World Insight with Tian Wei

The United States has stepped up diplomacy, urging other countries to tell Iran that escalation in the Middle East is not in anyone's interest. This comes after the assassination of a top Hamas leader in Tehran. Meanwhile, the Chinese special envoy on Middle East has met and called his counterparts to cool down the regional tensions. Analysts share their perspectives on how the rest of the world could help pull the region from the brink.

Chinese authorities have decided to promote consumer services to support high-quality development. The efforts aim to meet people's demand for personalized and diversified services. Analysts share their opinions on the prospects of market-boosting measures to expand domestic demand.

The Communist Party of China leadership held a meeting to take stock of the current economy and set out priorities for the second half of this year. What is the real growth potential this year?

Over the past 20 years, China has done a series of lunar explorations that include orbiting, landing and returning samples from the moon. The country also plans to make a crewed lunar landing before 2030 and build a basic station by 2035. So far, China has signed agreements with over ten countries and nearly 30 international research institutions. Experts share their opinions on the significance of deep space exploration and the future of international space cooperation.

China is witnessing a travel and tourism surge in summer. Behind the rush is a vibrant summer vacation economy driven by tourism demands such as educational and family tours. Experts share their opinions on how culture and tourism will help spur the country’s economy.

Experts share their perspectives on the influence of Chinese innovation in the future. Their discussions cover topics such as the intersection between biological and digital sciences, cutting-edge AI technology and the use of new technology to solve ongoing problems.

An American theoretical computer scientist shares his insights as an educator and scientist on how to act in a time of transformation.

High-quality development was set as the top task at the third plenary session of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which further reveals the significance of strengthening the development of basic science. In this episode, three professors of basic science share their perspectives on the significance of scientific innovation.

Analysts share their perspectives on how China will press ahead with its goal of further deepening reforms and promoting high-quality development after a key CPC session in Beijing.

In this edition of the World Insight, we explore the implications of China's recent reform resolution and their impact on global trade in an exclusive interview with Jens Eskelund, President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China.