Climate scientists say extreme weather conditions fueled the deadly and destructive fire last year in Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. There is concern the impact of climate change could have long-term implications on the island’s natural resources. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan is in Maui […]
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Chinese businesses are focusing heavily on Mexico, as the country of 120 million people represent an important market for cross-Pacific trade. But they are also playing an important social role, especially when it comes to helping organizations aiding the poor. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Brazil and China established diplomatic relations 50 years ago this year. Since then, the two nations have significantly developed business and political contacts, with prospects for even more growth in the coming years. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral shares more here.
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Google has just launched several new smartphones. It’s aiming to incorporate its expertise in artificial intelligence to appeal to customers looking for a personalized experience. CGTN’s Mark Niu shares the latest.
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It’s been a year since the devastating fire that reduced the historic town of Lahaina on Maui to ashes, claiming over a hundred lives. Thousands of survivors not only lost their homes but also their means of livelihood. For many locals, already grappling with financial […]
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It’s been one year since the devastating Maui fire burned down the historic town of Lahaina. Thousands of locals remain displaced amid a severe housing crisis. Meanwhile, a new reforestation effort by local volunteers seeks to reclaim arid lands once used for plantations.CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan […]
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Experts warn that climate change is fueling the spread of diseases like dengue to new regions. The World Health Organization reports a 232% increase in suspected dengue cases across the Americas this year compared to the same period last year, including in the United States. […]
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The U.S. presidential campaign is ramping up as the election approaches. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will hold a rally in North Carolina on August 14 and Vice President Kamala Harris will hold her first joint campaign event with President Joe Biden in Maryland on […]
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics come to an end, it is time to reflect on the moments of glory and inspiration that captured the hearts of millions of people across the globe. Many of those moments came from Latin American athletes. Lucrecia Franco reports […]
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The Los Angeles Coliseum has already hosted two Summer Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984. Now preparations are underway to host again in 2028. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyansan has spoken to officials at the Los Angeles Coliseum and logistical experts about the preparations and […]
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Estimates are that about 300,000 Chinese immigrants live in Brazil today. Theirs is a story that began more than 200 years ago when a first group of Chinese was brought to Rio de Janeiro to begin an experimental tea plantation. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral […]
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Over the course of the last few weeks, our team of reporters has managed to conduct a number of interviews with key Olympians at the Paris 2024 Games. CGTN’s Dan Williams looks back at some of the people he caught up with in French […]
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Breaking or break dancing made its Olympic debut in Paris. China was among the medals with Liu Qingyi. CGTN’s Dan Williams has more.
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Investigators are working to determine the cause of Friday’s plane crash in a residential community in Brazil that left 62 people dead. Paulo Cabral reports from the crash site on the outskirts of Sao Paulo.
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It’s been a year since the deadly fires destroyed the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina on the U.S. island of Maui. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. Many families are still dependent on basic needs like food and housing. Ediz Tiyansan […]
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The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, has signed a decree blocking access to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in Venezuela for 10 days. The move follows his previous accusations that the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, orchestrated an “attack” against his reelection. Stephen Gibbs has more […]
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What helps make the Olympics so memorable are those special moments that don’t often happen in the sports we tend to watch day to day. The Paris Olympics did not disappoint on that score. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy speaks with Americans on the street to find […]
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It’s been one year since the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina burned to the ground killing more than a hundred people on the U.S. island of Maui. The exact cause of the fire still remains under investigation. The state’s governor last week announced a $4 […]
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After some 329 medal events, the curtain will soon fall on the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event cost organizers almost ten billion dollars. But the key question remains: was it all worth it? CGTN’s Dan Williams shares the story from Paris.
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Pandas have finally returned to San Diego. See the commotion.
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A year after wildfire devastated Lahaina, Maui, see how residents are picking up the pieces.
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Aug. 9 marks Indigenous People’s day, see how people are marking the event.
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It’s a dance with deep roots here in the United States. Breakdancing, or “breaking,” originated in the 1970s in New York City – linked to the birth of hip-hop culture.
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It’s been one year since the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina burned to the ground killing more than a hundred people on the U.S. Island of Maui.
