CGTN AmericaThe Heat: Biden’s Foreign Policy
It’s official. Joe Biden becomes the Democratic Party candidate for U.S. president. But what might change in U.S. foreign policy if he gets elected?
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August 22, 2020
August 21, 2020
The Heat: Lebanon crisis
Picking up the pieces. Two weeks after a deadly explosion rocked the capital Beirut, the Lebanese people are struggling to rebuild their city.
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August 20, 2020
The Heat: U.S. politics and COVID-19 in Latin America
Politics and the pandemic. Plus – Latin America passes Europe as the region with the most Covid deaths the world.
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August 18, 2020
The Heat: U.S.-China Trade
Despite escalating diplomatic and political tensions between the United States and China, both sides remain committed to a trade deal.
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August 15, 2020
The Heat: U.S. presidential politics
The U.S. presidential race heats up as Democrats prepare to formally anoint Joe Biden in the race for the White House.
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August 14, 2020
The Heat: UAE-Israel agree to normalize relations
The UAE and Israel announce an historic peace deal establishing diplomatic relations after more than four decades.
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August 13, 2020
The Heat: U.S. congress investigates Big Tech companies
Are America’s big tech companies TOO big? So much so that they violate antitrust laws? We will take a look at the U.S. Congressional inquiry that could force Silicon Valley giants to break up.
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August 12, 2020
The Heat: Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
Democrat Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate to take on Donald Trump in the U.S. Presidential election.
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August 11, 2020
The Heat: Race for White House as Trump battles Democrats
The race for the White House heats us as Trump and Democrats battle over economic aid.
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August 8, 2020
The Heat: U.S. targets China
No deal yet. Talks still in limbo over an economic rescue package providing financial relief to millions of Americans as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the United States.
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August 6, 2020
The Heat: The new normal — millions working remotely due to global pandemic
In the wake of the global pandemic millions now work remotely. It’s a seismic shift that could have profound economic implications.
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August 5, 2020
The Heat: China-U.S. relations take another hit
China and U.S. relations take another hit after President Trump threatens to shut down TikTok.
What is driving Washington’s attacks on Beijing?
August 4, 2020
The Heat: Race for the White House
Just three months away from the presidential election in the U.S., what does it look like for the two major candidates?
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August 1, 2020
The Heat: China’s Navigation System & U.S. Politics
China charts its own course with a new satellite navigation system. And, the surge of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Why health experts say it may only get worse in the weeks ahead.
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July 30, 2020
The Heat: AIIB 2020 meeting
China reinforces the importance of globalization and international cooperation. We will take a look at the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
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July 29, 2020
The Heat: search for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States is now over 148,000.
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July 28, 2020
The Heat: U.S. presidential election countdown
With fewer than a hundred days to go before Americans head to the voting booths in November, President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle to win reelection.
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July 25, 2020
The Heat: China-US tensions
US-China relations face another setback after Beijing tells Washington to close its consulate in Chengdu in a tit-for-tat move.
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July 24, 2020
The Heat: China’s historic mission to Mars
China launches a historic mission to explore the red planet. We will set our sights on the journey to Mars.
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July 23, 2020
The Heat: U.S.-China relations
Tensions rise as the United States orders the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas.
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July 22, 2020
The Heat: Lebanon’s economy collapses and the pandemic takes a toll in the Middle East
Lebanon faces its worst crisis since the Civil War. Is the country on the brink of financial collapse?
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July 21, 2020
U.S. battles COVID-19 and Cuba’s medical aid
Coronavirus cases surge across the United States with the death toll now topping 140,000. And, Cuba’s medical teams fight COVID-19 across the globe.
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July 18, 2020
The Heat: Israel’s annexation threat
Israel threatens to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follow through on his controversial plan?
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July 17, 2020
The Heat: China’s economic recovery
China’s GDP beats expectations and is the first major economy to record positive growth this year. We will take a look at the country’s recovery and how it impacts the global economy.
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July 16, 2020
The Heat: Global view of U.S.
As coronavirus rages across the United States and after weeks of protests against police abuse, has America’s reputation taken a global hit?
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July 15, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 economic impact & youth infection rate grows
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism despite Covid-19 continuing to cut a devastating path across America.
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July 14, 2020
The Heat: U.S. political impact of COVID-19
The United States reports record levels of coronavirus cases, with more than 100,000 new cases over the weekend.
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July 11, 2020
The Heat: U.S. Politics
As the number of COVID-19 cases goes up in the United States, Trump’s approval and odds of being re-elected are going down.
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July 10, 2020
The Heat: U.S.-Russia ties
The Russia factor. How will relations between United States and Russia fare in an all-important election year?
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July 9, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 surges in United States and Brazil
The United States and Brazil lead the world with the highest number of coronavirus cases. The U.S. now topping three million infections – just what’s behind the surge?
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July 8, 2020
The Heat: Militarization of US police
The militarization of US police and law enforcement. How pervasive is it? And, what toll is it having?
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July 7, 2020
The Heat: U.S. president slams protests
As anti-racism protests continue, U.S. President Donald Trump slams what he calls enemies from within.
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July 4, 2020
The Heat: Iran arms embargo
The United States threatens Iran with military force to stop the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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July 2, 2020
The Heat: COVID-19 surges in U.S.
Coronavirus is surging in the United States with the death toll now over 127,000.
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July 1, 2020
The Heat: Hong Kong national security law
China’s legislature passes a new law designed to protect Hong Kong’s national security.
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June 30, 2020
The Heat: U.S. historic monuments controversy
An historic moment. The U.S. state of Mississippi votes to remove Confederate insignia from the flag, a symbol of its racist past.
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June 27, 2020
The Heat: Former U.S. Natl. Security Adviser’s controversial memoir
As the title claims – John Bolton was in “the room where it happened.” The Heat goes inside the pages of the former U.S. National Security Adviser’s White House memoir.
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June 25, 2020
The Heat: U.S. immigration and DACA ruling
U.S. President Trump temporarily suspends new work visas, barring foreigners from seeking employment in the United States.
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June 24, 2020
The Heat: China-EU relations
Chinese and European Union officials meet to boost economic ties amid a global health crisis.
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June 23, 2020
The Heat: U.S. election campaign
Amid the ongoing pandemic, U.S. Donald Trump holds his first campaign rally.
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June 18, 2020
The 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 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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