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WORLD INSIGHT WITH TIAN WEI

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

Opinion

10:08, 01-May-2026

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

Opinion

10:08, 01-May-2026

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

In this special, hear personal stories and the connections sparked by ping-pong matches 55 years ago.

Opinion

10:08, 01-May-2026

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

Opinion

10:04, 01-May-2026

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

Opinion

10:04, 01-May-2026

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

Founded in 1909, the Whiffenpoofs are a collegiate a cappella group of Yale students. Hear their story in their own voices as they were on a tour in China.

Opinion

10:04, 01-May-2026

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

Opinion

16:17, 26-Mar-2026

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

Opinion

16:17, 26-Mar-2026

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

"We are weakening institutions of global governance at a time when we should be strengthening them," warns Kishore Mahbubani.

Opinion

16:17, 26-Mar-2026

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

China

20:01, 03-Feb-2026

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

China

20:01, 03-Feb-2026

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

A one-on-one conversation with Sebastian Wood, who serves as chair of the China-Britain Business Council and served as British ambassador to China from 2010 to 2015.

China

20:01, 03-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs warned that such actions reflect a broader pattern of militarized U.S. foreign policy.

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

The UN at 80: War and peace

The UN at 80: War and peace

Opinion

18:26, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: War and peace

The UN at 80: War and peace

Opinion

18:26, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: War and peace

"The UN at 80: China's Perspective" brings you untold stories behind the establishment of the organization and the contributors to its peacekeeping mission.

Opinion

18:26, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: Development for all

The UN at 80: Development for all

Opinion

18:27, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: Development for all

The UN at 80: Development for all

Opinion

18:27, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: Development for all

The second episode, "Development Goals," explores how the UN focuses on global sustainable development and works toward achieving it.

Opinion

18:27, 12-Dec-2025

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

Opinion

10:08, 01-May-2026

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

Opinion

10:04, 01-May-2026

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

Opinion

16:17, 26-Mar-2026

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

China

20:01, 03-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

The UN at 80: War and peace

The UN at 80: War and peace

Opinion

18:26, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: Development for all

The UN at 80: Development for all

Opinion

18:27, 12-Dec-2025

'Ping-pong diplomacy' at 55: Eye on the ballast of China-US relations

In this special, hear personal stories and the connections sparked by ping-pong matches 55 years ago.

Opinion

10:08, 01-May-2026

A 'Whiff' of college a cappella: voices bridging China and the US

Founded in 1909, the Whiffenpoofs are a collegiate a cappella group of Yale students. Hear their story in their own voices as they were on a tour in China.

Opinion

10:04, 01-May-2026

A call for global governance toward a world of certainty

"We are weakening institutions of global governance at a time when we should be strengthening them," warns Kishore Mahbubani.

Opinion

16:17, 26-Mar-2026

Beyond the handshake: UK PM's mission in China

A one-on-one conversation with Sebastian Wood, who serves as chair of the China-Britain Business Council and served as British ambassador to China from 2010 to 2015.

China

20:01, 03-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S. is a violent regime

Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs warned that such actions reflect a broader pattern of militarized U.S. foreign policy.

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

The UN at 80: War and peace

"The UN at 80: China's Perspective" brings you untold stories behind the establishment of the organization and the contributors to its peacekeeping mission.

Opinion

18:26, 12-Dec-2025

The UN at 80: Development for all

The second episode, "Development Goals," explores how the UN focuses on global sustainable development and works toward achieving it.

Opinion

18:27, 12-Dec-2025

About the Show

World Insight with Tian Wei is CGTN's global affairs talk show, with well-rounded debates on world hot buttons coupled with key exclusive interviews.

Tian WeiHOST

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S is a War Machine

In an exclusive interview with CGTN's Tian Wei, Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs said the United States has become a war machine.

Opinion

13:03, 05-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S is a War Machine

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S is a War Machine

Opinion

13:03, 05-Feb-2026

Mega Rail Project to Drive Region's Growth

Mega Rail Project to Drive Region's Growth

Opinion

15:50, 24-Apr-2025

Mega Rail Project to Drive Region's Growth

Opinion

15:50, 24-Apr-2025

What's behind 'TikTok refugees' flocking to Chinese app RedNote?

What's behind 'TikTok refugees' flocking to Chinese app RedNote?

Opinion

20:07, 18-Feb-2025

What's behind 'TikTok refugees' flocking to Chinese app RedNote?

