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Crossover: Clinton win seen as favorable for market

To discuss the possible financial impact of this election, we're joined by our correspondent Karina Huber in New York.

Studio interview: King Bhumibol's contributions to Thailand

And now joining us to talk about the passing of Thailand's king is Professor Song Qingrui, from the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.

Crossover: UN pushes to ban all nuclear tests

For more on the newly-adopted UN resolution, let's turn to our correspondent Nathan King, live from the United Nations in New York.

Studio interview: Tiangong-2 to test key technologies required for future space station

We are joined again in the studio by Professor Yang Yuguang from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, and Eric Johnson, senior editor from Caixin Media. He is also former China correspondent with Space News.

Crossover: Future of China-ASEAN economic cooperation

For more on the China-ASEAN Expo, James Gomez of Bangkok University is joining us by phone from Singapore. For more on the China-ASEAN Expo, James Gomez of Bangkok University is joining us by phone from Singapore.

Studio interview: AIIB & ASEAN connectivity

For more on this year's China-ASEAN Expo and the 13th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, we are joined now in the studio by our current affairs commentator Victor Gao.

Studio interview: Expectations for China-ASEAN Expo and summit

For more on this year's China-ASEAN Expo and the 13th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, we are joined now in the studio by our current affairs commentator Victor Gao .

Studio interview: World must reconsider policies towards DPRK

For more analysis, Mr. Teng Jianqun, from China Institute of International Studies, joins us now in the studio.

Studio interview: Exports & imports off more than expected

For more on the Chinese trade data, joining us in the studio is Liu Chunsheng, an associate professor at the Central University of Finance and Economics.

Crossover: Hillary Clinton to accept Democratic party's nomination

The Democratic National Convention has entered its last day in Philadelphia. Hillary Clinton is expected to deliver a speech and formally accept the party's nomination for the 2016 presidential election. She will become the first woman nominated by a major party in the United States. For more, let's turn to our reporter Sean Callebs who is at the convention.

Studio interview: Which sectors suffer most from over capacity?

Today we are joined by Liu Baocheng, dean of the Center for International Business Ethics at Univ. of Int'l Business and Economics.

Exclusive interview: China vital in driving global economy

In an interview with CCTV, Indonesian finance minister Bambang Brodjonegoro says China plays a very important role in driving the world's economic growth.

Crossover: Attacker was Iranian-German living in Munich

For more analysis, we are joined by Ansgar Graw in Washington. He is a senior political correspondent for the German national newspapers -- "Die Welt", and "The Welt on Sunday".

Studio interview: Expert interprets China's economic performance of 2016 H1

For more in-sight, we are now in studio by Professor Liu Baocheng, dean of the Center for International Business Ethics, at the University of International Business and Economics.

Iranian expert: Manila's move is harming relations

Ahad Mohammadi, President of the Iran-China Friendship Association, has published an signed article over the South China Sea disputes on Iranian newspaper "Iran". He wrote that the Philippines' appeal to the international arbitration court in the Hague has severely harmed relations between the two countries.

Interview with Stefan Talmon on South China Sea arbitration

Before the Hague-based Arbitral Tribunal on the South China Sea issues a final verdict on July 12, our very own Tian Wei caught up with Stefan Talmon, director of the Institute of Public International Law at the University of Bonn. We started by asking him the legality behind this international tribunal.

Sports commentator Xu Jicheng on Zhou Qi's selection by Houston

So what does Zhou Qi's selection by the Houston Rockets mean for basketball in this country? We posed that question earlier to Chinese sports commentator Xu Jicheng, who had this to say.

Studio interview: Poland to participate in Belt and Road Initiative

For more on bilateral relations between China and Poland, we are joined now in the studio by Liu Youfa, former president of the China Institute of International Studies.

Crossover: Hiroshima visit only a compromise to Japan

For some analysis on Obama's visit to Hiroshima, let's turn to Professor Zhu Chenghu from the People's Liberation Army Defense University.

Studio interview: Huge business potential between China, India

For more analysis, we are joined by Professor Liu Baocheng, dean of the Center for International Business Ethics, at the University of International Business and Economics.

Crossover: China-India relations have been on a upswing

For more on the visit, we are joined live by our correspondent Shweta Bajaj in New Delhi.

