World Insight with Tian Wei

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. Over eight decades, the UN has been pivotal in advancing global peace and prosperity—with climate governance one of its top urgent missions. Our host spoke to Selwin Hart, the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General of the Climate Action Team.

This edition of the World Insight focuses on building powerful artificial intelligence models, which is the mission of computer scientist Yang Song. So, how can cutting edge AI models work for everyone? What's next?

In this installment of the special series, Brilliant Minds, we focus on scientific diplomacy, how scientists of all disciplines around the world put their minds together toward fixing humanity's greatest challenges. We hear from a top theoretical physicist and an accomplished mathematician.

The 2025 International Congress of Basic Sciences is underway in Beijing, with the world’s leading scientists gathering to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange, especially in the fields of mathematics, physics, as well as information science and engineering. Our host spoke to these brilliant minds.

Engineers and entrepreneurs explain how Chinese startups have developed rapidly alongside rapid advances in AI in recent years.

Over a dozen countries, including Japan and South Korea, have become the targets of new U.S. tariffs of at least 25 percent beginning August 1. That came as negotiators of various nations are working against the clock to clinch trade framework agreements with the U.S. What's the new tariffs' impact on on-going trade talks? Our guests shared their views.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday a 25 percent tax on imports from Japan and South Korea, along with new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would take effect on August 1. In letters on Truth Social addressed to leaders of the various countries, Trump warned them against raising their own import taxes, or the U.S. would again hike tariffs. What's the trade outlook amid tariff war uncertainty?

Key Global South leaders gathered at the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro this week, keen on strategies toward stability amid worsening volatility. BRICS leaders seek a fair and balanced international order. In this episode, experts share their insights into the growing significance of the BRICS Summit.

Analysts share their opinions on how consumption is changing in China and how businesses are coping with uncertainties while developing new opportunities.

As world trade changes dramatically, what practices helped boost global connectivity especially with the support of multilateral lenders like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank? How has the AIIB evolved in the face of instability? This edition of the World Insight offers a panel discussion focused on transforming global trade through infrastructure connectivity.

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 brought together 1,700 representatives from over 90 countries and regions in Tianjin, China. What did they have to say about the latest global economic outlook and the performance of the world’s second-largest economy?

In this edition of the World Insight, we are in Tianjin's Summer Davos where Columbia University professor Adam Tooze discusses U.S. trade policies and the shifting global power dynamics reshaping the world order.

Geopolitical tensions continue to rattle markets. Regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, are not only raising security concerns, but also threatening the stability of global energy supplies. As entrepreneurs and business leaders meet for the Summer Davos Forum, World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende explains how business leaders today see conflicts and trade tensions impacting global growth.

Amid escalating conflict in Iran, how can the world protect civilians and prevent a deepening refugee crisis? And At Tianjin's Summer Davos, Børge Brende, President & CEO of the WEF, reflects on current geopolitical tensions and the path toward a multipolar world.

The escalating aerial conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its second week, with both sides bombing each other heavily. The United Nations has called for restraint as foreign ministers from Europe meet with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva, Switzerland.

Central Asian nations buckle down to the business of regional cooperation through growing links such as rail and digital connectivity. How are these working out so far? Answers from a strategist under the Kyrgyz President and an Uzbek tech company CEO.