The Point with Liu Xin

Leaders from global military and defense departments, heads of international organizations and renowned experts have gathered in Beijing for the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. With discussions centered around global security and defense issues, the evolving nature of U.S.-China relations was a key focus. Where is the relationship heading? What can be done to make sure things don't spiral out of control?

China's growing cooperation with other Global South countries is making some in the West pretty nervous. Are we witnessing the emergence of a multipolar world order? As we delve deep into the historical ties that have seen China and other developing countries stand shoulder-to-shoulder against colonialism, how do these deepening partnerships affect the international balance of power?

The first China-Latin America and Caribbean States Roundtable on Human Rights was held on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to expose the double standards and hypocrisy applied in human rights by some countries. The event also provided a platform for countries to share and learn from each other on protecting human rights through development. What are the experiences of Latin American and Caribbean countries in this regard? What consensus emerged from the event? And can it make a difference in people's lives?

This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit concluded in Beijing last week. The event has certainly ruffled some feathers in the West. How do the U.S.-led West and China see global dynamics differently? With the U.S. elections just months away, how might China-U.S. relations evolve? What are the top priorities for the two major economies?

Recently, China has upgraded its relationship with Nigeria to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special program, jointly produced by China Global Television Network and the Nigerian Television Authority, dives deep into this dynamic relationship and takes a look at the progress, drivers, impacts, and the potential for the future from both Chinese and Nigerian perspectives.

The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, is coming up. What is to be expected from the summit? Which areas are participants most excited about? And how might the summit further strengthen the bond between African nations and China?

On Thursday, China released its first white paper mapping the country's energy transition over the past ten years. The paper shows that China's energy intensity decreased steadily, reducing CO2 emissions by three billion tons. Last year, China invested 676 billion USD in the energy transition, the largest in the world, and more than the U.S. and the EU combined. What exactly are the numbers telling us? What's driving this revolution? And what impact is this having on the world?

For the first time in 8 years, the U.S. President's point man on national security is in China. The visit is Sullivan's first to China in his current capacity. What does the visit tell us about the current state of China-U.S. relations? Is the world's most important bilateral relationship showing signs of improving stability? With U.S. elections just months away, how useful will this mechanism be?

As the world goes through rapid changes, China and African countries are coming closer together. The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, is to be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. What's to be expected from the summit? Where are the two sides headed next? And in the context of the profound changes currently taking place in the world, what can China and African countries do together for each other and for the world?

Despite the calls for "decoupling" and "de-risking," global direct investment in China has kept growing, with figures from some European and Middle Eastern countries soaring to record highs. Why are investors betting so big on China? Why are European companies ignoring their politicians' call for "de-risking"? And what does the Middle-East's pivot to China say about the rapidly changing international landscape?