The Point with Liu Xin

In today's world of radical uncertainty, how do we make smart decisions? How can we win without destroying our enemies? CGTN's Liu Xin sits down with Professor Hwy-Chang Moon, a leading South Korean scholar, and president of Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Prof. Moon bridges East and West, blending ancient wisdom (Sun Tzu's Art of War, Lao Tzu's yin-yang) with modern business strategy, AI disruption, and global geopolitics.

How can a century-old party maintain discipline and public trust? At its fifth plenary session, held in Beijing from October 26 to 29, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted a resolution on advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance. The resolution calls for sustained efforts to combat corruption, strengthen oversight over the exercise of power, and build a team of officials with strong political commitment, governance capabilities and strict discipline. But what does this mean in practice? What implications could these measures have for people's everyday lives in China, and what might they mean for China's engagement with the wider world? Liu Xin is joined by Prof. Xia Lu from School of CPC History and Party Building at Renmin University of China; Michele Geraci, former Undersecretary of State at Italian Ministry of Economic Development; and Prof. Evandro Carvalho from the School of Law at International Law Fluminense Federal University (UFF).

What happens when firsthand experience challenges long-held perceptions? On his first visit to China, Australian geopolitical analyst Barry Healy was moved by the sacrifices of the Long March and struck by the transformation of once-impoverished villages, gaining a new perspective on China's history and development. On this episode of The Point, Healy reflects on how his visit reshaped his understanding of China and discusses China-Australia relations, the AUKUS submarine deal, and rising military tensions. Can firsthand experience bridge the gap between perception and reality?

"An odyssey unequaled in modern times." Ninety years ago, the Long March became one of the most extraordinary journeys in modern history. Over two years and more than 12,000 kilometers, Red Army soldiers endured immense hardships and uncertainty. What kept them going? How did they make critical decisions along the way? And what lessons can young people today draw from this defining chapter of Chinese history?

From France to Italy and Albania, protests are sweeping across Europe, with clashes between demonstrators and police raising questions about the roots of public discontent. What are protesters demanding? Why are grievances over issues ranging from climate change to other social concerns not necessarily translating into meaningful reforms? And what does the wave of demonstrations reveal about the challenges facing European governments? On this episode of The Point, experts examine the forces behind the unrest and what it means for Europe's political and social landscape.