economy
China’s economic growth falls to its lowest level in nearly 30 years. Is the global juggernaut running out of steam?
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October 22, 2019
The Heat: Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party wins in Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins re-election, but a narrow victory means he’ll now lead a minority government.
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October 21, 2019
The Heat: Brexit vote postponed
The British Parliament attempted to postpone voting on a Brexit deal until the rest of legislation has passed.
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