World Insight with Tian Wei

The United Nations has put forward the Pact for the Future to encourage UN member countries to step up implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Green and digital transformation is an important part of the task. Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Programme, shares his perspectives on China's approach to green transformations and its impact on the rest of the world.

China has launched military drills in response to Taiwan separatist forces. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the China Coast Guard have both taken action around the island of Taiwan. Analysts share their perspectives on the impact of the drills and the future of cross-strait relations.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has gone to John Hopfield from the U.S. and Geoffrey Hinton from Canada, for their "foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks." In this episode, scientists share their insights into AI and basic science, as well as talent cultivation.

China is "fully confident" of achieving its full-year economic and social development targets. According to the top economic regulator NDRC, most of this year's six trillion yuan in government investment has been allocated to specific projects, with 90 percent of local government special bonds used for project construction issued by September. How can China effectively deal with downward pressures on growth? How can the Chinese economy weather a turbulent global environment?

China has unveiled broad new policies and measures to jump-start the economy following a consumer spending boom during the National Day holiday. Why are these measures significant? How will they impact China's economic outlook for the rest of the year?

The National Day holiday is a pivotal period for domestic consumption, when millions of Chinese people travel, shop, and celebrate. Analysts share their opinions on what the consumption boom means for the Chinese economy.

In today’s special program, we follow our host to start a journey into the highland source of China's three mighty rivers, meeting locals and native wildlife.

Lebanese forces have clashed with Israeli troops which set foot on a southern Lebanese town. The clashes come after Iran fired around 180 missiles into Israel. Analysts share their opinions on the escalating situation in the Middle East and the possibilities of an all-out war in the region.

In this special edition, we speak to guests at this year's Global Mayors Dialogue in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou for more insights on sustainable development and digital innovation.

Artificial Intelligence has proven to be a game changer, and our vision is to harness AI for good. However, the question remains: how good can it truly be? Leading hosts from two global networks, CGTN and Euronews, join influential thinkers and emerging entrepreneurs from China, Europe, and the U.S. for a global brainstorming session on this critical topic.