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.
Latest episodes
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Learning from the Long March: How its spirit lives on in Yan'an
Ninety years after the Long March, how does its spirit continue to shape China's development? In this special edition of The Hub, Wang Guan explores how the spirit of this event ha…
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Former SCO head on Beijing's 12345 citizen service hotline
How can cities use AI and digital technology to respond more effectively to people's needs? And how can governments move beyond resolving individual complaints to preventing proble…
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How China's holiday economy is going global
China's extended National Day holiday is highlighting changing patterns of consumption, travel, and cultural exchange, across China and around the world. What does the holiday reve…
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Exclusive with head of the League of Arab States Mission to China
China-Arab relations are entering a new phase, with deeper cooperation in politics, trade, investment, technology, and sustainable development. How can China and the Arab world fur…
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China's economy: Resilience, growth and new opportunities
China's economy is showing resilience as new growth drivers reshape its economic landscape. What is powering growth in 2026, and how are technology, trade and consumption shaping w…
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Is the global balance of power shifting for good?
As geopolitical tensions rise, existing institutions face growing pressure to adapt. On The Hub, Wang Guan brings together Alfred de Zayas, former United Nations independent expert…
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Xi-Trump Summit: Can China-US ties turn a corner?
The China-US relationship is witnessing a new historic moment as the two heads of state meet in Washington. What signals could emerge from the meeting? How can Beijing and Washingt…
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China-U.S. business ties: competition, cooperation, and new opportunities
Where is China-U.S. trade and investment headed as the world's two largest economies navigate competition and cooperation? Can businesses on both sides find new opportunities amid…
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Walking the Long March: an American's journey
The Long March remains a powerful chapter in China's history, 90 years after the victory of the Chinese Red Army in 1936. What can a journey along the Long March route reveal about…
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BRICS enters its third decade: Exclusive with fmr. advisor to NDB president
BRICS enters its third decade with a larger membership, a broader agenda, and a growing role for the Global South. Can its expansion strengthen cooperation without creating fragmen…
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BRICS at 20: A new era of Global South cooperation
BRICS marks its 20th anniversary as the grouping enters a new phase of cooperation. What can BRICS deliver as global economic and political dynamics continue to shift? And how can…
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Building a smarter energy future: What can APEC help?
As the 16th APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting takes place in Beijing, how can economies across the Asia-Pacific keep energy affordable, reliable and sustainable? Can renewables and AI…
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The SCO at 25: Decoding major breakthroughs at Bishkek 2026
The 2026 Bishkek SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan put the future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the role of Central Asia in the spotlight. What will shape the SCO's next phas…
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2026 Bishkek SCO Summit: Deepening cooperation and bringing people closer
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is marking its 25th anniversary as leaders gather for the 2026 SCO Bishkek Summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the summit…
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at 25: Young voices, new opportunities
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks its 25th anniversary, young people are helping shape its next chapter. What does the SCO mean to a new generation? And how can youth…
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How China's GGI and GDI are shaping global development and cooperation
Global governance and development are evolving as countries across the Global South seek greater representation, cooperation and shared progress. As China's Global Governance Initi…
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Six years on: How the Yangtze River Delta rose as China's growth engine
Six years ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a landmark symposium in Hefei, the capital city of China's Anhui Province, setting out a bold blueprint for the Yangtze River De…
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China-Africa relations at 70: Exclusive with AU Permanent Representative to China
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa. How has China-Africa cooperation evolved over the past seven decades, and what role can the p…
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China's Economy: Resilience, Innovation and Opportunities
China's economy is showing resilience as innovation and consumption reshape its next stage of growth. What's driving China's economy in 2026, and what could it mean for the rest of…
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A Chinese solution for global development: Five years of GDI - from concept to practice
Five years after its launch, how has China's Global Development Initiative evolved from a proposal into a platform for international cooperation? What impact has it had on advancin…