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Bike to Work Day aims to mitigate climate change

March 4, 2025

US tariffs on Canadian goods begin

25% tariffs are being imposed on Canadian goods and retaliatory tariffs are likely. What’s next?

March 4, 2025

US tariffs on Mexican goods begin

25% tariffs have been imposed upon Mexico, the second-largest U.S. trading partner. See how people are reacting.

March 4, 2025

Film production in Los Angeles sees 5.6% decline

Hollywood has seen a gradual exodus of film productions to other states and countries in recent years. Learn more.

March 4, 2025

What now for Zelenskyy and Trump?

After a heated exchange between Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodmyr Zelenskyy on Feb. 28, and a pause in US aid to Ukraine, what’s next?

March 3, 2025

Zelenskyy gets warmer reception in Europe after White House row

After a troubling meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukraine leader headed to Europe where he got a warmer reception. see the latest.

March 3, 2025

Canadians prepare for the worst as tariff deadline nears

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are set to begin on March 4. See what Canadians are thinking.

March 3, 2025

Asian American talent shines during Hollywood award season

Asian Americans are increasingly having a greater presence during the Hollywood award season. See how.

March 1, 2025

Canada’s beer industry braces for U.S. tariffs

The United States is set to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods on Tuesday, March 4. U.S. President Donald Trump has also threatened additional 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports that will come into effect later in March. That’s a potential double blow […]

March 1, 2025

Mexico sends 29 drug trafficking suspects to U.S.

Mexico has transferred to the United States 29 suspects allegedly involved in drug trafficking. The move comes days after the U.S. declared leading Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and amid threats by the Trump administration to impose massive tariffs on Mexican goods if Mexico […]

February 28, 2025

Restaurant brings Egyptian cuisine to US capital

An Egyptian restaurant in the heart of D.C. has been filling a gap in the city’s restaurant scene for years. Frances Kuo sits down with Dina Daniel, the founder and chef at Fava Pot to discuss why Daniel started the restaurant.

February 28, 2025

Denver residents prepare for Trump immigration policy

One month into the Trump Administration, tensions in many immigrant communities in the U.S. remain high. Denver, Colorado, is one of many cities on the administration’s radar. Residents there are preparing for more raids and fighting back against new immigration proposals and policies. CGTN’s Hendrik […]

February 28, 2025

U.S. tariffs expected to hit Canadian auto industry

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are set to take place on March 4. Economists warn that the 25 percent tariffs will have a major impact on the Canadian economy. The auto industry is expected to be the most impacted. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports from Ottawa.

February 27, 2025

Trump holds first cabinet meeting

U.S. President Trump has held his first cabinet meeting since taking office. He publicly backed his special advisor Elon Musk, charged with eliminating government waste and had conciliatory words on the U.S. relationship with China. CGTN’s White House Correspondent Nathan King reports.

February 26, 2025

U.S. to sell “gold cards” to wealthy foreigners

The White House is previewing plans for a controversial new immigration initiative. U.S. President Trump says his program would allow wealthy foreigners to purchase a pathway to citizenship for $5 million. Formal rollout of the plan is expected in the coming weeks. CGTN’s Nitza […]

February 26, 2025

USAID employees face mass layoffs

U.S. Agency for International Development workers are coming to terms with a massive upheaval after 1,600 of them lost their jobs, and other employees were put on paid leave. It comes after a judge ruled last Friday, Feb. 21, that the Trump administration could […]

February 26, 2025

Brazil joins OPEC+

Just nine months ahead of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP30, Brazil has joined OPEC+, an alliance of major oil-exporting nations, reinforcing the country’s position as a global oil player. The move coincides with a push to expand oil drilling into […]

February 25, 2025

AI Art sold at Christies auction

However, for many, AI’s use in art is highly controversial with critics arguing the software artists are using is trained on copyrighted work, without proper consent.

