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World Insight with Tian Wei
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World Insight with Tian Wei is an international platform for debate and intelligent discussion. It is the meeting point of both the highly influential and rising voices, facilitated by host, Tian Wei.
Episodes
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Decoding the global economic outlook
The IMF has raised its forecast for global economic growth this year to 3.1 percent, up slightly from its July projection. The IMF cited a boom in artificial intelligence investment that helped offset economic sluggishness linked to the conflict in the Middle East. It said growth prospects have...
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Understanding the impact of China-EU talks
China and the EU have wrapped up their latest trade and investment consultation meeting in Beijing. The two sides have agreed to maintain stable bilateral economic and trade ties and make them more balanced. How should the outcomes be interpreted? What implications will they have for China-EU...
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Middle East security
The security situation in the Middle East remains tense. Fighting continues in Yemen while attacks and military operations have also affected Saudi Arabia. Against this backdrop, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have activated their new Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. They have agreed to deploy...
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A shared rhythm for China-US ties
Music holds an appeal that connects audiences and musicians from diverse backgrounds. Matias Tarnopolsky and Marin Alsop of the Philadelphia Orchestra share how music touches hearts — both theirs and Chinese audiences'.
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Understanding China-US ties in the eyes of an American educator
American teacher Ronald Sakolsky from Pennsylvania shares his views on the relationship between the world’s two largest economies. He once came to China as an exchange teacher and supported a Chinese woman in her efforts to fight desertification by planting more trees. Recently, Sakolsky was...
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Understanding the new trajectory for China-US ties
The Chinese and US presidents have agreed at their latest summit that the two countries should build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity. What does that actually mean? How might it shape the way the two countries deal with each other…
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Reviewing the summit between Chinese and US presidents
Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his first state visit to the United States in 11 years. As more details emerge about what the two sides agreed on, the bigger question is: what will these understandings mean for China, the United States, and the rest of the world?
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China-US cooperation in AI
In our special program from Washington, D.C.: Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US. From rapidly advancing artificial intelligence to the frontiers of scientific discovery, how can China and the United States work together on technologies and ideas shaping our future?
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Xi's state visit to US
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in the United States on a state visit, his first in 11 years. In a written statement, President Xi extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the US people on behalf of the Chinese people. He said that the two peoples have maintained friendly exchanges for a…
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Closer look：China-US relations
China and the US are doubling down on high-level diplomacy. After the latest round of economic and trade talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US are again in the spotlight. What could latest interactions mean for relations? Beyond government-to-government ties, how can...
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Ambassador Fu Cong on China-US ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with US President Donald Trump in the United States this week. On Sunday, the Chinese and US delegations held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on economic and trade issues. China-US cooperation carries implications far beyond their bilateral ties....
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AI: Slower or speed
American AI executives are sounding the alarm over the breakneck race to advance AI. OpenAI's Sam Altman has joined Anthropic's Dario Amodei in urging a slowdown, calling on tech firms and governments to pace the frontier of AI. But opinion in the US is deeply split. The debate comes as China and...
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AI: Beyond the hype
This is our season of AI and Basic Sciences. Has AI surpassed the human intelligence? As that question dominates the headlines, I put it to Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO of Web Summit, one of the world's biggest technology conferences. His answer is less about the hype and more about what we…
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Big Bang & beyond: Science for everyone
A theoretical physicist and pioneer of string theory, Brian Greene has spent decades exploring one of physics' biggest questions — can Einstein's gravity and quantum mechanics be brought together? But perhaps his most remarkable achievement is making such difficult ideas accessible to millions....
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China-US talks on AI
As the AI race intensifies, so does the rhetoric. Washington has raised questions about Chinese open-source models — from “distillation” to national security. But users are looking beyond the headlines. What is fact? What is hype? And where does cooperation still fit? As China and the US move...
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How BRICS matters
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi this weekend, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" is the theme of the upcoming summit. Since it was founded two decades ago…
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Disastrous weather: New reality?
For the past decade, a rise in global temperatures of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels has been a key threshold under the Paris Agreement. But as the world moves closer to, and potentially beyond, that mark, extreme weather is no longer a distant warning. From devastating floods…
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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
"Once upon a time in the Middle East" has become a blockbuster in China. It follows a debt-ridden Chinese chef who travels to the Middle East to make money, only to find himself caught between war and peace, life and death. He is no Hollywood superhero. He's an ordinary man. And that is the…
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China-US relations: What's next?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from the US-China Business Council in Beijing earlier this week, stressing that China will address the reasonable concerns of US companies and ensure a level playing field under the law. Last week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also met with US...
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Why China-Egypt ties matter?
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Egypt, at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two presidents held talks on Wednesday. President Xi raised a four-point proposal on...
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Artificial intelligence & basic sciences
The Chinese city of Xi'an recently hosted a global dialogue on how artificial intelligence is reshaping human civilization and human development. The event is organized by the United Nations in collaboration with China. Global thought leaders, policymakers, technologists, academics and cultural...
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Forested desert reunion
In this episode, we spoke with retired US teacher Ronald Sakolsky, who once supported China's desertification control efforts. Sakolsky arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a visit aimed at renewing a friendship with the Chinese people that first took root more than two decades ago.
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AI in human development
A dialogue on AI and human development, held in Xi'an in northwest China under UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and co-organized with China, gathered cross-sector leaders to examine AI's impact on human progress. Mohammed affirmed AI should serve humanity, while discussions covered…
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Cutting edge in robotics
Robotics has advanced at a stunning pace in recent years. Yet, one fundamental question remains: Can we build electronic materials and sensing systems that truly feel like human skin? On this frontier, we spoke with Professor Zhenan Bao, the winner of the ICBS Wu Chien-Shiung Medal in…
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Film lens on war-torn Mideast
Filmmakers, commentators and movie fans share their insights on "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East," a Chinese film that has been drawing growing attention. It is a story about war, survival — and the unlikely power of a kitchen to bring people together.
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AI & Beyond: math wiz Yu Deng
In this episode of World Insight's special series "Season of AI & Basic Sciences," we spoke with 2026 Fields Medalist Yu Deng, one of the world's leading young mathematicians. We talked about how he works with AI, where mathematics can take us next, and perhaps most importantly, why this very...
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Women in science
In this special episode, we speak with four distinguished women scientists to talk about their journeys, the challenges they have faced, and where they see science is headed.
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AI: race, risks and rethinking
As AI advances fast in a quick shifting industry, open-source models are gaining ground, while different players are taking divergent paths. Yet, beneath the surface, important questions remain: How should governments approach regulation without stifling innovation? Can different regulatory...
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Extreme global weather
Global extreme weathers are increasingly more common, disrupting lives and inflicting damage. The World Meteorological Organization reports that periods of extreme heat are becoming more frequent, far intense and longer-lasting. This summer, deadly heat waves hit Europe, with the continent…
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Building blocks: AI & basic sciences
Two young Chinese mathematicians, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, recently won Fields Medals — the highest honor in mathematics. On the sidelines of the ongoing International Congress of Basic Science here in Beijing, we spoke to Professor Shing-Tung Yau, chair of the International Congress of Basic...
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AI Algorithms and beyond
Algorithms drive today's top AI applications. Professor Robert Tarjan, the 1986 Turing Award winner, notes that while simple algorithms efficiently compress massive data for human use, truly smart AI still requires intrinsic human curiosity to explore the world. He is in Beijing for the 2026...
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Strait of Hormuz bottlenecks
More than five months into the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has repeatedly been closed, reopened and thrust back into uncertainty, becoming one of the conflict's most consequential flashpoints. What might that mean for global energy security and the future of geopolitical...
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Universal building blocks
The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science or ICBS opens in Beijing on the weekend with the inaugural ICBS medals honoring scientists whose breakthroughs have advanced mathematics, physics, engineering, and so on. Among them is Professor Wang Yifang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences…
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EU border migrant crisis
A massive migrant rush to Spain's North African territory Ceuta has rattled the EU exposing sharp divisions within the EU over border and migration policy. The EU has pledged emergency financial and operational support for Spain while acknowledging deep seated disagreements among member states on...
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AI moves fast, but can governance keep up?
We will focus on this season's AI and basic sciences program. Amid rapid AI advances, China has made governance a global priority—recently, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary Rubio agreed in Manila to follow heads-of-state guidance and act across fields including AI. But how can the world...
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AI rules & regulations
Starting on August 2, the European Commission's AI office extended the scope of the Artificial Intelligence Act, and new transparency rules came into force. Interactive AI systems such as chatbots must now clearly inform users they are not human. AI generated or manipulated content also must…
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Economic outlook in China
The latest number: China's GDP grew by 4.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026. The latest meeting: the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting. It noted that since the beginning of this year, China's economy has shown a trend characterized by new growth drivers and improving...
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85th anniversary of the Flying Tigers
August 1 this year marks the 85th anniversary of the Flying Tigers, a historic chapter when Chinese and American soldiers fought side by side and entrusted each other with their lives during some of the darkest days of World War II. That shared sacrifice has remained one of the most deeply…
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The rise of China's "new new three"
Robotics, artificial intelligence and innovative medicines have emerged as new growth engines in China's trade portfolio, with some calling them the "new new three," following the earlier trio of electric vehicles, lithium batteries and solar cells. The numbers are striking. Chinese large…
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Kimi K3 and the new frontline of AI competition
AI startup Kimi released its K3 model on Tuesday Beijing time, with third-party evaluations showing performance comparable to Claude 5 at a fraction of the cost per task. The rise of capable and affordable Chinese AI models is fueling global debates over technology competition and regulation. In...
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Brilliant minds: Shing-Tung Yau
Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians on Thursday. Shing-Tung Yau, a renowned mathematician and a professor at Tsinghua University, sent his congratulations. We earlier interviewed Professor Yau, who has…
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China-ASEAN diplomacy and China-US interaction
The ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting series has recently concluded in Manila. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cited the tangible achievements of the China-ASIAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership over the past five years. He stressed the need for greater unity in facing emerging challenges and...
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Global AI governance: UNSG speaks
As this year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference wrapped up, China's vision for developing Al has become remarkably clear. Yet one fundamental question stands out: what does people-centered Al truly mean? I post this question to leading policy makers, scientists and global leaders at the...
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AI without the hype
China's latest large language model Kimi K3 is believed by many to be among the most powerful LLMs in the world, yet developed at a fraction of the cost and compute of its American counterparts. The conversation in Al is increasingly turning to something bigger: AGI, artificial general...
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Global AI development
Major announcements were made at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, leading to new momentum for global Al development. But a crucial question must be asked, what exactly is the relation between humans and Al? What's the prospect of...
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Global AI governance
In this special series "Season of AI & Basic Sciences", we talk to three Turing Award winners, who shared their views on topics about artificial intelligence.
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AI & basic sciences
The global artificial intelligence community gathers in Shanghai for the 2026 World Al Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global Al Governance, bringing together top minds in science, policy and industry. The forum looks at where Al is headed next and the role of global governance of Al, which…
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Should we embrace humanoid robots now?
Today we are stepping into one of the most decisive conversations in global tech: the race to build humanoid robots. Capital is flooding in worldwide. Tesla is retooling factories, Nvidia and SoftBank are placing major bets. China, meanwhile, is scaling manufacturing at record speed. Behind this...
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The global debate on AI and governance
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace, bringing us to a critical crossroads. On the one hand, the opportunities are immense. There are promises to revolutionize how we tackle global challenges from climate change to curing diseases. On the other hand, the risks…
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Extreme weather
Over two million people have been evacuated, and a multi-province emergency mobilization activated as Typhoon Bavi hits China. Early warnings and mass evacuations have minimized the casualties, and Bavi is weakening as it moves northwest. But flooding and landslides persist, and so does an even...
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World Insight with Tian Wei is an international platform for debate and intelligent discussion. It is the meeting point of both the highly influential and rising voices, facilitated by host, Tian Wei.
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