
Ediz Tiyansan
Foreign Correspondent at Freelance
Reporter at CGTN America
Freelance video journalist in Los Angeles, California. TV news / features reporter for @CGTNAmerica, formerly @TRTWorld, graduate of @UWC_IO and @Dartmouth
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3 weeks ago |
america.cgtn.com | Ediz Tiyansan
A groundbreaking environmental initiative is taking shape between two of the world’s busiest ports. The ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai recently unveiled plans for the first-ever trans-Pacific green shipping corridor, which aims to revolutionize global trade by significantly reducing carbon emissions. At the China-California Business Forum in Los Angeles this week, representatives from both ports say their plans are still moving forward despite the tariff dispute. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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3 weeks ago |
america.cgtn.com | Ediz Tiyansan
Published June 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and trade professionals have gathered in Los Angeles for the seventh annual China-California Business Forum. With this year’s theme, “Better Understanding, Better Business,” the event has brought together over 150 high-level business leaders and trade officials from across China and California, aiming to deepen mutual understanding and spark new business opportunities despite the on-going trade disputes.
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4 weeks ago |
america.cgtn.com | Ediz Tiyansan
In a landmark move, California’s governor Gavin Newsom launched a push to eradicate homeless encampments, while encouraging hundreds of local governments to effectively ban tent camps on sidewalks, bike paths, parklands and other types of public property. The move comes after a series of controversial audit reports that revealed failures by both state and local governments to collect data on billions of dollars allocated for homeless services.
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1 month ago |
america.cgtn.com | Ediz Tiyansan
Published May 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is reviewing a proposal to raise tariffs on Chinese-made port cranes from 25 percent to 100. Ediz Tiyansan looks at the potential impact of the proposed tariffs on U.S. port operations. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
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1 month ago |
america.cgtn.com | Ediz Tiyansan
Published May 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM The Long Beach Qingdao Association is one of several sister city organizations that the port city of Long Beach is a part of. Long Beach city officials emphasize the importance of interpersonal business relations they’ve developed over decades to navigate the turbulent times in international trade. CGTN’S Ediz Tiyansan reports from Long Beach.
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