Commentary

  • China’s mediation role and economic diplomacy: Fostering peace and progress in the Middle East

    It is no coincidence that both Saudi Arabia and Iran enjoy substantial trade links with China. (Reuters)   By Wang Huiyao | Founder of the Center for China and Globalization(CCG)   China’s position as the third-most-favored mediator among Palestinians according to an Arab News YouGov ...
    ARAB NEWS  |  June 06 , 2023
  • Chinese Big Tech firms are on the comeback trail amid economic recovery and US tensions

    From SCMP, 2023-5-29  ■ Recent earnings reports from Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent show optimism in an improved regulatory environment and a recovering Chinese economy. ■ The achievements of Chinese tech companies in international markets showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to glo...
    SCMP  |  May 29 , 2023
  • As US-China rivalry heats up, soft power competition need not be a zero-sum game

    From SCMP, 2023-5-12  ■ Both powers should restore cultural exchanges, academic ties, governmental dialogue and boost travel. ■ Collaboration on shared challenges from pandemics to climate change will only increase their influence. Illustration: Craig Stephens By Wang Huiyao | Founder of the ...
    SCMP  |  May 12 , 2023
  • US-China relations: restart Congressional visits to mainland to revive dialogue and understanding

    From SCMP, 2023-4-14  ■ With Congress playing a bigger role than ever in the US-China relationship, it is important for Beijing to restart face-to-face interaction with US delegations. ■ Engaging with US lawmakers will not be easy, but the risk is surely greater not to engage with an increasing...
    SCMP  |  April 14 , 2023
  • Wang Huiyao: US concerns about China’s data security should be addressed, but not with a TikTok ban

    From SCMP, 2023-4-4  ■ US lawmakers pushing for a ban should first clear up misunderstanding about the relevant Chinese laws and policy. ■ Beijing’s Global Initiative on Data Security, in particular, clearly states respect for how other countries handle data, and could be the framework fo...
    SCMP  |  April 04 , 2023
  • Wang Huiyao: China will still be a major growth driver this year

    From SCMP, 2023-3-21  ■ The signs are there: a pro-business cabinet, a big welcome for foreign investment and a big push for diplomacy, connectivity and sustainability. ■ For many international companies, China will still be a major growth driver this year – especially with prospects uncertain ...
    SCMP  |  March 21 , 2023
  • Wang Huiyao: How China can multilateralise the BRI

    By Wang Huiyao | president of the Center for China and Globalization(CCG), Professor and Dean of the Institute of Development at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China.   At the end of 2022, 150 countries and 32 international organisations had signed more than 2...
    eastasiaforum.org  |  March 11 , 2023
  • Wang Huiyao: A meeting of transatlantic minds

      The Center for China and Globalization hosts a sideline event at the Munich Security Conference on China-U.S. climate change cooperation in Munich, Germany, on February 18   By Wang Huiyao | president of the Center for China and Globalization(CCG)   Compared with the cold weathe...
    Beijing Review  |  March 10 , 2023