From an imperial kiln, to a modern capital of creativity, Jingdezhen’s fame as China’s ceramic capital has stood the test of time. Here, people can not only create art, but also delve deep into their emotions in the pursuit of inspiration, beauty, and perfection. What makes Jingdezhen’s charm so enduring? Camille Grandaty, a French ceramic artist who has spent a decade in Jingdezhen, shares her creative journey.

What's the “source code” of the Chinese culture? How has China's ancient philosophy and wisdom informed its green transition? Through a deep dive into China's cultural DNA, Vikram Channa, vice president of Production & Development at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, uncovers the ancient wisdom that underpins the country's journey towards a green future.

The world has witnessed China's dramatic changes for over 40 years since its reform and opening up. In the eyes of Moon Chung-in, former special advisor to South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in for national security and foreign affairs, China has achieved economic and social development while maintaining a peaceful relationship with other countries. As its neighbor, how does South Korea see China's rise? In China Talk, Moon Chung-in will share with you his unique South Korean perspective...

“My son’s developed a passion for China, and my six-year-old grandson is learning Chinese,” says Senator Mushahid Hussain, chairman of Pakistan's Senate Defence Committee, reflecting on his enduring affinity with China over five decades. He stresses that connecting hearts and minds is key to form an enduring bond between China and Pakistan. Why is China calling for increased interpersonal bonds? How might the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) shape new lifestyles, especially among women...

Centuries ago, a Belgian erudite journeyed to China and was given a high position in the court of Emperor Kangxi (r. 1661–1722) of the Qing Dynasty for his contributions to China's development. He is Nan Huairen, a renowned figure in Chinese history. What can his story teach us today? As two vital forces for the world's peace and prosperity, how can China and Europe keep learning from each other and cooperate for a shared future? In this episode of China Talk, Yves Leterme, former prime...

"In 20 years' time, China is going to be so different from what it is now." Martin Jacques, former senior fellow at the Department of Politics and International Studies of Cambridge University, has borne witness to China's evolution over the past 30 years. How does one understand Chinese modernization, and what sets it apart from Western models? Renowned as a writer and political scientist, Martin Jacques elucidates the distinction between a "civilization state" and a "nation state."

Beavers are known as nature's architects and engineers. They build dams that are instrumental in restoring wetland ecosystems and protecting biodiversity. Chu Wenwen, a young wildlife conservationist from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, and the founder of the Altay Nature Conservation Association, has raised the rodent's profile on the Internet, and her story has inspired thousands of young people. In this episode of China Talk, you will discover Chu Wenwen's life...

What kind of country does China want to become? Based on his decade-long experience as a field reporter, CGTN anchor Wang Guan says China promotes a new model of international relations by being a creator of global public goods, a driver of growth and development, a builder of consensus and a champion of equality. A video version of this episode is available at: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-11-18/How-China-promotes-a-new-model-of-international-relations--1f4j0y5495S/index.html

What's behind the success of the China model? Ali Al Dhaheri, the UAE's Ambassador to China, explains from his own experiences that China-UAE cooperation, featuring mutual trust and a commitment to multilateralism and international collaboration, will contribute to world peace and global development. As world leaders meet at G20 Summit in Indonesia, China's wisdom and solutions to global governance once again grab the world attention.

Whole-process people's democracy is democracy in its broadest, most genuine, and most effective form. How does democracy work in China? How do Chinese people run their country? Victor Gao, Chairman of Yale Law School Association of China, tells his experiences and insights.

China is committed to its fundamental national policy of opening to the outside world. It adheres to the right course of economic globalization. How does globalization define and shape the world we all live in today? And how individuals in China are affected by reforms and opening up in the country? Henry Wang Huiyao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), tells his experiences and insights.

The world is going through hard changes with tall hurdles. How can people better deal with them? CGTN's Tian Wei believes the answer lies in cultural exchanges and mutual learning. China's traditional culture may provide clues with global reflections.