Tian Xuan, Chair of the National Institute of Financial Research at Tsinghua University, discusses the South-to-North Water Diversion Project's vital role in China's water allocation. He emphasizes its success in replenishing groundwater and improving river health. The talk also covers China's current economic challenges, including low domestic demand and the push for public welfare sectors. Tian highlights the urgency of water management while addressing the ongoing political turmoil in South Korea and its international implications.