Twenty five years ago, many economies in east Asia suffered a currency crunch that turned into a financial meltdown. Through heart-breaking experiences and hard work, these economies survived, learned the lessons, and increased resilience, individually and as a whole. Today, they thrive as a global engine for growth. But what we need to learn from that crisis is still relevant. Especially now when the world is facing the mixture of geopolitics, trust deficit in international governance, and several other crises. In this special series, we are talking to key witnesses, thinkers, and stakeholders to prevent the next crisis, and make Asian a resilient beacon for the world economy. CGTN Host Tian Wei talks to Zhu Guangyao, a former Chinese vice finance minister who worked with his Asian partners amid the crisis and after, to strengthen cooperation.