Reaching out to the West
Q: What made International Channel Shanghai produce such a TV documentary in collaboration with Kuhn's team?
A: Initially the documentary was designed to honor past achievements of China ahead of the 18th National Party Congress in 2012. The International Channel Shanghai is essentially an English-language channel. It should focus on what the world is saying about China. The country has reasserted its stance that it will seek peaceful development. Misperceptions can, however, distort facts. Western anxiety is rooted in fears that China will become assertive, aggressive and expansionist. We would like to correct such misconceptions. Kuhn is well positioned to talk about the challenges that China faces in a way that is better understood by Western viewers.
Q: Do you face pressure when touching upon sensitive issues?
