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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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A dramatic last-minute breakthrough: Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, less than two hours before a critical deadline set by US President Donald Trump. With tensions at a tipping point and threats lo... more

Amid rising geopolitical tensions, a rare moment of engagement is emerging across the Taiwan Strait. At a time when global flashpoints are multiplying, any sign of dialogue carries added weight. For the first time in nearly a decade, the leader of th... more

As the US-Israeli war against Iran enters its second month, US President Donald Trump claims victory, insisting that Iran is "begging to make a deal." But is that the full story? On the ground, Iranian strikes have hit multiple US military bases acro... more

Despite global headwinds, Asia's economy remains resilient and forward-looking. According to the Boao Forum for Asia, the region is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, accounting for nearly half of global GDP on a PPP basis. How has Asia become the wo... more

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Liu Fou-Kuo
Director, Taiwan Center for Security Studies, National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University
Episode: The Trump administration claims victory, but is that the full story?
George Yeoh
Former Foreign Minister of Singapore
Singapore Government (Former)
Episode: Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning
Peter Burnett
CEO of China-Britain Business Council
China-Britain Business Council (CBBC)
Episode: Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning
William C. Kirby
TM Chan Professor of China Studies and Spratler Family Professor of Business Administration, Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?
Mao Ke Ji
Associate Research Fellow at the International Cooperation Center of China's National Development and Reform Commission; Visiting Fellow at Harvard Yenching Institute
International Cooperation Center, NDRC; Harvard Yenching Institute
Episode: US-Israel Conflict with Iran: Who decides legality?
Carl Fei
Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo
BI Norwegian Business School
Episode: China speed: What's behind the surge in China's auto exports?
Xing Lei
Co-host of the podcast China EVs and More, based in Minneapolis
China EVs and More
Episode: China speed: What's behind the surge in China's auto exports?
John Quelch
Executive Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Duke Kunshan University
Episode: The Strait of Hormuz: A war racing against time
Yang Xiyu
Political analyst
Independent analyst
Episode: The Strait of Hormuz: A war racing against time

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#14
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#126
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Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?
Q: What role do joint universities and exchange programs play in rebuilding trust?
Joint universities and exchange programs act as on-ramps for ongoing dialogue, enabling students and faculty to collaborate directly, which helps rebuild trust and long-term partnerships beyond political disagreements.
Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?
Q: How does the current U.S. political climate affect Chinese students and collaboration?
Despite rhetoric and some policy tightening, Harvard reports record numbers of Chinese students, and collaboration persists; the broader effect is a push-pull between concern over security and the enduring value of global talent in research and education.
Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?
Q: What is re-engagement, and why is it considered critical for Americans?
Re-engagement refers to restoring physical and intellectual exchange after COVID disruptions and easing political restrictions, because it brings essential talent and ideas to American universities, strengthening education and innovation.
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.

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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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