Across America: Chasing the next wave – San Francisco's boom and struggles

San Francisco is an American city shaped by the Gold Rush and renowned for its technological innovation. From the dot-com boom to the rise of artificial intelligence, the city has attracted some of the world's leading tech companies and brightest minds. Yet it also faces persistent social challenges, including soaring living costs, economic inequality, a housing crisis grappling, addiction and homelessness. In this episode of Across America, CGTN stringer James Hawthorn takes a road trip to San Francisco. From the city's tech hubs and Mission District to the Tenderloin neighborhood and Chinatown, James speaks with business leaders, community workers and residents. Through their stories, he explores how technological progress is reshaping the city and people's lives, and how communities are working to build a better future through mutual support, social services and cultural preservation. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 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://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA