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CISS PodcastFiona Cunningham: Managing Nuclear Risks in the Era of Emerging TechnologiesAgainst the backdrop of technological innovation profoundly reshaping international security dynamics and great power strategic competition, how do emerging technologies become key variables influencing China-U.S. strategic stability? The China Forum of Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) invited CISS Director Da Wei and University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor Fiona Cunningham for an in-depth dialogue on the impact of emerging technologies on traditional nuclear deterrence theory, nuclear strategy, and the future landscape of China-U.S. competition and cooperation.2025-04-2726 minCISS PodcastSusan A. Thornton: Trump 2.0-The U.S. Political Landscape and the Future of China-U.S. RelationsUnder Trump’s second administration, the United States has undergone significant adjustments in both domestic and foreign policy, dramatically increasing the uncertainty of China-U.S. relations. In this episode, CISS China Forum invites Susan A. Thornton, a retired senior U.S. diplomat with rich experience with the U.S. State Department in Eurasia and East Asia, and currently a Senior Fellow at Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center, for an in-depth discussion with Professor Da Wei, Director of CISS. on critical dimensions of China-U.S. relations such as the dynamics of fentanyl issues, potential implications of the Trump 2.0 era...2025-04-1421 minCISS PodcastJeffrey Ding: Technology Diffusion and National Strength: The New Logic of Competition in the Age of GPTsHow does the diffusion of general-purpose technologies (GPTs)—rather than mere innovation—redefine the dynamics of global power competition? In this episode, CISS China Forum invites Professor Jeffrey Dean from George Washington University to a in-depth discussion with CISS fellow, Dr. Dong Ting, on how diffusion shapes economic competition, inspired by his latest book. Prof. Dean offers insights into U.S. and Chinese technological strategies, the military-civilian nexus of GPT diffusion and recent policy shifts from “innovation-centric” to “diffusion-driven” paradigms. The dialogue also explores future research frontiers, including gender inclusivity in STEM education and open-source ecosystems, offering a fresh lens to decode te...2025-03-3126 minCISS PodcastWang Lei: The New Era of “Greater BRICS Cooperation” and the Development of the Global SouthIn recent years, the BRICS mechanism has played a pivotal role as a key platform for cooperation among emerging economies, contributing to global governance reform and the advancement of South-South cooperation. The China Forum of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University has invited Dr. Sun Chenghao, a fellow at CISS, to engage in a dialogue with Professor Wang Lei, Director of the BRICS Cooperation Research Center at Beijing Normal University. Prof. Wang will review the history of BRICS cooperation, provide an in-depth analysis of its significance in the evolving global landscape, and explore how deepening “Gr...2025-02-1826 minCISS PodcastShi Yan: China and Europe should focus more on cooperation than competition in Trump 2.0 eraDonald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the US in Washington DC, marking the start of his second term in the White House. Characterized by America First and anti-globalization, Donald Trump’s first term saw him launch a trade war with China and demand higher military spending from European allies. With Trump’s return to the White House for his second term, are both China and Europe likely to see big challenges in his second term? What does Trump 2.0 mean for the China-Europe-US triangle? The China Forum of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS...2025-02-0723 minCISS PodcastHow do Chinese Experts View Trump 2.0Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States earlier today, ushering in his second term in office. What shall we expect in terms of challenges, opportunities, and potential risks in China-U.S. relations under Trump 2.0.？How can both sides proactively address the upcoming challenges？
In this episode produced by China Forum, Center for International Security and Strategy of Tsinghua University, five experts will have a panel discussion on the implications of Trump’s second term for U.S.-China relations. They are Professor Da Wei ,Director of CISS; Ms.Xiao Qian, Deputy Director of CISS; Mr.Zho...2025-01-2046 minCISS PodcastRachel Hulvey: The Role of Discourse Power in International PoliticsDiscourse power is a critical topic in political science and the study of international order. In this episode of the CISS podcast, Rachel Ann Hulvey, an assistant professor at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, and a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Belfer International Security and Columbia-Harvard China and the World program, explores the definition of discourse power and its role in shaping the international order. She will also share her perspectives on how China and the United States can leverage discourse power to shape national narratives and improve bilateral relations.2024-12-1728 minCISS PodcastZhang Feng：China-U.S. Relations should not be a zero-sum gameThe current international situation is constantly evolving, making mutual communication and understanding between countries increasingly important. In today’s episode, we are joined by Professor Zhang Feng, a visiting scholar at the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School, in conversation with Sun Chenghao, a fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. Sharing his views on China-U.S. relations, particularly the diversity of U.S. strategic competition towards China, Professor Zhang presents the perspective of viewing competition from a Confucian angle, arguing that competition should be seen as a process of mutual enhancement rather th...2024-12-1025 minCISS PodcastDa Wei interview with Yao Ming on sports diplomacySport diplomacy has been a central pillar in bridging cultural gaps and easing geopolitical tensions. In today’s episode, Prof. DA Wei, Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS), sits down for an exclusive interview with former NBA star and President of Chinese Basketball Association YAO Ming. Mr.Yao will share his experience and insights on how sports foster cross-culture people-to-people dialogue, and discuss how globalization will continue to support sports' role as a bridge between individuals, nations, and cultures.2024-12-0317 minCISS PodcastKaiser Kuo on Cross-culture CommunicationCross-cultural communication is an important cornerstone for promoting understanding and cooperation among nations.
In this issue, China Forum, the Center for International Security and Strategy, TsingHua Univeristy, invites Mr. Kaiser Kuo, host of the renowned English podcast Sinica and rock musician, to share his thoughts on cross-cultural communication and its impact on U.S.-China relations. Standing at the intersection between two cultures, Mr. Kuo will share his views and insights on the impact of the U.S.-China cultural background on his personal and professional path, the importance of cognitive empathy and priority pluralism, misunderstandings between the U.S...2024-11-2637 minCISS PodcastRachel Hulvey: How discourse power matters in international politicsHello and welcome to the CISS podcast “The Point” series. This is BeiBei with China Forum, Tsinghua University
In today’s program, we will focus on discourse power in international politics.
What is discourse power, especially in the context of political science and international order?
Has China’s discourse power been rising in today’s world? And more importantly, what should China and the U.S. do in the face of widening distance and increasing friction between the two countries?
Here with us today is Professor Rachel Hulvey from Indiana University, who is also a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Belfer Int...2024-11-0828 min
Sinica PodcastTsinghua's Da Wei: New Survey Research on Chinese Perceptions of SecurityThis week, in a show taped in Beijing at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, I speak with Professor Da Wei about a new public opinion poll on China's perception of international security and review its important findings. We also discuss Chinese views on the Russo-Ukrainian War and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.2:11 – Da Wei’s new podcast 4:05 – CISS’s “Public Opinion Poll: Chinese Outlook on International Security 2024”7:46 – The poll’s findings on pessimism about global security and the global influence of the U.S. and China11:56 – China’s...2024-10-3158 minCISS PodcastRick Waters on China-U.S. RelationsHello and welcome to the CISS podcast “The Point” series.
The focus of today’s program is China-US relationship and what its implications for wider, international geopolitics. Even though expectations is not high, the desire to stabilize China-U.S. relations is genuine and strong on both sides,
We have with us Mr. Rick Waters, Managing Director of Eurasia Group’s China Practice, Former China Coordinator of the State Department, who is currently in China for a Track II Dialogue at Tsinghua University.
Here is Mr. Rick Waters sharing with us his personal experience and perspective.2024-10-1128 minCISS PodcastDONG Ting: Decoding Chinese Public Views on International SecurityIn today's increasingly complex global landscape, understanding public opinion is crucial for shaping effective policies and fostering international cooperation. The "Chinese People's Perspectives on International Security -- Survey Report 2024" offers a unique window into how ordinary Chinese citizens view global security issues and China's role on the world stage.
Today's program will delve into the key findings of this groundbreaking survey, exploring Chinese views on global security, China-US relations, and the future of China's engagement with the world. We'll examine what these insights mean for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in China's evolving role in international affairs.
Our guest speaker...2024-09-3029 minCISS PodcastNeysun Mahboubi: People-to-People Exchanges Sow the Seeds for Better China-U.S. RelationsIn this episode, we have with us Prof. Neysun Mahboubi, Director of the Penn Project on the Future of US-China Relations at the University of Pennsylvania, who was in China this summer leading a group of research fellows for scholarly exchange at Tsinghua University.
What is the current status of people-to-people exchanges between China and the US? What are some of the supportive forces and obstacles? What suggestions or advice does Prof. Mahboubi have for American scholars and students who plan to travel to China and vice versa? Here is Prof. Mahboubi sharing with us his personal experience and perspective.2024-08-2934 minCISS PodcastXiao Qian: China’s effort on bridging the Global AI DivideIn today’s program, our topic is “global governance of AI”.
The UN General Assembly recently adopted China-proposed resolution to enhance international cooperation on AI capacity-building.
China being a global technology and AI leader, its stance on global AI governance has drawn wide attention from across the world.
How to find a balance between AI development and safety concerns?
How to stimulate private enterprises to innovate, and at the same time, to effectively regulate them?
What does capacity building of AI require, especially for developing countries?
With these questions and much more, we have with us today deputy director Xiao Qian f...2024-07-3119 minCISS PodcastYan Yan: Why is the South China Sea Award “null and void”?Hello and welcome to the CISS Podcast, “The Point” series. I’m Xiao Qian with China Forum, CISS Tsinghua University.
The South China Sea Arbitration Award issued eight years ago in 2016 probably contributed the most to increasing tension in the South China Sea in recent years.
Today’s program will explore the legal issues of the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines, and analyze the illegality and invalidity of the Awards, so as to see why China neither accepts nor participates in the arbitration, nor does it accept or recognize the so-called Awards.
Our guest speaker today is Dr. Ya...2024-07-1709 minCISS PodcastSun Chenghao：Track 2 diplomacy crucial to China-US relationsAt a time when the China-U.S. relations are facing many uncertainties and the international situation is becoming increasingly complex, the role of Track 2 diplomacy has come into more people’s attention. How could Track 2 diplomacy play its role in bringing the two sides back to rational and constructive policy making? What are the major obstacles for China-U.S. Track 2 diplomacy?
Dr. Sun Chenghao,our guest speaker today, would share his insights from his involvement in China-U.S. Track 2 diplomacy. Dr. Sun is fellow researcher with CISS,Tsinghua University. Please stay tuned.2024-06-2809 minCISS PodcastVictor J. Willi: A divided world gives terrorism more spaceIn today’s program, we will continue with the discussion on “anti-terrorism”. As the world becomes unstable with outbreaks of regional conflicts, terrorism has shown signs of rising, or the question might be, has it ever left? Regional conflicts increase the flow of weapons, while an increasingly segmented global financial system makes it harder to track terrorist activities.
What efforts are needed to combat terrorism at the national or international level? How should individuals view terrorism rationally?
On our program today we have Dr. Victor J. Willi, Executive Director at the Middle East Institute Switzerland, a think tank working exclusively on the...2024-05-2214 minCISS PodcastUlugbeck A. Khasanov: Developing a constructive solution to combat terrorismAccording to the Global Terrorism Index of 2024, deaths from terrorism has
increased to the highest level since 2017.
With increasing regional instability and expanding terrorist networks, what are the pragmatic and constructive solutions that can mitigate these negative growths? How have institutions like SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure demonstrated effective solutions to ensure regional safety and stability?
Today, we have Prof. Ulugbeck A. Khasanov from Uzebekistan to elaborate on this topic and share with us his views on effective methods in combating terrorism in the new age of information. Prof. Khasanov is chair of International Relations Department at the University of World...2024-05-1128 minCISS PodcastThe Cold War Misunderstood: Richard SakwaAs dangers loom large for the world today, a possible Second Cold War has become a frequent topic among politicians and scholars across the globe. Is the Second Cold War inevitable? Is win-win cooperation merely a pretty-sounding strategy or a deep-rooted and realistic philosophy? Is transcending Bloc politics possible in the post-western era?
With these questions on mind, China Forum had an in-depth discussion with Prof. Richard Sakwa on the sidelines of the 6th Forum on Security and Strategy in Beijing late March. Prof. Sakwa is the author of the newly published book “The Lost Peace: How the West Failed to...2024-04-2332 minCISS PodcastDA Wei: Peace or Turbulence, which is the historical norm?At a time when a growing number of regional conflicts have led to further international tensions, the recent phone call between top leaders of China and the U.S. has drawn wide attention to whether the two global powers can inject some stability into the world.
Are decades of globalization and relative world peace coming to an end? Are we moving toward a second Cold War and seeing a replay of the 1930s? What is the root cause of global instability? Is it more of an economic or political nature?
China Forum caught up with Professor Da Wei, the director...2024-04-2227 minSinica PodcastThe View from China: Leading IR scholar Da Wei of Tsinghua's CISSThis week on Sinica, I'm delighted to welcome Dá Wēi (达巍), one of China’s foremost scholars of China’s foreign relations and especially relations with the U.S. Da Wei is the director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and is a professor in the department of International Relations at the School of Social Science at Tsinghua. Before September 2017, Professor Da served as the Director of the Institute of American Studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR), a leading think tank in Beijing. He was at CICIR for more t...2024-04-181h 25CISS PodcastPeace or Turbulence, which is the historical norm?At a time when a growing number of regional conflicts have led to further international tensions, the recent phone call between top leaders of China and the U.S. has drawn wide attention to whether the two global powers can inject some stability into the world.
Are decades of globalization and relative world peace coming to an end? Are we moving toward a second Cold War and seeing a replay of the 1930s? What is the root cause of global instability? Is it more of economical or political nature?
Today on our program we have Professor Da Wei to share...2024-04-1527 minCISS PodcastChina and the U.S., racing to the top or to the bottom?45 years into the China-US diplomatic relationship, the two countries have been navigating through some rough waters in recent years. Are the two countries on an inevitable collision course? Can the two countries be in a competition racing to the top, or does it have to be a race to the bottom?
Joining us today is Ms. Susan Thornton, a retired senior U.S. diplomat with almost three decades of experience with the US State Department in Eurasia and East Asia. Ms. Thornton is currently a Senior Fellow at the Yale Law School Paul Tsai China Center.2024-04-1523 minCISS PodcastChina makes endeavors to integrate a more fragmented worldWhat does a changing world mean to China, especially concerning its relationships with the U.S., Europe, and also neighboring countries such as India? To what extent can China's "high-standard opening up" national policy and its global trade relations help to integrate a more fragmented world?
With these questions in mind, CISS spoke with Mr. Zhou Bo on the sidelines of the 6th International Forum on Security and Strategy, organized by CISS, Tsinghua University. Mr. Zhou Bo is a China Forum expert and senior fellow of CISS, Tsinghua University. He also has decades of experience serving in China’s military.2024-04-0431 minCISS PodcastMore is expected of China in global affairs: Michael VatikiotisAs politicians and scholars from across the world gathered in Beijing in early 2024 to attend various international forums, where they exchange ideas and thoughts about current international relations and ways out for some urgent regional conflicts, I got the chance to bring some of them to our podcast to share their thinking with our listeners.
In the following days, we will release interviews with six scholars from China and abroad, conducted on the sidelines of the 6th International Forum on Security and Strategy,which was organized by CISS, Tsinghua University on March 27th, 2024.
Joining us today is Dr. Michael Vatikiotis...2024-04-0125 min
China HandsDa Wei - Main Episode (Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University)As one of China's leading experts on Sino-American relations and US Security & Foreign policy, Da Wei is the Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University, where he is also a Professor at the Department of International Relations of the School of Social Sciences. Prof. Da also led one of the first Chinese student delegations to the United States, which he extensively covers on the podcast. Currently, he is also a Visiting Scholar on China Policy at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), conducting research regarding contemporary China affairs and U...2024-03-2648 minCISS PodcastChina-US relations following Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco（Episode Two)2023-12-2727 minCISS PodcastChina-US relations following Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco（Episode One)2023-12-1331 minCISS PodcastOpen and Inclusive Cooperation Essential to Global Climate Governance2023-11-2407 minCISS PodcastPotential Risks in the South China Sea2023-09-1305 minCISS PodcastChanging Landscape of International Trade and De-dollarization Process2023-09-0125 minCISS PodcastChina's Role in Afghanistan's Reconstruction2023-08-2420 minCISS PodcastHopes and Obstacles on Sino-U.S. Relations2023-08-1725 minCISS PodcastU.S. and China Should Engage More in Every LevelWilliam Klein shared his thoughts on the setbacks that China and the U.S. had experienced over the past few years, but also expressed optimism in the bilateral ties.2023-06-1511 minCISS PodcastIt Takes Time to Recover U.S.-China TiesSun Yun, Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center, shares her opinions on how the American people are feeling for China and where the subtle changes come from.2023-05-1709 minCISS PodcastChina Could Play a More Constructive Role in Global AffairsMs. Susan Thornton's views on current situation of US-China relations, China’s role in global affairs, the different views and positions of the US and China on the Ukrainian crisis and the security system in the Asia-Pacific region.2023-05-1013 minCISS Podcast“A Coalition of the Unwilling”Needed to Deescalate the Ukraine CrisisJohn Gong, a China Forum expert of CISS, Tsinghua University, shared his perspectives at a panel discussion organized by the Valdai Discussion Club early March, themed “The New Middle East and the Security Crisis in Europe: Effects of Mutual Influence”. In his remarks, Professor Gong refuted US rhetoric that China has adopted a “pro-Russian neutrality” by citing solid trade data. He also elaborated on his newly-coined concept “coalition of the unwilling” and called on neutral countries to form a “coalition of the unwilling” to resist the growing political pressure from the West and to better safeguard world peace.2023-03-2811 min
CISS PodcastA Possible Roadmap for Denuclearization of the Korean PeninsulaAs the missile activities become more frequent on the Korean Peninsula, it is more critical than ever to work towards a denuclearization that can serve the common interests of all relevant parties for maintaining the peace and stability of the Peninsula.
