In Astana, lots of food!

This just out: Statement from the 3rd plenum of CPC Central Committee english.www.gov.cn/news/202407/18…

Beyond political jargons, how would you interpret this paragraph? what role the “market” exactly plays in the Chinese economy…It’s from latest statement by the 3rd Plenum, a CCP meeting believed to be crucial to set directions for China w. domestic & international challenges

China's major rivers originate on world's highest plateau, Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. I visited there, #Sanjiangyuan NP, along w. a group helping build human & nature balance there Beate Trankmann UNDP China I brought back these stories, an unforgettable trip! #WeiTalk #EcologyDay

Have a great weekend!

People on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau cherish human-nature balance. Now at #SanjiangyuanNationalPark , modern tech help local Tibetan households keep their homes safe, even as wild bears neighbors are eager to visit them & check out their fridges #Weitalk #Sanjiangyuan UNDP China

It's terrific to meet local Tibetan RANGERS during trip to #Sanjiangyuan NP . Join me and let's walk to them on their missions, let's visit their homes, hear them talk about Human & Nature balance; as we find out how they become rangers while continuing herdsmen's life UNDP China

A selfie w. Tibetan herdsmen I met near the source of the #YellowRiver They are so shy & kind. Their eyes shine when I talked to them about the wildlife they monitor & protect on the vast Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. They are everyday in cars, on motorbikes, on horses, to do their job.

LOVE my Adelaide skirt sent to me years ago by a warm tailor lady from Xinjiang. Every time I wear it, I think about her and my visit to her petite studio then. This is Perfect for a relaxed summer evening with a coffee and girl friends! #summer

Waiting in line for a presser with the visiting U.S. National security advisor #JakeSullivan in #Beijing Quite a number of Chinese and foreign journalists arrived already before my cameraman and me😃. Early autumn Beijing, the afternoon sun is nice and gentle.

Welcome to #Beijing Mr. Secretary General! António Guterres United Nations Great pleasure talking to you at United Nations in China office, on: Africa & China, #SDGs, the upcoming Summit of the Future, etc. Knowing that this is already your 18th day on the road, Wish you a great success! 🌿

Latest talk w. UN Secretary General ⁦António Guterres⁩ United Nations focuses on South-South cooperation. He told me about his fun ride on the fast train from Shanghai to Beijing, the green transformation he witnessed in China, such as: renewables and EVs. ⁦ youtube.com/watch?v=WwRcpD…

In keeping with the analogies, reality check by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the current state of trade and globalization. #WTOPublicForum

A great pic 🌿 w. Jason Jason Furman from Harvard Kennedy School right after his opening lecture with Madam Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala , WTO Director General at #WTOPublicForum . What a to-the-point and meaningful exchange on the stage! ~btw, we both get this WTO 30th anniversary notebook😀📝

"WTO is NOT an ivory tower!" said Amb. xiang chen-zhang, WTO DDG at #WTOPublicForum . He said all important stakeholders' voices need to be heard & reflected in global trade policies. Now, WTO has members both developing & developed economies, 2/3 are developing ones.

At the Opening Lecture of the Public Forum entitled “Globalization Without Apologies” by Professor Jason Furman - Aetna Professor of Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School & Harvard Department of Economics, Former Chair of Council of Economic Advisors under President Obama.

Absolutely amazing working w. the warm, magical & inspiring Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @WTO Director General, both on & off the stage, in front/behind camera….at #WTOPublicForum A few snapshots & In-depth interview with her, here youtu.be/cBpeDvLmzJ4?si… #weitalk

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to my friends, no matter where you are, best wishes of happiness & harvest! Always Looking forward to future reunions!