Studio interview: Tashkent summit will benefit regional cooperation

A 2-day meeting of the Foreign Minister's Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is taking place in the Uzbek capital Tashkent. For more on the background to this, we're joined now in the studio by Jia Xiudong, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies.

Studio interview: Encouraging science and technology innovation

For more analysis, we are joined by Li Yong, Senior Fellow from the China Association of International Trade.

Crossover: New findings revealed on King Tutankhamun's tomb

For more, we speak to our correspondent Adel El-Mahrouky in Cairo.

Crossover: Timing of DPRK's Congress raises a lot of concerns

AP's senior video journalist Rafael Wober joins us live in Pyongyang.

Studio interview: Intense fight in Aleppo affects millions of people

We are pleased to have Professor He Wenping, research fellow from the Institute of West Asian and African Studies, with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Studio interview: China tends to ease tensions in the South China Sea

For more analysis on this, we're joined in the studio by Mr. Teng Jianqun, research fellow from the China Institution of International Studies. Welcome, Mr. Teng.

Studio interview: Business co-op tops agenda of Australian PM's visit

For in-depth analysis, let's speak to our studio guest Yang Xiyu. He's a Senior Research Fellow at the China Institute of International Studies.

Studio interview: Value added industrial output up 6.8%, far exceeding expectations

We're joined in the studio by Mr. Li Yong now, who'll help us read the first quarter economic figures. He is vice chairman of the China Association of International Trade.

Studio interview: Japan, US hijack G7 meeting to meddle in South China Sea issues

To talk more about the South China Sea dispute, we are joined by Zhang Junshe. He's the vice president of China's Naval Research Institute.

Interview: Economist on outlook for China's credit rating

Separate surveys show that China's manufacturing activity improved in March, helping ease concerns over slowing economic growth. Our reporter Zhu Dan caught up with Tao Dong, the chief economist for non-Japan Asia at Credit Suisse at the Asian Investment Conference in HK.

Red Pulse CEO: Chinese stock markets positive development

Jonathan Ha, CEO of Red Pulse, a Shanghai-based market research company shares his view on the Chinese stock markets.

Exclusive: Rose Gottemoeller on China's contribution in nuclear security

China and the United States on Thursday reaffirmed their joint commitment to global nuclear security and pledged to continue cooperation in this area beyond the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) process.

Crossover: Details of further cooperation between China and Czech Republic

Let's go to Prague and speak to our reporter Zhang He.

Exclusive interview: Finland eyes clean tech, wood business with China

Our reporter Martina Fuchs spoke to Finland's Agriculture and Environment Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen about the Scandinavian nation's investment plans.

Crossover: 62 reportedly die in passenger plane crash in Russia

A FlyDubai passenger jet has crashed in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, killing all 62 passengers and crew onboard. For more on this, our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk joins us live on the phone.

Studio interview: Will financial sector pay more taxes?

The Chinese government will replace the business tax with existing value-added tax. For those doing business in China, what does the move imply? Let's hear the interview with Gao Liqun, Indirect Tax Partner from Deloitte China.

Crossover: South Korea condemns DRPK’s missile launch

For more on the situation on the Korean Peninsula, we have with us live our correspondent U-Jean Jung in Seoul.

Studio interview: China, Mekong nations can work together in various sectors

For some analysis, joining me in the studio is Mr. Song Qingrun from the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.

Studio interview: Progress on AI development shocks the world

For more analysis, we are joined live in the studio by Mr. Rob Koepp, the author of best seller "Clusters of Creativity".

Studio interview: China's approach to building democracy

I’m joined in the studio today by Professor Wang Hui from Tsinghua University, and Laurence Brahm, a well-known China hand and the Foreign Policy Advisor to the USA Green Party.

Studio interview: China promotes denuclearization of peninsula

Now lets turn to our studio guest, Mr. Yang Xiyu, who's a senior fellow at the China Institute of International Studies.

Crossover: Park vows strong measures against DPRK

For more, we're now joined live by our correspondent Shane Hahm in Seoul.

Studio interview: China to expand 'new type' urbanization

To discuss this, we have our current affairs commentator Li Yong.

Studio interview: Policy is to ensure farmers benefit from agricultural development

For more insights, we're joined in the studio by Victor Gao Zhikai, our current affairs commentator.

Studio interview: China's policy document targets agricultural modernization

Fore more insights, we're now joined in the studio by Victor Gao Zhikai, our current affairs commentator.