As North Korea is being monitored for its first nuclear weapon test in nearly five years, how could the parties involved restore the nuclear talks with North Korea, and possibly work out a step-by-step strategy to deescalate the situation?
Prof. Li Bin, a CISS expert, and Professor at the Department of International Relations of Tsinghua...2022-06-1004 minCISS PodcastA Possible Roadmap for Denuclearization of the Korean PeninsulaAs the missile activities become more frequent on the Korean Peninsula, it is more critical than ever to work towards a denuclearization that can serve the common interests of all relevant parties for maintaining the peace and stability of the Peninsula.
As North Korea is being monitored for its first nuclear weapon test in nearly five years, how could the parties involved restore the nuclear talks with North Korea, and possibly work out a step-by-step strategy to deescalate the situation?
Prof. Li Bin, a CISS expert, and Professor at the Department of International Relations of Tsinghua...2022-06-1004 minCISS PodcastThe Shared Interest between China and the U.S. Still Outweighs the DifferencesIn recent years, China-U.S. relations has been increasingly defined by conflicts and differences. By comparing the objectives of China and U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region, however, we can see that the two countries still share common ground on many fronts.
Jia Qingguo, Professor at School of International Studies of Peking University, made a point-by-point comparison between China and the U.S. in terms of their development strategies.
Professor Jia shared his opinions at the CISS International Forum themed “The Changing Asia-Pacific: United or Divided” in March, 2022.2022-05-1606 minCISS PodcastThe Shared Interest between China and the U.S. Still Outweighs the DifferencesIn recent years, China-U.S. relations has been increasingly defined by conflicts and differences. By comparing the objectives of China and U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region, however, we can see that the two countries still share common ground on many fronts.
Jia Qingguo, Professor at School of International Studies of Peking University, made a point-by-point comparison between China and the U.S. in terms of their development strategies.
Professor Jia shared his opinions at the CISS International Forum themed “The Changing Asia-Pacific: United or Divided” in March, 2022.2022-05-1606 minCISS PodcastU.S. Tries to Bring Cold-War Tensions Back to the Asia-Pacific RegionThe US is stirring up muddy waters in the Asia-Pacific region to gain an edge over China. As some countries begin to pick sides with the U.S., the security foundation of the Asia-Pacific is gradually deteriorating, in an unobtrusive way.
While the U.S. tries to reshape the regional security structure of the Asia-Pacific, will a “Russia-Ukraine conflict” occur in the region someday in the future?
Prof. Zhu Feng, a China Forum Expert with CISS, also Director of the Institute of International Studies at Nanjing University, gave his analyses at the CISS International Forum themed “The Ch...2022-05-1608 minCISS PodcastU.S. Tries to Bring Cold-War Tensions Back to the Asia-Pacific RegionThe US is stirring up muddy waters in the Asia-Pacific region to gain an edge over China. As some countries begin to pick sides with the U.S., the security foundation of the Asia-Pacific is gradually deteriorating, in an unobtrusive way.
While the U.S. tries to reshape the regional security structure of the Asia-Pacific, will a “Russia-Ukraine conflict” occur in the region someday in the future?
Prof. Zhu Feng, a China Forum Expert with CISS, also Director of the Institute of International Studies at Nanjing University, gave his analyses at the CISS International Forum themed “The Ch...2022-05-1608 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: The Changing Landscape of Global Energy MarketThe ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted the global energy supply chain, and spelt higher energy prices worldwide.
While the European Union has slapped several rounds of sanctions on Russia, the bloc is yet to reach agreement on how to impose sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. Would EU successfully cut itself off from Russia’s energy supply? How would EU’s foreseeable energy crisis in the near future have impact on countries in the Asia-Pacific?
Zou Ji, a CISS expert, also CEO and President of Energy Foundation China, shared his opinions at the CISS In...2022-05-1608 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: The Changing Landscape of Global Energy MarketThe ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted the global energy supply chain, and spelt higher energy prices worldwide.
While the European Union has slapped several rounds of sanctions on Russia, the bloc is yet to reach agreement on how to impose sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. Would EU successfully cut itself off from Russia’s energy supply? How would EU’s foreseeable energy crisis in the near future have impact on countries in the Asia-Pacific?
Zou Ji, a CISS expert, also CEO and President of Energy Foundation China, shared his opinions at the CISS In...2022-05-1608 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: The World Could be Divided by Cold-War MentalityThe Russia-Ukraine conflict is producing tremendous impact on the world, including the Asia Pacific. When we get to the root of the matter, however, the ongoing conflict is a product of cold war mentality, where exclusive alliances like NATO have pushed Russia to the corner.
What about in the Asia Pacific, when the U.S. has developed “small circles” like Five Eyes, QUAD, and AUKUS to corner China?
Ambassador Xu Bu, president of the China Institute of International Studies, says that any form of cold war mentality could endanger the security of the world.
Ambassa...2022-04-1507 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: The World Could be Divided by Cold-War MentalityThe Russia-Ukraine conflict is producing tremendous impact on the world, including the Asia Pacific. When we get to the root of the matter, however, the ongoing conflict is a product of cold war mentality, where exclusive alliances like NATO have pushed Russia to the corner.
What about in the Asia Pacific, when the U.S. has developed “small circles” like Five Eyes, QUAD, and AUKUS to corner China?
Ambassador Xu Bu, president of the China Institute of International Studies, says that any form of cold war mentality could endanger the security of the world.
Ambassa...2022-04-1507 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: The Possible Impact on the Regional Security Order of Asia-PacificTalking about the global implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we can see that it is accelerating deglobalization, undermining global supply chain, and exacerbating geopolitical conflicts far beyond Europe.
