Cgtn news
CGTN (China Global Television Network) is a Chinese state-owned English-language television network that provides news, current affairs, and documentary programming to a global audience. Here are some of the latest news stories from CGTN:
Top Stories
- China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020: China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations and marking the first time the economy has exceeded 6% growth since 2017.
- US-China trade talks resume: The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Beijing, with both sides seeking to reach a deal to end their trade war.
- China's COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use: China's National Medical Products Administration has approved the emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm.
- Hong Kong protests continue: Pro-democracy protests have continued in Hong Kong, with protesters demanding greater autonomy and democratic reforms from the Chinese government.
- China's space program makes progress: China's space program has made significant progress in recent years, with the country launching a series of successful space missions, including the Chang'e 5 lunar mission.
International News
- US-Iran tensions escalate: Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated in recent days, with the US launching airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Iran's military responding with missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq.
- UK-EU trade talks stall: Trade talks between the United Kingdom and the European Union have stalled, with both sides failing to reach an agreement on the terms of their future trade relationship.
- India's economy struggles: India's economy has struggled in recent months, with the country's GDP growth rate falling to its lowest level in over six years.
- South Africa's economy contracts: South Africa's economy has contracted for the first time in three years, with the country's GDP shrinking by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2020.
- Australia's bushfires continue: Australia's bushfire crisis has continued, with fires burning across the country and causing widespread damage and loss of life.
Business News
- China's stock market surges: China's stock market has surged in recent days, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising to its highest level in over two years.
- US-China trade deal boosts global economy: The US-China trade deal has boosted the global economy, with many economists predicting that the deal will help to stimulate economic growth and reduce trade tensions.
- China's e-commerce market grows: China's e-commerce market has continued to grow, with the country's online retail sales reaching a record high in 2020.
- China's tech industry booms: China's tech industry has boomed in recent years, with the country becoming a global leader in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G, and electric vehicles.
- China's currency strengthens: China's currency, the renminbi, has strengthened in recent days, with the currency rising to its highest level against the US dollar in over two years.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from CGTN. For more information, please visit the CGTN website or follow CGTN on social media.