The Hub with Wang Guan

The 2024 ESG Global Leaders Conference took place in Shanghai from October 16 to 18, highlighting the importance of adhering to environmental, social and governance guidelines. In this episode, Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbaev joins us to talk about the challenges and opportunities that the Chinese economy faces, why he sees the Belt and Road Initiative as a game changer for the entire region, and his perspective on the rise of the Global South in shaping global norms and governance going forward.

His Excellency, Mr. Khalil Hashmi, Pakistani Ambassador to China, is on his second posting in China, following his first one about 15 years ago. What does the ambassador think of the quality and resilience of the China-Pakistan all-weather fraternity? What does he see as the headwinds that could potentially affect China-Pakistan relations and regional security going forward?

Is Adidas having doubts about the China market, or is it doubling down? In this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan talks with Mr. Bjørn Gulden, the Global CEO of Adidas. What does he think of the reality and potential of the China market?

In this new era, China is moving forward resolutely towards the goal of Chinese modernization. How should we understand China's modernization? On this comprehensive path to modernization, what are the different perspectives and reflections of leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers from around the world? In this special edition of The Hub, we revisit the extraordinary journey of China's development, drawing insights from the impactful conversations we have had with global influencers over the past few years.

Leaders of socialist parties and scholars from around the world gathered in Beijing for the 14th World Socialism Forum. In this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan discussed with distinguished experts and leaders about global governance and the Chinese path towards modernization and Chinese socialism.

The 5th Qingdao Multinationals Summit is bringing together hundreds of corporate leaders, many of whom from Fortune 500 companies. What are their biggest takeaways from this year's summit? How will they position themselves and their companies in the Chinese market going forward?

Leaders from over 50 African countries have gathered in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation or FOCAC. On this special edition of The Hub, CGTN host Wang Guan talks with a group of journalists from Africa who are covering FOCAC 2024.

China-Africa relations are in focus as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation kicks off in Beijing. What is at stake between China and the African states? And what is the future of China-Africa engagement? Zhang Lizhong, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, shares his view.

"China Travel" has become a buzzword internationally. An increasing number of international travelers are coming to China, making great use of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. What is this policy all about? And what is its great significance for international travelers?

The Paris 2024 Paralympics, set from August 28 to September 8, will see approximately 4,400 athletes from around the globe. These Games embody the spirit of overcoming adversity, pushing the boundaries of human potential, and championing equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Earlier, Wang Guan spoke with Ryadh Sallem, a member of the French Paralympic Sports Committee.