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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.

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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 chara... more

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 sacri... more

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. ... more

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 ... more

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Winston Ma
Adjunct Professor, NYU; former head of North America, CIC
New York University / CIC
Episode: Kimi K3 and the new frontline of AI competition
Zhu Songquan
Founding Director, Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence
Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence
Episode: Kimi K3 and the new frontline of AI competition
Steve Hoffman
Chairman and CEO of FoundersBase; author
FoundersBase
Episode: Kimi K3 and the new frontline of AI competition
Shing-Tung Yau
Renowned mathematician and Fields Medal recipient
Episode: Brilliant minds: Shing-Tung Yau
Zhang Gong
Professor, University of International Business and Economics
University of International Business and Economics
Episode: China-ASEAN diplomacy and China-US interaction
Peter TC Chang
Former deputy director, Institute of China Studies
University of Malaya
Episode: China-ASEAN diplomacy and China-US interaction
Sura Gupta
Senior Asia-Pacific international relations policy specialist
Institute of China American Studies
Episode: China-ASEAN diplomacy and China-US interaction
Song Qingren
Professor, School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Episode: China-ASEAN diplomacy and China-US interaction
Antonio Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations
United Nations
Episode: Global AI governance: UNSG speaks

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Tian Wei
Host of World Insight (multiple variants across affiliations)

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Global AI governance
Q: Given the parallels to earlier technological standards, what lessons should the AI age draw from the history of cryptography and internet governance?
The core lesson is that standards alone do not guarantee safety; they must be designed with a deep understanding of social consequences and enforcement mechanisms. The AI era needs robust governance that complements technical progress, ensuring that powerful systems are used responsibly and openly discussed across global communities.
Global AI governance
Q: Are you seeing progress in agreeing on red lines or boundaries for AI systems, and what helps that progress most?
Progress is emerging as governments, industry, and academia begin to recognize the urgency. What helps is collaborative, transparent dialogue that translates high-level concerns into concrete, testable guidelines and shared standards, much like how cryptographic and internet standards matured in the past.
Global AI governance
Q: I heard you are vocal about setting boundaries for AI; what are the biggest questions you are still thinking about in this space?
The biggest questions revolve around how to define practical safety limits that can be universally understood and enforced, while allowing innovation to continue. We need governance that stays ahead of rapid development, respects scientific openness, and prevents misuses without hamstringing beneficial breakthroughs.
Kimi K3 and the new frontline of AI competition
Q: Tell me about it, Steve, which stage of the debate is in the US already?
The debate is already quite advanced with concerns about open sourcing and open weights, balanced by the need for transparency and safety; many stakeholders from government, academia, and industry are weighing benefits against potential misuse.
AI & basic sciences
Q: How can science stay global and inclusive in a geopolitically complex world?
We should build a global, connected science system where talent from anywhere can contribute, using AI to facilitate collaboration and ensure knowledge distribution benefits everyone.

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A global affairs program that hosts high-level policymakers, academics, business leaders, and culture experts to discuss China's role in world affairs, bilateral relations, and cross-cultural exchange. Episodes typically cover China–US and China–Russia dynamics, international diplomacy, technology governance, global trade, and cultural diplomacy, often pairing geopolitical analysis with practical implications for business and society. Noteworthy is the breadth of perspectives, from state-affiliated scholars to cultural institutions and corporate executives, offering a mix of strategic insight and real-world voices. Potential listeners include policy professionals, researchers, and executives seeking deeper context on how global trends inter... more

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