How would the conflict influence the security situation in Asia-Pacific? Would it further undermine the relations between U.S. and China, the two major players in the Asia-Pacific?
Yan Xuetong, Dean of the Institute of International Relations, Tsinghua University, shared his opinions at the CISS International Forum themed “The Changing Asia-Pacific: United or Divided” in March, 2022.2022-04-1505 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: The Possible Impact on the Regional Security Order of Asia-PacificTalking about the global implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we can see that it is accelerating deglobalization, undermining global supply chain, and exacerbating geopolitical conflicts far beyond Europe.
How would the conflict influence the security situation in Asia-Pacific? Would it further undermine the relations between U.S. and China, the two major players in the Asia-Pacific?
Yan Xuetong, Dean of the Institute of International Relations, Tsinghua University, shared his opinions at the CISS International Forum themed “The Changing Asia-Pacific: United or Divided” in March, 2022.2022-04-1505 minCISS PodcastRussia-Ukraine Conflict: China Chooses to Stand on the Right Side of HistoryAs peace talks loom between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. is ratcheting up pressure on China to quit its neutral stance, warning more serious consequences if China “continues to provide material support to Russia”.
Is China’s non-sanction policy very different from most countries in the world ? Why China focuses more on helpful measures like humanitarian assistance, instead of posing rounds of sanctions?
Prof. Gong Jiong, a China Forum expert, attended the offline meeting of the Doha Forum in late March, where he explicitly explained why China sticks to its neutral stance towards Russia and Ukraine...2022-04-1208 minCISS PodcastChina is Working on Collective Security in the Indian OceanChina has been working on collective security in the Indian Ocean, to safeguard international sea lanes and provide a secured environment for the international community who are working in the rim land of the ocean.
What are the real security threats of the Indian Ocean? What is the intention behind the rhetoric “free and open Indo-Pacific” ?
Mr. Zhou Bo, a CISS Senior Fellow, shared his opinions during the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference, which focused on security architecture and maritime domain awareness of the Indian Ocean. The conference was hosted by the Pathfinder Foundation in Sri Lank...2022-03-2908 minCISS PodcastChina is Working on Collective Security in the Indian OceanChina has been working on collective security in the Indian Ocean, to safeguard international sea lanes and provide a secured environment for the international community who are working in the rim land of the ocean.
What are the real security threats of the Indian Ocean? What is the intention behind the rhetoric “free and open Indo-Pacific” ?
Mr. Zhou Bo, a CISS Senior Fellow, shared his opinions during the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference, which focused on security architecture and maritime domain awareness of the Indian Ocean. The conference was hosted by the Pathfinder Foundation in Sri Lank...2022-03-2908 minCISS PodcastEU Should Play a Constructive Role in the Asia-Pacific RegionEU has been pivoting back to Asia-Pacific with its so-called “Indo-Pacific Strategy”. To some extent, it is new wine in old bottles, when it comes to EU’s economic cooperation with regional countries. Taking a closer look, however, EU has also put in more ambition in its new strategy to increase military presence in the region.
Would EU’s growing participation in the so-called “Indo-Pacific region” welcomed by regional countries like China? How could EU play a more constructive role to both benefit itself and add fuel to the regional development?
Prof. Cui Hong Jian, a China Forum ex...2022-03-2907 minCISS PodcastTech Innovation Crucial for China to Achieve Carbon NeutralityThe 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC) was held in Munich from February 18 to 20. Mr.Fu Chengyu, a China Forum expert, was invited to share his perspectives in the panel discussion themed "Sustaining Global Collaboration Towards Climate Neutrality", where he introduced how China steps up efforts to reduce carbon emission, with special focus on green technology.2022-03-1406 minCISS PodcastChina Strengthens Navy to Breakthrough U.S. SiegeHow can China prepare itself for the intensifying challenges on its doorstep in the Indo-Pacific region? In what ways can the nation maintain its role as a responsible maritime power?
Mr. Zhou Bo, CISS senior fellow and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of National Defense, shared his opinions on these points during the Conference on Regional Maritime Security Outlook 2022, which focused on military competition in the Indo-Pacific in the maritime domain. It was hosted by the RSIS Maritime Security Program at Nanyang Technological University i...2022-01-2906 minCISS PodcastChina Strengthens Navy to Breakthrough U.S. SiegeHow can China prepare itself for the intensifying challenges on its doorstep in the Indo-Pacific region? In what ways can the nation maintain its role as a responsible maritime power?
Mr. Zhou Bo, CISS senior fellow and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of National Defense, shared his opinions on these points during the Conference on Regional Maritime Security Outlook 2022, which focused on military competition in the Indo-Pacific in the maritime domain. It was hosted by the RSIS Maritime Security Program at Nanyang Technological University i...2022-01-2906 minCISS PodcastChina’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Post-U.S. Era: Zhou BoMr. Zhoubo shared his perspectives at a virtual discussion on ‘Regional and Global Security in Asia” co-organized by CISS and The International Institute for Strategic Studies on November 10, 2021.
Mr. Zhoubo is a China Forum expert and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of National Defense. Let’s hear what he has to say.2021-12-3107 minCISS PodcastChina’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Post-U.S. Era: Zhou BoMr. Zhoubo shared his perspectives at a virtual discussion on ‘Regional and Global Security in Asia” co-organized by CISS and The International Institute for Strategic Studies on November 10, 2021.
Mr. Zhoubo is a China Forum expert and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of National Defense. Let’s hear what he has to say.2021-12-3107 minCISS PodcastZHOU Bo: US-China Relationship at the Age of the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has added fuel to fire to the already intensive U.S.-China relationship, as the Biden administration has formed different circles of alliances to corner China. Would the pandemic possibly trigger a new world war? Where would the all-round competition between U.S. and China lead to?
