The countdown to the Beijing Olympics is generating excitement in the U.S. city of San Francisco. With one of the largest Chinese populations in the country, the Winter Games are cause for celebration and reflection. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.
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Thousands of undocumented migrants continue making their way across southern Mexico as part of a so-called migrant caravan. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports.
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A scathing Brazilian senate committee report on the government’s COVID-19 response was delivered Wednesday morning to the office of the country’s prosecutor general.
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One U.S. lawmaker, Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, says that space exploration shouldn’t be a “tax-free holiday for the wealthy” and he’s calling for a ‘space tax’ to pay for greenhouse gas emissions caused by space launches.
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The U.S. is preparing to open its borders to international travel for the first time since the pandemic began more than a year and a half ago.
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COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates vary across the United States.
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While U.S. consumers are facing inflation of more than 5 percent, the highest in 13 years – the situation facing citizens in Argentina is worse.
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As migratory trends around the world change over the years, the ebb and flow of communities alter through the generations, and China’s worldwide diaspora is no exception. Indeed, as the Chinese economy grows, on course to be the world’s largest by 2030, the next generation of immigrants […]
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Much if California saw an unusual weather pattern that caused an intense weekend of high winds and heavy rains. In some ways, it was needed, but in other ways, it was simply dangerous. From Friday night through Monday morning in Northern and Central California, record-setting winds and rain created treacherous road conditions. The region was […]
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As the crisis in Afghanistan continues to force innocent refugees away from Central Asia, Mexico is preparing to add Afghans to the country’s continuing migration crisis. Mexico has welcomed more than 100 Afghan migrants into the country since the crisis began and with more expected to arrive… for Martha […]
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Chinese migration around the world has brought new culture and business to many regions, and Mexico is no exception. A growing Chinese community in the city of Tijuana, across the border from California, is working to preserve its roots, while adopting the local culture.
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The U.S. luge team has enjoyed some Olympic success over the years. But the country has yet to win a luge gold medal. The athletes hope it will give a boost to the sport in for Beijing 2020 Winter Olympics.
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California is the first state in the U.S. to require all teachers and staff to get fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. Parents and teachers have organized protests across the state, some calling it an overreach by the government. Find out more.
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Fifty years ago, “ping-pong diplomacy” changed the world. George Braithwaite was part of the historic American delegation to China that paved the way for diplomatic relations between Washington and Beijing. Now, he has a new table-tennis court named in his honor. CGTN’s Julia Sun takes a closer look at Braithwaite’s life and legacy.
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As the COVID-19 Delta variant that tore through the U.S this summer finally wanes, it’s about to open its borders to unrestricted travel for millions of people across the world.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is widening the gender gap in the workforce.
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Mexico sees more than 35,000 murders a year, and an abundance of violent crimes, most of which go unsolved.
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The so-called “Bruce’s Beach” was once a resort south of Los Angeles, owned by and operated for African Americans in the 1900s. It was later seized by the city during an era when state and local laws enforced racial segregation in many parts of the U.S.
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It’s apple season in the northern US, but some orchards are having to charge more. At the core of the issue is climate change and an ongoing labor shortage. Farmers say the industry needs to adapt to survive. CGTN’s Sarah Walton reports.
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In an emotional day for families of victims of one of the worst school shootings in US history, the confessed perpetrator of the Parkland massacre, Nikolas Cruz, pleaded guilty to his crimes. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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Despite heightened political tensions between China and the USA, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee hopes talks of boycotting the games are over, clearing the way for U.S. athletes to focus on the games. CGTN’S Dan Williams reports.
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Thousands of shipping containers are loaded on a queue of ships off the coast of Los Angeles as disruptions to supply chains continue. President Biden has announced extended hours to unload the backlog of shipments. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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Now that Tesla is moving their headquarters to Austin, local home buyers question if they’ll be able to afford the city they call home.
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In Brazil, a bombshell report by a Senate panel, delivered scathing criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro and his government for their role in the COVID-19 public health disaster.
