Cgtn world news

CGTN (China Global Television Network) is a Chinese state-owned English-language television network that provides news and current affairs programming to a global audience. Here are some of the latest news stories from CGTN World News:

Top Stories

  1. 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 grown above 6% since 2017.
  2. US and China sign phase one trade deal: The United States and China signed a phase one trade deal, which aims to reduce tensions between the two countries and increase trade. The deal includes commitments from China to increase purchases of US goods and services.
  3. WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, citing the rapid spread of the virus around the world.

Asia-Pacific News

  1. North Korea conducts missile test: North Korea conducted a missile test, which was seen as a provocation by the international community.
  2. India and Pakistan exchange fire: India and Pakistan exchanged fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir, leading to concerns about the escalation of tensions between the two countries.
  3. South Korea and US begin joint military drills: South Korea and the United States began joint military drills, which were seen as a response to North Korea's missile test.

Europe News

  1. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a Brexit deal, which sets out the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
  2. France and Germany agree on climate change goals: France and Germany agreed on climate change goals, including reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy production.
  3. Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners: Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, marking a significant step towards improving relations between the two countries.

Africa News

  1. Sudan and Ethiopia sign peace agreement: Sudan and Ethiopia signed a peace agreement, which aims to end a border dispute between the two countries.
  2. South Africa's economy contracts: South Africa's economy contracted in the fourth quarter of 2020, marking the country's first recession since 2009.
  3. Nigeria's president signs anti-corruption bill: Nigeria's president signed an anti-corruption bill, which aims to strengthen the country's anti-corruption laws.

Americas News

  1. US and Iran agree on prisoner swap: The United States and Iran agreed on a prisoner swap, which saw the release of several American prisoners held in Iran.
  2. Brazil's president signs pension reform bill: Brazil's president signed a pension reform bill, which aims to reduce the country's budget deficit and improve its economic outlook.
  3. Mexico's president signs climate change bill: Mexico's president signed a climate change bill, which aims to reduce the country's carbon emissions and increase its use of renewable energy.

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