Senior Researcher of Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University, China Forum Expert Mr. Zhou Bo shared his insights into the “extreme competition” between U.S. and China during the 18th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club on October 18, where he also presented a question to Russian Presi...2021-12-1008 minCISS PodcastZHOU Bo: US-China Relationship at the Age of the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has added fuel to fire to the already intensive U.S.-China relationship, as the Biden administration has formed different circles of alliances to corner China. Would the pandemic possibly trigger a new world war? Where would the all-round competition between U.S. and China lead to?
Senior Researcher of Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University, China Forum Expert Mr. Zhou Bo shared his insights into the “extreme competition” between U.S. and China during the 18th Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club on October 18, where he also presented a question to Russian Presi...2021-12-1008 minCISS PodcastCCB’s Green Finance Initiatives: A Case Analysis into China’s Approach to Carbon NeutralityOn our program today, we will follow Mr.Yu Xiang, a China Forum expert and Senior Research Fellow at the International Institute of China Construction Bank, to learn about how CCB strikes a balance between profit making and environmental protection, with a special focus on its support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Mr. Yu shared CCB’s experiences and lessons in exploring green finance business at the UK-China Climate Change and Sustainability Summit in late October.2021-11-3007 minCISS PodcastIn face of Climate Change, no country could respond alone or stand aloofOn October 27-28, 2021, Officials, scholars and entrepreneurs from China and the UK discussed the challenges of tackling climate change and achieving carbon neutrality at the "UK-China Climate Change and Sustainability Summit" seminar, with the aim of setting the stage for Glasgow COP26.
Wu Hailong, President of China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) Former Chinese Ambassador to the European Union, gave his welcome remark in "UK-China Climate Change and Sustainability Summit" on 27, October.2021-11-2307 minCISS PodcastThe World Split by Ideologies Could be Dangerous: Zhou HongProf. Zhou Hong, China Forum Expert and Chair of the Division of International Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, shared her perspective in a panel discussion entitled “Shifting Sands: Geopolitics in Crisis Mode” in the ninth annual Athens Democracy Forum in late September.
Professor Zhou says that despite different democratic structures among countries, the world should not be split by ideologies.2021-11-0305 minCISS PodcastU.S.-China Relations at the 100-Day Mark of the Biden Administration: Where We Are and Where We Are GoingProf. Da Wei, Deputy Director of CISS and professor in the Department of International Relations at Tsinghua University, joins host David Firestein, the President and CEO of the Bush China Foundation, to discuss how Chinese experts assess the current state of the U.S.-China relationship.
The discussion, situated at the 100-day mark of the Biden presidency, analyzes why the relationship between the United States and China remains about as tense and contentious as it was during the final months of the Trump Administration. The United States and China have engaged each other at high levels, but fundamental...2021-09-1435 minCISS PodcastU.S.-China Relations at the 100-Day Mark of the Biden Administration: Where We Are and Where We Are GoingProf. Da Wei, Deputy Director of CISS and professor in the Department of International Relations at Tsinghua University, joins host David Firestein, the President and CEO of the Bush China Foundation, to discuss how Chinese experts assess the current state of the U.S.-China relationship.
The discussion, situated at the 100-day mark of the Biden presidency, analyzes why the relationship between the United States and China remains about as tense and contentious as it was during the final months of the Trump Administration. The United States and China have engaged each other at high levels, but fundamental...2021-09-1435 minCISS PodcastAfghan People Should Hold Fate in their Own Hands: Yue XiaoyongWith the evolving situation in Afghanistan under tight global scrutiny, we are joined by Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, China’s newly-appointed Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs, on our program today.
Amb. Yue has recently participated in several rounds of talks concerning the Afghan situation and has directly exchanged ideas with the Taliban.
What are the root causes behind the Afghan crisis? What is China’s take on the current situation in Afghanistan? How could China help with the reconciliation and reconstruction process of the Afghan people?
Let’s hear China Forum vice chairman Li Shimo’...2021-09-0827 minCISS PodcastFree and Open Indo-Pacific is a myth: Zhou BoWhat are the real intentions behind the FOIP concept? Is China’s increasing maritime presence a threat to regional security or an assurance to international navigation safety?
Zhou Bo, a China Forum expert and former director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for International Military Cooperation at the Ministry of National Defense, recently spoke at the International Maritime Security Conference 2021. The conference was co-hosted by S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and the Republic of Singapore Navy in late June.2021-08-3105 minCISS PodcastHow China Views Multilateralism: Fu YingThe world has witnessed drastic changes in major-power relations, coupled with protectionism headwinds and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These have attached more importance to protecting and revitalizing multilateralism in the modern world.
In our program today, we will be listening to a speech given in early-July by CISS Chairperson Madame Fu Ying at the 9th World Peace Forum’s Plenary of “Revitalizing Global Multilateralism”. She discusses how China views and has practiced multilateralism over the past four decades, emphasizing that the country does not expect it to become a tool to serve the interests of a s...2021-08-0914 minCISS PodcastHow China Views Multilateralism: Fu YingThe world has witnessed drastic changes in major-power relations, coupled with protectionism headwinds and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These have attached more importance to protecting and revitalizing multilateralism in the modern world.
In our program today, we will be listening to a speech given in early-July by CISS Chairperson Madame Fu Ying at the 9th World Peace Forum’s Plenary of “Revitalizing Global Multilateralism”. She discusses how China views and has practiced multilateralism over the past four decades, emphasizing that the country does not expect it to become a tool to serve the interests of a s...2021-08-0914 minCISS PodcastShould Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) stop financing new coal projects?A China Forum Expert and associate professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University Law School, Mr. Gu Bin, suggests BRI should set a green example by stopping financing new coal power. He is of the view that banning coal is consistent with China’s pledge of carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060 and the new phase of constructing high-quality, clean and green BRI. If BRI makes coal-free commitments, it may contribute to the Paris Agreement and thus improve its own reputation.2021-07-1305 minCISS PodcastBright Side of China-EU Relations in the Post-Pandemic EraChina-EU relations have recently been experiencing fluctuations. Dissatisfaction with one another is rising and the China-EU Investment Agreement has been temporarily shelved. What is the outlook for relations between the two? Will they continue to part ways or gradually return to the track of consensus and cooperation formed over the years?
