World Insight with Tian Wei

Germany says Chancellor Olaf Scholz will soon go on his second visit to China since November 2022. What do these visits mean for trade relations between China and Germany? Top executives of Robert Bosch and Heraeus, two renowned German companies, share their insights.

Six months since the Israel-Palestine conflict broke out, over 34,000 people have been killed and more than 75,000 injured. To the rescue is the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, which is dedicated to saving lives and protecting refugee rights. What is the best way to aid refugees and to help them get back on their feet?

Last week, representatives of the Chinese and American militaries took part in the China-U.S. Military Maritime Consultative Agreement meeting in Hawaii. This is the first meeting in two years under a military maritime consultation mechanism. What does the resumed meeting tell us about China-US military ties?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her visit to China. What are the highlights of the visit? What does it mean for the China-US relationship in the long run?

How do business leaders adapt to a rapidly changing world? In this episode, we examine the impact of new technologies such as AI in healthcare industry, growth strategies for global business in China and the way to manage uncertainties in global supply chain.

In this episode, we have a special series of conversations with global business leaders, focusing on how they adapt to a rapidly changing world.

As increasingly extreme weather takes its toll on humanity, collaborative efforts towards addressing climate change through various approaches to achieve a common goal are crucial. Joint climate action in different shapes and sizes is the focus of a panel discussion at the recent annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Looking back, the two countries have had their ups and downs along the way. However, people-to-people exchanges remain resilient, despite the tensions. People in the academe, for example, have been in touch with each other. Scott Kennedy, from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is one active promoter of the two-way communication. He was the first to lead an academic delegation to visit China after the pandemic.

Global governance on Artificial Intelligence is the best way to guard against misuse without stifling rapid advances and creativity. What will it take to nurture AI with little risk to humanity? In today’s panel discussion, stakeholders from different social sectors share their insights on this topic.

Uneven growth is leaving the poorest behind, worsening inequality and stoking political polarization. That's according to the 2023 Human Development Report released by the United Nations Development Programme. UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner shares his opinions on the implication of this report and the prospects on human development.