The Hub with Wang Guan
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The Hub with Wang Guan
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.
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183 episodis
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 sust...
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...
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 Ji...
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...
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 C...
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 blue...
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 de...
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...
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...
How do humans shape the future of AI governance?
Artificial intelligence is moving faster than the rules meant to govern it. How should society shape the rules to govern this transformative technolog...
Japan's intelligence overhaul: What does it mean for regional security?
Japan is launching its biggest intelligence reform since World War II, marking a major shift in how the country coordinates national security. What is...
Are refugees a burden? UNHCR says no
How can refugees become an untapped source of growth? In this edition of The Hub, Wang Guan sits down with UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Opera...
South China Sea tensions: What lies behind latest confrontations?
The South China Sea remains a focal point of regional security concerns, with rising tensions, competing narratives, and shifting alliances shaping th...
"Don't fear China's rise": Ex-Pakistani FM on the world order
As the global balance of power shifts away from the West, where does the rest of the world stand? And how can dialogue still bridge growing geopolitic...
AI's next frontier at WAIC 2026: Innovation, governance & race to shape the future
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, societies and the way the world approaches innovation and governance. As AI capabilities advance rapi...
Top 10 emerging technologies of 2026: AI, innovation and China's growing global role
The next generation of emerging technologies is reshaping science, industry, and the global economy. Which innovations are most likely to transform ou...
America at the crossroads
Once hailed as a "city upon a hill" and a "beacon of democracy," the United States has long been a nation admired, followed, and questioned. The "kill...
China's 15th Five-Year Plan unpacked: Growth, innovation and the global economy
China's 15th Five-Year Plan sets the course for the country's next stage of economic development, with a stronger focus on domestic demand, innovation...
The Ascent: How the Qinghai-Xizang Railway transformed the Roof of the World
The builders of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway endured extreme cold, high altitudes, and immense hardship to complete what is now the world's highest-alti...
The CPC at 105: How the Party responds to social, economic, and institutional challenges
What enables a large organization to remain resilient, adaptable, and effective over the long term? As societies face rapid technological change, econ...
The CPC at 105: Leading through change
What enables a political organization to maintain continuity, adapt to change, and pursue long-term goals across generations? Can long-term planning a...
China's economic outlook 2026: Growth, innovation, supply chains and consumer trends
China's economy remains a key force in global growth, innovation, and trade. What role will China play in the next phase of the global recovery? How a...
G7 after the Evian Summit
As global power becomes more diffuse and economic growth shifts toward emerging economies, the G7 faces growing questions about its role and relevance...
Unit 731 and the fight for historical truth
More than 80 years after World War II, why did the crimes of Unit 731 remain largely absent from global public awareness for so long? What does preser...
2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance
As the world confronts inequality, conflict, technological disruption and sustainable development challenges, the relationship between development and...
Asia-Pacific security at a crossroads?
The latest Shangri-La Dialogue has reignited debate over the future of Asia-Pacific security. Is the region moving toward greater cooperation, or are...
Ironclad friendship: President Vucic's state visit boosts China-Serbia ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hailed the ironclad friendship between the two countries during the Serbian presid...
Is Japan on a path toward remilitarization?
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday as the two sides look to increase defense...
What China and Russia's new stage of ties means for Global South and world
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hail a new stage in bilateral ties as they agree to further extend a China-Russia fr...
Putin in Beijing: What's next for China-Russia ties?
Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China comes as the two countries mark major milestones in bilateral relations: 30 years since the es...
A constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday as the American leader began his state visit to China. Meeting...
China-US cooperation beyond the headlines
When China-US relations make headlines, the focus is often on rivalry, confrontation, and strategic differences. But beyond that, cooperation is still...
Japan's recent security shift puts Asia-Pacific stability at risk
Japan is expanding its security role across the Asia-Pacific, raising new questions about regional stability and strategic balance. Is this a natural...
China-Africa ties at 70: A new zero-tariff era starts on May 1
China and Africa mark 70 years of diplomatic ties with a major step toward deeper trade integration. Starting May 1, China will grant tariff-free acce...
Why should we be alarmed at Japan's decision to export lethal weapons？
Japan's recent policy moves are drawing global concern and raising complex questions about security, history, and regional stability. Is Japan reshapi...
Global security at a crossroads: How China's Global Security Initiative delivers stability
Global security is undergoing profound change as new risks and shifting power dynamics reshape the international order. As China's Global Security Ini...
China's economy under the lens: Resilience in a shifting global landscape
As global uncertainty rises, how is China sustaining growth and shaping new opportunities? What does deeper international cooperation with China mean...
What Sanchez's fourth visit signals for Europe and global cooperation
China–Spain relations are entering a new phase of high-frequency engagement and strategic depth. What does this consistent diplomatic rhythm reveal ab...
Middle East conflict: Talks ahead – real diplomacy or tactical pause?
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has raised urgent questions about diplomacy and the US-Israel alliance. As the truce appears to...
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Iran and the Middle East
Escalating conflicts across the Middle East are driving mass displacement and straining already fragile humanitarian systems. What happens when millio...