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Mexico is experiencing the impact of thousands of Haitian migrants attempting to cross the U.S./Mexico border.
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Tech giant Google has launched its latest smartphone – the Pixel 6.
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The Cuban government has given the green light to micro, small and medium-sized private companies.
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Colin Powell, the trailblazing soldier, and diplomat whose sterling reputation of service to Republican and Democratic presidents was stained by his faulty claims to justify the 2003 U.S. war in Iraq died Monday of COVID-19 complications.
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Brazilians have come up with a unique way to honor the memory of those lost to COVID-19. It also doubles as an environmental and conservation project.
CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco tells us more about the “Remembrance Forests campaign”.
Refugee women is a group which finds it especially difficult to rise out of poverty. Finding a job in an unfamiliar country is challenging. But some women from Syria were able to do that by using skills they do know. Find out more.
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Athletes are continuing their preparations ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics in February. The U.S. short track speed skating team will soon get a taste of what to expect. The U.S. team, made up of 10 skaters, is set to compete at a World […]
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The city of San Francisco has implemented the nation’s strictest vaccine policy, requiring all city employees to get fully vaccinated. Despite the mandate, a number of employees, including emergency workers are choosing to risk losing their jobs.
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Nearly two weeks after confirmation of an oil spill led to the closure of several beaches in Southern California, some reopened to visitors this week. But many businesses that rely on the beach and the ocean have suffered significant losses and their economic recovery could […]
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Robotics continues to play an increasingly important role in the workplace, particularly in the manufacturing sector. But one company is getting a big investment to transform agriculture, by growing crops in a more eco-friendly way.
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October 14th is the day that Chinese people celebrate the Chongyang Festival, a traditional celebration and a day to show love for the elderly in China, but not in Brazil. This year, however, the Chinese community in Rio de Janeiro organized its first hybrid […]
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With more people spending time on social media than ever before, the competition between social network companies for users and original content is greater than ever. And the Chinese platform TikTok, which saw a meteoric rise over the course of the pandemic, is competing […]
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Argentina’s government has okayed the use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine for children from ages three to 11. The decision has sparked a debate as medical experts are recommending families sign up their children for the vaccine. Joel Richards reports.
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Over 720,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. The loss can be devastating, especially for children. Over 140,000 children have lost a parent or caregiver to the virus – with the children of people of color the most impacted. Karina Huber reports.
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Some call it an epidemic; a silent one. But a series of recent murders in the U.S. has brought the issue to the forefront: more American women are being killed by men, often their intimate partners. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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Colombian women first entered the military just 12 years ago, and since then they are slowly breaking ground. It isn’t easy in a primarily male sector, but this year, women joined the air assault and spearmen forces. Michelle Begue reports.
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In Mexico, nearly a quarter of a million children have lost a primary caregiver, according to a recent report from the country’s Senate. But how the country plans to respond to the loss is still uncertain. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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William Shatner became famous by portraying Capt. James Kirk in the T.V. series Star Trek. On October 13, the 90-year-old actor became an astronaut himself.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Bank annual meetings have kicked off including a virtual session on the damage the COVID-19 pandemic has done to the jobs and incomes of working women and mothers.
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The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has decided to keep Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in her leadership position after allegations of data manipulation from her time at the World Bank.
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A whistleblower recently revealed that Instagram is having a negative impact on teens – girls in particular – driving them to content that encourages eating disorders and other mental health issues.
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Colombia is known worldwide for its coffee exports. It is the second largest producer in Latin America, after Brazil.
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In an age of digital banking, with societies moving closer to cashless economic models, there are outposts that lag behind.
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See how vertical farming gains favorable attention with possible climate benefits, and how much of a climate solution this new #tech/business really is.
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Up to 10 million homes across 50 states have lead pipes, which means potential illness from the water, especially for children. Washington, D.C. has ambitious plans to remove all lead service lines and identify all lead pipes on public and private property by 2030. Find out more.
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What can people do to help protect nature? That question lies at the very heart of this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China. Here’s more with the Gist.
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