How dangerous are large ships? Here’s what the data tells us
Learn more about the number of large marine casualties and incidents that happen each year.
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Read More...CGTN’s Frances Kuo shares her experience as a judge in a water tasting competition. See what she learned.
Read More...Donald Trump and Joe Biden comfortably won their respective party primaries in Michigan on Feb. 27. However, the results revealed concerns for both candidates in their pursuit to win the swing state of Michigan in the November presidential election. Close to 900,000 people turned out […]
Read More...In move that many observers consider more symbolic than substantive, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, voted on Wednesday to overwhelmingly reject the “unilateral” creation of a Palestinian state. While the international community has been calling for a two-state solution with increasing urgency, the coalition government led […]
Read More...Learn why every four years calendars mark a leap day.
Read More...Iran has found itself in the middle of rising tensions in the Middle East, influencing the region but also facing major push back from global powers. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza last October, U.S. officials say Iran has become more involved, […]
Read More...The state of Alabama killed a convicted murderer less than a week after hundreds of thousands marched against abortion in the United States. Learn more about the contradicting views on life.
Read More...Hawaii’s capital Honolulu is home to one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country. And it’s a bustling hub for restaurants, shopping and the arts. In this installment of Tso’l Food, CGTN’s Gerald Tan is letting his nose lead the way to discover a local […]
Read More...Argentina’s newly elected right-wing Libertarian president Javier Milei caused a stir in Latin America by recently criticizing the Nicaraguan government. Subsequently the Nicaraguan government recalled its ambassador to Argentina on December 4. Additionally, Milei had previously criticized Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. However, […]
Read More...November 25 marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. As femicide in Latin America remains an enormous problem, Latin American women have been taking action to end gender violence.
Read More...There’s a common phrase in English — to not judge a book by its cover. The wisdom can be applied to the restaurant world, with humble looking storefronts churning out the most delicious meals. CGTN’s Gerald Tan found out firsthand as he explored Honolulu in […]
Read More...San Francisco is set to host one of the most important gatherings of global leaders this November. Twenty-one member economies now make up the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
Read More...Who is Mike Johnson? The representative from Louisiana just secured the U.S. House Speaker position with unanimous support from his fellow Republicans. See how his nomination played out.
Read More...U.S. President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass a $105 billion spending bill to aid Ukraine, Israel and other programs. Here’s how that compares to other U.S. spending. Biden wants to aid Ukraine with $61.4 billion in its fight with Russia. This is on […]
Read More...Policy reversal The White House announced on Oct. 5 that it would waive 26 federal laws and allow the construction of nearly 20 extra miles of the border wall in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley along the U.S. border with Mexico. The action is a reversal […]
Read More...The overdose crisis in the United States has reached historic levels according to experts. The crisis is fueled by fentanyl, as well as other opioids. In the U.S. more than 1,500 people die from opioids per week, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. […]
Read More...In Colombia, a public school in Bogota is looking for new ways to tackle and view bullying problems. The initiatives are led by an award-winning ethics teacher who is challenging adults to see the world differently.
Read More...More than 100 million people worldwide are currently forcibly displaced. The global migration crisis will be an important topic of discourse in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, potentially impacting millions of the most vulnerable people. Take a look.
Read More...July of 2023 was by far the hottest in recorded history. Some climate scientists warned that this year has a high chance of becoming the hottest year on record. In the U.S., the hot summer weather is changing public opinion around climate change. Watch for […]
Read More...What went wrong in Lahaina, that led to such a devastating fire?
Read More...See the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump, illustrated.
Read More...The city of Philadelphia has become the epicenter of flesh-eating, animal tranquilizer-laced drugs. According to authorities, traces of Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative, were found in nearly 19 percent of the deadly opioid overdoses in the city in 2021. Drugs mixed with Xylazine are also […]
Read More...Former President Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Washington, DC on August 3 and was arraigned by Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadyaha on charges that he worked to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The courthouse is approximately half a mile (1 km) […]
Read More...Learn more about the six co-conspirators described in former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment for
Read More...See some of the shocking revelations from a congressional hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs.
