Tian Wei hosts a show on CCTV. Photo: CFP
Despite having interviewed a number of leading foreign government officials and hosting prestigious meetings, Tian Wei, a China Central Television (CCTV) English Channel host, is surprisingly low-key and maintains a humble attitude.
Even though she has interviewed elite political players, such as Hillary Clinton, she says her grandmother, who passed away two years ago at the age of , is her role model.
Her grandmother had bound feet and lived in a small village all her life, but she taught Tian "As women, we depend on ourselves."
Tian said that her grandmother's inner strength and strong will have been a constant source of inspiration and vitality for her.
In recent years, as China grows, Tian has witnessed many changes. She constantly used her grandmother's example to motivate herself and make changes as well.
Lady at the back
Tian began her career as a reporter working for China Radio International. She was sent to Washington DC as a correspondent in , immediately after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
At that time, China hadn't become the hot topic of discussion in the west that it is today. As a result, ve
Tian Wei is China's leading anchor for international broadcast. She's a former Washington correspondent and named "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum.
She's known for her fair, charming and lively interview style. Also, she's built a strong reputation for in-depth talk with newsmakers of the world: Hillary Clinton, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jack Ma, Yao Ming, Christine Lagarde, as well as UN secretary-generals, heads of states, global CEOS, Olympic champions, cultural icons and the biggest names from all walks of life.
As a moderator and speaker, she was invited to some of world's most important international forums: the World Economic Forum in Davos, the APEC CEO Forum, the Boao Forum, etc.
Tian Wei has received numerous awards, including China's National Journalism Award, National Award for International Broadcasters and CCTV Host of the Year.
She is actively involved with issues of human development, poverty alleviation, gender equity and global communication. She's China's National Ambassador for Mental Health and also honored by the United Nations Development Program as China Special Advisor.
Tian Wei started her career as a radio executive producer and hos
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I started with a person of unique vision, Yao Ming, the former NBA pro who is the President of the China Basketball Association. No wonder he was the flag-bearer during the Beijing Olympic Games.
"Have you heard three very famous questions for Chinese Olympics? 'When can Chinese athletes compete in the Olympic Games?' That was answered by Liu Changchun in He was a sprinter. The second one, 'When can China win the medal?' That was answered in by Xu Haifeng. He won China’s first gold medal in pistol shooting. The third question is, 'When can China host the Olympic Games?' That was answered by our entire country in "
- Yao Ming
Former NBA player Yao Ming (R), standing at a towering meters, pose with CGTN host Tian Wei for a photo opportunity after an interview. /CGTN Photo
Former NBA player Yao Ming (R), standing at a towering meters, pose with CGTN host Tian Wei for a photo opportunity after an i
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