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The gold medal the women’s hammer throw competition at the Paris Olympics went to Canada’s Camryn Rogers. She says all the medalists are an inspiration for young strong women around the world.
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CGTN’s Dan Williams catches up with U.S. figure skating Olympians who won gold at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, as they take in the games for the summer in Paris.
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The two fencers represented France at this Olympics and both won medals Bolade won a bronze medal while Manon won gold, sparking some wonderful celebrations.
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Digital technology is providing an economic lifeline to some of the world’s most vulnerable: migrants and refugees who are finding that even in foreign countries, delivery apps can offer honest work for honest pay. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from Mexico City.
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One of the most highly anticipated events at Paris 2024 is the marathon which begins at 2 a.m. ET on Aug. 10. In the men’s event, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum was expected to feature in the medals after breaking the world marathon record in Chicago in […]
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The last time a U.S. crew in the men’s four won Olympic gold was in 1960, when Dwight D. Eisenhower was the U.S. president. In Paris, that wait came to end, as the U.S. crew beat New Zealand and Great Britain to win the gold […]
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Tropical Storm Debby continues to unleash its fury on the southeastern United States, despite being downgraded after making landfall in Florida as a hurricane. At least five deaths have been linked to the storm. As CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports, Debby’s relentless rain and slow-moving […]
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After a quick vetting process, Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for U.S. president, has settled on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to join the ticket as candidate for vice president. It’s one of the most important choices yet in her historic campaign. CGTN’s Jim Spellman shares […]
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We talked to women in Mexico about what they are expecting from President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum.
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We caught up to Olympian Ethan Katzberg on his gold medal in the hammer throw.
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Learn more about the life of physics great Tsung-Dao Lee.
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Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick?
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See the latest on Hurricane Debby.
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See what Mexico is doing to aid the U.S. in stopping illegal migration.
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The U.S. is preparing for another weather event as Tropical Storm Debby is slowly strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico with a trajectory toward the west coast of Florida. Weather forecasters say the storm could become a hurricane before making landfall on Monday. Authorities […]
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The 2024 Paris Olympic Games has seen a number of firsts, especially for islands in the Caribbean Sea. First, Julien Alfred won Saint Lucia’s first ever Olympic medal when she won gold in the women’s 100-meter final. And then, Thea LaFond, won gold […]
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Peru and China have made big strides in agricultural agreements worth hundreds of millions of dollars in trade, with room to grow. In an interview with CGTN America, Peru’s Agriculture Minister Angel Manero Campos celebrated the closer trade ties with China which he said […]
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Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse advanced to the men’s 100-meter semifinal at the Paris Olympics. At Tokyo 2020, he won gold in the men’s 200 meters as well as a bronze in the 100 meters. After struggling with injuries over the last few […]
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While Chinese auto brands like BYD, Chirey and Changan are becoming well-known as they expand into global markets, the challenge of creating brand-loyalty can be difficult to achieve. Requiring customer relations and service infrastructure means building those supply chains in countries like Mexico where […]
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In track and field at the Paris Olympics, the men’s and women’s 100 meters is always a major draw. Maurice Greene, double gold winner for Team USA at Sydney 2000, says the recent emergence of top-tier sprinters from Asia and Africa has been a […]
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Expect to hear some new terms at the Games, including top rocking, go downs, and freezes. Confused? Well, they are all elements of “breaking” or break dancing, that will make its Olympic debut in Paris. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports on how the dance evolved […]
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As U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris crisscross the country drumming up support, one special sector both have their eyes on is the tech world. Support there could result in raising hundreds of millions of dollars and also spreading valuable influence. Mark […]
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See the latest funding totals for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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Although China remains on course for a clean sweep of the diving medals, U.S. silver medalist Kassidy Cook believes it’s possible for the rest of the world to close the gap. Cook and Sarah Bacon, won the silver medal for Team USA at the […]
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Swimmer Tatjana Smith is celebrating becoming South Africa’s most decorated Olympian. She now has two gold and two silver medals in her collection, after this week adding the women’s 200 meter breaststroke title while also coming second in the 100 meters. And she has wasted […]
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