CGTN anchor Liu Xin and Fox Business Network host Trish Regan had a live discussion on Trish Regan Primetime on Thursday. /CGTN Photo

Their discussion touched upon such topics as China-U.S. trade talks, intellectual property protection, tariffs, capitalism and China’s development. /CGTN Photo

Liu Xin seemed upbeat before and after the much-anticipated event, which had sparked widespread attention globally. /CGTN Photo

This is the first time that television hosts from China and the U.S. have faced off live. /CGTN Photo

Last week, Liu Xin agreed to Regan’s call for “an HONEST debate on trade” by appearing on Regan’s show live as a guest. /CGTN Photo