Mr. Wu Hongbo, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs and a former UN Under-Secretary-General, expressed confidence in a healthy China-EU relationship, but also pointed out that there are immediate challenges ahead.
Mr. Wu shared his views during a webinar jointly held...2021-06-2810 minCISS PodcastBusiness in China stands on its own feet: Gong JiongDr. Gong Jiong, China Forum expert and professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics, refuted the assumption that China’s trade success is solely because of government policies.2021-06-2108 minCISS PodcastChina, US Need to Accurately Judge Each Other’s Strategic Intention: Madam Fu YingThe future pathway of China-U.S. relations has been under the global spotlight, as the Biden administration has not yet rolled out its full Chinese strategy.
Madam Fu Ying, the Chairperson of CISS, warns that the main obstacle of trust-building lies in how the two countries could accurately judge each other’s strategic intention.
In this episode, we will be listening to Madame Fu’s speech on East Asia Wisemen’s Roundtable in late February, where she discussed the possibilities for U.S. and China to forge mutual trust again, as well as the expectation of Eas...2021-06-1811 minCISS PodcastChina, US Need to Accurately Judge Each Other’s Strategic Intention: Madam Fu YingThe future pathway of China-U.S. relations has been under the global spotlight, as the Biden administration has not yet rolled out its full Chinese strategy.
Madam Fu Ying, the Chairperson of CISS, warns that the main obstacle of trust-building lies in how the two countries could accurately judge each other’s strategic intention.
In this episode, we will be listening to Madame Fu’s speech on East Asia Wisemen’s Roundtable in late February, where she discussed the possibilities for U.S. and China to forge mutual trust again, as well as the expectation of Eas...2021-06-1811 minCISS PodcastChina will remain focused on domestic developmentMr. WANG Gangyi, former vice president of China International Publishing Group, senior research fellow of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies ，shared his view during the webinar “China today and tomorrow” jointly organized by Ditchley Foundation, China Forum and Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies on May 20-21, 2021.He said China would continue to focus on its own development and would never try to put a hand in others’ affairs.2021-06-1609 minCISS PodcastTwo Paradigm Shifts in China: Eric Li ShimoChina Forum vice president Eric Li Shimo put it as China’s two paradigm shifts, to explain changes in China's economy, society and its people, young generation in particular.
Eric shared his view during the webinar “China Today and Tomorrow” , jointly organized by Ditchley Foundation, China Forum and Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies in late May, 2021.2021-06-0709 minCISS PodcastScientists are also Human – Managing the Growing US-China Technological DivideAfter a short break to get past the US elections and see in the Administration of President Joe Biden, the US-China Conversation is back. In this episode, HD’s Asia Director, Michael Vatikiotis, a veteran former journalist, discusses the escalating war over technology. Concerns about intellectual property and national security have begun to divide the tech world into two spheres, sometimes referred to as de-coupling. To discuss this emerging ‘techno-Cold-War’ Ms. Lindsey Sheppard, Fellow, International Security Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington and Dr. Yu Yang, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University engage...2021-05-0627 minCISS PodcastScientists are also Human – Managing the Growing US-China Technological DivideAfter a short break to get past the US elections and see in the Administration of President Joe Biden, the US-China Conversation is back. In this episode, HD’s Asia Director, Michael Vatikiotis, a veteran former journalist, discusses the escalating war over technology. Concerns about intellectual property and national security have begun to divide the tech world into two spheres, sometimes referred to as de-coupling. To discuss this emerging ‘techno-Cold-War’ Ms. Lindsey Sheppard, Fellow, International Security Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington and Dr. Yu Yang, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University engage...2021-05-0627 minCISS PodcastClosing Gaps in Climate ChangeProfessor TENG Fei, Deputy Director of the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy in Tsinghua University shares his opinions on how China could join hands with other countries to close the ambition gap and accelerate implementation processes that can tackle climate change.2021-03-1916 minCISS PodcastClosing Gaps in Climate ChangeProfessor TENG Fei, Deputy Director of the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy in Tsinghua University shares his opinions on how China could join hands with other countries to close the ambition gap and accelerate implementation processes that can tackle climate change.2021-03-1916 minCISS PodcastChina Willing to Cooperate in the Outer SpaceChina has made great achievements in the exploration and utilization of outer space in recent years, while it is always open to international cooperation. We can learn from facts that China stands ready to work with fellow countries.
In a recent virtual conference held by Ditchley Foundation titled “The new space race and its intersection with power, the rules-based order and the economy”, four Chinese experts shared China’s experience in independent research and cooperative achievements.
List of experts:
Wang Cheng, Secretary-General of the China Space Foundation.
Jiang Hui, Director of the Department for Inte...2021-02-2320 minCISS PodcastChina Willing to Cooperate in the Outer SpaceChina has made great achievements in the exploration and utilization of outer space in recent years, while it is always open to international cooperation. We can learn from facts that China stands ready to work with fellow countries.
In a recent virtual conference held by Ditchley Foundation titled “The new space race and its intersection with power, the rules-based order and the economy”, four Chinese experts shared China’s experience in independent research and cooperative achievements.
List of experts:
Wang Cheng, Secretary-General of the China Space Foundation.
