World Insight with Tian Wei

Asia-Pacific stakeholders are joining hands to build a community with a shared future, a vital engine of global economic growth. What will it take to keep growth going amid global uncertainties?

The world's attention turns to Peru as the 2024 APEC Economic Leaders' Week gets underway. How can the forum, which represents nearly two-thirds of the world's GDP and half of global trade, address the core challenges of the Asia-Pacific region? CGTN's Tian Wei hosted the "At the Edge of Tomorrow" forum at the 2024 APEC CEO Summit, The discussion focused on the current state of the world and a closer look at the challenges that define our times.

Perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing Asia-Pacific businesses from top executives during APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Lima, Peru. We will hear from three leaders of the APEC Business Advisory Council.

Cultural exchanges between China and Latin America have been extensive for centuries. Our host Tian Wei visited the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, Peru's oldest state-run museum, to discover the artifacts of ancient civilizations in Peru and have an in-depth look at the most dazzling and the most legendary treasures of the land.

With major gatherings like the APEC, the G20, and COP29 on the table, the international community is closely watching their implications on global governance and trade relations. Recently, we talked to Adam Tooze, the director of the European Institute at Columbia University. As the U.S. transitions to a new administration, how should Washington navigate relations with the rest of the world?

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is a top forum for trade, investment, and regional cooperation. With the theme “Empower. Include. Grow,” APEC is set to chart the course for interactions among Asia-Pacific economies, seeking cooperation to fix both regional and global challenges. So, what can we expect from this year’s APEC meeting?

Open trade and deeper cooperation, how does it work for China and Turkiye? We talk to Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek. We also get insights on the soy industry between China and the U.S. from two American industry insiders at the 7th CIIE in Shanghai.

Donald Trump has made a comeback as U.S. president, on track for his transition to a second term in January next year. What could be the opportunities and challenges ahead?

Since its initiation in 2018, the China International Import Expo has kept injecting momentum into investment, openness and people-to-people exchanges. On the sidelines of the event, we spoke with business leaders, government officials, and scholars about current issues surrounding trade and reflected on the insights from the World Trade Organization.

The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is underway in Shanghai. Why is the CIIE important? We spoke to New Zealand Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, who is leading a trade delegation to the expo with almost 70 companies.