Deep Dive

The U.S. has cast a shadow over Chinese swimmers, raising yet unproven allegations of doping. But new questions are surfacing about the integrity of U.S. athletes and their own alleged use of banned substances. In this episode, CGTN Radio reporter Xu Yawen uncovers the truth behind the U.S. doping narrative.

Despite challenges like doping allegations amplified by the U.S., Team China achieved its best-ever results at an overseas Olympiad. More importantly, the new generation of Chinese athletes showcased something that the nation has long awaited. Sideline Story host Fu Yu joins Deep Dive to explore the spirit and style young Chinese athletes have presented and discuss how the country can build on its recent successes.

Japanese pharmaceutical giant Kobayashi is at the center of a health scare with over 100 deaths reported potentially linked to its health supplements with red yeast rice, or beni-koji. CMG Tokyo correspondent Xin Lei joins Deep Dive to unravel the causes of Kobayashi’s “death scandal” and what it tells us about Japan’s manufacturing.

When homes are destroyed and starvation is prevalent, an English teacher has built schools on top of the rubble in war-ravaged Gaza, turning parachutes from aid drops into classroom shelters to ensure that local children can continue their education. In this special episode, Ahmed Riziq, founder of an education project Gaza Great Minds, shares his story from the north of Gaza.

What is it like to raise and harvest fish and shrimp on the breathtaking altitudes of Xizang, also known as Tibet? CGTN reporter Guo Tianqi visited a fishing farm in Linzhi City and shares the story of how this remote region is cultivating top-quality shrimp and fish with the assistance of Guangdong Province along with her observation about China’s Pairing-up Assistance Program.

Here is a chance for a glimpse into the development path of the world's second-largest economy in the years to come. The world is watching the 3rd plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and its communiqué mapping out the country’s blueprint. CGTN Radio reporter Dou Hongyu brings first-hand information of China’s reform agenda and economic policy as well as their far-reaching impacts on the country and beyond.

The U.S. alleges it has been targeted by a “China-backed Volt Typhoon” hacking group, while China has dismissed it as another lie by Washington to deceive its own Congress and taxpayers. In this episode, CGTN reporter Han Peng unravels what the U.S. tries to achieve with their Volt Typhoon action.

In a world where some are served by AI home appliances while others have never used the Internet, a question is too big to ignore: can the least developed areas have their fair share of AI? As this year’s World AI Conference is set to open in Shanghai, Dou Hongyu speaks to a young Tanzanian devoted to his country’s AI development and joins Deep Dive to unravel the African country’s ambitions for AI.

A century ago, Kuliang in southeast China emerged as a hub for early cultural exchanges between China and the U.S. Today, it continues to inspire cross-cultural interactions between the two countries. In this episode, CGTN Radio reporter Liu Yushan shares heartfelt stories from both the past and present, highlighting how these narratives foster mutual understanding and strengthen the bonds between the two nations.

When Team China struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the village super league in Rongjiang, Guizhou province in southwest China continues to prosper. Surrounded by farms and mountains, the grassroot tournament has become a national sensation for over a year. In this unique tournament, winners take home livestock instead of trophies. CGTN reporter Li Jingjing joins this episode to share the excitement of these amateur-level football games and how the league's fame has transformed many local lives.