As 2025 draws to a close, the global order faces mounting strain. Uncertainty is widespread, and nations are navigating an increasingly complex and shifting landscape. Against this backdrop, China is preparing to unveil its 15th Five-Year Plan in 2026, while its global governance initiatives respond to growing calls for a more just and balanced international order. 

In this episode of CGTN's year-end special, we sit down with Professor Martin Jacques, former senior fellow at the University of Cambridge and a longtime observer of China's development, for an in-depth review of the defining moments and trends of 2025. Tune in to CGTN at 11:30 a.m. Beijing Time on December 30.