When China detected its first case 40 years ago, AIDS was synonymous with a death sentence. Four decades on, China has optimized its toolbox against the disease through a relentless quest for a cure. 

In this interview, CGTN's Health Talk speaks with Professor Li Taisheng, director of the Infectious Diseases Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, who explains how we got here. He takes us through China's AIDS prevention and treatment journey, an uphill battle in which China has gained the upper hand and is also gaining international recognition for it. This is a dialogue about life, science and compassion.

Executive Producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Directors: Du Junzhi, Wang Xueying

Editor: Xie Jiachen

Videographers: Fu Gaoliang, Sun Yibo, Bai Nan

Cover Image Designer: Xu Xi