TIAN Wei

   

release time：2017-03-06 15:36:01  view count：141374  source：Boao Forum for Asia

Anchor, China Global Television Network（CGTN）

Tian Wei is a former US correspondent and anchor of "World Insight with Tian Wei" on CGTN, the network’s well-respected international debate and global player interview program. Starting from a radio producer to becoming a reporter, a news presenter, a ta lk show host, a Washington DC correspondent covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and eventually the h ost of one of China’s most influential commentary and interview program, Tian aspires to be the link bet ween China and the world as a responsible messenger and a critical thinker in a drastically changing world. Over the years, Tian has secured exclusive interviews with the world’s leading players, movers and shakers such as: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as presidents and prime ministers from five continents of the world. She has met with tech guru s such as Bill Gates and Sheryl Sandberg, Nobel laureates, Oscar Award winners, Olympian champions, influential thought leaders, outstanding artists and exemplary women leaders from all over the world. She has also been hosting and moderating the network’s special programs from all over the world and different parts of China including the top Chinese leader’s state visit to the United States, the UN General Assembly, the APEC Summit, the G20 Summit, the Climate Change Conference, the Beijing Olympics, the Sichuan earthquake and many others. Her sharp, no-nonsense and fair approach has not only made her popular with audiences but also earned her recognition worldwide. Tian was named as a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum and she serves on its media council. Over the years, she has won various professional awards, including: China's National Journalism Awards, the National Award for International Broadcasters and CCTV Host of the Year. Tian has been invited to be a speaker and moderator at some of the world's most important international forums and events, such as the World Economic Forum, Women Forum, APEC, Boao Forum and China Development Forum. She has also been Master of Ceremonies for events and performances that top Chine se leaders organized in honor of visiting international dignitaries. In addition to her work, Tian is actively involved and outspoken on issues of sustainable development, health, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and gender equity. She has been honored by the United Nations Development Program as a Special Advisor. She is also China's National Advocacy Ambassador for Mental Health and a member of the national advocacy team on HIV-AIDS. She is a member of the Chinese Western Returned Scholar Association, China Social and Economic Council and China Soong Ching Ling Foundation.