World Insight with Tian Wei

Visionary leaders from across the UN system share their perspectives on issues such as the impact of World Environment Day, climate action, environmental justice and the transition to renewable energy.

Security measures on the application of facial recognition technology have taken effect in China. The technology has been widely used for mobile devices, law enforcement, access control and more. Experts share their opinions on issues related to privacy, tech innovations and the efficiency of regulations.

The United States Court of International Trade versus Trump administration tariffs. What's next after the court rules against most of the sweeping tariffs since Trump took office. Why the court decision? Could the Trump tariffs hold?

Chinese-American stand-up comedian Jimmy O. Yang is back on a comedy tour in China after two decades in America. So, what jokes do Chinese audiences lap up? How has being a mixed culture child helped him draw the laughs? Hear from Jimmy O. Yang as a Bridge Builder.

On Wednesday, a U.S. trade court blocked the president from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. A University of Pennsylvania professor explains how people behave within the complex world of international trade through the lens of interpersonal relations.

The Chinese premier’s recent trip to Southeast Asia comes as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. In a world of instability where might is right, the Bandung Spirit reminds us of a better way: respect and cooperation. Analysts explain why the Bandung Spirit serves as a beacon of inspiration for China and other countries in a turbulent world.

Though the huge tariff on the European Union has been put on hold after a phone call between U.S. and EU leaders, the rift across the Atlantic doesn’t seem likely to be going away any time soon. Former Swedish Prime Minister John Fredrik Reinfeldt shares his perspectives on current geopolitical shifts and relations across the Atlantic.

Even though there is a 90-day pause, the so-called U.S. "reciprocal tariffs" have disrupted world trade. The business community faces tremendous uncertainty. Analysts share their opinions on why businesses will benefit from lower trade barriers.

Beijing hosted the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025, with the plenary session taking up "empowering global industrial and supply chains: digital intelligence for security, stability and collaboration." Listen to diverse voices of business and tech leaders.

Despite current tensions between China and the U.S. over tariffs, people-to-people exchanges remain vibrant. A Sino-U.S. relations scholar and an artist dedicated to fostering mutual understanding explain how bridges can be built between the two peoples.