Long deployed by politicians to exert influence on the streets of Port-au-Prince, gangs have outgrown their paymasters to become a law unto themselves. The most powerful group is the G9, an alliance led by Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier – a former police officer who has been implicated in massacres against civilians. Watch the full documentary Lawless – Gangs of Haiti on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/lawless-gangs-of-haiti 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.

Bel-Air has a reputation for political resistance dating back to the rule of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a slum doctor who became Haiti’s first democratically elected president. Local activists say this has made them a target for intimidation by G9 gangs affiliated with the ruling party. Watch the full documentary Lawless – Gangs of Haiti on your computer, tablet or mobile https://america.cgtn.com/2023/12/16/big-story-lawless 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.

As the G9 tries to extend its zone of control in Port-au-Prince, no one is immune from gunfire – not even school children. Lourdy Denis lost two of his sons to the gang violence ravaging Bel Air. "Barbecue is like a vampire," he says, referring to the leader of the G9; "No one is spared." Watch Lawless – Gangs of Haiti on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/lawless-gangs-of-haiti 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.

Have you ever heard of a smart factory? The world is living through what industry insiders are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Just as AI and modern technology are changing our lives on an individual level, those advances are doing the same to industry and the future of the assembly line. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock brings us the first in a special series of reports from Mexico’s industrial heartland. #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.

As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at the year. A year that brought change, crisis and intrigue in the United States. CGTN Jim’s Spellman reports. #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.

CGTN's Mike Walter spoke to Yan Liang, Economics Professor, Willamette University about the loss of tax-free shopping in the UK; brands' call to reinstate it, and the economic benefits of tax-free shopping for tourists to destination economies. #globalbusiness #bizshow #biz #dutyfreeshopping #taxfreeshopping 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 Mike Walter is joined by John Gong, professor at the Univeristy of International Business and Economics. He talked about the economic plans for China to furhter its post-pandemic growth. #economy #COVID #trade #realestate #inflation #consumers 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 scenic coastal highway in China's Hainan fully opens to traffic. #Hainan #China #highway #road #traffic

"Climate action starts with all of us," said Dennis Francis, president of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), in a recent interview with Xinhua, urging everyone to contribute to the collective effort of stabilizing the climate. #GLOBALink

Egypt's incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the presidential election, securing his third term in power, announced the country's National Election Authority on Monday.

A winter wonderland: Harbin Ice-Snow World theme park opens to public in China's Heilongjiang Province. #themepark #winter #wonderland #China

The shooting of hostages from their own countries further exposes the brutal conduct of the Israeli armed forces in this conflict, eroding international trust in the Israeli government's claims of the justification of their wartime actions: Media Professional Hu Xijin #HuSays#Israel #Gaza #Palestine

Нулевой точкой, с которой может увеличится вероятность подписания мирного договора между Арменией и Азербайджаном, назвал обмен военнопленными армянский премьер Никол Пашинян. О том, что в Ереване думают о перспективах отношений с соседним государством, смотрите в нашем репортаже.

Председатель КНР Си Цзиньпин встретился с главой Особого административного района Аомэнь Хэ Ичэном. Он заслушал доклад о работе администрации и текущей ситуации в ОАР. Си Цзиньпин отметил, что центральное правительство полностью признаёт работу, проделанную Аомэнем в отношении местных законов об азартных играх и строительства зоны углубленного сотрудничества Гуандун-Аомэнь. Также и далее будет поддерживать Особый административный район в реализации принципов "одна страна - две системы" и "Аомэнем управляют патриоты".

Председатель КНР принял главу администрации Сянгана Ли Цзячао, прибывшего в Пекин для ежегодного доклада о проделанной работе. Си Цзиньпин позитивно оценил достижения Особого административного района в восстановлении правопорядка, а также ликвидации экономических последствий пандемии. По его словам, центральное правительство и далее будет поддерживать местную администрацию в реализации принципов "одна страна - две системы" и "Сянганом управляют патриоты". Глава государства также призвал к усилению позиций региона как международного финансового, торгового и логистического хаба.

Le 18 décembre, une route idéale pour faire le tour de l'île a été officiellement ouverte à la circulation dans la province insulaire chinoise de Hainan. Cette autoroute traverse 12 villes et districts côtiers de la province méridionale, offrant aux voyageurs la possibilité d'explorer divers paysages et sites pittoresques de Hainan. Sélection des meilleurs reportages de la rédaction du "Journal " de CGTN Français. Abonnez-vous sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CGTNFrancais Abonnez-vous sur : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGTNFrancais/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGTNFrancais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgtnfrancais/

Shahram Mokri, réalisateur iranien et membre du jury du Festival international du film de l'île de Hainan (HIIFF), met en évidence la proximité culturelle entre l'Iran et la Chine, ainsi que l'influence des films chinois en Iran. Il suggère une plus grande collaboration cinématographique entre les deux pays. #HIIFF #film #Iran #coopérationinternationale

Nuri Bilge Ceylan, cinéaste et photographe turc et président du jury du Festival international du film de l'île de Hainan (HIIFF), partage avec les audiences ses expériences en tant que réalisateur. Il donne ensuite des conseils aux jeunes réalisateurs sur la façon d’aborder les dialogues. Découvrons ! #HIIFF #film #Turquie #réalisateurdecinéma

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-18/Xi-Jinping-hears-report-from-HKSAR-chief-executive-1pDMBYsp1du/p.html President #Xi Jinping on Monday met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (#HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Lee on Hong Kong's current situation and the HKSAR government's work. 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

For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-18/Xi-hears-report-from-Macao-SAR-chief-executive-1pDMwtaSH4c/p.html President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Chief Executive of the #Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. During the meeting, #Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work. 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