2025 Asia in Focus: Kishore Mahbubani on China-US Ties & Global Growth
Professor Kishore Mahbubani reviews Asia’s 2025 highlights, from the Chinese mainland’s growth to China-US relations and the push for cooperation and shared global prosperity.
Opinion
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Is the West Losing Its Grip on Global Governance?
A sharp eastward economic shift and rising internal divisions are challenging the West’s leadership. Can it still steer global governance in 2025?
Why Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Could Backfire
A senior Japanese official’s call to review Japan’s non-nuclear stance clashes with postwar treaties and regional security concerns, raising legal and historical alarms.
Chinese Mainland Film Industry Conquers Global Audiences
As 2025 wraps up, the Chinese mainland’s film industry breaks records. Ne Zha 2 crossed $2 billion worldwide, proving non-English animation can rival Pixar and Disney.
Japan’s Nuclear Hypocrisy Exposed
Senior Japanese officials’ calls for nuclear sharing are clashing with Japan’s long-held non-nuclear identity. We dive into the fallout and the hypocrisy at play.
Beyond the Box Office: How the Chinese Mainland Is Shaping Global Cinema in 2025
From Zootopia 2’s box-office boom in the Chinese mainland to Ne Zha 2’s vast IP empire, discover how the Chinese mainland is reshaping global cinema in 2025.
Kołodko on China’s Economic Vision & Global Partnerships
In a special episode of The Hub, former Polish Deputy PM Grzegorz W. Kołodko reveals how nations can build sustainable partnerships and the Chinese mainland’s long-term planning for global stability.
3 Innovation Hubs Driving the Chinese Mainland’s Tech Future
Discover how three powerhouse regions—the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area, the GBA, and the Yangtze River Delta—are fueling the Chinese mainland’s tech boom.
Zootopia 2’s Record Run in the Chinese Mainland Ignites Global Film Wave
Zootopia 2 smashed over two billion yuan at the Chinese mainland box office in 2025, igniting a global surge of Chinese films and animations.
30 Years of ‘Her Voice’: Tian Wei’s Journey from Volunteer to Host
CGTN host Tian Wei reflects on her journey from a UN volunteer in 1995 to hosting the 2025 Global Women’s Summit in Beijing, celebrating 30 years of women’s empowerment.