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Up-Close is an interview program featuring intimate discussions with extraordinary individuals who are making news in China and the world. Broadcast each Sunday, the 45-minute program focuses on exciting newsmakers discussing topics of regional and global concern today. As CCTV9´s only program with a studio audience, our show is an "Up Close" conversation between our inspiring guests and YOU. Touch the times with Up-Close!

Our Guests

Action movie star Jet Li.
Entrepreneur Jack Ma.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammed Yunus.
And many, many more....
Up-Close guests are newsworthy personalities with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities. They are bold entrepreneurs, influential politicians, and progressive artists - they are educators, philanthropists and celebrities. Chinese or foreigner, male or female, all Up-Close guests share a common quality - each has an important perspective and insight to share.