Brazil’s currency depreciation is reshaping the country’s trade landscape, boosting exports while creating challenges for importers. At the China Homelife Expo in São Paulo, CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports on how businesses are adapting to these hurdles in an unpredictable market.
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As the People’s Republic of China marks its 75th anniversary, the Chinese Embassy in Mexico City hosted an event highlighting the growing cultural ties between China and Mexico. Take a look with CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock.
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U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to win votes from older Americans who reliably show up to vote to younger people who vote less often. Each generation has distinct concerns they want to address. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has more.
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With a crucial vote on abortion rights approaching in November, the debate over Florida’s restrictive six-week abortion ban is gaining momentum. Both sides are mobilizing their campaigns to influence voters, as the future of abortion access in the state hangs in the balance. CGTN’s Nitza […]
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The climate crisis is creating more challenges for refugees and internally displaced people, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Climate change and displacement are increasingly interconnected, experts say, as many who flee persecution, conflict, or violence now find themselves in regions more vulnerable to […]
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Wildfires in Peru have left at least 16 people dead in the past three months. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Peru declared a state of emergency in three Amazon regions: Amazonas, San Martín and Ucayali. Thousands of hectares have been burned. Experts say a drought and […]
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Ahead of the U.S. election in November, presidential candidates are targeting a key demographic on the campaign trail: Black voters, who account for an estimated 34.4 million members of the national electorate. In the critical swing state of Georgia, African-Americans account for a third of […]
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As global trade with China increases, businesses are increasingly focusing on which specific regions inside China can best meet their supply needs. It’s a trend that’s apparent at trade shows, like the one taking place this week in Mexico City. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock is there.
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A staggering 400 million students around the world have experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022, according to a recent report by the World Bank. The report also shows that a 10-year-old child today will experience three times more floods, five times more droughts, […]
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Less than seven weeks remain until the U.S. presidential election. One group that could be pivotal in the outcome is young voters. This bloc traditionally votes in lower numbers, but there are indications that the switch in the Democratic nominee has energized them this year. […]
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The United Nations is weighing a resolution by The State of Palestine calling for Israel to end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and West Bank. The original Palestinian draft of the resolution demanded Israel end its occupation within six months. However, the current […]
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The dance is even under consideration for UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7GLsj2Lg6c Argentina’s President Javier Milei presented his budget on the night of Sunday, Sept. 15, with a promise to deepen austerity measures. Milei asserts that this budget will propel Latin America’s third largest economy out of recession and put an end to decades of economic […]
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew splashed down Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, marking the successful completion of a history-making space mission. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing has more.
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The Arab American vote is anticipated to play a crucial role in November. The voting bloc, concentrated in swing states, has traditionally largely voted Democratic. But criticism of the Biden/Harris administration has intensified following their handling of the war in Gaza. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
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Mexico is celebrating its independence from Spain in 1810 this week, in traditional ceremonies that see food, fiestas, and fireworks across the country.However, Chinese technology is helping to light up the night sky in a safer and more environmentally sustainable way, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]
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The FBI is probing a possible second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on the afternoon of Sunday, September 15, at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. A suspect is now in custody. Officials said the former pesident was safe and unharmed. […]
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CGTN´s Paulo Cabral spoke with Brazil’s Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro about the environment, combatting deforestation, and the importance of Brazil’s relationship with China.
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Mexico is about to overhaul its judicial branch by giving people the power to elect local, state, and supreme court judges. The decision required sweeping constitutional changes. Mexico’s ruling party, Morena, has the power to make such changes to the Constitution after winning a supermajority […]
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Asian Americans are the fastest growing group of eligible voters in the United States.
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That was showcased at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Mexico showed its prowess, built into the national team by the athletes’ Chinese coach.
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However, it’s the baseless comments that Trump made about Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating the pets of locals that are in the spotlight.
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Wildfires are burning across Brazil and also neighboring nations as the region suffers through a period of severe drought and heatwaves, it seems unlikely the situation will improve in the coming weeks. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral traveled to the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, which has […]
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In San Francisco, experts from the world of AI are showcasing the latest advances in the field, alongside attendees and politicians at the AI Conference who are pushing for greater regulation. CGTN’s Mark Niu brings this report from California.
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Nearly 600,000 out of the 10 million people living in Cuba have not been receiving full water supply service over the past several months. Authorities say they are addressing the factors that have caused the water system failures in order to ease the crisis. CGTN’s […]
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More than 38,000 homes and businesses across the U.S. state of Louisiana remained without power on Saturday, Sept. 14, three days after Francine slammed the Gulf Coast as a Category-2 hurricane. No fatalities from the storm have been reported, but as Toni Waterman reports, the […]
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G20 agriculture ministers gathered in Brazil this week to discuss food security and sustainable farming just as the country and South America deal with a severe drought and an unprecedented spate of wildfires.
