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What to know about Brazil’s Paraty Literary Festival

July 31, 2024

Gymnast Sunisa Lee on her aspirations at Paris Olympics 2024

Gymnast Sunisa “Suni” Lee achieved a first three years ago in Tokyo, becoming the first Asian-American to win gold in the Olympics’ All-Around competition.

July 31, 2024

Tom Daley on what inspired his Olympics return

One of the most incredible comeback stories in the Paris Olympics 2024 is Tom Daley.

July 30, 2024

Mexico steps up efforts to curb migration from its southern border

The U.S. presidential campaign is heating up and polls show migration is a major issue motivating voters. As America’s southern border is under pressure, Mexico has stepped up its own efforts aimed at deterrence on behalf of the U.S. Alasdair Baverstock reports from Mexico’s southern […]

July 30, 2024

Chinese business leaders meet with Maryland officials

Chinese business leaders called for deeper trade ties with the U.S. on Tuesday, July 30. They met with leaders in Maryland, a state that has some of the earliest recorded trade ties with China. Owen Fairclough reports.

July 30, 2024

Catching up with France’s rugby sevens gold medalists

The French men’s rugby sevens team won the country’s first gold medal at the Olympics beating Fiji in front of a raucous home crowd on Saturday, July 27. Dan Williams caught up with a couple of the winning team players.

July 30, 2024

See latest technology on display in Comic-Con

Comic-Con International, the largest pop culture expo in the U.S., wrapped up on Saturday, July 27. While it’s an event all about believing in the impossible, some entrepreneurs at Comic-Con are using technology to turn imagination into reality. Mark Niu reports from San Diego.

July 29, 2024

Former Olympians laud progress but say more needs to be done for equality in sports

See what these former Olympians have to say about gender equity in sports.

July 29, 2024

Less than 100 days left until 2024 U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential election is less than 100 days away. What could happen until then?

July 29, 2024

Brazil’s Rafaela Silva eyes gold in Paris Olympics

Meet an Olympian from Brazil who is hoping to win Judo gold.

July 28, 2024

Massive blaze in California forces thousands to evacuate

California is under a state of emergency as a massive wildfire that ignited Wednesday, July 24, exploded in size on Friday night. Scorching temperatures plus dry and windy conditions are fanning the flames. Poppie Mphuthing has more.

July 28, 2024

Paris Olympics: South Africa’s Brandon Valjalo on skateboarding competition

The men’s street skateboarding competition at the Paris Olympics scheduled on Saturday was postponed to Monday, July 29, following torrential rain in the city over the weekend. Skateboarding captured the imagination at Tokyo 2020 and underlined a shift in direction for Olympic sport. CGTN’s […]

July 28, 2024

Presidential election held in Venezuela

Venezuelans voted on Sunday, July 28 in the most keenly awaited presidential election there in more than a decade. Opposition supporters say their main candidate Edmundo Gonzalez stands a real chance of winning, while the incumbent, President Nicolás Maduro, says he is confident of […]

July 28, 2024

Paris Olympics: New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde on Paris triathlon struggles

Organizers of Paris 2024 are hoping for better weather over the next few days, which would allow for the water quality of the River Seine to improve ahead of a triathlon competition set for Tuesday. Heavy rain over the last 24 hours forced Sunday’s […]

July 28, 2024

Paris Olympics: Team Great Britain secures historic Olympic bronze in women’s diving

China’s divers made a strong start, winning gold in the Women’s Synchronized 3-meter Springboard. They finished ahead of a U.S. pair who took silver. Australia had looked set to win bronze, only to make a mistake in their last dive, allowing the team from […]

July 28, 2024

Paris Olympics: Anna Henderson discusses her cycling medal win

Team Great Britain’s Anna Henderson has won a silver medal in cycling’s Time Trial at the Paris 2024 Olympics. She finished behind Australia’s Grace Brown who took the gold. Henderson’s preparation for the Olympics was far from ideal. She broke her collarbone not once […]

July 27, 2024

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort, former President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to expect a major war in the Middle East and possibly a “third world war” if Trump doesn’t win the November election. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez shares […]

July 27, 2024

Meeting of G20 finance ministers concludes in Brazil

G20 finance ministers and central bankers have concluded their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, with fresh agreements on global tax cooperation, climate change, and the fight against hunger and poverty. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco shares the latest from Brazil.

July 27, 2024

Venezuela’s presidential election

Venezuelan voters head to the polls on Sunday, July 28, in what will be a closely watched presidential election. There will be ten names on the ballot, but the contest really comes down to one between the main opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, and the incumbent […]

July 27, 2024

Characters from different worlds convene at Comic-Con

In San Diego, Comic-Con, the world’s largest convention on pop culture continues. More than 130,000 fans are expected to be a part of the four-day festivities. CGTN’s Mark Niu is at the event speaking with fans and artists about what’s in store. Comic-Con welcomed 130,000 […]

July 27, 2024

China investing heavily in Brazil

China is Brazil’s main trading partner and has also been investing heavily in the country. As the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year, they continue to further develop trade and investment ties. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral shares more here.

July 27, 2024

The evolution of basketball at the Olympics

CGTN’s Frances Kuo reports on how basketball has changed as a sport from its early beginnings

July 26, 2024

G20 ministers discuss global wealth tax

G20 finance ministers and central bankers are working to find consensus on global cooperation in tax policies, reducing hunger and the effects of climate change.

July 26, 2024

Los Angeles prepares to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Games for a third time. See how they’re making plans.

