Odd Lots Henry Wang on China's Role in the New Emerging World Order
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Sep 19, 2025 Henry Huiyao Wang, the founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization, dives deep into China's emerging role in a shifting global landscape. He discusses how China perceives its position amid rising tensions with the U.S. and explores its ambitions for peacekeeping and mediating international conflicts, like those in Ukraine. Wang also addresses the challenges posed by trade frictions and the potential for reforming institutions such as the UN, shedding light on China's vision for a new form of globalization.
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CCG Is A Bridge For Global Dialogue
- The Center for China and Globalization (CCG) was founded in 2008 to bridge government, business, and academia on global policy.
- CCG runs events, publishes reports, and fosters dialogue between China and foreign governments and firms.
Recent Engagements Show Search For Stability
- Wang recounts recent high-level events he attended including BRICS panels and a U.S. embassy reception in Beijing.
- He describes U.S. diplomats emphasizing a shift from rivalry language toward 'strategic stability.'
Rivalry Has Shifted Toward Seeking Stability
- Henry Wang says U.S.-China relations deteriorated sharply after 2017 and created strategic rivalry dynamics.
- Both sides now seek strategic stability because deep economic interdependence makes decoupling costly.