Mark Niu
CGTN America
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Two Sessions: China lays out plans for tech competition in the future
Last year’s Two Sessions meetings placed a strong emphasis on science, technology, and innovation and this year’s meetings are likely to do the same. → Read More
Tech focus: HAX accelerator gives startups access to global supply chain
Many U-S technology companies are finding themselves caught in the cross-hairs of the trade wraith China, being forced to pay higher prices for components. But that hasn’t stopped U-S startups from forging ties with China’s supply chain. Mark Niu has the details on the HAX Accelerator and its new batch of startups. → Read More
Apple launches pay TV service, Apple TV Plus
Apple launches its long-awaited streaming service with big-name stars in its TV shows. Mark Niu reports. → Read More
Universal basic income begins testing in the US
The idea that everyone should be given a basic income to survive is gaining more attention - especially given one of the U.S. presidential candidates - Andrew Yang - is throwing his weight behind the cause. Universal Basic Income or U-B-I - is already being tested in a few places in the U.S. → Read More
Deaf couple spreads awareness in their award-winning restaurant
Owner Melody Stein has not only created this one-of-a-kind signature pizza, but also one of the only deaf-owned and completely deaf-staffed restaurants in the United States. → Read More
Leaders in innovation, culture gather for TechCrunch's annual Disrupt event
Tech news site TechCrunch is wrapping up its annual Disrupt event, where leaders in innovation and culture come to inspire and reveal their latest projects. One theme emerging is transforming transportation. Mark Niu has more from the event. → Read More
Delivery apps cook up demand for new brands with virtual restaurants
Mobile devices have made ordering food easier than ever, fueling a demand for speedy on demand service from virtual restaurants offering real food. → Read More
San Francisco International Airport bans sale of water in plastic bottles
San Francisco International has become the first major airport in the world to ban the sale of plastic bottles. It's part of lofty goal to make it the first zero waste airport. → Read More
Ex-con finds rehabilitation in healthy ramen brand for prisoners
Chef Ron Freeman's time in prison led to to recovery and entrepreneurship in the instant noodle business. → Read More
Mussels get cooked in the waters of Northern California during July heatwave
Recent heat waves across America and Europe are also taking a toll on other ecosystems such as sea life. → Read More
New Chinese contributions discovered in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is famous for its majestic sequoia trees and landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome. But few have heard of Sing Peak. → Read More
50th Comic-Con International underway in San Diego
Comic-Con, one of the world’s largest pop culture conventions, continues in San Diego. → Read More
Team China playing
When the Chinese National Team opened their practice to the media for the first time during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, there was no hiding from what seemed obvious – they looked overmatched. → Read More
China-US trade tensions weighing on Silicon Valley jobs
Trade tensions between the US and China are also taking their toll on the tech industry. And many fear the impact could last for years. → Read More
San Francisco takes controversial measures to crack down on e-cigarettes
E-Cigarettes, or vaping, has becoming a multi-billion dollar industry that has caught on with a young generation. → Read More
Facebook unveils new Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook has confirmed it's launching a new cryptocurrency that it hopes will become as big as the U.S. dollar. Mark Niu reports on the new currency. → Read More
Turning sour: California wine growers feel tariff burden
California wine producers are putting their expansion plans in China on hold. → Read More
Robots in the kitchen: Automation quickly creates an American classic
At San Francisco’s Creator restaurant, big lunch crowds line up to taste a burger made by a one-of-a-kind chef. → Read More
Startup creates $5 million Facebook for felons
Critics say the U.S. prison system makes money from keeping people incarcerated. That's why a new startup making money by focusing on rehabilitation is drawing attention. → Read More
Apple caught in the crossfire of US-China tariff exchange
Apple CEO Tim Cook has lobbied the Trump administration in hopes of minimizing the impact of the trade war. → Read More