July 26, 2024

Refugee Olympic team competes in Paris 2024

The Olympic refugee team is ready to compete once again. Take a look.

July 26, 2024

Thousands of hectares burned overnight in northern California

Wildfires are raging across the western United States and Canada. Here’s the latest.

July 26, 2024

Delphine Moulin discusses the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony with CGTN

CGTN talked with Delphine Moulin, the Paris 2024 Director of Celebrations, about the opening ceremony.

July 26, 2024

Steve Dainton discusses table tennis expectations for Paris 2024

The head of the International Table Tennis Federation talks to CGTN about the upcoming Olympic games.

July 25, 2024

Three Venezuelan brothers prepare for fencing challenge at Paris Olympics

Being a top Olympic athlete can be a lonely existence, the extreme training often limits time for family and friends. But that is not the case for three Venezuelan brothers, who are all going together to the Paris games representing their country in the fencing […]

July 25, 2024

Brazil formalizes the creation of a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty task force

As Brazil continues to lead the G20 presidency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva participated in a meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to formalize the creation of a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. It is one of the main platforms of the country’s agenda. […]

July 25, 2024

See the impact and legacy of hosting the Olympics in Brazil

As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaches, the 2016 Olympic host city, Rio de Janeiro, is still working to fulfill all of its legacy promises. But, overall, the biggest sporting event on the planet brought much needed urban renewal to the first south American city […]

July 25, 2024

French Alps and Salt Lake City celebrate as hosts for future Winter Olympics

With the Paris Olympics set to open this week, France now has another reason to celebrate after the French Alps won the right to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The United States is celebrating, too. Already set to host the Los Angeles Summer […]

July 25, 2024

Tight security in Paris ahead of 2024 Olympics opening

Ahead of the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, a huge security operation in the city is underway. Tens of thousands of police and other security personnel are patrolling the streets ahead of Friday’s event, July 26, that will take place outside of a stadium […]

July 24, 2024

Mexico’s first female president faces crime crisis

When Mexico’s first female president takes office in October, one of her top priorities will be the formidable task of bringing crime-related violence under control. Polls show that security remains a major concern for Mexicans. The president-elect has named her top security official in her […]

July 24, 2024

See how technology is changing the Olympic Games

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature some of the best athletes ever, and at the same time, some of the most advanced technology ever. How’s that going to impact the games? Mark Niu reports.

July 24, 2024

Record heatwave grips Western U.S.

Millions of Americans are under excessive heat warnings in Western United States, as a “long-duration heat wave” continues to grip much of California. Record high temperatures have been recorded in several locations, as the state continues to battle dozens of active fires. Ediz Tiyansan reports […]

July 24, 2024

Many U.S. regions still seeking Chinese partnerships

See how many U.S. states are still working to find business partnerships in China.

July 23, 2024

Many U.S. regions still seeking Chinese partnerships

See how many U.S. states are still working to find business partnerships in China.

July 23, 2024

China’s new ambassador to Cuba readies for work

See what China’s new Ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin has to way about his role.

July 23, 2024

A look at President Joe Biden’s long political career

Take a look at Joe Biden’s long political career.

July 23, 2024

What’s the impact of China’s Third Plenum on Latin America?

Take a look at the impact of China’s latest Third Plenum on Cuba.

July 21, 2024

Mexico embraces AI

As artificial intelligence advances in leaps and bounds, the debate around harnessing its potential as a tool for business continues. In Mexico, one of Latin America’s most connected countries, small and medium-sized businesses are beginning to embrace the technology. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

July 20, 2024

U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit

In the city of Tacoma in Washington state, officials from across the U.S. and China have gathered to discuss business, trade, and friendship. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports the details about an event that’s aiming to help jumpstart people-to-people relations.

July 20, 2024

Toys: A new side-hustle

According to a new survey from consumer financial services company, Bankrate, engaging in a side-hustle continues to be a big trend in 2024, with more than 1 in 3 Americans finding another way to generate income apart from their day job. One side-gig growing in […]

July 20, 2024

Who was impacted by the global tech outage?

Businesses around the world are rushing to get their systems back up and running after a global tech outage. Many industries including travel, health care, and banks were heavily impacted. The service disruption is linked to the cybersecurity program CrowdStrike running on many Microsoft Windows […]

July 20, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court puts Florida, Texas social media laws on hold

The U.S. Supreme Court this month delayed a final ruling on whether states can limit the ability of social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, to block content they deem objectionable. The case stems from laws passed in Texas and Florida, and involves competing […]

July 19, 2024

Embracing Modernization: China’s reforms and innovation

China’s third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has just concluded. We talk to a panel of experts to share their thoughts on China’s modernization.

July 19, 2024

Mexico-China trade shines at expo

Mexico’s trade relationship with China is growing rapidly, with annual growth rates in cross-Pacific commerce soaring last year. This comes, in part, from business relationships built on trust and experience. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports that many of those relationships begin with encounters at industrial events […]

July 19, 2024

China leading in AI patents

See how China is growing it’s generative AI patents.

July 19, 2024

RNC wraps up packed convention

See all the twists and turns of the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 18, 2024

See the impact of Trump’s trade policies on U.S. manufacturing

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has upended the Republican Party convention. But Trump and the delegates who’ve formally nominated him as their presidential candidate are in Milwaukee to consider fundamental policies. And that includes trade and its implications for American manufacturing. Owen Fairclough reports […]

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