World Insight with Tian Wei

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the international community to rally support for the United Nations Charter amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Wang made the remarks while presiding over a Top UN Security Council meeting on strengthening the UN-centered international system. Participants agree that the trend of multi-polarization is unstoppable. Wang also spelled out China...

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with Germany's economy and energy minister and German business delegates. At the same time, the EU plans to broaden import quotas and tariffs targeting Chinese goods. China's potential is reflected in both industrial competition and cooperation.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry has announced outcomes from China-US economic and trade consultations. These include the establishment of a trade council and an investment council, as well as tariff reductions on certain products. The president of the US-China Business Council shares his perspective on interactions between the two heads of state, the future of tariffs and export controls, and why bu...

Since Iran and the United States reached a ceasefire on April 8, diplomatic efforts have focused on easing tensions in the Middle East. In recent phone calls with Egyptian, Turkish, Qatari, and Omani leaders, the Iranian president said Iran is ready to work toward an "honorable framework" to end the conflict with the United States and Israel. Meanwhile, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said China is w...

In 1999, Ronald Sakolsky, an American middle school exchange teacher in the city of Luoyang, saw a TV report about Yin Yuzhen's fight against desertification in the Mu Us Desert in Inner Mongolia, China. Moved by her story, Sakolsky raised 5,000 US dollars to help Yin and her husband. Today, that support has grown into more than 50,000 trees across the desert. Filled with gratitude and pride over...

Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the US Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell. The US president selected Warsh with an eye on lowering key interest rates to support economic growth. However, that goal may prove challenging amid rising fuel prices, inflation pressures, and ongoing tensions with Iran. The key question is how US monetary policy will be managed to maintain stabili...

China's emphasis on developing new quality productive forces has deepened its cooperation with the rest of the world. Driven by innovation and China's continued opening‑up policy, trade between China and global economies is undergoing rapid transformation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded his state visit to China, with bilateral ties producing a host of achievements. Beyond high-level politics, deep cultural and people-to-people exchanges have always been the bedrock of China-Russia relations.

Analysts share insights on the significance of the Russian president’s latest visit to China for bilateral cooperation and how it will impact the global landscape.

Renowned Russian conductor Maestro Valery Gergiev shares insights on cultural and people-to-people exchanges between Russia and China. In his view, music transcends all borders, and the world today needs to become like an orchestra—where everyone comes together to truly hear one another.

US President Donald Trump has wrapped up his China visit, with the two heads of state agreeing to build a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls the meeting historic, noting it charts the course for bilateral ties. A former Chinese ambassador to the United States shares insights on issues such as the landmark meeting between the two presid...

At the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States this autumn. Meanwhile, President Trump has just concluded his state visit to China. Both sides have agreed to foster a constructive China‑U.S. relationship featuring strategic stability. How will this consensus be translated into concrete actions?

US President Donald Trump is on a state visit to China until Friday. On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump held in-depth discussions on bilateral relations, as well as global peace and development. The two leaders later toured Beijing's iconic Temple of Heaven. In the evening, they attended a state banquet. A scholar has offered insights into the latest outcomes of the talk...

China and the United States are global leaders in artificial intelligence, one of the most transformative cutting-edge technologies. Can the two countries reach a more cooperative approach to AI development? Could the upcoming meeting between the two presidents address critical AI governance?

As the world's two largest economies, whether China and the United States choose to collaborate or compete has far-reaching implications, from global financial stability to the future of climate change. Our experts help us navigate the complex dynamics shaping this relationship.

The Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers have held talks in Beijing. The Iranian official briefed the Chinese side on the latest Iran-U.S. negotiations and Tehran's possible next steps, insisting the political crisis cannot be resolved through military means. The Chinese foreign minister outlined China's principled stance and four-point proposal for stability. He brought up global calls to restor...

Dede Nickerson, a witness to and participant in China’s contemporary film scene, reflects on decades of change in Chinese cinema and moments that have surprised, inspired and connected people across cultures.

Schwarzman Scholars from more than 100 countries and regions have recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the program. The project is designed to cultivate global leaders of the future amid rapid geopolitical changes. Scholars spend one year in China in a master's program, not only in the classroom, but also traveling to very different parts of China. What started as an experiment has stood th...

In this special episode, we talk about how sport exchanges between China and the United States have impacted people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

China's office responsible for foreign investment security review has issued a decision to prohibit foreign investment in the Manus acquisition project and it has ordered the parties involved to revoke the acquisition deal. What are the reasons behind the decision? How will it impact the cooperation and competition between China and the United States?

The Trump administration seeks a 1.5-trillion-dollar defense budget for 2027. That's a 44-percent rise in Pentagon spending, the largest such request in decades. It reflects the U.S. government's military investment priority over domestic programs, even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. How worrisome is a sharp rise in U.S. defense spending? As new drone, missile and artificial intelligence te...

As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, there is growing emphasis on cultivating future global leaders. Stephen A. Schwarzman, founding trustee of Schwarzman Scholars, highlights this mission as the program marks its 10th anniversary. The initiative aims to prepare leaders with a strong understanding of China's role in the global economy and international affairs.

In this episode, we spoke with students and teachers at Tianjin Juilliard School.

As tensions in the Middle East persist, the humanitarian situation has worsened, particularly in Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Among the most vulnerable are children, who are facing displacement, disrupted education, and limited access to basic necessities. A senior UNICEF official explains the need to advocate for the protection of children’s rights and to help meet their basic needs, espe...

Against the backdrop of Middle East tensions, the Norwegian minister of international development calls for a ceasefire and urges everyone to follow international law. He discusses issues such as the need to face a new reality of war, conflict, and the climate crisis with partners like China, the importance of following international law amid Middle East conflicts, and efforts to reach out to part...