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World Insight with Tian Wei
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World Insight with Tian Wei is an international platform for debate and intelligent discussion. It is the meeting point of both the highly influential and rising voices, facilitated by host, Tian Wei.
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U.S. military actions against Venezuela have sent shivers across the international community. Many analysts ask when a bully openly tramples on international rules, how should the world respond? What can be done to prevent such thuggish acts in the future?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing for an official visit, with a core goal to diversify Canada's overly trade-reliant economy by building new global partnerships. What are the expectations from Carney's visit? How can China and Canada better work together towards far more equitable global governance?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is paying an official visit to China this week. As Canada seeks deeper engagement with China, better understanding between the peoples is always crucial.
Weeks of street protests and outside pressure have driven Iran to the edge. On Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sought to reassure the public that his government is keen on easing the nation's economic problems. Meanwhile, deadly clashes on the streets have been reported in recent days. How to assess the latest situation? What might be the impact of the Iranian situation on the region, the oil prices, and the geopolitical fragmentation?
How does science fuel innovation? It's a question that never ceases to inspire. As artificial intelligence becomes more intertwined with our daily lives, what exactly is its role for all of us?
One of the world’s largest consumer electronics shows is currently underway in Las Vegas, where Chinese enterprises are showcasing cutting-edge technologies spanning sectors from artificial intelligence to robotics. How will China’s ambitions in AI reshape its economic blueprint and global competitive edge?
After the U.S. launched a military strike and forcibly detained Venezuelan president, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting at its headquarters on Monday. China, Russia and other nations strongly condemned the U.S. attack, with more countries voicing concern and opposition. This episode explores the legal implications of the U.S. actions against a sovereign country and its leader.
After the U.S. launched military strikes against Venezuela and forcibly seized Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and his wife, the international community has been reacting strongly. It also finds itself at a perilous crossroads. With Washington now declaring its intention to run Venezuela, and threatening Greenland, Cuba, and Colombia, have we entered a new dark era of unchecked hegemonic interference?
As we stand on the cusp of 2026, reflecting on the year 2025, we find ourselves amid a period of turbulence and transformation. Three critical issues many are watching: the lasting impact of the tariff wars, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the future of global governance. Our experts shared their thoughts.
In this special program, we focus on the challenges and opportunities of global governance today. Over the decades, the United Nations has gathered most countries together, with the hope to take on common problems and find shared solutions. How much does the UN platform still matter today in a more fragmented world?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered his New Year address and reviewed the country's economic, social and technological development. He also addressed key issues around national security and global governance, and laid out the country's direction for the new year. What are China's most significant achievements in 2025, and what challenges and opportunities may lay ahead in 2026?
Figures from the China Film Administration show that China's box office revenue in 2025 exceeded 50 billion yuan, or around 7 billion U.S. dollars, by December 13. What does that tell us about Chinese consumer confidence? What does the number tell us about the influence of Chinese films within the global film industry?
Multiple forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan on Monday. Our guests shared their views in the panel discussion.
As the global economy navigates transitions, emerging markets like China are driving growth with a focus on green transformation and high-quality development. The New Development Bank (NDB) plays a key role by funding infrastructure and sustainable projects in these economies. Here's our latest conversation with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank.
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. In a decade, the AIIB has approved over 68 billion U.S. dollars for more than 350 projects across roughly 40 economies. What role do multilateral lenders like the AIIB play, and how has the bank adapted to a rapidly changing global landscape?
The trajectory of China-U.S. ties remains a central question for global stability. Will American businesses return to China, and how can countries navigate rising trade barriers and economic uncertainty?
French President Emmanuel Macron penned a piece in the Financial Times this week, calling for "immediate and coordinated action" to rebalance economic relations between the EU and China. What is the nature of China-EU economic and trade ties? How do China-EU and U.S.-EU relations influence each other?
Will AI bring international competition, confrontation, or cooperation between the U.S. and China? Two industry experts discuss the possible benefits and challenges ahead for AI governance.
Boosting domestic demand is seen as a crucial step to ensuring the Chinese economy's long-term growth and stability. Key to these plans is the Hainan Free Trade Port that will begin island-wide independent customs operations on December 18. How mature is China's opening-up efforts? How far could Hainan go as an international free trade port?
The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth for 2025 to 5%, up by 0.2 percentage points from its previous estimate in October. What are the reasons behind it?



