Dr. Zhou Mi

Joining the discussion are Yan Liang, an economics professor from Willamette University, and Yao Shujie, a Changhong Professor at Chongqing University, alongside Zhang Gong and Zhou Mi, both esteemed economists. They delve into Hong Kong's role in China’s national development, exploring its economic transformation since 1997, particularly its integration with the mainland. The conversation also touches on global trade dynamics, evolving travel trends in China, and the rise of stablecoins, illuminating Hong Kong’s significance as an international financial hub.

In this discussion, Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer at Norvamaki Technologies, and Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade, delve into the evolving China-Russia partnership. They explore Xi Jinping's call for cooperation to support developing countries and dive into Colombia's plans to join the Belt and Road Initiative. The conversation also highlights China’s new law promoting its private sector, and how the manufacturing hub of Yiwu continues to defy challenges posed by U.S. tariffs, showcasing resilience in global trade.

Dr. Zhou Mi, a Senior Research Fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade, and Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer at Novakate Technologies, dive into Sri Lankan President Anurav Dissanayake's visit to China. They discuss the significance of strengthening Sri Lanka-China ties amid financial struggles and the search for an IMF loan. The duo also tackles the U.S. export bans on AI technologies, emphasizing their impact on global innovation, and the rise of the Chinese app Red Note as U.S. TikTok users seek alternatives.