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January 25, 2024

Texas razor wire to be taken down after SCOTUS ruling

There’s a standoff between Washington and the U.S. state of Texas over immigration. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, for now, the razor wire put up by the state to prevent migrants entering the country can be taken down by federal border patrol agents. […]

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January 25, 2024

Mexico brings back Mexicana Airlines

Mexico’s government has revived one of the world’s oldest commercial airlines, Mexicana Airlines. Financing and administrative problems led to the company’s demise in 2010. Now, Mexico’s Army is in charge of daily operations, and Mexicana has flown hundreds of times in the past few weeks. […]

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January 24, 2024

U.S. southern border closure causes major economic disruption

The current migrant crisis at the U.S. border has led to widespread disruption to social services and local businesses. Eagle Pass, Texas, is one of several border communities where the closed border has been having a major impact on all residents. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

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January 24, 2024

Brazil embraces global connectivity through digital payment systems

In the realm of e-commerce, integrating individuals with restricted access to financial services poses a significant challenge. Addressing this challenge is the focus of the Brazilian company EBANX. The fintech firm is expanding its operations in China, a prominent hub for globally traded products on […]

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January 24, 2024

El Niño heightens wildfire risk in Colombia

In Bogota, the capital of Colombia, firefighters are working to contain wildfires that started on Monday just outside the city. The El Niño weather pattern, associated with warmer-than-average surface waters in the eastern Pacific, is increasing the risk of wildfires in Colombia. Over 60 wildfires […]

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January 21, 2024

Winter storm tests U.S. infrastructure

  Much of the U.S. was whiplashed by Arctic winds on Sunday following two weeks of deadly winter storms. While the blizzards that blanketed the country have largely passed, the weather has tested U.S. infrastructure.

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January 21, 2024

Four years into the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

  This weekend marks four years since the U.S. saw its first case of COVID-19. Since then, no other country has counted more cases or deaths from the illness. CGTN correspondent Nitza Soledad Perez has more on the toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. and on its […]

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January 21, 2024

Boeing cargo plane catches fire after taking off

  Boeing is once again at the center of another accident inquiry after a second near disaster this month. Officials are looking into a Boeing jetliner that caught fire after taking off on Thursday. Another of the company’s planes suffered a midair door panel blowout […]

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January 20, 2024

Potentials for China-Jamaica trade

  As China’s foreign minister visits Jamaica, the Caribbean nation hopes for greater trade with the Asian giant, where niche markets for specific products have been opened up in recent years. 

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January 20, 2024

Colombian government extends ceasefire with EMC

  The Colombian government and the guerrilla group known by its acronym EMC have announced they will extend their ceasefire by another six more months. The two parties are holding a third round of peace talks in the capital, Bogota. Our correspondent in Colombia, Michelle Begue, […]

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January 20, 2024

Protecting Chinese white dolphins

  Chinese white dolphins, known for their pink hue, are a rare marine species that were once thought extinct. A three-decade-long research and conservation project in the South China Sea has helped increase their number.

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January 20, 2024

China helps Jamaica upgrade infrastructure

  Jamaica was one of the first Caribbean countries to join China’s Belt and Road initiative in 2019. Since then, its infrastructure has benefitted and allowed the small nation to compete on the global stage.

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January 19, 2024

Cultural exchanges between China and the U.S.

Though the governments of China and the U.S. sometimes struggle to find common ground, the people of the two countries often find they have more in common than they think. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and […]

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January 19, 2024

China’s Foreign Minister to make diplomatic trip to Jamaica

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a diplomatic visit this weekend to Jamaica – one of Beijing’s most important partners in the Caribbean region. Jamaican officials spoke to CGTN ahead of the visit. Alasdair Baverstock has more from Kingston. For more, check out our […]

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January 19, 2024

China General Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual gala

The rich tapestry of China-U.S. relations – spotlighted as the China General Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. hosted its annual fundraiser in New York City. The extravaganza marked the work of individuals and corporations working together with the organization to open up further avenues […]

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January 19, 2024

The role of China in Brazil’s expansion of green energy

The State Grid Corporation of China has plans to be a key player as Brazil works to expand green energy across the country. Last month (December 2023), the Chinese company won a tender to build new electricity transmission lines, deemed critical to the government’s renewable […]

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January 19, 2024

Plant-based fur?

When we talk about emerging technology, we often think about AI or connected devices. But just as important is the type of technology that is working to transform materials that can help save the planet. CGTN’s Mark Niu has more on creating biodegradable, plant-based fur. […]

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January 18, 2024

Brazil-China archeological discovery

The discovery of a new species of pterosaurs, the airborne cousins of dinosaurs, is shedding fresh light on these ancient flying creatures. The finding is the result of the successful two-decade collaboration between Chinese and Brazilian scientists. Lucrecia Franco, reports from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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January 18, 2024

Pandas returning to California

China and the United States marked 45 years of diplomatic relations this month at a reception recently held in Beijing. China’s top diplomat Wang Yi spoke about bilateral relations, and he also promised giant pandas would return to California by the end of the year. […]

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January 18, 2024

Innovative and impactful tech trends 2024

In 2023, huge advancements took place in the tech industry, especially in the fields of AI and mixed reality. So, naturally we’re wondering what tech issues will take center stage in the coming year. Mark Niu spoke with several leading tech analysts to get their […]

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January 18, 2024

Samsung launches new mobile AI

The smartphone race continues to heat up with the help of Artificial Intelligence. On Wednesday, Samsung launched its latest phones touting that technology a “new era of mobile AI.” Mark Niu reports from California.

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January 17, 2024

New Argentine government faces political opposition

Argentina’s President Javier Milei, a Libertarian, has journeyed to Davos this week to attend the World Economic Forum. There, he intends to “defend the ideas of freedom in a forum polluted by the 2030 socialist agenda,” he said. Meanwhile, back in Argentina, the new government’s […]

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January 17, 2024

Donald Trump wins Iowa caucuses

The Iowa caucuses – which comprise only 110,000 voters — have declared former U.S. President Donald Trump as the winner, securing over 50 percent of the vote in most projections. In this initial election contest of the year, Trump emerged victorious against competitors Ron DeSantis […]

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January 14, 2024

Haitians commemorate victims of earthquake

  In 2010, hundreds of thousands of people died in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when the capital was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Haitians in the U.S. gathered this week to commemorate the lives lost and reflect on the chaos that still engulfs their country. 

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January 14, 2024

Presidential election cycle begins for Venezuelans

  Venezuela is getting ready for a presidential election this year, despite a long-lasting political and economic crisis. The opposition, which is ahead in the polls, is hoping to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, who has been in power since 2013. The president has not yet made his […]

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January 14, 2024

Ecuador stepping up to crack down on gangs

  Dubbed Plan Phoenix, the crackdown on Ecuador’s dangerous drug gangs is underway. Ecuador’s armed forces increased patrolling and searches in Guayaquil’s poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods in response to days of gang violence. 

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January 13, 2024

Cuba introduces economic measures for 2024

  Cuba’s government has introduced economic measures for 2024 that include energy price hikes and subsidy cuts. Officials say the move is expected to improve the country’s economic performance.

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