Conventions

American Democratic politician reflects on Biden and the 2020 election

August 21, 2020

Muslim DNC delegate on life before and after Trump

As a Muslim American, Cynthia Cox Ubaldo says that Donald Trump’s presidency has emboldened greater anti-Muslim sentiment, and she’s felt it personally.

August 20, 2020

Teacher that supports Biden prepares for school and election

See how this teacher/Biden supporter is prepping parents and students while also working to garner Biden votes in the toss-up state of Pennsylvania.

August 18, 2020

DNC delegate attends first online convention

As Democrats hold their first ever convention this week, CGTN visits with a Bernie Sanders delegate in the toss-up state of Pennsylvania.

August 17, 2020

U.S. 2020 Election

People across the United States will decide in November’s election whether incumbent President Trump or Democrat challenger Joe Biden will lead the country.

February 27, 2017

New Chinese mobile phone gadgets getting attention at world forum

China’s Huawei and Lenova launch new gadgets for mobile phones as thousands flock to Spain for World Mobile Congress.

October 19, 2016

The 2016 U.S. Election

After a very long election day with some very unexpected results, Donald Trump has been declared winner in the U.S. presidential election.

August 2, 2016

Khizr Khan, father of U.S. soldier killed in Iraq talks to CCTV America

CCTV America’s Elaine Reyes sat down with Khizr Khan and talked to him about his son, the speech’s impact and some of the world events that are taking center stage in the U.S. presidential campaign. Watch the full interview here.

July 30, 2016

Following convention, Democrats hope for bounce in polls

The Democrats know they’ll need momentum. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump saw his popularity rise after their convention, and most polls during the week showed him leading Hillary Clinton.

July 29, 2016

First for women: Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for president

Introduced warmly by her daughter Chelsea, Hillary Rodham Clinton made history Thursday night in accepting the Democratic nomination for president of the United States.

July 28, 2016

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 4

Bernie supporters still straggling; Carole King and Katy Pery; Cheese hats; Women of the Senate; New York in the house; Tribute to fallen police; and Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman to accept a major party’s nomination for president…

July 28, 2016

An interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson at the DNC

An interview with civil rights legend Reverend Jesse Jackson about race relations in the U.S., what each political party brings to the table, and the nation’s journey since the 1960s.

July 28, 2016

Democrats divided over Trans-Pacific Partnership

Hillary Clinton might go back on her word on TPP, but a lot is at stake as of now.

July 28, 2016

After speech, Hillary Clinton joins Obama on stage at DNC

His own legacy on the line, President Barack Obama implored Americans to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, casting her as a candidate who believes in the optimism that drives the nation’s democracy and warning against the “deeply pessimistic vision” of Republican Donald Trump.

July 27, 2016

A display of diversity among Democratic delegates

Nearly 4,800 people are playing a significant role at this Democratic National Convention. They’re the delegates who’ve nominated Hillary Clinton as their nominee.

July 27, 2016

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 3

Bernie supporters exodus to the Green Party; tributes to Sen. Harry Reid and vice-president Joe Biden; a focus on gun violence and civil rights; and President Obama passes the torch to Hillary Clinton.

July 26, 2016

Bernie Sanders supporters protest at DNC

Calm and unity may be what Sanders is pushing for, but many Sanders supporters are loudly and clearly pushing back.

July 26, 2016

ASEAN countries meet to improve cooperation, advance security

East Asian ministers met with their ASEAN counterparts to look for new areas of cooperation and to deepen integration.

Nancy Pelosi and other women congresswomen

July 26, 2016

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention Day 2

Celebrities and Democratic luminaries galore; Women celebrate a first; NEVER HILLARY protests continue, but Sanders moves to nominate Clinton by shout-out; and a former president speaks from the heart.

July 25, 2016

History of political conventions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has a historic record when it comes to hosting political party conventions.

July 25, 2016

A look back at Hillary Clinton’s rise to US presidential nominee

Hillary Clinton is making U.S. history as the first woman to top a major party ticket in a presidential race. Take a look back at how she has achieved it.

July 25, 2016

The Heat: Democratic National Convention

Hillary Clinton is expected to become the first woman chosen to represent one of America’s leading political parties to run for president.

July 25, 2016

The Heat: Republican National Convention Recap

The campaign stage is all but set as political outsider Donald Trump accepts the Republican nomination for U.S. President.

July 25, 2016

Philadelphia amplifies security during Democratic convention

As Philadelphia welcomes thousands of Democratic leaders and the party prepares to nominate its presidential candidate, the overwhelming concern is safety.

July 25, 2016

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 1

A day beginning with controversy and protest ends with Michelle Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders knocking it out of park for Hillary. Images from the first day of the DNC in Philadelphia.

July 25, 2016

Meet Democratic delegate from Virginia Sue Langley

What is the process for becoming a Democratic presidential delegate? How do they get to the party’s national convention in Philadelphia?