Studio interview: AIIB positioning in the region

For in-depth analysis, we are joined in our studio by Einar Tangen, our current affair commentator.

Studio interview: China eyes a stronger & more modern PLA

To get more insight on this, we have Mr. Teng Jianqun, from the China Institute of International Studies.

Crossover: DPRK carried out 1st hydrogen bomb test

For more, we're joined live by our South Korean correspondent U Jean Jung in Seoul.

Studio interview: Issues for gov't to tackle during urbanization

For more on this, we are joined by Li Yong, our Current Affairs commentator.

Studio interview: Priorities of cooperation between China and Africa

For more analysis, joining us in the studio we have Liu Youfa, former vice president of China Institute of International Studies.

Studio interview: Newly-unveiled military structural reform

For more insight, we're joined the studio by Zhang Junshe, Senior Captain and Vice-President of the Naval Research Institute.

Crossover: Turkey shoots down war plane on Syria border

For more, we are joined by our correspondents Natalie Carney in Istanbul, and Julia Lyubova in Moscow.

Studio interview: Important time for future cross-strait relations

For more on the meeting, we are joined in the studio by current affairs commentator Gregory Yingnien Tsang.

Studio interview: Chinese gov't pledges more assistance to Xinjiang

Now for more discussion on this, we're joined in the studio by Victor Gao, our current affairs commentator.

Exclusive: US looks forward to strengthening economic ties with China

CCTV caught up with former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, who told us his views on economic cooperation between the two powerhouses, and the trajectory of ties.

Studio interview: Chinese economy takes center stage in Dalian

Let's turn to our studio guests; Mr. Tang Min, counselor at the State Council; and Mr. Li Yong, current affairs commentator and Senior fellow of the China Association of International Trade.

Studio interview: Rapid social and economic development in Tibet

Now for more discussion on this, we're joined in the studio by Victor Gao, our current affairs commentator.

Crossover: Abe's security bills sparks large-scale protests

To discuss the protests in Japan against Abe's controversial military legislation, we are joined on the phone by Professor Takesato Watanabe from Doshisha University in Kyoto.

Studio interview: New early warning planes to be shown at parade

For more analysis, we are joined in the studio by Senior Captain Zhang Junshe, Vice President of the Naval Research Institute.

Studio interview: Crucial factors for the markets to stabilize

For more insights about China's monetary policy and the stock markets, we are joined by Mr. Gao Xing, who is the vice president of CITIC's Equity Sales and Trading.

Studio interview: FM Wang Yi attends ASEAN meetings

For more insight, we are joined in the studio by Professor Wang Yiwei from the School of International Studies at Renmin University.

Studio interview: UN Security Council to vote on Iran resolution

For more analysis on the deal, we have Mr. Li Guofu in the studio. Li is a senior research fellow and Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the China Institute of International Studies.

Crossover: China promotes new business model to boost growth

For more on this, we are joined on the line by Professor Benjamin Chiao. He is Assistant Dean of the Institute for Advanced Research, at Shanghai University of Finance and Economies.

Crossover: China joins the OECD Development Center

Now for the very latest, let's bring in our correspondent Kate Parkinson in Paris.

Interview: Leading Chinese diplomats on China and CPC

How is the Communist Party of China viewed abroad? Chinese officials say there are some misconceptions from people outside China. Let's get the views of two leading Chinese diplomats based in the US.

Interview: Process of CPC makes decisions

In order to gain some insight into the workings of the Communist Party of China, Robert Kuhn has been speaking to Xie Chuntao from the CPC Central Committee's Party School.

Studio interview: Premier Li urges joint development of third market

For more analysis, we're now joined in the studio by Adan Dunnet, Secretary General of the European Union Chamber of Commerce.

Crossover: Nuclear deals to be signed during Li's trip to France

For more details, we're joined live by our correspondent Kate Parkinson in Paris.

Crossover: China, EU have great cooperation potential

For the latest, joining us now live is our correspondent Jack Barton from Brussels.

Studio interview: Strengthening rule of law to protect human rights

For more on the issue, we're joined in the studio by Liu Huawen. He's researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Crossover: 1,400 family members join mourning ceremony

Crossover: 1,400 family members join mourning ceremony

Studio interview: Rescue team rights capsized Eastern Star

For more analysis, we can now talk to Professor Zhu Yuzhu from Dalian Maritime University.

