The Hub with Wang Guan

Oct 24 2024 100 ep. 27 mins 18
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The Hub covers hot-button geopolitical and economic issues, as well as interesting stories and trends in culture, education, technology and lifestyle. It aims to connect people, cultures and societies across the East and the West.

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Bric by bric to shared prosperity

Oct 24 2024 27 mins  
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech on Wednesday at the BRICS 2024 Summit in Kazan, Russia, calling for BRICS to embrace broader perspectives and tackle global challenges head-on to advance high-quality development and cooperation. How will BRICS navigate the integration of its new members, and what impact will this have on the evolving global power landscape? I

Exclusive interview with Djoomart Otorbaev

Oct 22 2024 27 mins  
The 2024 ESG Global Leaders Conference took place in Shanghai from October 16 to 18, highlighting the importance of adhering to environmental, social and governance guidelines. In this episode, Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbaev joins us to talk about the challenges and opportunities that the Chinese economy faces, why he sees the Belt and Road Initiative as a game chan

Exclusive interview with Pakistani Ambassador to China

Oct 17 2024 27 mins  
His Excellency, Mr. Khalil Hashmi, Pakistani Ambassador to China, is on his second posting in China, following his first one about 15 years ago. What does the ambassador think of the quality and resilience of the China-Pakistan all-weather fraternity? What does he see as the headwinds that could potentially affect China-Pakistan relations and regional security going forward?

Exclusive interview with Adidas CEO

Oct 03 2024 27 mins  
Is Adidas having doubts about the China market, or is it doubling down? In this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan talks with Mr. Bjørn Gulden, the Global CEO of Adidas. What does he think of the reality and potential of the China market?

New China at 75

Oct 01 2024 27 mins  
In this new era, China is moving forward resolutely towards the goal of Chinese modernization. How should we understand China's modernization? On this comprehensive path to modernization, what are the different perspectives and reflections of leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers from around the world? In this special edition of The Hub, we revisit the extraordinary journey of China'

Global Shifts and China's Governance

Sep 26 2024 27 mins  
Leaders of socialist parties and scholars from around the world gathered in Beijing for the 14th World Socialism Forum. In this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan discussed with distinguished experts and leaders about global governance and the Chinese path towards modernization and Chinese socialism.

The Fifth Qingdao Multinationals Summit

Sep 10 2024 27 mins  
The 5th Qingdao Multinationals Summit is bringing together hundreds of corporate leaders, many of whom from Fortune 500 companies. What are their biggest takeaways from this year's summit? How will they position themselves and their companies in the Chinese market going forward?

African journalists on FOCAC 2024

Sep 05 2024 27 mins  
Leaders from over 50 African countries have gathered in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation or FOCAC. On this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan talks with a group of journalists from Africa who are covering FOCAC 2024.

China-Uganda ties

Sep 03 2024 27 mins  
China-Africa relations are in focus as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation kicks off in Beijing. What is at stake between China and the African states? And what is the future of China-Africa engagement? Zhang Lizhong, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, shares his view.

"China Travel" in vogue

Aug 29 2024 26 mins  
"China Travel" has become a buzzword internationally. An increasing number of international travelers are coming to China, making great use of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. What is this policy all about? And what is its great significance for international travelers?