World Insight with Tian Wei

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and France should seize opportunities to expand cooperation, as he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing. They jointly witnessed the signing of several cooperation documents on nuclear energy, agriculture, food, education and ecological environment. What's the significance of this interaction between the two presidents?

French President Emmanuel Macron is paying a state visit to China, marking the beginning of a new 60-year cycle in bilateral relations. How will the two countries cooperate for a better future?

Experts share their perspectives on why strong China-EU relations are vital to Europe. They say the affluent achievements so far prove that win-win results are possible between the two sides based on mutual interest.

Tensions are rising in East Asia. As Japan remains recalcitrant over the Taiwan question, China responds with firm opposition and economic measures. Meanwhile, Chinese naval drills in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea signal a hardening stance. A world-renowned U.S. economist explains the situation from economic and geopolitical perspectives.

Are top contacts between the Chinese and American presidents the hands that push a momentum toward stable relations? How are the two leaders defining diplomacy over the Taiwan Question and trade? How are relations shaped with a series of talks and regular communication?

The transformative technology of AI is raising concerns among people, one of which is the effect it will have on the workforce. People are worried about being replaced by AI and being left behind. How should we view this phenomenon and what more could be done to address the challenges imposed by disruptive technology like AI?

Beijing has hosted the first International Conference on AI Scientists, bringing together leading minds to push the scientific frontiers in artificial intelligence. A 2012 Nobel laureate in physics says the world’s need for ethical AI is built on shared moral values.

As the G20 summit gathers steam in Johannesburg, it is time to unpack relations among G20 members, particularly between China and European Union nations. How do two-way investments and tech innovations impact China-EU relations? How can China and the EU better cooperate on the transition to clean energy and carbon reduction?

A UAE sovereign wealth fund executive shares his views on issues such as leadership’s role in China's rise, its economic foundations and the country’s strategy on renewable power.

The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is being held in Moscow this week. The SCO's role extends far beyond diplomacy. It is a crucial platform for ensuring regional security and stability as well as development. Furthermore, it drives economic integration and infrastructure connectivity, creating tangible benefits for its member states.