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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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What happens when ten content creators from nine Arab countries land in Beijing, not as tourists, but with cameras, curiosity, and a lot of questions? In this special edition of The Point, Liu Xin hosts a conversation at the BAIC ARCFOX Technology Pa... more

Empty suitcases in, packed suitcases out. "China Haul" is the latest buzzword following "China Travel" and "Chinamaxxing," as international visitors shop for Chinese drones, cameras, sneakers, bags and beauty products. What's behind the trend? Why ar... more

China-US ties have reached "another historical juncture." During his state visit to Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that while China-US cooperation may not solve every problem in the world, but without it, it would be hard to solve ... more

For decades, Chinese and American filmmakers have connected audiences through television and cinema. Now, a new generation of storytellers is taking that exchange to a much smaller screen. Chinese micro dramas and short-form series are finding audien... more

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Andre Lockeino
Australian vlogger and commentator
Independent creator
Episode: Why is "China Haul" taking over social media?
Wu Xingbo
Professor, Dean of the Institute of International Studies, Director of the Center for American Studies at Fudai University
Episode: China-US ties at a historical juncture: What does Xi's visit mean?
David Feierstein
CEO of the George HW. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations
Episode: China-US ties at a historical juncture: What does Xi's visit mean?
Zhang Xiaoyan
Associate Dean of Tsinghua PBC School of Finance
Episode: China-US ties at a historical juncture: What does Xi's visit mean?
Zhao Yuping
Vice Dean of the College of Media and International Culture, Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University
Episode: From Hollywood to micro dramas: Is a new China-U.S. storytelling exchange taking shape?
Richard Pena
Director Emeritus of the New York Film Festival, Professor Emeritus at Columbia University
New York Film Festival / Columbia University
Episode: From Hollywood to micro dramas: Is a new China-U.S. storytelling exchange taking shape?
Scotty Bobcox
American actor with extensive work in China
Self
Episode: From Hollywood to micro dramas: Is a new China-U.S. storytelling exchange taking shape?
Steve Hoffman
CEO of Founders Space, a global innovation hub for entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors
Founders Space
Episode: China-US AI race: Can they still work together?
Xiao Qian
Vice Dean of the Institute for AI International Governance and Deputy Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University
Episode: China-US AI race: Can they still work together?

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Liu Xin
Host of The Point with Liu Xin

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#10
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#104
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Apple Podcasts
#223
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From Hollywood to micro dramas: Is a new China-U.S. storytelling exchange taking shape?
Q: What is driving the new format of micro dramas in China and the US?
The format leverages shorter runtimes and mobile-friendly consumption to tap into audiences and cross-pollinate storytelling across cultures, aided by collaboration between Chinese and American crews and the demand for rapid, accessible content.
U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion: Is America in trouble?
Q: What could be the potential risks or scenarios for the U.S. debt going forward?
There is consensus that outright default remains unlikely, but risks include higher interest costs, possible slower growth or a weaker dollar if policy shifts occur, and the spillover effects on global financial markets and emerging economies if debt dynamics deteriorate or if investors lose confidence.
U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion: Is America in trouble?
Q: How did the debt reach such levels across different administrations?
All three guests note that while each administration had different fiscal actions, the structural drivers—spending growth (entitlements, defense), revenue shortfalls relative to GDP, and unusually low interest rates in the past—contributed to a persistent rise in debt, with recent years showing a pace of increase that surpasses earlier periods.
U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion: Is America in trouble?
Q: What exactly is U.S. debt and how big is it in real terms?
Debt is the stock of past deficits—that is, the cumulative amount the government owes; in this episode they explain that the U.S. debt is composed mainly of publicly held debt and intragovernmental holdings, totaling around 40 trillion dollars, with the debt measured as a percentage of GDP being a key signifier of scale.
The U.S. is escalating the economic war on Iran. Will it work?
Q: Can Iran or other states respond to sanctions, and what might that look like?
The guests discuss potential countermeasures, including targeting economic assets in the region, and argue that sanctions could lead to reciprocal moves and strategic realignments rather than capitulation, depending on regional support and resilience.

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Across recent episodes, the program centers on global policy, geopolitics, technology leadership, and energy transitions, with frequent forays into how policy, markets, and technology intersect in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Conversations often feature high-level analysis from economists, policymakers, academics, and industry executives, touching on topics like AI and biotech ecosystems, energy grid resilience, regional security, and the politics of trade and soft power. Notable moments tend to hinge on how national strategies—ranging from disaster preparedness and smart infrastructure to international diplomacy and governance—shape business opportunities, regulatory regimes, and cross-border collaboration. The show is likely t... more

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1. Andre Lockeino
2. Wu Xingbo
3. David Feierstein
4. Zhang Xiaoyan
5. Zhao Yuping
6. Richard Pena
7. Scotty Bobcox
8. Steve Hoffman

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