📺 2025 is almost over, and the world stage has been anything but predictable. From geopolitical shake-ups to climate pledges, this year tested leaders and nations like never before. To unpack these shifts, CGTN’s year-end special Shifting Currents welcomes Prof. Martin Jacques, a top China watcher and former Cambridge senior fellow.
What’s on the table?
- Global order under pressure: rising tensions, economic crosswinds, and fresh alliances 🌏
- China’s roadmap: the Chinese mainland is gearing up to unveil its 15th Five-Year Plan in 2026, shaping its domestic and global strategies 🛤️
- Calls for fairness: how Beijing’s global governance initiatives aim to rebalance the international stage ⚖️
Prof. Jacques will dive into these topics and more, offering insights into how we arrived here and where we might be heading. Whether you’re a news junkie, a business thinker, or just curious about Asia’s evolving role, this conversation promises fresh perspectives.
The full episode airs on CGTN at 11:30 a.m. Beijing Time on December 30. 🔍👀
Reference(s):
Watch: Shifting Currents – 2025 in Review with Prof. Martin Jacques
cgtn.com