February 25, 2025

Haitians in U.S. on face uncertain future after Trump revokes temporary protected status

The Trump administration has ended deportation protections for over half a million Haitians in the United States. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked an 18-month extension, meaning Temporary Protected Status will expire this year in August. This decision comes amid ongoing gang violence and […]

February 25, 2025

Argentina set on removing tariffs on electric vehicles

Argentina’s President Javier Milei is moving fast with his economic program, focused in large part on reducing inflation and reducing regulations. In contrast to the new economic policy being pursued in the United States, Milei’s government is removing tariffs on imports. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports.

February 25, 2025

Chinese film premieres at Slamdance Film Festival

Its world premiere was held in a Hollywood red carpet event, highlighting another milestone for the Chinese film industry this year, following the animation blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” which broke several box office records in recent weeks.

February 22, 2025

Cryptocurrencies resurrecting with Trump administration

Markets and investors are bullish on cryptocurrency, forecasting a pivotal year ahead for the industry. This enthusiasm is being driven by key policy changes and broader institutional involvement, especially in the United States. Crypto industry leaders made a strong pitch to wealthy investors from all […]

February 21, 2025

Asylum seeker numbers diminish at US southern border

See how Trump’s policies have significantly reduced the number of people seeking asylum in the U.S.

February 21, 2025

Mexico’s reaction to Trump’s renaming of the gulf

Here’s what Mexicans think of U.S. President Donald Trump renaming the gulf between the two nations.

February 21, 2025

Trump’s federal government changes continue

See the latest at the U.S. southern border one month into President Donald Trump’s second presidency.

February 20, 2025

Ecuador faces youth unemployment crisis

Ecuador is facing a severe youth unemployment crisis, with eight out of ten young Ecuadorians struggling to find formal work, according to a joint study by non-profit group Children International and Empleo Joven Ecuador. This issue reflects a broader trend across Latin America, as highlighted […]

February 20, 2025

NeZha 2 delights audiences one week after U.S. premiere

China’s latest animated sensation, NeZha 2, has proven its success in the United States. Screenings have expanded to more than 400 cities and 770 theaters across the country after NeZha 2 earned $7.2 million in its opening weekend.

February 20, 2025

Brazil charges former president Bolsonaro with coup attempt

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing formal charges for attempting a coup after his election loss back in 2022. The country’s prosecutor-general announced an indictment against Bolsonaro and 33 other individuals on Tuesday, Feb. 18, that also outlined a host of other alleged crimes. […]

February 20, 2025

Apple unveils iPhone 16e

Apple held its first product launch of the year on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and it’s a new addition to the iPhone line. CGTN’s Mark Niu takes a look at the strategy behind the new device with an updated design.

February 20, 2025

Protesters rally in D.C. to support fired federal workers

In Washington D.C. protesters took to the streets on Wednesday, Feb. 19, to challenge the latest round of firings of federal government workers, this time targeting the scientific community. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing shares the story.

February 20, 2025

Plant-powered light system can illuminate communities in need

A young Peruvian inventor who grew up in poverty and without electricity in his home has created a lighting system using electricity generated by plants. He hopes his invention will provide reliable energy for communities in need. Dan Collyns reports from Lima.

February 20, 2025

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on situation in DRC

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, Feb. 19, convened an emergency meeting amid reports of human rights violations and abuse in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the U.N., the expanding conflict is taking a toll on the civilian population, with […]

February 19, 2025

Shanghai launches global roadshow to attract Mexican private investment

As private companies consider international investment, some cities are promoting themselves abroad. China’s economic powerhouse, Shanghai, is one of them, and it’s hoping for Mexican backing. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more from Mexico City.

February 19, 2025

China’s donation could boost Cuba’s energy future

Cuba has recently received a donation of Chinese parts and accessories for electrical generators to improve the island’s power generation. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports from the capital Havana.