Read More...Extreme weather during the month of July has wreaked havoc around the planet. Temperatures have reached record highs across China, the U.S., Southern Europe, and North Africa. Extreme weather has sparked forest fires, a rise in hospital admissions for heat-related issues, and water shortages. Many […]
Read More...CGTN America is pleased to announce the latest episode in its popular “China Views” series, continuing its unique approach of engaging street interviews with global audiences. This episode shines the spotlight on the Smithsonian National Zoo’s trio of giant pandas in Washington, D.C. The […]
Read More...The “Journey Through Civilizations” exhibit, organized by CCTV United Nations Bureau, is now open to the public at the United Nations. Hear what UN officials, ambassadors and visitors have to say about Chinese culture and their views on how to strengthen cultural exchanges.
Read More...The United Nations Peacekeeping mission in Mali will come to an end this December. The withdrawal comes amid rising tensions between UN peacekeepers and Mali authorities, who earlier this month called on the peacekeepers to leave immediately.
Read More...Megan Leslie is the President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund Canada. In an interview with CGTN’s Dan Williams at Toronto’s Collision Tech Conference, she’s calling on finding long-term solutions for global environmental challenges.
Read More...The U.S. Supreme Court deemed affirmative action unconstitutional for universities to use race as a factor in their admissions decisions. California, with the nation’s largest public university system, has failed to achieve racial diversity after banning affirmative action in 1996.
Read More...The Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun led fellow diplomats, dignitaries and the curious on a journey through civilizations at the official launch of the CCTV UN Bureau organized exhibit at the heart of the United Nations complex in New York. Take a […]
Read More...There’s an entire business ecosystem in big cities like São Paulo, Brazil, based on everyday products and appliances sourced from China. One of the most important events connecting Brazilian and Chinese businesses is the China Homelife Fair. Learn more.
Read More...While many international travelers visit Miami for the weather, the beaches, and the glamorous nightlife, another type of tourist has come to see Miami as a perfect destination: the luxury shopper. Take a look.
Read More...The Port of Long Beach is building green new infrastructure to reach its goal of zero carbon emissions by 2030. It comes at a sensitive time for port workers, who’ve been in the process of negotiating a new labor contract for over a year, demanding […]
Read More...Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his U.S. trip on Friday, meeting with business leaders at the White House and members of the Indian diaspora. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
Read More...Kenneth Lin’s “Exclusion” explores the trials and tribulations of an Asian American writer trying to make it in Hollywood. It’s painful, hilarious and humiliating at the same time, showing us that making it there can sometimes be a soul-crushing exercise.
Read More...Peru, the world’s number two copper-producing nation, is struggling to get its economy back on track after nationwide protests and natural disasters from extreme weather. The poverty level grew to 27.5 percent amid global inflation. Watch for more.
Read More...Nearly one in 10 adults living in Los Angeles County is burdened with medical debt, according to its Public Health Department. The high cost of healthcare is also pushing many residents to seek these services outside of the U.S. Take a look.
Read More...Jun. 19 marks Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is a day to remember the legacy of slavery in the U.S. and to honor and celebrate Black culture and resilience. CGTN’s Jim Spellman explains the background of the newest U.S. holiday.
Read More...See recent cases of people who were convicted of willfully retaining classified information, one of the charges now facing former President Donald Trump.
Read More...Did you know China’s culture and history are everywhere in the West? We’re traveling all over North America, asking everyday people how China’s inventions, philosophies, and medicines impact their daily lives. From the widely-used inventions of paper, printing, and the compass, to acupuncture and […]
Read More...U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia amid frayed ties linked to disagreements. The two countries have not been seeing eye to eye on regional security issues, human rights, or oil prices. Antony Blinken is on a visit […]
Read More...It featured cutting-edge tech that was sometimes eye-opening and head-scratching, but never dull. Take a look.
Read More...U.S. President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy say they have a deal to raise the debt ceiling. As the House aims to vote on Wednesday, they have to convince rank-and-file lawmakers to back the deal in time to head off a […]
Read More...Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa travels to China on Monday, May 29. Argentina formally joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2022, Massa is looking to work out details on financial cooperation between the two countries. Watch for more.
Read More...On Saturday, Chinese culture took center stage at the second “Touch of China” event in Washington D.C.’s Chinatown. The Chinatown Community Cultural Center hosted 50 lucky youngsters for a workshop in making traditional Chinese clay sculptures. CGTN’s Omar Elwafaii has more.
Read More...New Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng met with Chinese and foreign reporters at the arrival hall in the JFK International Airport in New York. Here are his remarks.
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