Broadcaster sees choice and confidence in rising nation

For 20 years, Liu Xin has had a singular goal: to build a bridge of understanding between China and the outside world.

The television presenter began working for China Central TV, the State broadcaster, in 1997, two years after becoming the first Chinese to take part in - and win - the International Public Speaking Competition.

Early last year, her desire to share China's story received a major boost when she was chosen to host The Point, a prime-time discussion show that airs weekdays on the China Global Television Network.