In an era of rapid technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, and cultural transformation, why are scholars from around the world gathering to revisit ancient wisdom? The Second World Conference of Classics, held in Athens, Greece, brings together leading experts to explore the enduring relevance of humanity's intellectual heritage. What messages do the organizers hope to share with the world? Why is dialogue between civilizations more important than ever? How can ideas from ancient Greece, China, and other classical traditions help us better understand the challenges of today?

A recent poll reveals a striking divide in how Americans view China. While many older Republican-leaning voters see China as an enemy, most Democratic-leaning voters view China as a competitor. Even more surprisingly, younger Democrats are increasingly likely to see China as a partner rather than an adversary. What explains these sharply different perspectives? How much do Americans really know about China? And what can be done to bridge the gap in understanding between the world's two largest economies?

What happens if Vladimir Solovyov meets Sun Tzu? China and Russia both have long, rich histories in the arts and culture, but how much do the two peoples know about each other? As the two sides continue to cement their political ties, we discuss what is considered an important driving force of this relationship: people.

As China and Pakistan mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, climate cooperation is becoming a new focus of the partnership. How can the two countries work together to confront the climate emergency? How are green development and technology transforming everyday life? And what could China-Pakistan cooperation mean for the broader Global South? In this exclusive interview, CGTN host Liu Xin speaks with Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Pakistan's Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, about sustainability, clean energy, climate resilience, and the future of green development.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, his 25th trip to the country. Why is Beijing becoming the world's diplomatic crossroads? What does this say about the shifting global power landscape? And how will this visit further deepen China-Russia ties?

US President Donald Trump's China visit has concluded, a trip that drew global attention and dominated headlines in both China and the United States. During the visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new vision for bilateral ties: Building a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability." What exactly does this new framework mean for the future of China-US relations? And how could this reshape global stability, trade, and geopolitics in the years ahead?

US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing comes at a moment of deep global uncertainty and shifting power dynamics. Leading executives from major US tech companies have also been invited to join the trip. What defines the current state of ties between the world's two largest economies? What still binds them together? And can this visit help stabilize a turbulent world and reshape the future of China-US relations?

What makes a world-renowned designer behind icons like the Bugatti Veyron leave Europe's automotive elite and move to China? In this exclusive episode of The Point, CGTN host Liu Xin speaks with Jozef Kabaň, Vice President of Design at SAIC Motor, about the dramatic transformation reshaping the global auto industry.

France has passed a landmark bill to facilitate the return of artifacts looted during the colonial era. Could this reshape the global debate on cultural restitution and open the door for Chinese treasures taken during the Opium Wars to finally return home?

Japan's recent diplomatic tour across Vietnam and Australia has sparked debate over symbolism, strategy, and selective historical memory. High-profile gestures in Canberra and silence on wartime history in Southeast Asia raise questions about consistency, intent, and messaging in Japan's foreign policy.

Liu Xin examines Japan's evolving Indo-Pacific strategy, its "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" vision, and the growing debate over whether China is being structurally excluded from regional frameworks. Is Japan advancing a more coordinated geopolitical agenda under the rhetoric of openness and cooperation? And why does it maintain different attitudes toward Western and Asian nations over wartime historical issues?