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Live Roundtable Discussion and Week-Long Focus on China's Growing
Influence in the World With China set to become the world's largest economy
by mid-century, and with its international influence on the rise, CNN
dedicates extensive resources to EYE ON CHINA, a unique week of live and
special feature programming from Beijing. From May 14 to 22, EYE ON CHINA
will give CNN audiences in more than 200 countries and territories a
comprehensive look inside one of the world’s fastest growing economies.
The coverage will focus on China’s swiftly evolving role in global politics
and business, and the impact of the country’s rapid modernization on its
people and culture.
In a rare, live broadcast from Beijing's historic Diaoyutai State
Guesthouse, CNN’s celebrated senior journalist Jim Clancy hosts a roundtable
discussion about China’s role in the world. CNN CONNECTS: CHINA RISING will
feature a panel of distinguished speakers and a live studio audience of 120
people, including some of the chiefs of global business, heads of state, and
leading thinkers gathered in Beijing for the FORTUNE Global Forum.
"CNN deepens its commitment to examining China’s movements on the
world stage, its impact on Asia and neighboring countries,” says Rena Golden,
senior vice president, CNN International. “A team of award-winning journalists
will travel from the U.S. and Hong Kong to join Beijing-based correspondents
for the week of EYE ON CHINA coverage, which aims to give our viewers a greater
understanding of the many complex issues facing modern China,” she adds.
CNN International will also be the only other TV news network,
outside of Chinese national broadcaster CCTV, allowed to have cameras on location
to broadcast, live, the President of the People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao’s
opening keynote address at the FORTUNE Global Forum on Monday, May 16 at
approximately19:30 (Beijing time).
Throughout the week, CNN’s award-winning, prime-time morning news
program CNN TODAY will be hosted live from Beijing by Kristie Lu Stout and Hugh
Riminton, who will interview some of the global opinion makers in Beijing for
the FORTUNE Global Forum.
Other signature programs will include a one-hour documentary,
NAVIGATING THE NEW CHINA, two special editions of TALK ASIA, as well as CNN
BUSINESS TRAVELLER from Shanghai.
CNN.com has also dedicated a special section at www.CNN.com/eyeonchina
where online audiences will find in-depth reports and analysis, programming
details, images, and more stories to complement their EYE ON CHINA television
viewing experience.
LIVE BROADCAST: President Hu Jintao, People’s Republic of China
Opening Keynote Speech at FORTUNE Global Forum airs on Monday, May
16 at 19:30 (approximately)
CNN CONNECTS: CHINA RISING — a LIVE roundtable discussion from the
FORTUNE Global Forum
Premieres Tuesday, May 17 at 14:00 (LIVE)
Replays: Tuesday, May 17 at 19:00, Saturday, May 21 at 21:00, Sunday,
May 22 at 10:00
In a rare, live broadcast from Beijing, CNN’s award-winning journalist
Jim Clancy leads a unique roundtable discussion about China's role in the world,
with distinguished panelists and a live studio audience of 120 people. Broadcast
from the historic Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, where chiefs of global
business, heads of state, and leading thinkers will be gathered for the FORTUNE
Global Forum, CNN CONNECTS: CHINA RISING will cover China's role in the world
and complex issues facing this dynamic country as a result of its economic
boom.
NAVIGATING THE NEW CHINA
Premieres Saturday, May 14 at 18:00
Replays: Sunday, May 15 at 19:00, Tuesday, May 17 at 13:00 and 18:00,
Saturday, May 21 at 20:00
Join CNN’s new Beijing Correspondent Stan Grant for a one-hour
specially-commissioned documentary as he travels hundreds of miles across the
world’s most rapidly shifting country from the mountains of Guizhou Province to
the hothouse urban environment of coastal Guangdong. Along the way, Stan meets
fascinating characters of all ages and from all walks of life, and hears their
views about how China is changing and their apprehensions about being left behind
in the country’s headlong rush into the 21st century.
CNN TODAY
Monday to Friday, May 16-20 from 07:00-10:30 (LIVE)
CNN’s Hugh Riminton and Kristie Lu Stout travel to Beijing to host CNN's
signature weekday morning show CNN TODAY live throughout the week. Senior Asia
Correspondent and long-time China expert Mike Chinoy and Beijing Correspondent
Stan Grant will contribute in-depth reports addressing current developments in
China's social, economic and political arenas.
TALK ASIA
Two special editions of TALK ASIA, hosted by Lorraine Hahn in Beijing
and Shanghai, will feature interviews with leading personalities from the Chinese
business and entertainment industries.
Internationally-acclaimed director Zhang Yimou (from Beijing)
Premieres Saturday, May 14 at 11:00
Replays: Saturday, May 14 at 22:30, Sunday, May 15 at 01:00, 18:30 and
23:00
World-renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou (Raise the Red Lantern,
Judou, House of Flying Daggers, Hero) talks to Lorraine Hahn about a wide range
of topics, ranging from his passion for movies, to the influence of his work on
Hollywood and his future plans.
Hang Jun, President of Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. (from
Shanghai)
Premieres Saturday, May 21 at 11:00
Replays: Saturday, May 21 at 22:30, Sunday, May 22 at 01:00, 18:30
and 23:00
Tang Jun, President of Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd., the
leading operator of online games in China, discusses his vision for the company,
the challenges of starting and developing the business, Shanda's future plans,
and his career.
CNN BUSINESS TRAVELLER jets to Shanghai
Airtime: Sunday, May 15 at 11:30
Replays: Sunday, May 15 at 22:30, Saturday, May 21 at 18:30, Sunday,
May 22 at 11:30
CNN’s Richard Quest explores Shanghai, one of China’s biggest ports
and the nation’s key business hub, on CNN BUSINESS TRAVELLER. Quest docks in the
city and looks at why major international investors are flocking to China to
take advantage of its huge market. From airplanes to speedy bullet trains, he
goes on the road and provides business executives with travel options to and
from the Chinese city. He also investigates the city’s economic opportunities
and drawbacks when conducting business, and interviews Yue-Sai Kan, one of
China’s most influential entrepreneurs.
EYE ON CHINA SCHEDULE
DATE TIME PROGRAM NAME
5/14/2005 10:00TALK ASIA Interview with director Zhang Yimou.
5/14/2005 17:00NAVIGATING THE NEW CHINA Documentary examining modern life in China.
5/15/2005 10:30CNN BUSINESS TRAVELLER CNN BUSINESS TRAVELLER visits Shanghai.
May 16-20 03:00 — 9:30 (LIVE) CNN TODAY CNN TODAY airs live from Beijing throughout the week.
5/16/2005 18:30 (LIVE) LIVE Broadcast: President Hu Jintao, People’s Republic of China, at FORTUNE Global Forum Live broadcast of President of the People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao’s opening keynote address speech at FORTUNE Global Forum.
5/17/2005 13:00 (LIVE) CNN CONNECTS: CHINA RISING Live panel discussion in front of a studio audience from the FORTUNE Global Forum.
5/21/2005 10:00TALK ASIA Interview with Tang Jun, President of Shanda Interactive Entertainment.
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