February 19, 2025

Measles outbreak in Texas linked to unvaccinated children

A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is taking a worrying turn, even infecting those who have been vaccinated, according to public health officials. The outbreak comes as America’s top health official – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – vows to review the […]

February 19, 2025

Brazil’s Carnival tackles waste problem with Chinese materials

Although Brazil’s Carnival doesn’t officially begin until Feb. 28, celebrations are already underway. Behind the dazzling costumes and props, however, lies a major waste problem. A pilot project is addressing this by repurposing imported materials—mostly from China. Lucrecia Franco has the story from Rio […]

February 19, 2025

Polar vortex puts Kentucky flood recovery efforts in jeopardy

A polar vortex in the U.S. is bringing record cold temperatures and snow to large swaths of the country. The severe weather is threatening to hinder recovery efforts in Kentucky, which was hit by devastating floods over the weekend. CGTN’s Toni Waterman has more.

February 18, 2025

Trump administration continues mass FAA firings despite disasters

The Trump administration plans more mass firings and layoffs. The latest round is focused on the Federal Aviation Administration, even as the U.S. investigates multiple airplane disasters.

February 18, 2025

NBA showcases global popularity during All-Star Weekend festivities

This year, the event took on a new format in which more players and more teams competed in shorter games for the All-Star title.

February 18, 2025

Brazilian companies hope to negotiate on American steel, aluminum tariffs

Brazil has said it does not want to engage in a trade war with the U.S., following President Donald Trump’s imposition of new tariffs on aluminum and steel hoping instead that negotiations with Washington can lead to an acceptable resolution.

February 17, 2025

Trump deportations continue with less transparency

Reports shgow U.S. Border Patrol agents are no longer required to use body cameras to film their interactions, learn more.

February 17, 2025

Anti-Trump protests on President’s Day

Nationwide protests are taking place in the United States on Monday, Feb. 17, the federal holiday for President’s Day. CGTN’s Caroline Malone reports from Washington D.C. where people are gathering to demonstrate against President Donald Trump, and what they see as the ‘executive overreach’ of […]

February 16, 2025

Trump federal jobs cut causes confusion on the hill

In the latest move, 300 workers employed by the agency that manages the nation’s nuclear weapons were cut in the week of Feb. 10, 2025.

February 15, 2025

Ne Zha 2 premieres in U.S.

The Chinese animated film, Ne Zha 2, has broken box office records in China, and now it’s going international. The film officially made its debut in the U.S. on Friday, Feb. 14. CGTN’s Mark Niu is speaking with audience members in San Francisco.

February 15, 2025

Reforesting damaged land in Brazil

Deforestation has long been a challenge for Brazil, where decades of over-farming and logging operations have taken a toll and seriously threatened the Amazon rainforest and the Indigenous populations who live there. But the government has made progress in slowing losses in recent years, and […]

February 15, 2025

What is financial infidelity?

It is Valentine’s Day weekend, and while the price of chocolate is up 20% and chocolate futures prices show more heartbreak over higher costs ahead, that isn’t the biggest financial issue couples are facing. Karina Mitchell explains.

February 14, 2025

What will be the impact of new steel and aluminum tariffs?

See the impacts of Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 14, 2025

Chinese blockbuster film Ne Zha 2 now showing in U.S. theaters

See why theater goers around the world are watching Ne Zha 2.

February 14, 2025

Western Union suspends transfers in Cuba

Trump’s decision to suspend Western Union in Cuba could impact numerous families depending on remittances from their relatives in the U.S.

February 14, 2025

Mexico’s government creates economic incentives to attract foreign investors

Mexico is taking steps to attract more regional foreign investment in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Learn more.

February 13, 2025

Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine peace talks

China has welcomed the phone call between Vladmir Putin and Donald Trump over ending Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. The Russian and U.S. presidents are working towards a face-to-face meeting after their phone call on Wednesday, Feb. 12. But there are major obstacles, as Owen Fairclough […]

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