World Insight with Tian Wei

Senior U.S. and Russian officials have had a meeting in Saudi Arabia on ending the conflict in Ukraine. Kyiv and its European allies weren’t present. Security scholar Zhou Bo who recently spoke at the Munich Security Conference shares his assessment of the different approaches by Washington and Europe on the Ukraine crisis.

Global threats to security, from climate change to regional conflicts, topped the agenda at the Munich Security Conference. As the conference exposes an apparent growing transatlantic divide, what's the likely future of relations between Europe and America? And, how can the Global South better make its voices heard on security matters?

Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has broken multiple box office records weeks after its release. It is the first movie ever to break one billion U.S. dollars in a single market. Analysts share their perspectives on the reasons behind its extraordinary popularity and the status quo of the Chinese movie industry.

As the Year of the Snake begins, what makes these slithering reptiles vital to our planet’s ecosystem? While snakes symbolize rebirth in Chinese tradition, Professor Kevin Messenger of Nanjing Forestry University reveals their crucial role in the web of life.

Tariffs are rising fast. Weeks into the Trump administration, new levies hit steel, aluminum, as well as imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, raising fears of a trade war. What's the plan behind the chaos? Will tariffs really make America great again?

As China's artificial intelligence model DeepSeek causes a stir in the AI community, people wonder what do rapid advances mean for global tech governance and the work force? How can China and the U.S. work together in pushing for responsible tech innovation? We also take a look inside the technology of brain computing interfaces.

Analysts share their perspectives on issues such as main drivers behind the strong holiday box office performance in China, competition among films during holidays and adaptation of popular Chinese myths on big screen.

An exclusive interview with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn for a better understanding of the great synergy between China and ASEAN economies and the recent changes unfolding in the region and beyond.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to slap a 10-percent tariff on all Chinese imports under the pretext of fentanyl control. China firmly opposes the move, saying it directly violates World Trade Organization rules. In response, Beijing has taken countermeasures to impose tariffs on U.S. goods. What's the nature of the latest tariff disputes? And how could major powers like China and U.S. steer ties toward global economic stability?

China and France have shared sound ties through decades of official diplomatic efforts. Leaders and diplomats such as former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and ex-Swiss ambassador Uli Sigg have helped bring their countries and the European Union closer to China throughout their careers.