CGTN AmericaThe Heat: China-U.S. Relations and COVID-19
Top diplomats from the United States and China meet in Hawaii. Could this be a turning point for better relations?
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June 18, 2020
June 17, 2020
The Heat: Trump signs executive order on US police reform
After weeks of nationwide protests, US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on police reform.
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June 16, 2020
The Heat: U.S. protests and politics
Tensions on the rise in Atlanta after an African-American man is shot and killed by a white police officer. And, protests for racial justice continue across the United States.
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June 13, 2020
The Heat: U.S. Race Relations & COVID-19
As protests against police brutality and racism sweep across the country, the focus is now shifting to police reform.
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June 12, 2020
The Heat: Economist Paul Romer and George Floyd case
The brother of George Floyd made an impassioned plea to members of the US House Judiciary Committee.
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June 10, 2020
The Heat: Global reaction to U.S. policies
Are protests against racism and police violence in the United States adding to a perception of a country in decline?
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June 9, 2020
The Heat: U.S. protests fallout in U.S.
Demands for racial justice and an end to police brutality continue in the United States. As the white police officer accused of killing African American George Floyd makes a court appearance.
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June 6, 2020
The Heat: Protests for racial justice in U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are continuing to demand an end to racism and police violence.
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June 6, 2020
The Heat: Political Unrest in U.S. Amid Upbeat Economic News
Amid civil unrest and a global pandemic, some positive news in the United States, the economy adding 2.5 million jobs.
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June 5, 2020
The Heat: Trump facing criticism for handling of protestors
Donald Trump’s former defense secretary accuses the President of “dividing the country.” In a statement, James Mattis said he was angry and appalled at Trump’s handling of the ongoing protests.
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June 4, 2020
The Heat: US President orders crackdown against violence
Chaos in the streets of Washington, D.C. Police forcefully clear out protesters from in front of the White House, firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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May 30, 2020
The Heat: U.S.-China tensions
United States President Donald Trump lashes out at China and says the U-S is pulling out of the World Health Organization.
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May 29, 2020
The Heat: U.S. intervention and anti-communism
The U.S. history of anti-communism. And, its deadly impact from Asia to Latin America and beyond.
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May 28, 2020
The Heat: Netanyahu goes on trial+Israel’s new unity government
History in Israel – a new unity government and Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first sitting prime minister to go on trial for corruption.
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May 27, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19: US and South Africa
The World Health Organization warns about a second wave of the coronavirus, voicing concerns about countries reopening too quickly.
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May 26, 2020
The Heat: China’s foreign policy priorities for 2020
China outlines its diplomatic priorities for 2020. We will take a closer look at the country’s foreign policy.
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May 23, 2020
The Heat: China’s Two Sessions
China’s Two Sessions continue in Beijing as Premier Li delivers the 2020 government work report.
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May 22, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 in Mexico and Global Impact
Latin America is seeing a surge in cases with Mexico emerging as one of the hotspots. More than 54,000 people have been infected and over five thousand people have died.
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May 21, 2020
The Heat: China’s Two Sessions Preview
China’s political season gets underway. What can we expect in the wake of COVID-19?
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May 20, 2020
The Heat: Trump threatens to cut funding to WHO
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to permanently cut the funding to the World Health Organization, as countries across the globe deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 19, 2020
The Heat: President Xi supports COVID-19 review
China says it will support an international review of the coronavirus pandemic when the health emergency ends.
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May 18, 2020
The Heat: China’s War on Poverty
China’s war on poverty. Personal stories, extraordinary access and how China is eradicating poverty.
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May 15, 2020
The Heat: China-U.S. tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump renews his attacks against China, as tensions flare between the two economic powers.
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May 14, 2020
The Heat: Brazil now ranks sixth in global pandemic infections
Brazil records its deadliest day yet from the coronavirus.
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May 12, 2020
The Heat: Countries face economic fallout from COVID-19
In the United States the latest government figures show 20.5 million people lost their jobs in April, raising the unemployment rate to 14.7%. Both are post-World War II records.
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May 9, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 – Iran and U.S. economy
Iran is one of the worst hit countries in the Middle East with more than 100,000 cases of COVID-19.
