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Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are reshaping diplomacy and security. Can dialogue still prevent escalation, and what do these developments mean for the wider world? In this edition of The Hub, Wang Guan is joined by Bobby Naderi, journalist and political commentator in London; Zhou Rong, senior analyst at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China; and Einar Tangen, senior fellow at the Center for International Governance Innovation. Together, they explore the latest signals from upcoming U.S.-Iran talks and discuss Washington's military deployments in the Middle East.

Relations between China and the United States are built through both national dialogue and, increasingly, by individual experience. What can personal experience teach us about peace and mutual respect? In this edition of The Hub, Wang Guan talks to Evan Kail, an American content creator who gained global attention after donating a rare World War II photo album documenting Japanese war crimes to China. Together, they examine his personal connection to the history of the World Anti-Fascist War, and how these experiences shape his views on war and peace. The conversation also looks into the role of people-to-people exchange in easing misunderstandings and reflects on what personal connections mean for the future of China–U.S. relations.

The United States has once again withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, but this move goes far beyond climate policy. In recent years, Washington has increasingly stepped back from multilateral institutions, raising serious questions about the future of global cooperation. What does this trend mean for the rules-based international order? Is global governance becoming more fragmented or simply being reshaped? In this episode of The Hub, Wang Guan is joined by guests to explore how U.S. withdrawals are viewed around the world, from Europe to the Global South, and what this shift means for fairness, stability, and shared responsibility in international affairs.

2026 marks 70 years of diplomatic engagements between China and Africa. China–Ghana cooperation is gaining new momentum. As global uncertainty rises, what makes China–Ghana cooperation stand out, and what does it signal for the future of China–Africa relations?

China's economy hit a major milestone in 2025, surpassing 140 trillion yuan in GDP. What has driven this growth — and what challenges lie ahead? In this episode of The Hub, host Wang Guan is joined by a panel of experts to discuss economic resilience, technological and industrial upgrading, the priorities of the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, and China's evolving role in the global economy. What forces are shaping China's next phase of development?

Recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, rising tensions with Iran, and its interest in Greenland may look separate — but are they? Is might prevailing over right? In this episode of The Hub, host Wang Guan and guests examine the strategic logic connecting these flashpoints and what they may reflect about deeper trends in shifting power, sovereignty, and the global order.

China and the Republic of Korea are at a pivotal moment as President Lee Jae Myung begins his first state visit to Beijing. What does this visit mean for the future of China-ROK relations, and how can cooperation between the two neighbors shape regional stability and growth? Where do China-ROK relations stand today and where are they headed next?

China stands at a new juncture as it looks ahead to 2026 with development, governance, and global engagement in focus. What signals shape China's economic priorities for the year ahead? How does China view its role in a rapidly changing world? In this first episode of The Hub for 2026, we explore the key messages from Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year address, discuss economic progress and innovation-driven growth, and examine priorities under the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.

As China prepares to launch its 15th Five-Year Plan, it enters a new phase of modernization driven by innovation and long-term planning. What does this mean for the global economy – and for a world facing rising uncertainty? In this year-end special on The Hub, Huang Jiyuan speaks with Martin Jacques, former senior fellow at the University of Cambridge, on China's development path, the outlook for China-U.S. relations, China's role in the Global South, and whether cooperation and civilizational understanding can help rebuild trust in a fragmented world.

Throughout 2025, Asia has continued to drive the global economy. China is advancing high-quality development while playing a stabilizing role in international affairs. Following a year of high-level engagement, what lies ahead for China-U.S. relations? Among shifting global currents, how will Asia's growth contribute to shared global prosperity? In a CGTN year-end special, The Hub brings you a 2025 review with Professor Kishore Mahbubani. As a distinguished diplomat, scholar, and author of influential books on Asia and global affairs, he examines the future of major-power relations, explores the global implications of China's development path, and underscores the necessity of cooperation over rivalry.

As the world faces increasing challenges—from global governance and regional security to climate change and food security—international cooperation has never been more important. How can nations work together to build sustainable partnerships that can transcend geopolitical tensions and promote long-term mutual benefits? How can we ensure that global challenges are addressed through collaboration rather than confrontation? We speak with Grzegorz Kolodko, a renowned economist and former Deputy Prime Minister of Poland.

This is a big moment as Hainan, the Free Trade Port in South China, officially launches its special customs arrangements that will allow more goods, services, investments, data, and people to move more freely into the island. This is a major policy move, demonstrating China's resolve to become more open and inclusive in this new era. How will all this work in reality? What will these special customs operations mean for global investors and companies?

Climate change is no longer unfolding in the background — it is now a major driver of the global food crisis. Heatwaves, droughts, floods and widespread crop failures are disrupting harvests and threatening livelihoods of millions of people, particularly in the world's most vulnerable regions. As the United Nations Environment Assembly meets this week at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, one urgent question comes to the forefront: how can countries strengthen resilience and transform their food systems to withstand a rapidly warming planet?

A decade since the Paris Agreement, the impacts of climate change are still haunting humanity, and the clock is ticking. As major economies are steering towards a green and digital transformation, the question is no longer why we must do this, but how we can best do it together. How to collaborate in the race for clean tech innovation? Who will lead the next wave of green growth? Join frontline experts in a special global discussion co-produced by CGTN and Euronews to explore the future of clean technology innovation.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, a milestone that reflects five decades of growing economic, cultural, and political exchange. How can nations work together to build sustainable partnerships that transcend geopolitical tensions and promote long-term mutual benefits? How can we ensure that global challenges are addressed through collaboration rather than confrontation?