Football is king in most of the world. But U.S. fans young and old have been catching up over the past three decades to the sport most Americans call ‘soccer.’ See how the soccer mania is growing in the U.S.
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Black churches in Florida have taken on an expanded mission to teach African American history and culture as the state has severely restricted the scope of the subject allowed to be taught in public schools. Now, churches in other states are following Florida’s lead.
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COP 28 begins in Dubai where hundreds of leaders and ministers will meet to discuss the urgency of climate action. In South America, few nations are more aware of this urgency than Colombia, a country that has suffered extreme weather catastrophes from earthquakes, to […]
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Tesla finally has their latest vehicle on the road. The Cybertruck is now hitting streets with some gigantic expectations.
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New partnerships between China and Brazil are helping to foster family farming in South America’s biggest country. Among the highlights of this project are the contacts with small farmers associated with Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement.
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Henry Kissinger’s influence around the world is being remembered. At home, almost always a controversial figure. But abroad, especially in China, the former U.S. Secretary of State is being remembered for his historic ties with China.
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Mourning the passing of Henry Kissinger, Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden called the former diplomat an “old friend” of China. Kissinger met face-to-face with President Xi just a few months ago in July, in Beijing, his last of […]
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To football now, as China’s women’s team gets set to take on the U.S. this weekend in the first of two international matches. It’s the first time the two sides have met in over five years but the fixture has served up some classics. CGTN’s […]
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Brazil is bringing an ambitious proposal to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai. The idea is to immediately set in motion the recovery of millions of hectares of degraded farmland in Brazil, an alternative for expanding agricultural production that could […]
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Recycling is one of the most accessible environmental actions available to everyday citizens. Still, some countries lag behind, like Venezuela, where one environmental group estimates less than 15% of waste is recycled. However, a new initiative aims to change that. The Recyclers Club, a program […]
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Delegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Dubai this week for the United Nations climate summit, COP28, which begins on November 30. At this year’s meeting, countries are faced with a contentious set of issues amid record heat, droughts and flooding. U.S. Vice President […]
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UN Insider is a weekly, half hour show focused on the workings of the United Nations, exploring the many roles of the UN and the impact it has all over the world.
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Team USA and team China are preparing for upcoming matches in Florida and Texas. Both sides are looking to rebuild after disappointing performances in the Women’s World Cup.
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U.S. Congress is facing resistance to climate spending from Republicans. The Biden administration has vowed 1.6 billion dollars for the Green Climate Fund next year, but will Congress be able to agree insteps for tackling climate change?
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What is Giving Tuesday?
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With COP28 approaching world leaders are preparing to discuss what’s next in fighting climate change. This year Brazil is coming to the event with recent actions against deforestation showing positive results.
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CGTN’s Elaine Reyes briefly spoke with Cuba’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, about China’s impact on the organization and its month as president in the United Nations Security Council.
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Brazilians got a chance to see some Chinese cinema classics at the first Sao Paulo Chinese film festival. Take a look.
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See how the chocolate industry in Colombia has grown in the last decade.
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Black Friday is back and in person. Take a look at the 2023 shopping season.
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Cubans have been looking at ways to solve Cuba’s food shortage and boost the economy. Two of the city’s entrepreneurs have been doing that with a green food production technology called aquaponics. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.
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Hawaii’s capital Honolulu is home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country. And it’s a bustling hub for restaurants, shopping and the arts. In this installment of Tso’l Food, CGTN’s Gerald Tan is letting his nose lead the way to discover a local […]
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Financial technology, better known as ‘fintech’, is rapidly expanding in Latin America, as it introduces new ways to bank and conduct transactions. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from Mexico City.
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The U.S. is dealing with sky-high interest rates and credit card debt, but even that is not enough to stop Americans from spending money this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record amount in the months of […]
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Ecuador has sworn in their new president Daniel Nobo in the nation’s capital Quito. He’s taking on a troubling economy and rising violent crime.
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Some of the biggest names in the auto industry are revealing their newest models and concept cars at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show. The transition to electric vehicles is once again the highlight of this year’s event.
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As technology progresses, our cars are getting smarter every day. See how some of the most popular concept vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show might shape our lifestyles in the future.
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U.S. retailers are preparing for the biggest sales period of the year over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It can be a make-or-break period for retailers who are struggling.
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Hundreds of Chinese businesses gathered in Mexico in hopes to secure new business deals. See what they had to show off at the Mexico-China Expo.
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The strategic partnership between Brazil and China is showing steady growth from trade to climate change to scientific cooperation.
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It’s been nearly 30 years since the World Wushu Championships has been held in the in the U.S. Now, the event is wrapping up in Texas and CGTN’s Toni Waterman met with one of the original organizers of the event.
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There’s a common phrase in English — to not judge a book by its cover. The wisdom can be applied to the restaurant world, with humble looking storefronts churning out the most delicious meals. CGTN’s Gerald Tan found out firsthand as he explored Honolulu in […]
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Argentina elected far-right Javier Milei as president on Sunday in a second-round run-off.
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The competition is heating up in Fort Worth, Texas, where hundreds of Wushu athletes from around the world are competing in the World Championships. China has shined in the competition, bringing home four gold medals so far, more than any other team. But as Toni […]
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The curtain comes down for the U.S.-hosted APEC Leaders Conference in San Francisco. Peru will host the forum next year. Thousands of delegates, media and business leaders gathered in the Northern California city this week, but for many local businesses, APEC didn’t quite have the […]
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As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering of leaders from 21 economies wraps up, CGTN’s Jim Spellman takes a look at the most significant agreements that came out of the summit, especially between China and the U.S. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN […]
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Anxiety and anticipation are building in Argentina ahead of Sunday’s presidential election. Polls show the choice between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and far-right Libertarian Javier Milei is too close to call. CGTN’s Joel Richards has more from Buenos Aires on the pending matchup between candidates […]
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Artificial intelligence emerged as a key topic at APEC 2023 in San Francisco. The U.S. state of California could be the launching ground for AI in the future, as the technology further advances. CGTN’s Karina Mitchell reports.
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A major theme at APEC 2023 is the development and promotion of economic cooperation between the Western Pacific region and Latin American nations along the Pacific coastline. In particular, Chinese officials say the relationship between China and Mexico is getting stronger. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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China and the United States have announced a new climate agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation. An important goal of the pact is to push for a rapid shift to sustainable energy resources and a transition to electric vehicles. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.
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The APEC Leaders’ meeting comes only weeks after California Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to China on a trip that focused on climate action and partnerships between China and the richest state in the U.S. Several agreements were signed between the two sides aimed at strengthening […]
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The APEC Leaders Meeting is taking place in San Francisco. It’s a city Xi Jinping visited long before he was president, back in 1985. Most of that trip, however, was spent in Iowa, talking about agriculture and forging personal ties. CGTN’s Dan Williams brings us […]
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On November 15 local time, President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden held a summit meeting at Filoli Estate, San Francisco. The two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on strategic and overarching issues critical to the direction of China-U.S. relations and on major […]
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The city of San Francisco has done a lot to ensure the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping take place without any issues.
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Access to medical care in the U.S. remains a major social issue. With high costs being the main barrier keeping many from seeking care, minority families are impacted most.
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Decreasing biodiversity from development, loss of habitat and climate change threaten the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe as interconnected ecosystems are put under increasing pressure.
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Media from across the world are gathering in San Francisco during the APEC conference.
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With its origins in ancient China, dragon boat racing is one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world and a favorite among charities for its fundraising and team-building benefits. It’s popular in Chile, too.
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The World Wushu Championships is just days away, kicking off in Ft. Worth, Texas on Thursday.
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