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Agriculture brings certainty to an uncertain world: FAO Director-General #BoaoForum2026 #FAO #Agriculture

Tapestry CEO: China is a market for inspiration #opinion #FirstVoice #geopolitics #ChinaDevelopmentForum2026

George Yeo, former minister of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Singapore, warns the world is stuck in zero-sum thinking. He believes that if China and Southeast Asia stay peaceful for another 20 years, the transformation could be huge. #BoaoForum2026

What's the way out? Graham Allison speaks about the US-Israel-Iran war

Why Iran won't collapse: A missing point in international media #FirstVoice #TheHub #MiddleEast #Iran #US #Israel

At this year's #BoaoForum for Asia annual conference, several European government and business executives welcomed China's #15thFiveYearPlan as a beacon of stability toward a more predictable direction for the world economy. #ChinaEuropeCooperation #ChineseEconomy

Why is #China able to navigate the energy crisis with apparent ease? Watch this video to see a real-world example of the power of long-term planning.

War on Iran Hit Energy & Shipping: Partnerships Matter More Than Ever #ChinaDevelopmentForum2026 #Iran #RioTinto

US President Donald Trump aims to form a “coalition” to escort oil tankers through the Strait of #Hormuz, yet #US allies have responded reluctantly, with no country stepping forward so far. What factors lie behind the deep rifts in the once-close Transatlantic Alliance? #Iran

"Let's make you rich" vs. "We've come to plunder you ": That's how former US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Paul Craig Roberts describes the difference between #China and the #US' approaches to trade and international relations. Which do you think is more attractive?

An AI-enabled #robot made an amazing appearance in the CGTN studio, with a one-on-one conversation with host Tian Wei. Zeng Yi, the founding dean of the Beijing Institute of #AI Safety & Governance, said that China is looking to AI as an infrastructure to power development.

As OpenClaw sweeps across China, CGTN's Tian Wei speaks with Brandon Andrews, CEO of The Inexorable, to unpack what's driving the hype. Take a look.

As #ChinaUS trade talks is underway in Paris, global attention is again on the resilience of #ChinaEconomy. According to Bert Hofman, former World Bank country director for China, this resilience reflects long-term industrial strategies from the mid-2000s that are now paying off.

In the next five years, China aims to strengthen innovation in marine science and technology. How has China been going in this area? Professor Chen Jiawang, deputy director of Donghai Laboratory, shares his insights. #opinion #HometownToHorizon #CoolChina #ChinaAgenda2026

Odd Arne Westad: Managed competition between China, US is possible #Opinion #FirstVoice #China #US #Geopolitics #Trade

China is abuzz over OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that autonomously handles tasks like file and email management. Professor Zeng Yi notes it may boost productivity 200x but urges caution. He advises using AI agents only when truly needed.

The Aging Question: How is China writing its answer? #ChinaAgenda2026 #2026TwoSessions

Why Hong Kong a big draw for top talents #TwoSessions #HongKong #GreaterBayArea

From Venezuela to #Iran, from sanctions to intelligence infiltration, America is becoming increasingly brazen and hegemonic on the world stage. How will #China respond? #ChinaAgenda2026

Why Hong Kong's Institutional Edge a Hedge Against External Risks #TwoSessions #HongKong