World Insight with Tian Wei

Brain-machine interfaces look to directly link neural technologies with the human brain, but how far should we go in merging the two? Miguel Nicolelis, a pioneer of brain-machine interfaces, has become an active voice challenging the hype surrounding the technology. He advocates the importance of having the Global South and those from developing countries benefit from all the latest technologies, be it AI or brain-machine interfaces. He argues strongly that medical innovation must always prioritize patient safety.

Beijing has hosted the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. At the session, General Secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC Central Committee delivered a work report on behalf of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. He also talked about a draft decision of the CPC Central Committee, which sets out strategic plans for strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance. Experts share their views on these issues and more.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. However, the technologies behind it, including computing power, mathematical algorithms, and high-performance computing, are just part of the picture. A Turing Award winner shares his views on AI, computing power, and the future of tech leadership.

From large-scale online scams to calls made using AI-generated voices, cross-border fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated as criminal networks exploit new technologies. No individual or country can tackle these problems alone. Meanwhile, new technologies can also strengthen law enforcement's capabilities in combating these crimes. A senior official from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime explains these issues and more.

In a world increasingly divided by geopolitical tensions and conflicts, can multilateralism still work? The answer depends largely on whether the United Nations can function at its best. The UN is now undertaking a system-wide reform plan launched by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to modernize its structures, reduce duplication, and adapt to shrinking resources.

In the age of artificial intelligence, cooperation among governments becomes extremely important. UN Secretary-General António Guterres established two mechanisms toward better AI governance: the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. He shared his insights on how AI could benefit more people and how important it is to have real global governance on AI.

China has identified key areas with new potential for its New Quality Productive Forces, a strategic economic and industrial concept aimed at shifting the country's growth model away from traditional industries toward an innovation-driven, high-tech and sustainable paradigm. Among these areas, bio-manufacturing is at the top of the agenda. China's cooperation with key international players in this field is stronger than ever, thanks to the country's innovation strength.

In 1934, tens of thousands of Red Army soldiers set out from southern China on what began as a strategic retreat. They faced hunger, exhaustion, bitter cold, and relentless pursuit. Many would never make it to the end. Yet this extraordinary journey helped reshape the Communist Party of China, build its support, and change the course of modern Chinese history.

Amid global uncertainty, China’s economic development and its contribution to global growth remain important to the international community. Matthew Blake, managing director of the World Economic Forum, discusses the global economic outlook, China's role in the world economy and opportunities for international cooperation. He also examines China's newly released third-quarter economic data and what it reveals about the country's economic performance.

China's gross domestic product grew 4.6 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2026. The National Bureau of Statistics released the latest figures on Monday. Analysts say China is on track to meet its 2026 growth target of 4.5 to five percent.