The Hub with Wang Guan

The world is undergoing a profound transformation. Can the international system become more democratic and equitable? What role can China and Europe play in shaping a more inclusive global order? On The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with George Katrougalos, independent expert of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, and former Foreign M...

How can openness and connectivity drive shared growth? What can cities learn from each other? In this exclusive interview on The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Wayne Brown, mayor of Auckland, New Zealand, on the sidelines of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo. Brown explores New Zealand-China cooperation, from Auckland learning from Ningbo's port efficiency to city-to-city exchanges, tech innov...

As Shanghai hosts the 9th China International Import Expo from November 5 to 10, what opportunities will China's evolving market offer to multinational companies? As China enters a new phase of high-quality development, how are global companies positioning themselves for the opportunities ahead? On The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Rogier Janssens, president of Merck China and managing director of Me...

Ninety years after the Long March, how does its spirit continue to shape China's development? In this special edition of The Hub, Wang Guan explores how the spirit of this event has transformed Yan'an in northwest China. Also joining the discussion is Vladimir Norov, former secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and chairman of the Central Asian Association for AI. He discusses...

How can cities use AI and digital technology to respond more effectively to people's needs? And how can governments move beyond resolving individual complaints to preventing problems before they arise? On The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Vladimir Imamovich Norov, former secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and chairman of the Central Asian Association for AI, at the 2026 Beijin...

China's extended National Day holiday is highlighting changing patterns of consumption, travel, and cultural exchange, across China and around the world. What does the holiday reveal about China's evolving consumer economy? As Chinese tourists travel overseas and international visitors explore deeper into China, is the holiday economy becoming increasingly global? On this episode of The Hub, Wang...

China-Arab relations are entering a new phase, with deeper cooperation in politics, trade, investment, technology, and sustainable development. How can China and the Arab world further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership? What lessons can their cooperation offer to the wider Global South? On The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez, head of the League of Arab State...

China's economy is showing resilience as new growth drivers reshape its economic landscape. What is powering growth in 2026, and how are technology, trade and consumption shaping what comes next? On The Hub, Wang Guan is joined by Wang Dan, China Director at Eurasia Group; Liu Zhiqin, senior research fellow at Renmin University of China's Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies; and Andy Mok, au...

As geopolitical tensions rise, existing institutions face growing pressure to adapt. On The Hub, Wang Guan brings together Alfred de Zayas, former United Nations independent expert and author of "Building a Just World Order" and "The Human Rights Industry"; Linjie Chou Zanadu, associate professor of International Relations at the European Centre for Peace and Development; and Ben Norton, founder a...

The China-US relationship is witnessing a new historic moment as the two heads of state meet in Washington. What signals could emerge from the meeting? How can Beijing and Washington manage differences while expanding areas of cooperation? On The Hub, Wang Guan brings together Li Cheng, founding director of the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong; Fred Teng, p...

Where is China-U.S. trade and investment headed as the world's two largest economies navigate competition and cooperation? Can businesses on both sides find new opportunities amid changing global supply chains and market conditions? What could greater dialogue mean for the future of economic ties? On The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Michael Hart, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Chin...

The Long March remains a powerful chapter in China's history, 90 years after the victory of the Chinese Red Army in 1936. What can a journey along the Long March route reveal about its history and spirit? How can shared experiences help young people from different countries better understand one another? In this special episode of The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Zhavier Harris, marketing & communic...

BRICS enters its third decade with a larger membership, a broader agenda, and a growing role for the Global South. Can its expansion strengthen cooperation without creating fragmentation? How can BRICS help shape the global economic order? On The Hub, Wang Guan speaks with Alessandro Golombiewski Teixeira, distinguished visiting professor at Tsinghua University and former senior advisor to the pre...

BRICS marks its 20th anniversary as the grouping enters a new phase of cooperation. What can BRICS deliver as global economic and political dynamics continue to shift? And how can the expanded bloc turn closer cooperation into greater opportunities for the wider Global South?

As the 16th APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting takes place in Beijing, how can economies across the Asia-Pacific keep energy affordable, reliable and sustainable? Can renewables and AI help build a cleaner and more resilient energy future? On The Hub, Wang Guan discusses these questions with John Pang, senior fellow at the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific; Steivan Defilla, assistant pr...

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 will shape the SCO's next phase?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is marking its 25th anniversary as leaders gather for the 2026 SCO Bishkek Summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the summit and paying a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. In this special edition of The Hub from Bishkek, Wang Guan sits down with Sohail Khan, deputy secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, to discuss the SCO's achie...

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 generation? And how can youth exchanges, entrepreneurship and cultural cooperation strengthen ties across member states?

Global governance and development are evolving as countries across the Global South seek greater representation, cooperation and shared progress. As China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) turns one and China's Global Development Initiative (GDI) turns five, what have been their achievements so far? How are they contributing to a more inclusive and effective approach to international cooperatio...

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 blueprint for the Yangtze River Delta centered on integration and high-quality development. How has this strategy transformed the region into one of China's most dynamic economic engines? And as China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan, can the Yangtze River...

This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa. How has China-Africa cooperation evolved over the past seven decades, and what role can the partnership play in advancing Africa's development priorities? Looking ahead, how can China and Africa deepen cooperation in technology, renewable energy, climate change and debt management?

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 could it mean for the rest of the world?

Five years after its launch, how has China's Global Development Initiative evolved from a proposal into a platform for international cooperation? What impact has it had on advancing sustainable development and addressing the priorities of the Global South?

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than the rules meant to govern it. How should society shape the rules to govern this transformative technology?

Japan is launching its biggest intelligence reform since World War II, marking a major shift in how the country coordinates national security. What is driving this overhaul? Could it reshape Japan's security policy and influence the strategic balance in East Asia?