Dr. Zhang Xin

Zhang Xin, an associate professor and expert in China-Central Asia relations, teams up with Almaz Eldaev, director of energy research on Kazakhstan-China cooperation. They discuss President Xi Jinping's ambitious plans to deepen ties with Central Asia, highlighting a 35% trade increase and key infrastructure projects. The conversation unveils the significance of recent treaties and collaborative efforts in trade, agriculture, and energy aimed at enhancing regional stability and mutual development.

This discussion features Zhang Xin, a deputy director specializing in Russian studies, Liu Baocheng, an expert in international business, Yan Liang, a professor of economics, and Joseph Syracuse, a global futures authority. They explore China’s ambitious measures to open its financial market, aiming for greater transparency and regulatory oversight. The conversation also highlights China's leading position in the electric vehicle sector, driven by innovation and government support, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration in shaping future markets.

Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, while Han Hua co-founded the Beijing Club for International Dialogue. They delve into Xi Jinping's New Year address, underlining China's proactive policies for 2025 amidst global challenges. The conversation shifts to China’s booming ice and snow economy, which could reach 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027, driving winter tourism and youth engagement. Lastly, Dr. Zhang Xin discusses the fallout from halted Russian gas exports to Europe, highlighting its implications for regional energy security in an unsettled geopolitical climate.