Studio interview: Third official meeting held on cross-Strait affairs

For more in-depth analysis on Cross-Strait relations, we're joined in the studio with Mr. Gregory Yingnien Tsang, our current affairs commentator. Q1: The biggest outcome from the meeting is the decision to set up offices between the Taiwan-based Straits Exchange Foundation and the mainland's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, and to help Taiwan join the AIIB. What do you think are the benefits for both sides to realize these plans?

Crossover: Looking ahead to Li Keqiang's visit to Colombia

Premier Li heads to Colombia on Thursday night. Our correspondent Michelle Begue is in Bogota now.

Crossover: Wanda & Vanke team up amid domestic housing market slowdown

For more on this, we once again turn to Professor Liu Baocheng, dean of the Center for International Business Ethics at the University of International Business and Economics, who is joining us through the phone.

Studio interview: China-India ties set for 'big boost'

For more discussion, we are joined by K.J.M Verma, a correspondent with the Press Trust of India.

Studio interview: New opportunities for 'Belt and Road' initiatives

For more, we spoke earlier to Mr. Teng Jianqun from the China Institute of International Studies. He said President Xi's visit to Belarus helps to promote the 'One Belt, One Road' initiatives.

Crossover: ASEAN leaders push for further integration

For the latest on the summit, let's now go live to our correspondent Rian Maelzer who's standing by in Kuala Lumpur.

Studio interview: Expansion of Shanghai FTZ

Wang Jianhui discusses the expansion of the Shanghai FTZ.

Studio interview: First quarter industrial profits down 2.7% y-o-y

Joining us now to decipher this morning's industrial profit numbers is Wang Jianhui. He is the deputy general manager of the R&D department at capital securities.

Crossover: 26th ASEAN Summit opens in Kuala Lumpur

For more, let's go to our correspondent Rian Maelzer who's standing by in Kuala Lumpur.

Interview: Spanish ambassador to China on art

Manuel Valencia, Spain's ambassador to China, recently held a solo exhibition entitled 'Skin of the Sea'. On this special occasion, he brought us into a world of paintings and sculptures at his residence in Beijing for a chat about art, and the art of diplomacy.

Studio interview: Highlights of the Asian-African conference

For more insights on the Asian-African Conference and the cooperation between the two continents, we are joined by Mr. Zhang Jianping, director of the International Cooperation Department in Foreign Economic Research Institute of China’s National Development and Reform Commission.

Studio interview: How is China set to benefit from Pakistan's dev't?

To talk more about President Xi's visit to Pakistan and the trip's significance, we are joined in the studio by Mr. Ding Yifan, senior fellow of the department of research at the State Council.

Crossover: Co-pilot believed to have crashed the plane

For the latest from the service at the Cologne Cathedral, joining us now is our correspondent Guy Henderson .

Crossover: Russian president defiant over Ukraine crisis

For the latest on Putin's call-in show, let's cross live to our correspondent Tom Barton in Moscow.

Studio interview: China's Q1 GDP: 'A managed slowdown' & better in Q2?

Now for more analysis on China's latest economic numbers, we are joined by two guests. Mr. Andrew Polk, economist at Conference Board, and Mr Ding Yifan, deputy director at the State Council's Devt Research Centre.

Studio interview: China Q1 trade dips 6 pct

For more on China's foreign trade data, let's bring in Zhao Zhongxiu, Vice President of University of International Business and Economics.

Studio interview: Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization meets

Joining us in the studio is our guest Liu Youfa, who is the Former President of China Institute of International Studies.

Crossover: Carter's 1st visit to S. Korea since taking office

For more, we're joined by our correspondent Joseph Kim in Seoul.

Studio interview: March CPI&PPI, holiday still a factor?

For more we are joined by our current affairs commentator Einar Tangen.

Studio interview: Mitigating political risks in new markets

We are joined by Mr. Alberto Forchielli, managing partner at Mandarin Capital Partners

Crossover: China, Russia agree to deepen partnership

For the latest, let's cross live to our correspondent Tom Barton in Moscow.

Crossover: President Xi to visit Russia on May 9th

For more on Wang Yi's visit to Russia, we're joined live now by our correspondent in Moscow, Julia Lyubova.

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