Room with a View: China’s biggest stories of 2016

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SO WHAT’S ROOM WITH A VIEW?

Prepare for a new style of talk show, as CGTN host Wang Yizhi guides you through China’s hottest stories in 2016 with special guests, sharp opinions and stunning graphics.

WHY SHOULD I WATCH?

China’s space dreams, a rollercoaster year for Sino-Philippine relations and the Rio Olympic Games are all on the agenda in a groundbreaking new show that combines insightful debate with striking presentation.

Do you remember China’s biggest stories in 2016? Join the debate as our guests clash over the legacy of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China’s place in the world and the country’s lofty space ambitions.

What was your highlight? The Chinese women’s volleyball team’s gold medal, the twists and turns of the Sino-Philippine relationship or the country’s longest-ever manned space mission?

WHO’S TALKING?

CGTN host Wang Yizhi directs the action, flanked by Caixin Globus CEO Michael Anti, Cosmopolitan Group VP Fan Baile, and CGTN reporter Omar Khan.

NEED A CATCH-UP?

G20 in Hangzhou

The leaders of 20 of the world’s biggest economies descended on Hangzhou for the first ever G20 Summit to be hosted in China. Key themes included: anti-protectionism, boosting global trade, cracking down on tax evasion and strengthening support for refugees. But what did it really achieve?

Belt and Road Initiative

China’s Belt and Road Initiative accelerated in 2016 with engineering contracts signed by more than 61 countries along the route. The initiative focuses on infrastructure improvements and connectivity along traditional trade routes - both land and sea. What does it mean for the countries involved?

Space dreams

China carried out its longest manned space mission, sending astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong into orbit for 33 days - 30 of which were spent in the Tiangong-2 space lab. The mission was a precursor to the planned deployment of a permanent Chinese space station. Just how grand are China’s space ambitions?

Sino-Philippine relations

The turbulent relationship between China and the Philippines took a rollercoaster journey in 2016, from the depths of the Hague ruling on the South China Sea in July to the highs of new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s surprise pivot away from the US. What’s next for Sino-Philippine relations?

Rio Olympics

The Rio Olympic Games was a huge social media event in China, with every moment live-streamed and Weibo set alight with reaction to winners such as the women’s volleyball team and characters like swimmer Fu Yuanhui. What was your top Olympic moment?

(Written by John Goodrich; Room with a View produced by Xu Jiye)

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