Episodes

  • The choice millions of young Chinese are making

    The choice millions of young Chinese are making
    Jul 1 2026
    With more than 101 million members, the Communist Party of China is one of the world's largest political organizations. More than 40% of its members are under 45, and millions more have applied to join. As China marks the Party's 105th anniversary, one question stands out: Why are so many young Chinese choosing this path?
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    26 mins
  • Switching gears

    Switching gears
    Jul 6 2026
    The latest World Bank income classification is out, and China has reached another important milestone. China's Gross National Income per capita has risen to US$14,230, just US$150 short of the threshold for high-income economies. While China remains an upper-middle-income economy in 2025, the gap has become smaller than ever. Why is China so close to joining the high-income economy group? And what do these numbers mean for China's economy, global markets, and ordinary people?
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    26 mins
  • Still going strong

    Still going strong
    Jul 8 2026
    For many in the West, the word "communism" carries decades of Cold War associations. But does that label explain today's China? In this special edition of The Point, Australian sinologist Roland Boer and former Carter administration legal adviser Harvey Dzodin explore why the Communist Party of China has thrived for more than a century, and the role of governance and modernization. What has kept the CPC relevant for over 100 years? Listen to the full conversation and draw your own conclusions.
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    26 mins
  • What's really happening in the South China Sea?

    What's really happening in the South China Sea?
    Jul 10 2026
    Beyond the headlines lies another story. Join CGTN's Liu Xin as she travels through Malaysia and Indonesia, uncovering how cooperation is changing lives. Featuring exclusive interviews with a leading expert and an influential local figure, this documentary explores a side of the South China Sea that rarely makes the news.
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    26 mins
  • South China Sea: The other side

    South China Sea: The other side
    Jul 13 2026
    They're still stuck in 2016. The South China Sea isn't. On July 12, the US, the Philippines, Japan and 11 other countries issued a joint statement ten years after the release of the so-called "South China Sea arbitration award". China's position, however, remains unchanged: The so-called "award" is illegal, null and void, and has no binding force. Yet beyond the political rhetoric lies another story. Traveling through Malaysia and Indonesia, CGTN's Liu Xin hears from the people whose lives are shaped by these waters every day. One arbitration does not define the South China Sea, nor will it define its future.
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    26 mins
  • OpenAI changed AI. Is China changing who gets access?

    OpenAI changed AI. Is China changing who gets access?
    Jul 17 2026
    Silicon Valley gave us OpenAI. But is China taking AI in a different direction? As the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opens in Shanghai, more than 1,100 companies are showcasing over 3,000 AI innovations, including 300+ world premieres. What is China's vision for AI? Can AI become more open, accessible and beneficial to more countries? And how could that reshape the future of global technology, and your everyday life?
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    26 mins
  • The governance philosophy behind the CPC's new campaign

    The governance philosophy behind the CPC's new campaign
    Jun 29 2026
    What makes a good public official? In China, it's increasingly not about flashy projects or impressive GDP figures, but whether people's lives genuinely improve. This idea, known as the "correct understanding of governance performance", is at the heart of a campaign launched by the Communist Party of China earlier this year. What does it mean in practice? How does it shape the way officials are evaluated? And are there any comparable mechanisms within Western political systems?
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    26 mins
  • Why are more people around the world backing China?

    Why are more people around the world backing China?
    Jun 26 2026
    Confidence in the United States is declining across much of the world, while international perceptions of China continue to improve, according to multiple global opinion surveys. From Gallup and Pew Research to Australia's Lowy Institute, a common trend is emerging: More people around the world are viewing China more favorably. But why is this happening? What makes a country trustworthy in today's world? In this episode, we examine the latest polling data and explore the factors driving one of the most significant shifts in global public opinion.
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    26 mins