Gerald Tan
CGTN America
Washington, DC, United States
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Tso’l Food
CGTN America presents Tso’l Food – an American journey through the Chinese kitchen with Gerald Tan. Watch the trailer here: Episode 1: Peking Duck When Washingtonians want Korean cuisine, they head out to the suburb of Annandale in northern Virginia. The businesses in this […] → Read More
Black Friday: How US retail stacks up against China's Singles' Day
There’s big money involved in what’s come to be known as Black Friday – and a lot of it is now happening online. → Read More
President Trump reviews two Congressional bills on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump says he's reviewing two bills on Hong Kong passed by Congress. Trump is facing pressure to enact them into law; but doing so risks further straining ties with the Chinese government, which has denounced the measures. → Read More
BRICS 2019: Alliance enters new 'golden decade' of cooperation
Over the last 10 years, the BRICS nations have worked toward finding mutual areas of interest, from trade to science and technology. → Read More
Gone Viral: What's trending in the Americas this week
The Iron Scow dislodges from its century-old spot in Niagara Falls and baking onboard the International Space Station are among the stories trending in the Americas. → Read More
More US firms join China International Import Expo 2019
The second China International Import Expo is showing signs that U.S. firms are more willing than ever to strike deals with Chinese corporations, with more companies taking part and occupying a third more exhibition space. → Read More
Delving into the area of Turkey's military operation in Syria
Turkey's incursion into Syria threatens to further destabilize an area already dealing with unrest. A look at the multiple conflicts facing that region of northeastern Syria. → Read More
World Mental Health Day: Pentagon tackles military suicides
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. This year, the U.N. is shining the spotlight on suicide prevention. Here in the United States, suicide rates are rising, a trend reflected in the military community. → Read More
UN Day of Non-Violence: Gandhi's path of peaceful resistance
It's the UN's International Day of Non-Violence, which honors the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement. Gandhi pioneered the philosophy of non-violent resistance and inspired generations of leaders. Many, like him, have paid the ultimate price for their beliefs. → Read More
Controversial new research: Red meat not linked to health problems
An international panel of researchers says that eating red meat and processed meat may not be linked to health problems. It's a dramatic U-turn in public health advice that's alarmed many in the scientific community. → Read More
Key players in the US impeachment inquiry explained
The inquiry into whether U.S. President Donald Trump abused power to solicit foreign help to discredit a potential adversary in the 2020 presidential election involves a large cast of players. A look at those key figures and how they are all connected. → Read More
Impeaching the US President: How does it work?
Impeachment is the filing of charges. not the removal from office. There's actually a long process from when a U.S. president is impeached before he's possibly forced from office, and no Congress has never successfully removed a sitting president. A look at how it works. → Read More
China blazes trail in facial recognition payment systems
China is taking cashless buying to a whole new level. Many stores are trailblazing facial recognition payment systems. → Read More
China releases 10,000 tons of pork reserves to boost supply
China has released 10,000 tons of pork from its strategic reserves to help boost supply, as it prepares for the National Day holiday. The price of pork has been on the rise, with an epidemic of African Swine Fever threatening the world's largest herds of hogs. → Read More
Two Taliban suicide bombings in Afghanistan kill dozens
Dozens of people were killed in Afghanistan in two suicide bombings claimed by the Taliban. The first blew up at a presidential election rally - killing at least 26 people. A second - at an army base in Kabul - killed at least 22, including civilians. → Read More
China's space program on a quest for new heights
China reaches above and beyond the moon. China National Space Administration has made progress this past year... and are continuing to the search the skies with many missions ahead. → Read More
Face-swapping app "Zao" amazes and alarms with deepfake capabilities
A face-swapping app using Artificial Intelligence technology known as ‘deepfake’ is making waves and raising alarm. The app "Zao" has surprised the mobile world with its skyrocketing popularity in China, but is also prompting authorities to ask creators to better protect the privacy of users → Read More
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma retires as CEO on 55th birthday
The co-founder Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is stepping down. Last year, Jack Ma announced he would retire on his 55th birthday, which falls on Tuesday, September 10. → Read More
The status of Hong Kong: "One country, two systems"
Hong Kong currently enjoys a special status within China. A look at what "one country, two systems" entails. → Read More
Brexit: What is the Irish backstop?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to get the Irish backstop struck off Britain's withdrawal agreement from the EU. We look at what the backstop is and why it is so crucial to Brexit. → Read More