Opinion

20:07, 18-Feb-2025

Exclusive with WTO Director-General

Exclusive with WTO Director-General

Opinion

16:38, 19-Sep-2024

Exclusive with WTO Director-General

Opinion

16:38, 19-Sep-2024

Exclusive with WTO Deputy Director-General

Exclusive with WTO Deputy Director-General

Opinion

18:02, 12-Sep-2024

Exclusive with WTO Deputy Director-General

Opinion

18:02, 12-Sep-2024

Media insider conversation: How to push for Global South narratives

Media insider conversation: How to push for Global South narratives

Opinion

18:03, 12-Sep-2024

Media insider conversation: How to push for Global South narratives

Opinion

18:03, 12-Sep-2024

Exclusive with UN Secretary-General

Exclusive with UN Secretary-General

Opinion

17:05, 05-Sep-2024

Exclusive with UN Secretary-General

Opinion

17:05, 05-Sep-2024

How Chinese companies and tourists are shaping Kazakhstan's boom

How Chinese companies and tourists are shaping Kazakhstan's boom

Opinion

18:15, 26-Aug-2024

How Chinese companies and tourists are shaping Kazakhstan's boom

Opinion

18:15, 26-Aug-2024

AI and I: A whole new world at our fingertips

AI and I: A whole new world at our fingertips

Opinion

14:54, 18-Mar-2024

AI and I: A whole new world at our fingertips

Opinion

14:54, 18-Mar-2024

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S is a War Machine

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S is a War Machine

Opinion

13:03, 05-Feb-2026

Jeffrey Sachs: The U.S is a War Machine

Opinion

13:03, 05-Feb-2026

Mega Rail Project to Drive Region's Growth

Mega Rail Project to Drive Region's Growth

Opinion

15:50, 24-Apr-2025

Mega Rail Project to Drive Region's Growth

Opinion

15:50, 24-Apr-2025

What's behind 'TikTok refugees' flocking to Chinese app RedNote?

What's behind 'TikTok refugees' flocking to Chinese app RedNote?

Opinion

20:07, 18-Feb-2025

What's behind 'TikTok refugees' flocking to Chinese app RedNote?

Opinion

20:07, 18-Feb-2025

Exclusive with WTO Director-General

Exclusive with WTO Director-General

Opinion

16:38, 19-Sep-2024

Exclusive with WTO Director-General

Opinion

16:38, 19-Sep-2024

Exclusive with WTO Deputy Director-General

Exclusive with WTO Deputy Director-General

Opinion

18:02, 12-Sep-2024

Exclusive with WTO Deputy Director-General

Opinion

18:02, 12-Sep-2024

Media insider conversation: How to push for Global South narratives

Media insider conversation: How to push for Global South narratives

Opinion

18:03, 12-Sep-2024

Media insider conversation: How to push for Global South narratives

Opinion

18:03, 12-Sep-2024

Exclusive with UN Secretary-General

Exclusive with UN Secretary-General

Opinion

17:05, 05-Sep-2024

Exclusive with UN Secretary-General

Opinion

17:05, 05-Sep-2024

How Chinese companies and tourists are shaping Kazakhstan's boom

How Chinese companies and tourists are shaping Kazakhstan's boom

Opinion

18:15, 26-Aug-2024

How Chinese companies and tourists are shaping Kazakhstan's boom

Opinion

18:15, 26-Aug-2024

AI and I: A whole new world at our fingertips

AI and I: A whole new world at our fingertips

Opinion

14:54, 18-Mar-2024

AI and I: A whole new world at our fingertips

Opinion

14:54, 18-Mar-2024

WEI, THE WORLD

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China drives 'Zootopia 2' global success

China drives 'Zootopia 2' global success

Opinion

19:06, 22-Dec-2025

China drives 'Zootopia 2' global success

Chinese movies and homegrown animation flicks are building momentum as they gain traction overseas.

Opinion

19:06, 22-Dec-2025

From a volunteer to the host, 30 Years of China's

From a volunteer to the host, 30 Years of China's "Her Voice"

Opinion

19:05, 22-Dec-2025

From a volunteer to the host, 30 Years of China's "Her Voice"

Let's watch the story of a Chinese journalist's light and insight.

Opinion

19:05, 22-Dec-2025

Universal Film Appeal: Can

Universal Film Appeal: Can "Ne Zha 2" Draw Global Audiences?

Opinion

20:07, 18-Feb-2025

Universal Film Appeal: Can "Ne Zha 2" Draw Global Audiences?

As "Ne Zha 2" breaks several box office records, can the film's crossover appeal draw global audiences? CGTN’s Tian Wei speaks with industry insiders to share their insights.

