World Insight with Tian Wei

A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar last Friday, leaving over 1,700 people dead and more than 3,000 others injured. Rescue teams from China and other countries are working side by side with local responders, racing against time to save lives. What's the latest development on the ground now? What is the humanitarian aid situation as different countries chip in? How much more help is needed?

Analysts share their perspectives on how Asia can achieve green transition in a fast changing world.

The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 is focusing on topics such as energy transition, climate change, artificial intelligence, and China's reform and economic prospect. Our guests with rich investment experiences in China tell us about the attractions of the Chinese market.

On the heels of the China Development Forum in Beijing, the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference gets underway in Hainan with the theme "Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future." In this episode, we explore strategies to counter global warming through sustainability, with the emphasis on supporting emerging market economies.

The clock is ticking as U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in on April 2. The decision has caused wide concern and counter tariffs from trading partners. Meanwhile, China has pledged unswerving opening up and cooperation amid rising global instability and uncertainty. In this episode, our guest shares his insights about the challenges and opportunities lying between China and the U.S.

As the China Development Forum 2025 wraps up, we examine the state of trade relations between China and the U.S. amid rising trade barriers. What will it take to maintain business ties? We get answers from the president of the National Committee of U.S.-China Relations. And a top executive of German carmaker Mercedes-Benz talks about China-EU ties and their decision to invest more in China.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talked over the phone to share details of Trump's recent phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Could the ceasefire lead to a full end of the conflict? And what's next after three years of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine?

China is seeking to tap into consumer-driven growth with a plan keen on raising disposable income and confidence in spending. With consumer goods retail sales off to a good start this year, what will it take to keep the momentum going? How sustainable is household spending?

The Chinese government is seeking to drum up foreign investments through higher standard opening up and stability. These measures are meant to strengthen foreign investor confidence in the Chinese market. How can China maintain its long-term attractiveness to foreign investment amid global uncertainties? And how should China better optimize its foreign investment structure?

Ukraine welcomed a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" on Tuesday, following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. What are the prospects of a breakthrough in negotiations among Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia?