World Insight with Tian Wei

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  China-US talks on AI 14.09.2026 26хв

  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 toward a promised Track One dialogue on AI governance, Track 1.5 and Track Two talks have been moving forward. The road ahead is uncertain. But cooperation remains an option. So, where do we go from here?
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  How BRICS matters 10.09.2026 26хв

  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, BRICS has grown from four members to eleven members, plus ten partner countries. Next year, China will assume the BRICS chairmanship. What can we expect from this year's BRICS Summit?
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  Disastrous weather: New reality? 07.09.2026 25хв

  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 and wildfires to record-breaking heat, climate risks are already disrupting lives, economies and critical infrastructure around the world. So the question is no longer simply how to prevent climate change, but how to prepare for what comes next. Can better early-warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure and new technologies help societies adapt? And can major powers and countries of the Global South find common ground to tackle a challenge that affects us all?
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  Once Upon a Time in the Middle East 04.09.2026 26хв

  "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 point. The film turns an epic story into something deeply human: food for everyone, children protected from conflicts, and ordinary people simply trying to survive. As Chinese people live and work across the world and wars continue to threaten lives, the film has struck a chord far beyond China, speaking to hearts as much as minds. Now, as the film reaches cinemas around the world, I spoke with its director and screenwriter, Wen Muye. Why did he choose war and an ordinary Chinese chef to tell this story?
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  China-US relations: What's next? 03.09.2026 26хв

  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 Ambassador to China David Perdue, calling on both sides to implement the important consensus reached by their presidents, remove disruptions, and clear obstacles to high-level exchanges. Where do China-US relations go from here - before the next round of top-level diplomacy? We spoke exclusively with Sean Stein, President of the US-China Business Council and a close observer and active participant in the relationship for decades. What can both sides do now to turn a framework of constructive engagement and strategic stability into reality?
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  Why China-Egypt ties matter? 02.09.2026 26хв

  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 building a new Middle East security architecture through upholding a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security. The two countries released a joint statement on deepening comprehensive strategic partnership. They expressed appreciation for bilateral collaboration on infrastructure, transport, energy and other fields. We look into the potential of blooming relations between China and Egypt.
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  Artificial intelligence & basic sciences 27.08.2026 26хв

  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 leaders brainstormed and provided their wisdom. We spoke to two of the attendees.
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  Forested desert reunion 24.08.2026 26хв

  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 21.08.2026 26хв

  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 the UN's global roadmap and China's essential role in shaping that future.
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  Cutting edge in robotics 20.08.2026 26хв

  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 Engineering. Bao expects the technology to enable robotics, especially humanoid robots, in the coming years, making them operate more safely around humans and to make better decisions.
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  Film lens on war-torn Mideast 19.08.2026 26хв

  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 17.08.2026 26хв

  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 abstract science matters to all of us.
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  Women in science 14.08.2026 26хв

  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 13.08.2026 26хв

  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 frameworks find common ground? And, what will it take to step up cooperation and AI governance among nations?
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  Extreme global weather 13.08.2026 26хв

  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 reeling from record temperatures and wildfires. In the United States, July this year was the hottest ever recorded, with the highest temperatures across the country. In Asia, typhoons have spawned strong winds and heavy rainfall. What's driving these changes? How can countries improve early-warning systems toward greater resilience?
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  Building blocks: AI & basic sciences 11.08.2026 26хв

  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 Science, who talks about mathematics, talent — and what makes a great mathematician.
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  AI Algorithms and beyond 10.08.2026 26хв

  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 International Congress of Basic Science.
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  Strait of Hormuz bottlenecks 07.08.2026 26хв

  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 competition?
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  Universal building blocks 06.08.2026 26хв

  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, whose work has driven China's rise in neutrino physics, which helps human being to answer. Some of the biggest questions about the universe, where did everything come from? Why does anything exist at all? And what the universe is really made of?
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  EU border migrant crisis 05.08.2026 26хв

  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 border sharing. Meanwhile, the UN has been closely monitoring the humanitarian fallout of the event as the High Commissioner for refugee called for the protection of vulnerable people meet the border turmoil. What are the migrant crisis root causes? What does it take to deal with the aftermath now?