Jiang Hui, Director of the Department for Inte...2021-02-2320 minCISS PodcastMadam Fu Ying’s Davos Time: Challenges and ChoicesThe virtual Davos Agenda Meeting on January 21-25 gathered world leaders and global leading figures, where senior Chinese diplomat Fu Ying shared her opinion on how to address the urgent need for global cooperation. She gave special emphasis to curbing the global pandemic and shaping a healthy China-U.S. relationship. 2021-02-1207 minCISS PodcastChina is not seeking the Western pattern of democracyZhou Bo shared his view during the 11th Asian Conference of the Valdai Discussion Club held on December 9, 2020. In the session titled “The Shock of 2020: What We Lost and What We Gained in International Relations”, Zhou Bo gave his insights on international security situation and major-power competition.2021-01-2608 minCISS PodcastDig Out the Potential of China-Israel CooperationAmbassador Yue shared his thoughts during the 5th Annual Conference of Sino-Israel Global Network & Academic Leadership (SIGNAL), a video conference held in December 2020 for participants to exchange ideas on the current international situation. SIGNAL is an Israeli policy organization that specializes in China-Israel relations, which has introduced China and Chinese policies to a large overseas audience in the past decade.2021-01-1809 minCISS PodcastChina is not seeking a sphere of influence: Zhou BoHarvard professor Graham Allison, in his Foreign Affairs article, argues that the entire world became a de facto American sphere of influence after the Cold War. But now the unipolarity is over. The United States must share the world stage with other great powers. Will the U.S. strengthen or share its influential position under a Biden administration? Is the Belt and Road Initiative an attempt by China to establish its own sphere of influence?
In this episode, Zhou Bo, a China Forum expert and former Director of the Center for Security Cooperation in the Office for...2021-01-1307 minCISS PodcastChina’s Foreign Policy, Changed or Not?Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, a China Forum expert, answers the question of whether or not China has applied any changes to its foreign policy amid this volatile and fast-changing world. With special reference to China-US relations, Ambassador Yue says he’s cautiously optimistic about the bilateral relationship, urging both sides to find common ground in mutually beneficial areas and resolve tensions through communication and dialogue.
This podcast presentation is taken from Ambassador Yue’s concluding speech at the 5th Annual Conference of Sino-Israel Global Network & Academic Leadership (SIGNAL) in December 2020. The conference, themed “The U.S.-China Rivalry and Israel’s...2021-01-1109 minCISS PodcastChina Is Willing to Cooperate with Other Countries for Global and Regional Peace and ProsperityAmbassador YUE Xiaoyong is a China Forum Expert, former Ambassador to Jordan, Qatar, and Ireland, as well as Director and Senior Fellow at Center for Global Studies of Renmin University of China2020-12-2207 minCISS PodcastStabilizing the South China Sea: minimize misunderstanding and prevent escalationsThe South China Sea issue has been a long-term topic for China-U.S. relations. Where did the disputes originate and what are the fundamental reasons behind them? How could China better explain its goals and minimize misunderstanding? What efforts should the two countries take to prevent an escalation of tension?
Zhou Bo, senior fellow of CISS and a retired senior colonel, shares his views on the South China Sea disputes and offers suggestions to both China and the U.S. on how to maintain stability in the region. 2020-11-1807 minCISS PodcastStabilizing the South China Sea: minimize misunderstanding and prevent escalationsThe South China Sea issue has been a long-term topic for China-U.S. relations. Where did the disputes originate and what are the fundamental reasons behind them? How could China better explain its goals and minimize misunderstanding? What efforts should the two countries take to prevent an escalation of tension?
Zhou Bo, senior fellow of CISS and a retired senior colonel, shares his views on the South China Sea disputes and offers suggestions to both China and the U.S. on how to maintain stability in the region. 2020-11-1807 minCISS PodcastMobility and China’s response to COVID-19: expert opinionThis podcast presentation is revised from Professor Tang’s original speech made during the Ditchley Foundation Conference ‘Living with COVID-19, What are the Implications for the World if a Vaccine Remains Elusive,’ a webinar hosted on October 16, 2020.2020-11-1807 minCISS PodcastPositive! Chinese scholar looks ahead at China-EU bilateral relationsGao Jian, a China Forum Expert and director of the Center for British Studies at Shanghai International Studies University, shares his opinions on the significance of China-EU bilateral relations from an economic, political and cultural perspective, as well as the future of the traditional alliance between Europe and the United States.2020-11-1110 minCISS PodcastMadam Fu Ying’s Retrospective on the Six-Party Talks2020-11-0909 minCISS PodcastChina-U.S. relations under scrutiny amid 2020 U.S. presidential electionThe whole world is currently paying close attention to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Will China-U.S. relations change if a new president is elected? Has the election campaign fueled disputes between the two nations?
In this episode, Xiao Qian, CISS Deputy Director, speaks to Prof. Da Wei, senior fellow of CISS and assistant president of the University of International Relations (UIR) in Beijing, to answer those questions and more.2020-11-0208 minCISS PodcastChina-U.S. relations under scrutiny amid 2020 U.S. presidential electionThe whole world is currently paying close attention to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Will China-U.S. relations change if a new president is elected? Has the election campaign fueled disputes between the two nations?
In this episode, Xiao Qian, CISS Deputy Director, speaks to Prof. Da Wei, senior fellow of CISS and assistant president of the University of International Relations (UIR) in Beijing, to answer those questions and more.2020-11-0208 minCISS PodcastChina-UK service trade: decoupling or cooperation?Against the backdrop of the impact of COVID-19 and the American push for decoupling, how should the ‘Sino-British cooperation and development of service trade’ be addressed? Mr. Gong Jiong, a China Forum expert and professor at the University of International Business and Economics, together with Sir Martin Sorrell, the founder of WPP plc, the world's largest advertising and PR group, deliver their insights.2020-11-0224 minCISS PodcastPost-pandemic Future of Europe-Asia RelationsWith over 1 million died, COVID-19 has posed grave threat to the global health systems, rippled across the entire economy and further deteriorated the geopolitical tensions. Zhang Lirong, Secretary-General of the China Forum at Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy will look ahead the EU-China relations in a post-pandemic world, and in what ways could the two great powers work together to cushion the downturn and stimulate the economic recovery.2020-10-2908 minCISS PodcastPost-pandemic Future of Europe-Asia RelationsWith over 1 million died, COVID-19 has posed grave threat to the global health systems, rippled across the entire economy and further deteriorated the geopolitical tensions. Zhang Lirong, Secretary-General of the China Forum at Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy will look ahead the EU-China relations in a post-pandemic world, and in what ways could the two great powers work together to cushion the downturn and stimulate the economic recovery.2020-10-2908 min