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May 7, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 Pandemic-U.S. and Japan
A new government document projects the daily death toll in the U.S. could reach 3000 by June 1. Japan is extending its state of emergency until May 31.
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May 6, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 impact on U.S.-China relations & Russia battles coronavirus
China-U.S. relations under strain over COVID-19. And, Russia battles coronavirus.
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May 5, 2020
The Heat: Italy reopens and COVID-19 surges in U.S.
Italy reopens nearly two months after a nationwide shutdown.
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May 5, 2020
The Heat: U.S. approves drug to treat COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given Remdesivir emergency authorization for treating COVID-19. While not a cure, the drug has helped the sickest coronavirus patients.
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May 5, 2020
The Heat: COVID19-U.S. Economy & Mexico battles coronavirus
Unemployment claims move past 30 million in the United States as its economy shrinks and Mexico battles the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 1, 2020
The Heat: China and Impact of COVID-19 on Native Americans
The Heat takes a look at the latest from China as it emerges from lockdown and in the U.S. How is the coronavirus outbreak impacting Native Americans?
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April 29, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 Pandemic – Global impact
The coronavirus pandemic which has caused over 216 million deaths worldwide is also having a massive economic and geo-political impact.
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April 24, 2020
The Heat: Economic impact of COVID-19 in the U.S.
More than 26 million Americans have now filed for unemployment, the highest number since the Great Depression.
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April 23, 2020
The Heat: Impact of COVID-19 on Immigration and Latino Communities
As the number of global cases surpasses 2.6 million, The World Health Organization warns the coronavirus will be with us for a long time.
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April 22, 2020
The Heat: Coronavirus – Africa and New Zealand
From Africa to New Zealand, the battle against COVID-19 continues across the world.
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April 21, 2020
The Heat: 20+ potential COVID-19 vaccines in development
Urgent work continues on more than 20 potential coronavirus vaccines. Plus is there enough accurate testing for U.S. states to reopen?
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April 18, 2020
The Heat: Economic impact of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic results in big economic losses for China. We’ll discuss what it means for Beijing and the rest of the world.
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April 17, 2020
The Heat: Coronavirus Pandemic-Impact in UK
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The global death toll from coronavirus continues to surge. And, with millions out of work in the United States, President Trump is issuing new guidelines to get the country moving again.
April 16, 2020
The Heat: Coronavirus Pandemic- W.H.O/ U.S. funding controversy
President Trump’s decision to halt funding to the W-H-O, pending a review of its handling of the COVID-19 crisis, has sent shockwaves around the world.
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April 15, 2020
WHO calls China’s COVID-19 measures “bellwether” while Trump halts U.S. funding
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he’d be halting the U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, claiming it “missed the mark” on the COVID-19 pandemic while also being “very China centric.” The WHO pushed back against the comments and the latest move […]
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April 15, 2020
The Heat: Economic impact of COVID-19
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a panel to revive the American economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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April 14, 2020
Impact of coronavirus on mental health
In the United States, governors are discussing how and when to re-open the economy. The Heat takes a look at that and also the mental health impact of social isolation.
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April 11, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic: Signs of Hope Emerging
Global cases of coronavirus are close to 1.7 million. Deaths more than 102-thousand. But amid the devastating numbers, there are signs of hope.
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April 10, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 and the race for a vaccine
As the world struggles to contain the coronavirus, we begin with encouraging news from the United Kingdom.
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April 9, 2020
The Heat: Efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19
The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic keeps on rising. Is there any end in sight?
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April 8, 2020
The Heat: Wuhan lifts travel restrictions
Life is beginning to return to normal in Wuhan, with the end of the travel restrictions in the Chinese city where the coronavirus was first detected.
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April 7, 2020
The Heat: UK Prime Minister moved to ICU
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in intensive care and Americans brace for the hardest and saddest week of their lives.
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April 4, 2020
The Heat: Coronavirus – Global Impact
More than a million coronavirus cases have now been reported around the world — nearly a quarter of them in the United States. And, jobs numbers continue to tank.
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