July 25, 2016

Schedule of speakers for DNC

Here is the tentative schedule of speakers each night for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

July 25, 2016

FBI investigates DNC email hacking; Clinton campaign blames Russia

The FBI said Monday it is investigating how thousands of Democratic National Committee emails were hacked, a breach that Hillary Clinton’s campaign maintains was committed by Russia to benefit Donald Trump.

July 24, 2016

Election 2016: Coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions

CCTV America’s broadcast and online coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions during the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.

Hillary Clinton joins President Barack Obama on stage at the DNC

July 23, 2016

Behind the scenes at the DNC

On social media, CCTV America’s Lisa Chiu is bringing us unique and unfiltered perspectives from delegates inside the hall AND protesters out on the street during the 2016 DNC in Philadelphia.

July 22, 2016

Clinton picks Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as VP running mate

With her selection of Kaine, Clinton has added a pro-business centrist and former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket.

July 22, 2016

Republican Convention wraps up in Cleveland

Donald Trump took center stage to accept the Republican Party’s nomination for U.S. President, on the final night of its National Convention.

July 22, 2016

Fact check on Trump’s RNC acceptance speech

Despite promising the truth and nothing else in his convention speech, Donald Trump presented the nation with a series of previously debunked claims and some new ones Thursday night — about the U.S. tax burden, the perils facing police, Hillary Clinton’s record and more.

July 22, 2016

Trump acceptance speech promises safer, richer America

Donald Trump has accepted the Republican nomination for president, promising anxious Americans that they will be safer and richer if he is elected in November.

July 21, 2016

Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president

Introduced by his daughter Ivanka, Donald J. Trump addressed the Republican National Convention Thursday to formally accept their nomination for president of the United States.

Trump nomination inspires long-time supporters1

July 21, 2016

Trump’s nomination inspires long-time supporters

Many of Donald Trump’s supporters have been passionate about his candidacy from the beginning.

July 21, 2016

The uneasy marriage of pop and politics

Political protest has provided fertile material for some of the most famous songs ever. But trying to connect to voters through music can badly backfire.

Donald Trump looks up at the falling balloons

July 21, 2016

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Four

Demonstrations for and against, police officers take a break, scary masks and Donald J. Trump accepted his party’s nomination… images from inside the hall and out on the street.

July 20, 2016

Protestors show opposition to Trump during convention

All over Cleveland this week viewers can see opponents of Donald Trump trying to make their case.

July 20, 2016

Trump’s worldviews leave international community asking questions

Trump has questioned U.S. commitments to NATO, famously mused whether Japan and the Republic of Korea should pursue nuclear weapons, and hinted at a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to take on ISIL.

July 20, 2016

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Three

Colliding protests, a helicopter, burning flags, convention kitsch, and Ted Cruz still refuses to endorse Trump. Images from inside the hall and out on the street during the 2016 RNC in Cleveland.

Donald Trump becomes official Republican candiate

July 20, 2016

Donald Trump becomes official Republican candidate

When Donald Trump received enough delegate votes to make him the official nominee, there was obviously a great sigh of relief in the hall — not just from Trump and his family.

July 20, 2016

United against Clinton, GOP seeks to rebrand Trump

Nomination in hand, Donald Trump’s campaign charged ahead Wednesday with a convention-week mission to redefine the party’s celebrity leader as a serious-minded family man.

July 20, 2016

Trump staffer Meredith McIver claims responsibility for passages in Melania Trump’s speech

Meredith McIver, a Trump Organization staff writer says she made a “mistake” in including passages from a Michelle Obama speech in Melania Trump’s convention speech.

July 19, 2016

With roll call, Republicans officially nominate Donald J. Trump for president

Following a campaign and primary season contentious and controversial, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday to be their official nominee for president of the United States.

July 19, 2016

Pinning down Trump’s economic policy

He’s one of the world’s richest men, fond of telling crowds how he’s the ultimate dealmaker. According to one poll, voters think he’s a better bet for handling the economy than Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

July 19, 2016

The Heat: Republican National Convention

Controversy overshadows the first day as Republican’s gather to nominate Donald Trump to be the next U.S. President.

July 19, 2016

Trump campaign dismisses criticism of Melania Trump speech

The Trump campaign on Tuesday dismissed criticism that MelaniaTrump directly lifted two passages nearly word-for-word from the speech that first lady Michelle Obama delivered in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention.

July 18, 2016

Donald Trump’s “tough talk” fueling racial tensions

Some have said the Republican Presidential candidate is helping to fan the flames [of racial tensions]. His rival Hillary Clinton is leading among Hispanic, Asian and African American voters while Trump is relying mainly on the support of whites.

July 18, 2016

Republican convention kicks off in Cleveland

The Republican National Convention kicked off in Cleveland on Monday with Donald Trump positioned to get his party’s presidential nomination and demonstrators protesting his candidacy outside.

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