Watch: America at the Crossroads

Once hailed as a "city upon a hill" and a "beacon of democracy," the United States has long been a nation admired, followed and questioned. The "kill line," ICE and Epstein – three distinct shadows that have clouded the collective American memory of 2026. As the country marks its 250th anniversary, the world's leading power finds itself at a defining crossroads. From economic anxiety and identity wars at home, to fraying alliances and eroding trust abroad, where is the country headed? And how is the world reviewing a changing America? Tune in to CGTN for America at the Crossroads.