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Chilean vote on who will write a new constitution

November 3, 2020

U.S. electoral college explained

What’s the U.S. electoral college and how does it work? Watch and find out.

November 3, 2020

How the 2020 election impacts Americans on climate change

California’s wildfire broke the record for the largest fires in the history of the state this year. What the results of 2020 U.S. election will mean for climate change, watch and learn more.

November 3, 2020

Mexico Lucha Libre becomes drive-in event amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Lucha Libre is back! After a seven- month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico’s favorite theatrical event is once again playing to audiences in what have come to be known as autoluchas – or drive-in wrestling shows.

November 3, 2020

Arizona could go blue for the first time in decades

How blue in Arizona this year? President Trump has visited Arizona multiple times during his campaign. It’s often considered a republican stronghold. But as CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports, it could flip for the democrats.

November 3, 2020

What happens if the 2020 U.S. election is contested?

What happens if the 2020 U.S. election results are contested? Can the president refuse to leave the White House if he loses the election? Watch this video and find the answers.

November 2, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic could trigger long wait for 2020 Presidential Election results

There are concerns about how fast volunteers will be able to count a record number of mail-in ballots driven by the coronavirus pandemic for this year’s election. What happens if there’s no election result on Nov.3?

November 2, 2020

What happens if Trump and Biden tie in the Electoral College?

The U.S. president typically wins an election with a majority of votes from the electoral college that a body of state electors. But what happens if Trump and Biden are tied? Watch and learn more.

November 2, 2020

Argentine businesses go digital amid COVID-19 pandemic

Argentina is the guest of honor at this year’s China International Import Expo, but the travel restrictions mean that only a reduced group of business leaders will actually travel to China. So here they are looking at opening up new avenues for communication and trade.

October 31, 2020

White House approves California’s wildfire funding before the election

For nearly 70 years, U.S. presidents have been authorized to issue declarations that provide states with federal emergency funds in response to natural and human-caused disasters. Although political considerations are not part of the criteria, research by a Congressional think tank shows that politics […]

October 31, 2020

Boom Supersonic unveils its prototype for commercial jet

A big milestone in the return to supersonic travel: A new commercial supersonic airliner is a step closer to reality, 17 years after the Concorde jet stopped flying. A smaller version of that plane is now complete and that prototype is set to take […]

October 29, 2020

Election 2020: What could happen after Nov. 3rd?

The deadline to vote in the U.S. election may be Tuesday, November 3., but with this year’s unusual election results won’t be likely for days, weeks, and possibly months. See some scenarios of what could happen.

October 28, 2020

U.S. Election: What issues Wisconsin voters care most about

Wisconsin proved crucial in Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory. He became the first Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan to win the state. But partisan approaches to major issues in both the state’s rural and urban communities may determine the outcome this year.

October 28, 2020

How U.S. suburban women voters react to the presidential election

According to the Center for American Women and Politics, voter turnout among American women has been higher than men in every presidential election since 1980, making them a key voting bloc. Women from the suburbs have traditionally been a reliable supporter of the Republican […]

October 27, 2020

Scientists measuring marine health as metric for climate change

Climate change is one of the critical issues that has exposed major policy differences in the two presidential campaigns in the latest 2020 U.S. presidential debate. As part of our on-going series on climate change, CGTN looks at U.S. ecosystems and wildlife.

October 27, 2020

UN marks 75 years amid COVID pandemic

The UN officially turned 75 on October 24. But celebrations to mark the milestone have been marred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak has put attention on how the organization has responded to other global challenges of health, poverty, and conflict.

October 27, 2020

Officials in Colorado hope snow can diffuse fires

Firefighters in the U.S. state of Colorado are welcoming the early winter. Hundreds of homes have already been lost, as the state experienced record-breaking wildfires. Firefighters hope that Sunday’s storm may offer a temporary respite.

October 27, 2020

Mexico’s new airport has become a political flashpoint

Mexico is pushing for construction of the capital’s new $3.5 billion airport at the Santa Lucia military base, but not everyone is happy. Learn more.

October 26, 2020

Cuba opens major resorts to international tourism

Tourism in Cuba has been at a near standstill for more than seven months due to the COVID-19 outbreak. But now the island is easing restrictions and re-opening some major resorts to tourists crucial to Cuba’s economy.

October 26, 2020

U.S. COVID cases at record highs, rising hospitalizations and deaths

Eight days before U.S. Election Day, COVID-19 cases surge to new highs across the country. The White House chief of staff said on Sunday: “we are not going to control the pandemic”, and brought the hope on vaccine. Learn more.

October 26, 2020

Chileans celebrate vote win to rewrite country’s constitution

Nearly 80 percent of eligible voters in Chile voted to approve rewriting the country’s constitution. Ten of thousands of Chileans took to the streets to celebration. The referendum is the result of mass protests which began a year ago that have laid bare widespread dissatisfaction with Chile’s economic system.

October 26, 2020

This is what an undecided swing state voter looks like

As a swing state, Pennsylvania supported President Donald Trump four years ago. Is the state still a swing state this year? CGTN’s Sean Callebs spoke to an undecided Pennsylvania resident, a Muslim who immigrated from Pakistan years ago about U.S. immigration policy and 2020 U.S. presidential election.

October 26, 2020

Colombian chef revives forgotten native tubers

Potatoes are pretty basic fare in the world of food or are they? Turns out these tubers exist in many more varieties than you’ve likely ever seen, or eaten. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports on a Colombian chef, and his mission to put those long-forgotten potatoes back on the table.

