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The Point with Liu Xin

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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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According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported over 1.35 million vehicles in just the first two months of the year, up nearly 50% year-on-year. That's almost 1,000 cars every hour leaving the country. Even more strikin... more

After an Israeli missile strike killed Iran's Security Chief Ali Larijani, Tehran is vowing revenge. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is calling for international backup to force open the Strait of Hormuz, but allies are, so far, avoiding being d... more

As China's Two Sessions, the country's biggest political event of the year, concluded, Beijing has unveiled major development goals stretching toward 2030. Western media have long scrutinized signals from China, often through a skeptical lens. But am... more

As Hong Kong approaches the 30th anniversary of its return to China, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has revealed that the city is exploring the development of its first-ever Five-Year Plan. The initiative is expected to focus on economic growth, im... more

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Priscilla Long Mei-Fong
Deputy to the National People's Congress; Basic Law Committee member; Hong Kong Legislator
National People's Congress, Hong Kong Legislature
Episode: Hong Kong to draft its first Five-Year Plan
Sean Kalypse
CGTN correspondent
CGTN
Episode: Hong Kong to draft its first Five-Year Plan
Zhang Gong
Professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics
University of International Business and Economics
Episode: Iran names new Supreme Leader
Jumat Al-Tabayyev
Former Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyz Republic government
Episode: China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?
Zhang Xiaoyan
Associate Dean of Tsinghua PBC School of Finance
Tsinghua PBC School of Finance
Episode: China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?
Olena Prochenko
Journalist with China Arab TV
China Arab TV
Episode: China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?
Leonardo Atouché
Founder and CEO of Brazil 24-7
Brazil 24-7
Episode: China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?
He Ping
Associate Dean of the School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Episode: China's 15th Five-Year Plan: What you need to know
Vijay Prashad
Director of the Tri-Continental Institute for Social Research
Tri-Continental Institute for Social Research
Episode: Is the U.S.–Israel escalation pushing the Middle East toward all-out war?

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Hong Kong to draft its first Five-Year Plan
Q: Why does Hong Kong need its own five-year plan, given that the current system already functions well?
Priscilla Long Mei-Fong argues that a formal five-year plan aligns Hong Kong with China's faster economic and technological trajectory and helps coordinate cross-bureau efforts and talent development under one framework.
Hong Kong to draft its first Five-Year Plan
Q: What has the trend been telling us in terms of the role and the relationship between Hong Kong and the national development plans?
Priscilla Long Mei-Fong explains that Hong Kong has increasingly been woven into China's national planning, with emphasis on greater integration into initiatives like the Belt and Road and the Greater Bay Area, while maintaining Hong Kong's strengths in a free market and rule of law.
China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?
Q: How significant are these GDP targets and what do they imply for China's policy direction?
The targets imply a stable but flexible path, prioritizing sustainability, green transition, and cutting-edge tech, while allowing policy leeway to respond to actual conditions—balance between growth and reform.
China's Two Sessions 2026: What does it mean for the world?
Q: What is your biggest takeaway from reading the report or following the session?
The takeaway is that China's targets are ambitious yet grounded, aiming for high-quality development and strong domestic innovation, which should translate into new opportunities for international partners despite global uncertainties.
Iran names new Supreme Leader
Q: What is the international-law perspective on intervention and sovereignty in this crisis?
Jeffrey Sachs argues that Western narratives often frame actions as legitimate defense but cautions that interventions undermine sovereignty and emphasize diplomacy and negotiation, warning against a cycle of conflict driven by power and global dominance aspirations.

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This program offers in-depth analysis of major global issues through a blend of international and Chinese perspectives. Episodes often feature high-profile scholars, policymakers, and industry experts discussing macro policy, trade dynamics, technology, and geopolitics, with a particular emphasis on China's development, its role in global affairs, and how external events shape policy and markets. Noteworthy traits include panel formats that juxtapose domestic and international viewpoints, a focus on policy mechanisms and real-world implications, and a willingness to tackle timely controversies with rigor and nuance. The show is likely especially valuable for listeners in business, diplomacy, and academic circles who want context-rich, globa... more

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