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Detailed history of the Space Race, from the International Geophysical Year and the launch of Sputnik to the Apollo Program and the moon landing. Visit the website at www.spaceracehistorypodcast.com Credit for background theme music to: Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The Point with Liu Xin presents in-depth analysis and coverage of major world issues and features both international and Chinese viewpoints.
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At Thursday's BRICS Plus leaders' dialogue in Kazan, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the crucial role of BRICS-Plus nations in advancing global peace, security, and growth for the Global South. The summit issued the 33-page Kazan Declaration, outlining the common stance, values and aspirations of the group. What messages can we take away f…
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As the 16th BRICS Summit is currently taking place in Kazan, Russia, some in the West are getting nervous. It is the first summit since the group expanded earlier this year to welcome five new members. What's at the top of the summit's agenda? How will the diverse group achieve unity to deliver concrete results? Is BRICS the anti-West Leviathan it'…
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During the past few weeks, China has announced a raft of policies to bolster the economy, as part of its sweeping efforts to deepen reform and opening up. Various government departments at the highest level have been taking bold steps to boost capital markets and shore up the real estate sector. And the markets have been very reactive. What key mea…
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In a major address on Thursday, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te peddled for "Taiwan independence." He said that the PRC had no right to represent Taiwan and expressed his commitment to "resist annexation or encroachment upon the island's sovereignty." Is he upping the ante before the U.S. elections? Do people in Taiwan know about his endgame and its con…
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One year on, Israel is expanding its war against Hamas in Gaza, which has already killed some 42,000 people and wounded nearly 100,000 more. It has stepped up attacks in Lebanon and other neighboring countries, inflicting greater civilian casualties and sparking fears of a full-blown regional war with its old foe Iran. Why has this conflict escalat…
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"Is China an Enemy Fabricated through Propaganda?" That's the title of a new book by Albert Ettinger, a French-speaking Luxembourgois author who has devoted decades as a historian on Xizang (Tibet), and other China related issues. His book on Xizang titled "Free Tibet? Power, Society and Ideology in Old Tibet" challenges the so-called Western exper…
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Is China a terrible place to live? Nobody seems to have told those from abroad who now call it home, not to mention the millions who are flocking here to experience China for themselves. In this special edition of The Point, we tell the stories of three foreign nationals living in different parts of China. Why did they move here? What have been the…
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On September 23, the U.S. Commerce Department proposed banning key Chinese software and hardware in so-called connected vehicles. The proposed ban not only affects Chinese EV makers, but also forces other major automakers to remove Chinese components from vehicles before they can enter the U.S. markets. Meanwhile, a vote by the EU on whether to imp…
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What does the "pomegranate" fruit evoke for you? In China, it's a metaphor that symbolizes the unity of the Chinese nation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has used this metaphor on many occasions, saying "the people of all the 56 ethnic groups remain closely united like the seeds of a pomegranate." As the country celebrates the upcoming National Day,…
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The U.S. is expected to significantly escalate restrictions on Chinese EVs under the guise of "national security". On Monday, the Commerce Department proposed banning key Chinese software and hardware in so-called connected vehicles. The proposed ban not only affects Chinese EV makers, but also forces other major automakers to remove Chinese compon…
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Despite the reported lack of confidence in the world's second-largest economy among some Western media, the IMF recently revised China's 2024 economic growth forecast to 5%, up 0.4 percentage points from April. The IMF noted that the revision was in part based on stronger consumption figures from the first quarter, along with stronger exports. What…
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Leaders from global military and defense departments, heads of international organizations and renowned experts have gathered in Beijing for the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. With discussions centered around global security and defense issues, the evolving nature of U.S.-China relations was a key focus. Where is the relationship heading? What can b…
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China's growing cooperation with other Global South countries is making some in the West pretty nervous. Are we witnessing the emergence of a multipolar world order? As we delve deep into the historical ties that have seen China and other developing countries stand shoulder-to-shoulder against colonialism, how do these deepening partnerships affect…
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The first China-Latin America and Caribbean States Roundtable on Human Rights was held on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to expose the double standards and hypocrisy applied in human rights by some countries. The event also provided a platform for countries to share and learn from each other on protecting human rights through development. What …
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This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit concluded in Beijing last week. The event has certainly ruffled some feathers in the West. How do the U.S.-led West and China see global dynamics differently? With the U.S. elections just months away, how might China-U.S. relations evolve? What are the top priorities for the two major economies?…
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Recently, China has upgraded its relationship with Nigeria to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special program, jointly produced by China Global Television Network and the Nigerian Television Authority, dives deep into this dynamic relationship and takes a look at the progress, drivers, impacts, and the potential for the future from both…
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The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, is coming up. What is to be expected from the summit? Which areas are participants most excited about? And how might the summit further strengthen the bond between African nations and China?