October 24, 2020

How the gap in healthcare may affect the U.S. presidential election

COVID-19 has exposed some of America’s health and wealth inequalities from hospitals that were inadequately prepared, to people who were inadequately insured. So, how might that play out in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

October 24, 2020

How California’s ballot measure Prop. 22 affects rideshare drivers

In California, an appeals court recently upheld a ruling that Uber and Lyft must reclassify their drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. That would significantly raise costs for ridesharing companies, but also increase benefits for drivers. But ridesharing companies are now pinning their hopes on the […]

October 24, 2020

U.S. states submit vaccine roll-out plans to government

As COVID-19 cases climb in many parts of the U.S., work on developing effective vaccines to combat the virus continues. Individual states have now submitted plans to the federal government for how the drugs will be rolled out in their areas when they arrive.

October 21, 2020

U.S.-Mexico border closure leaves students in limbo

Among the policies and protocols impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is U.S. immigration management at its southern border with Mexico. Since the spring, the asylum process has been essentially shut down and court hearings for pending claims indefinitely suspended with virtually no new asylum […]

October 21, 2020

IMF’s latest economic outlook for Asia-Pacific region

The International Monetary Fund says GDP in the Asia -Pacific region will shrink by 2.2 percent in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic hit China, South Korea and Japan hard in its early months but the region has also been praised for its response.

October 21, 2020

Deep divisions over political climate ahead of vote in the U.S.

As the United States votes for the next President, the country is deeply polarized over everything from COVID-19 to the economy to race relations. And it goes well beyond politics creating divisions between families and friends. Learn more.

October 21, 2020

How voters from coal fields react to the U.S. presidential election

Many national polls show U.S. President Donald Trump trailing Democrat Joe Biden, but Trump has pockets where he is incredibly popular. Perhaps nowhere is the president’s popularity stronger than the Appalachian coal fields. Learn more.

October 21, 2020

U.S. citizens living in the border city become more motivated to vote

The U.S. elections won’t only have an impact in the United States, but also further abroad on economies which depend on the next president’s policies. Mexico, for instance, is America’s largest trading partner, and in Tijuana, across the border from California, those who are eligible to vote […]

October 19, 2020

Global COVID-19 cases top 40 million

Worldwide COVID-19 cases hit a new milestone of more than 40 million on Monday. Public health officials predicted a winter COVID-19 outbreak in the northern hemisphere, it’s spreading faster than previous waves. Here is what you need to know.

October 19, 2020

General election amid pandemic and political turmoil in Bolivia

Sunday’s general election in Bolivia comes amid the pandemic and months of political turmoil. The vote is a rerun of the October 20-19 election, which led to the exile of long-time leader Evo Morales. The presidential and parliamentary elections are seen as a test for […]

October 16, 2020

More middle-class Mexicans falling into poverty due to COVID unemployment

Unemployment due to the coronavirus is impacting many middle-class Mexicans. See how many are slipping into poverty.

October 16, 2020

Voices from Kenosha, Wisconsin on the 2020 U.S. election

See what voters in Kenosha, Wisconsin want from the candidates running for president. The city was in the spotlight after the shooting of Black man Jacob Blake by police and subsequent protests.

October 14, 2020

Finding the difference between Biden and Trump on China trade

U.S-China relations have hit rock bottom under Donald Trump despite a Phase I trade deal that was supposed to start putting their tariff battles behind them. And it would be easy to think trade relations will radically improve should Joe Biden replace Trump as U.S. […]

October 14, 2020

Apple launches 5G phones

Apple has unveiled its latest iPhones. And for the first time, the tech giant is entering the world of 5G. Learn more.

October 14, 2020

How “swing” voters in Florida react to the U.S. presidential election

Central Florida’s Interstate-4 is more than a highway. In the U.S. analysts know it as a political battleground. Republicans dominate in the north and Southwest. Democrats control South Florida’s big cities Jacksonville and Miami. The middle in communities that line the I-4 is up […]

October 14, 2020

Amazon aims to head off fresh COVID chaos with delayed sales days

Amazon is wrapping up its annual worldwide Prime Day in which it offers subscribers 48 hours of special offers. The online retailer has enjoyed enormous profits during the pandemic. But that was at the expense of the health of thousands of employees who caught COVID-19 […]

October 14, 2020

The global economy heading to the worst recession since 1930

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings have kicked off in Washington, D.C. with economists projecting the worst global recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s. But they also say this time of crisis could also be an opportunity.

October 14, 2020

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October 14, 2020

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October 14, 2020

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October 14, 2020

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October 13, 2020

See how world leaders fared after their COVID illnesses

We look at U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the U.K. and President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil to see how each fared before and after their coronavirus illnesses.

October 12, 2020

Jesse Jackson talks about key issues in 2020 U.S. election

In an exclusive interview, CGTN’s Dan Williams sat down with American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson to talk about the key issues in 2020 U.S. election.

October 7, 2020

Future of U.S.-China technology ecosystem

The tech industry is closely watching the election to anticipate how the next administration handles the thorny issues involved with the U.S.-China technology ecosystem. The past year has been a rocky one for the sector, especially for Chinese tech companies and investors aiming to […]

October 7, 2020

Harris’s former college debate teammate reflects on her debate skills

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris faces off with Republican incumbent Mike Pence tonight in this campaign’s only Vice Presidential debate. The two will meet in Utah and will be divided on stage by plastic barriers out of concern for COVID-19. Harris began sharpening her debate […]

October 7, 2020

Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis puts Pence in rare spotlight

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence faces off this Wednesday against Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party challenger aiming to replace him. Just days ago, this vice-presidential debate was something of a sideshow compared to the battle between president Donald Trump and his challenger, Joe Biden. […]

October 7, 2020

Restaurant industry hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

Jake and Jovanina Linzinmeir say there’s nothing like a busy night in the restaurant business. “The music’s right and the crowd’s right and the food and drink is right and it creates a vibe with everybody,” Jake Linzinmeir, Co-owner of Jovanina’s Broken Italian said. […]

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