Opinion

20:07, 18-Feb-2025

Look behind the scenes: Up close with UNSG Guterres

Look behind the scenes: Up close with UNSG Guterres

Opinion

17:06, 05-Sep-2024

Look behind the scenes: Up close with UNSG Guterres

Tian Wei handed a special present for the UN secretary-general. Three guesses on the gift? Here's what happened behind the scenes!

Opinion

17:06, 05-Sep-2024

Behind-the-scenes of roundtable discussion on SCO

Behind-the-scenes of roundtable discussion on SCO

Opinion

18:13, 26-Aug-2024

Behind-the-scenes of roundtable discussion on SCO

Are you keen on knowing more about behind the scenes moments of the SCO roundtable discussion, co-produced by CGTN & Kazakhstan Silk WAY TV? Take a look at the video!

Opinion

18:13, 26-Aug-2024

Lunar New Year 2024: Enter the loong

Lunar New Year 2024: Enter the loong

Opinion

14:54, 18-Mar-2024

Lunar New Year 2024: Enter the loong

Join CGTN's Tian Wei in a traditional Chinese quadrangle courtyard to delve deeper into Chinese dragon traditions.

Opinion

14:54, 18-Mar-2024

Quick Q&A: Kids rave about the rabbit

Quick Q&A: Kids rave about the rabbit

Opinion

20:54, 14-Feb-2023

Quick Q&A: Kids rave about the rabbit

World Insight's Quick Question & Answer on the rabbit just ahead of the Spring Festival, the Year of Rabbit on the Chinese lunar calendar.

Opinion

20:54, 14-Feb-2023

Dialogue of Icons: Stories Without Borders

Dialogue of Icons: Stories Without Borders

Opinion

17:43, 17-Sep-2025

Dialogue of Icons: Stories Without Borders

Dialogue of Icons: Stories Without Borders

Opinion

17:43, 17-Sep-2025

Lights, Camera, Dialogue: A Golden Panda Special

Lights, Camera, Dialogue: A Golden Panda Special

Opinion

17:39, 17-Sep-2025

Lights, Camera, Dialogue: A Golden Panda Special

Lights, Camera, Dialogue: A Golden Panda Special

Opinion

17:39, 17-Sep-2025

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

China's Economy: Analysed

China's Economy: Analysed

Opinion

14:01, 28-Jun-2025

China's Economy: Analysed

Opinion

14:01, 28-Jun-2025

The Power of Ideas: A China-ASEAN dialogue

The Power of Ideas: A China-ASEAN dialogue

Opinion

15:51, 24-Apr-2025

The Power of Ideas: A China-ASEAN dialogue

Opinion

15:51, 24-Apr-2025

Future of AI: Various voices among top academy students

Future of AI: Various voices among top academy students

Opinion

13:56, 07-Mar-2025

Future of AI: Various voices among top academy students

Opinion

13:56, 07-Mar-2025

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When music speaks: A day in Tianjin Juilliard

When music speaks: A day in Tianjin Juilliard

Opinion

20:05, 01-May-2026

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Opinion

20:05, 01-May-2026

The art of co-opetition for future leaders: Stephen A. Schwarzman

The art of co-opetition for future leaders: Stephen A. Schwarzman

China

15:39, 30-Apr-2026

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China

15:39, 30-Apr-2026

Beyond Music: Tianjin Juilliard Student's Cultural Journey

Beyond Music: Tianjin Juilliard Student's Cultural Journey

Culture

15:38, 30-Apr-2026

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Culture

15:38, 30-Apr-2026

Peter Wilson: UK-China ties not influenced by others

Peter Wilson: UK-China ties not influenced by others

China

17:57, 11-Mar-2026

Peter Wilson: UK-China ties not influenced by others

China

17:57, 11-Mar-2026

Two-state solution only equitable solution to Palestinian question

Two-state solution only equitable solution to Palestinian question

World

17:56, 11-Mar-2026

Two-state solution only equitable solution to Palestinian question

World

17:56, 11-Mar-2026

Two-state solution only equitable solution to Palestinian question

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Opinion

17:14, 09-Mar-2026

Two-state solution only equitable solution to Palestinian question

Opinion

17:14, 09-Mar-2026

U.S. national defense strategy: What it means for world security

U.S. national defense strategy: What it means for world security

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

U.S. national defense strategy: What it means for world security

Politics

20:03, 03-Feb-2026

Chinese economy: Fully emerged?

Chinese economy: Fully emerged?

China

20:02, 03-Feb-2026

Chinese economy: Fully emerged?

China

20:02, 03-Feb-2026