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On Thursday, China released its first white paper mapping the country's energy transition over the past ten years. The paper shows that China's energy intensity decreased steadily, reducing CO2 emissions by three billion tons. Last year, China invested 676 billion USD in the energy transition, the largest in the world, and more than the U.S. and th…
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For the first time in 8 years, the U.S. President's point man on national security is in China. The visit is Sullivan's first to China in his current capacity. What does the visit tell us about the current state of China-U.S. relations? Is the world's most important bilateral relationship showing signs of improving stability? With U.S. elections ju…
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As the world goes through rapid changes, China and African countries are coming closer together. The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, is to be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. What's to be expected from the summit? Where are the two sides headed next? And in the context of the profound changes currently taking p…
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Despite the calls for "decoupling" and "de-risking," global direct investment in China has kept growing, with figures from some European and Middle Eastern countries soaring to record highs. Why are investors betting so big on China? Why are European companies ignoring their politicians' call for "de-risking"? And what does the Middle-East's pivot …
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Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, is in China for a three-day state visit, his first trip abroad since becoming General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee earlier this month. Starting in Guangzhou, he visited landmarks linked to late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh and emphasized that China remains Vietnam's "top priority" in i…
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From August 12th to 14th, former Japanese defense minister Shigeru Ishiba led a cross-party parliamentarian delegation to China's Taiwan region. The visit sparked serious protests from China. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Japanese politicians "not to forget the lessons of history" and to stop sending the wrong signals to separatist…
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The Paris Olympics came to a close on August 11. China tied with the U.S. for the most gold medals, at 40, marking its best ever performance in overseas Olympic Games. This year's games have seen breakthroughs that may inspire greater public enthusiasm in sports. How will the Paris Olympics go down in history? What are the most memorable moments of…
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US athletes who were caught doping have been allowed to compete for years in exchange for ratting on others? That's the latest revelation following media reports, bringing the dispute between U.S. and international anti-doping agencies to a higher level. What are the details?
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France has claimed a stunning array of medals, while China's Deng Yawen made waves with her groundbreaking gold in Freestyle BMX, marking the nation's first win in this event and signaling a new chapter for Chinese cycling. What moments can truly define these Games, and what do they mean for the future of cycling worldwide? And faced with accusatio…
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On July 31st, Chinese swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle won gold and broke world record in men's 100-meter freestyle swimming, clocking a time of 46.40 seconds. While the world was still trying to make sense of this seemingly "impossible" feat, just four days later, Pan did it again, this time in men's 4*100 medley relay, clocking 45.92 seconds for the s…
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Since January, more than a million people from the island of Taiwan have traveled to the mainland for tourism. The number of visits for all of last year was under two million, so the rate so far this year marks a significant increase. Why are so many Taiwan residents coming to the mainland? CGTN host Liu Xin spoke with two young people from Taiwan …
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Does China keep opening its doors further, or closing them? What does the resolution adopted at the 3rd plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee say about it? Host Liu Xin sits down with Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. And, a …
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According to a major meeting on deepening reforms concluded days ago, China will improve the institutions and mechanisms for fostering "new quality productive forces" and apply digital technology to promote its digital economy. What exactly are these reforms regarding new quality productive forces? What role does it play in China's high-quality dev…
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Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in China on July 23rd to begin a four-day visit. Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou on Wednesday. During the meeting, Kuleba said Ukraine highly appreciates China's positive and constructive role in promoting peace and maintaining international order. Wang said China and Ukraine a…
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The resolution of the 3rd Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization has put opening-up as a "defining feature". Will China make it easier for foreign businesses to operate here in the country? China's foreign trade reached new heights in the first half of this year, what do…
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A group of U.S. heavyweight executives from companies like Goldman Sachs, Starbucks, Nike, and Qualcomm are arriving in China this week. Their visit coincides with China's recent commitments to further deepen comprehensive reform and create a more transparent, stable, and predictable environment for foreign businesses, announced during the third pl…
