Room with a View: Social media’s hottest topics in 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 the hottest social media stories of 2016 with special guests, sharp opinions and stunning graphics.

WHY SHOULD I WATCH?

Discover the Beijing tiger mauling, the hotel assault that caused outrage online and a very surprising kiss in a groundbreaking new show that combines insightful debate with striking presentation.

What was hot online in 2016? Join the debate as our guests clash over the tiger that killed a woman in a Beijing zoo and the woman assaulted in a hotel who sought justice by explaining her ordeal on Weibo.

From the furor over the longest glass bridge in the world, the gentle kiss that provoked a brawl in Liuzhou and the enduring appeal of the panda, what was your social media highlight of 2016?

WHO’S TALKING?

CGTN host Wang Yizhi directs the action, flanked by TV news host Julien Gaudfroy, leading psychologist Paul Yin and CGTN reporter Thomas Abrams.

NEED A CATCH-UP?

Tiger attack

A tiger at Beijing safari park attacked a woman when she got out of her vehicle – the woman’s mother jumped out to help. The daughter was seriously injured, the mother killed. But who was to blame?

Hotel assault

A young woman was assaulted by a man in a hotel lift lobby in Beijing. She cried out for help but a dozen people passed by, ignoring her. She posted a video of the incident on Weibo – keyboard heroes were horrified. What would you have done?

Glass bridges

The world’s longest and highest glass bridge opened, closed, and opened again in central China, the latest symbol of the country’s unquenched appetite for stunning glass structures. What’s behind their popularity: the engineering, the natural surroundings - or the selfie?

Panda love

The official status of the panda was changed from "endangered" to "vulnerable" after a population rebound in China. And panda pics continue to be share bait online. But is the panda really safe? And why is the black and white bear so popular?

Kiss to remember

A surprise raid on street vendors by local authorities resulted in an even bigger shock for one city management officer, who was suddenly kissed by a male street vendor. A street brawl – involving frying pans – ensued. Was this unforgettable kiss a sign of diminished respect for authority?

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

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