Liling Tan
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New York, NY, United States
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UN looks to harness power of artificial intelligence and big data
High-tech team is harnessing the power of big data and artificial intelligence to predict, monitor and respond to emergencies. → Read More
Guterres wants 'concrete commitments' ahead of UN Climate Action Summit
Despite major strides made towards an international, multilateral agreement to combat global warming, this fight is still a race against time. CGTN U.N. correspondent Liling Tan takes a look at the state of the planet, and efforts to save it. → Read More
World Suicide Prevention Day: 47,000 lives lost each year to suicide in the US
Tuesday is World Suicide Prevention Day. Nearly 800,000 people die every year from suicide around the world. And for every death, there are multiple attempts. → Read More
Young female driver races for the top
Motor racing has historically skewed males, but more women are now getting behind the wheel to make history on the race track. → Read More
New UN report challenges notions of where poor live
A staggering 1.3 billion people across 101 developing nations are extremely poor, according to a new report from the United Nations. Half are under 18-years-old, and one-third are children. → Read More
Crowds gather in New York to celebrate triumphant USWNT World Cup champions
A lot of people are prasing not only what U.S. women's national soccer team has achieved but also their effort on contributing to gender equality. → Read More
Modern technology tries to save endangered ocean environment
Over-fishing, global warming, and pollution have been called the “ticking time bombs” of oceans around the world. They can threaten our lives and forever destroy the ecosystem. As we mark World Oceans Day, CGTN’s Liling Tan reports from New York on the endangered ocean environment, and how modern technology is trying to stop the harm. → Read More
Chinese ambassador encourages trade cooperation at Lunar New Year gala
Cooperation, not confrontation, is the answer to overcoming trade tensions with the U.S. That's what China's ambassador said to business leaders during the China General Chamber of Commerce's Lunar New Year gala. → Read More
Exploring American Jews' tradition of eating Chinese at Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and millions in America will be celebrating. But many Jews will mark the holiday a different way - by heading to Chinese restaurants. Here's a look at this decades-old tradition. → Read More
China's favorite spirit tries to break into global market
Baijiu is China's favorite liquor and the most widely consumed by volume, but it struggles to break into western markets and a small crew of baijiu aficionados are trying to change its image globally. → Read More
UN report predicts grim outlook for 2040 if carbon emissions rise
The world's leading scientists issued a harsh warning on climate change. Their United Nations report predicts a 'climate change catastrophe' if nothing is done. It also warns the world could face severe weather changes and food shortages by 2040. → Read More
73rd UNGA: Leaders defend multilateralism at global gathering
The principle of international cooperation to solve world problems was a common refrain. Both the need for it, and the defense of it. → Read More
Denuclearization for Korean Peninsula stalled, despite improved ties
Russia and China want sanctions on the DPRK to be eased as a reward for opening talks and suspending their missile tests, but the United States insists on keeping the sanctions in place as leverage… → Read More
UN to document Myanmar military crimes against Rohingya people
Since the massive military crackdown on the stateless minority group in 2017, more than 10,000 Rohingyas have died, and hundreds of thousands have fled. → Read More
Former Secretary-General Kofi Annan left mixed legacy at United Nations
For many, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was an extraordinary statesman, diplomat and gentleman. But his tenure at United Nations was not been without controversy. → Read More
Chinese restaurants wow diners with authentic recipes from home
Authentic Chinese food is gaining fans all over the world. But in New York City, the taste for real Chinese food is growing at lightning speed. New Chinese restaurants are specializing in food from… → Read More
UN pays tribute to its reformer and ex-chief Kofi Annan
Published August 22, 2018 at 6:06 PM Strength and grace – those characteristics were included in nearly every tribute to Kofi Annan. And the United Nations – the organization he served, led and transformed – paid tribute to him Wednesday. CGTN’s Liling Tan has more. → Read More
Stocks rattled by US-China trade tensions, Italy’s political crisis
Turbulence for world markets as U.S. threatens to push forward tariffs against Chinese goods. While the Eurozone and investors dread an expanding political crisis from Italy. → Read More
Backchannel contacts between Washington and Pyongyang likely to continue
The United States does not have diplomatic relations with the DPRK, but uses backchannel contacts to communicate critical information to and from Pyongyang. → Read More
Royal wedding generates new interest in etiquette classes
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has generated new interest in British traditions. One school in New York is offering classes on British etiquette – with a modern spin. CGTNR… → Read More