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A pivotal four-day meeting of the 20th CPC Central Committee concluded on Thursday with the adoption of a resolution to further deepen reform in China. The 3rd plenum, held every five years, took place this week in Beijing. The resolution outlines a comprehensive plan to deepen reforms and advance modernization.…
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China has made tremendous strides in protecting its marine eco-environment in a remarkably short time, according to a recent white paper. We look into how this has been made possible. And at the NATO summit in Washington last week, China was labelled as a "decisive enabler of the war in Ukraine." But who's the real enabler? Is making China the new …
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Eight years ago, on July 12th, 2016, a so-called arbitral tribunal housed in the Peace Palace in the Hague handed down a so-called South China Sea Arbitration award that has been hailed by the West as a victory against “China hegemony” and used as a basis to criticize China. China has never recognized the legality of this case. What was behind Chin…
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The tenth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicks off in Qufu, the hometown of Confucius in East China's Shandong Province. And it comes at the right time: Chinese classics, poetry, sci-fi novels have made quite a splash abroad in recent years thanks to dedicated translators. How can Chinese literature further help East-West communication? How do…
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Join host Liu Xin on her journey in China's southeastern province of Fujian, right across the waters from Taiwan, to meet young people from the island chasing dreams in their ancestral land.
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The 24th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the world's largest regional organization, concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4th. The 10-member state organization adopted the Astana Declaration. In the document, they underscored the SCO's role in bolstering global peace and security, and in shaping a new equitable internation…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, or the SCO. This annual summit is significant and China will assume the next SCO presidency after the meeting. President Xi highlighted the 32-year diplomatic relationship between China and …
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Biden and Trump face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election. How much impact will the debate have on the race? Is it a demonstration of real democracy? And nearly 75 years since the founding of new China, how has China evolved?
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By reading Western mainstream media reports, you may get the impression that Muslims in Xinjiang are oppressed and struggling. But if one presents the region in a positive light showing the realities, one is likely to be called a brain-washed propagandist for the Chinese government and the CPC. But this has not deterred some brave and independent v…
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang is paying an official visit to Malaysia as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomacy. What makes the neighborly friendship tick? And 2023 was officially proclaimed the hottest year on record. What has to be done to adapt to the ever-warming climate?
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On Saturday June 15th, Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia, the second leg of a three-nation tour, which also includes New Zealand and Malaysia. His Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese said in an opinion piece on a major Australian newspaper that the visit signals "another step forward" in stabilizing bilateral relations. There's also…
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday for an official visit to the country, the first leg of a three-nation tour. How have people-to-people exchanges shaped relations? We'll focus on one New Zealander's 60 year-long love affair with China. And artists from the mainland and Taiwan have recreated a Chinese opera mast…
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The United Nations Security Council has passed Resolution 2735, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza in three phases. Could it mark a turning point in the conflict? And Narendra Modi was sworn in for a historic third consecutive term as India's prime minister on Sunday. What impact will Modi's re-election have on region…
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The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a China-tabled resolution setting June 10 every year as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. Why is setting such a day important? Will this make a tangible difference for people around the world? And how does China see its role at the UN in a century of unprecedented changes?…
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"Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration." This rallying cry sets the stage for this year's World Environment Day on June 5, the UN's largest platform for environmental action. Hosted by Saudi Arabia, the 2024 celebrations focus on land restoration, combating desertification, and building drought resilience. The urgency is clear: nearly…
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On May 20, Lai Ching-te took office as the new leader of the Taiwan region. He gave a so-called "inauguration" speech during which he expressed explicit views on Taiwan separatism. His speech triggered strong reaction from the central government in Beijing with a spokesperson calling his stance radical. Lai called himself a "guardian of peace" for …
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Today, more than 180 countries, including the United States, officially recognize that there is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. As the international situation evolves, China-U.S. relations have experienced dramatic changes. But Taiwan stands at the heart of the matter. What's really behind the U.S. meddling i…
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