World Insight with Tian Wei

Chinese app RedNote has surged in popularity, becoming the top free app in the U.S. Apple App Store. This comes under a looming TikTok ban in the United States. What does this migration mean for U.S. tech regulations and the Chinese tech industry? How do these "TikTok refugees" perceive themselves?

Beyond the brain’s boundaries, we speak to Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, a pioneering figure in Brain-Computer Interfaces technology, to delve into the evolving relationship between humans and AI.

As a new U.S. administration comes in, what is the foreign policy legacy Joe Biden leaves behind? And what might we expect from four more years of Donald Trump?

China-U.S. relations remain a cornerstone of global stability, but they are increasingly challenged by the shifting political dynamics. The question of how the two countries can manage their differences, foster cooperation and address global concerns becomes ever more pressing. We spoke to Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, for more insights.

Over 40 years ago, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the bold move to normalize relations between China and the U.S. What legacy does he leave behind? And how can students today carry on his bold vision of international cooperation?

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his Chinese counterparts greatly improved the China-U.S. relationship since 1979 by normalizing the relations between China and the United States, which has benefited generations of Chinese and Americans. Among them is Dede Nickerson, who was a student in China in the 1980s. She then became an important figure in co-production in the film industry between China and the U.S. She talked about how communication and exchanges matter for the two nations. She also talked about the potential of China’s film industry.

Nippon Steel CEO Eiji Hashimoto says the company will not give up on the takeover of U.S. Steel. He says U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block the acquisition citing national security was politically motivated. How Japan is reacting to the Biden administration blocking U.S. Steel takeover bid? And, how this move will affect jobs, innovation and foreign investment in America?

Thousands of rival South Korean protesters have rallied in the capital a day after a failed attempt to arrest the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment. Yoon faces criminal charges of insurrection, one of a few crimes not subject to presidential immunity. If the warrant is carried out, Yoon will become the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested. Notably, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with his South Korean counterpart on Monday, the same day a warrant expired to arrest the suspended President. What is the trajectory of South Korea's political turmoil, and what impact does it have on the region and beyond?

The Philadelphia Orchestra has been a staple of bilateral ties between China and the United States. For over 50 years, a legacy of friendship and collaboration has endured as Chinese and American artists have built and passed on friendships through cultural exchanges. Join us for their stories.

China has officially implemented its first ever energy law. What are the goals and challenges of the new law? And we also take a look at how China and ASEAN nations have benefitted from their trade partnership over the past 15 years.