The 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted China's Gansu at midnight Monday has killed 131 people in Gansu and neighboring Qinghai Province, said local authorities.

Yiwu, a small city in east China, is the epitome of Christmas magic. After all, this place is responsible for producing two-thirds of all Christmas products worldwide. Follow us as we journey to see Santa's little helpers in east China

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U.S. President Joe Biden's approval rating stands are at a record low 38%, according to a Washington Post average of 17 recent polls.  Meanwhile, Donald Trump spent much of the year huddling with his attorneys. He was indicted on multiple criminal charges that could come to trial at critical moments during his 2024 run for the White House. Joining the discussion:  Eleanor Clift is a political columnist for The Daily Beast.  Adolfo Franco is an attorney and Republican strategist.  Joel Rubin is a former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. Jadan Horyn is editor-in-chief of Soigne.  Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Asieh Namdar spoke with Ayala Shalev, an Israeli activist for Combatants for Peace, about the prospects for a ceasefire and peace amid the ongoing violence in Gaza, the mounting death toll of Palestinians and the more than 100 hostages still being held by Hamas. #worldtoday

Post-pandemic, nearly 9 million borrowers, or 40%, missed their first student loan payment, a notable rise from less than 26% before the pandemic. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday midnight at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center. On Tuesday afternoon, telecom services were restored in the quake-stricken provinces. Relief materials, including cotton tents, quilts and cotton coats, were delivered to the affected people. #CGTNOnsite

On December 20, Shanghai Disney Resort will open its Zootopia-themed attraction, showing China's post-pandemic comeback in domestic tourism. #disney #zootopia #shanghai Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Bolivia, which has the world’s biggest untapped reserves of lithium, has officially opened its first industrial-scale lithium plant. The initiative kicks off what the country hopes is a lithium export boom and move its economy forward. Dan Collyns shares the latest. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Frances Kuo spoke with Dimitrios Soultogiannis , Journalist & Correspondent, Star TV Greece about Sweden's stance on labor immigration and its recent increase in wage requirements for work permit applications. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

CGTN's Frances Kuo talks with John Gong, Professor at the University of International Business and Economics about China' economic reforms after 4 decades in the making and where the chinese leadership plans to take the country in the immediate future. #biz #bizshow #globalbusiness #Chinaeconomy Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

It’s been a challenging year for the United Nations with unfolding conflicts, humanitarian crises and debates about the UN’s relevance. Jody Jacobs takes a look back at the UN’s greatest challenges of 2023. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

Provincial elections were held in 15 of Iraq's 18 provinces on Monday, following a 10-year hiatus due to political differences.

Food banks across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze this holiday season. Demand for assistance is soaring as grocery, housing and overall living costs rise. But those same inflationary factors are also limiting people’s ability to give, leaving donation centers scrambling to keep families fed at a time when food insecurity is rising in America. Toni Waterman shares the story from Austin. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

2023 is coming to an end. While U.S. politics continues with chaos with a house divided, Joseph Williams speaks on a recap of important issues like climate change, Israel-Hamas conflict and what's next for 2024. #worldtoday

Thousands were left without power after a strong storm traveled up and through the U.S. East Coast. Although the storm has passed, officials warn flooding and cold winter temperatures are still a risk. #cgtnamerica Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The trend of the world economy in recent years shows that in the age of economic globalization, no country can prosper in isolation. Coordination and cooperation are the only viable choices. However, the world is facing a series of crises today, resulting in significant changes to the global economy. What will happen if one economy decouples from the other? John McLean, chairman of the Institute of Directors for the City of London, tells CGTN that "for anybody to survive, you've got to be part of a community." He believes that no man is an island – by doing things together, that community thrives. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv

Китайская экономика будет по-прежнему расти и служить одним из локомотивов роста всей мировой экономики. К такому результату, по мнению экспертов из России и Казахстана, привела политика реформ открытости, осуществление которой началось 45 лет назад. Подробности - в нашем видео.

Перспективы развития мировой экономики остаются неопределенными, но Москва и Пекин будут укреплять сотрудничество на принципах взаимной выгоды. Об этом на 9-ом Финансовом диалоге России и Китая заявил российский министр финансов Антон Силуанов. О том, какие меры по поддержанию двусторонней торговли и инвестиций обсуждали в Пекине, вы узнаете из нашего видео.

Пятый Хайнаньский международный кинофестиваль проходит в эти дни в курортном городе Санья. С каждым годом этот киносмотр становится все более популярным и престижным, собирая на своих площадках самые интересные фильмы со всего мира. Во внеконкурсном показе участвует картина "Композитор". Это - первое совместное производство Китая и Казахстана. Фильм рассказывает о поездке китайского композитора Сянь Синхая в Советский Союз. Там его другом стал руководитель хора Казахского радио Бахытжан Байкадамов. Эту роль исполнил заслуженный деятель Казахстана Берик Айтжанов. С ним мы записали наше интервью, которое и предлагаем Вашему вниманию.