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Authorities in Chicago are fighting back after recent high-profile shootings on public transportation services has led to widespread concerns.
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The Latino electorate is now the second largest voting bloc in the United States. This year, more than 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote, about four million more than in 2020. Remarkably, about 25 percent of these voters will be casting their ballots for the first time.
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The coffin of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was transported to a wake in Lima on Thursday, Sept. 12 after his death was announced on Wednesday.
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It was less a giant step for mankind than a brief look at Earth from orbit. But a tech billionaire has nevertheless made history as the first private passenger to conduct a spacewalk. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the latest.
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Alberto Fujimori, former president of Peru, has died at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer. Fujimori, who led Peru throughout the 1990s, was convicted and sentenced in 2009 to a lengthy prison term for human rights violations and corruption. A polarizing […]
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Argentina released its latest inflation figures on Wednesday, Sept. 11, revealing a price increase of more than four percent in the month of August. The country’s annual inflation rate now exceeds 235 percent. Despite a slight slowdown in inflation, economic activity remains stagnant as Latin […]
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Sept. 11, 2024 marked the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 3,000 people. On this day, millions of Americans honor the victims by holding an annual National Day of Service through various community service initiatives across the country. […]
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Americans are preparing for a potential interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve convenes in September, signaling a possible shift in the central bank’s monetary strategy. CGTN’s Kate Fisher reports from Washington, D.C.
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Joseph Couch is accused of shooting five people on a rural highway in Kentucky last weekend. The search for the 32-year-old continues while the local community remains vigilant and uneasy. CGTN’s Dan Williams spoke with locals from London, Kentucky on Wednesday, Sept 11.
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Chinese and Cuban artists from different companies staged a joint performance this week at Havana’s National Theater called “Songs from the Silk Road.” The event marks China’s upcoming Mid-Autumn on Sept. 17. The free event highlighted the close cultural bonds between the two nations. CGTN’s […]
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Three major wildfires have burned more than forty-thousand hectares in Southern California in less than a week. Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced this week that nearly six-thousand firefighters, soldiers and first responders, along with 50 helicopters, and 140 water tankers have been deployed. But efforts […]
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Search efforts for a highway shooting suspect who has been on the run since Saturday, Aug. 31 in the U.S. state of Kentucky are continuing. Joseph Couch is accused of shooting five people on a rural highway over the weekend. A reward for any tip […]
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Regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious classical music ensembles, the Chamber Orchestra of China’s National Symphony Orchestra, has embarked on a tour across Brazil to celebrate five decades of Sino-Brazilian relations. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco is in Rio de Janeiro with the story.
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Outgoing United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis says he believes the organization remains one of the greatest forces for good in the world. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Francis handed over his gavel to incoming General Assembly President and former Prime Minister of Cameroon Philemon […]
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New York Fashion Week just wrapped up, showcasing a full range of designers from industry leaders to fledgling brands all debuting collections for Spring Summer 2025. While some believe AI and technology are a staple of the design process, others are not so sure. […]
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This year’s annual World Conference on Lung Cancer is taking place in San Diego, California. The four-day event is considered the largest international gathering for professionals involved in lung cancer research and treatment. The conference features a series of presentations centered on groundbreaking advancements in […]
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Brazil, a major market for social media network X, has been cut off from the platform for over a week due to Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with Brazilian social media regulations. This noncompliance has triggered a nationwide ban on X, but the situation […]
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As electric vehicles gain traction globally, a parallel market is booming: used EVs.This trend is evident in Brazil, where Chinese brands are becoming more of a common sight on the streets. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral looked into the pros and cons of the growing second-hand EV […]
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A state of emergency has been issued in California’s San Bernardino County, where a wildfire that sparked earlier this week has now doubled in size and forced thousands to evacuate.
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CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Cockpit recordings indicate that there was an issue with ice buildup on the Voepass flight that crashed and killed all 62 people on board last month in Brazil, according to an initial investigation performed by the Brazilian Air Force agency tasked with investigating aviation incidents, […]
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It’s now official. The summer of 2024 marked the hottest on record, with average global temperatures in June, July and August reaching their highest in recorded history. The data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service also shows 2024 on track to become the hottest […]
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The History Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. High unemployment rates, poverty, and lack of opportunities drive many young people towards gangs as a means of survival. Mike speaks to Robert Fatton, professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of […]
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