Liu Baocheng

Liu Baocheng, Dean of the Center for International Business Ethics, provides an expert analysis on China's impressive economic growth, which hit 5% in 2024. He discusses the stability and resilience of Chinese companies amid global challenges, as well as government efforts to stimulate consumption. The conversation also touches on the successful disaster relief operations in quake-hit Xizang and implications of U.S. chip restrictions on trade. Liu highlights the broader economic landscape, including low inflation and positive trends in various industries.

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.

Harvey Zolten, a Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, and Liu Baocheng, Dean of the Center for International Business Ethics, discuss the rapid rise of China as a travel destination. They highlight traveler-friendly measures like the instant tax refund system designed to boost international tourism. The conversation dives into how these changes streamline shopping experiences for visitors. Additionally, they touch on the importance of folk diplomacy in reshaping global perceptions of China and fostering cultural connectivity.

In this engaging discussion, Liu Baocheng, an expert in the Chinese economy, and William Lee, chief economist at the Milken Institute, delve into China's solid economic growth in 2025, including a surprising 5.4% GDP increase. They explore strategies to enhance consumer confidence and the importance of investments in education for sustainable development. The duo also tackles the challenges of U.S.-China trade relations, emphasizing how China navigates tariffs and shifts focus to high-tech manufacturing to stay competitive in a global market.

Guan Xin shares on-the-ground insights from the World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on pressing global issues. Liu Baocheng discusses China's new measures to stabilize its capital market, while Dinghening Beijing analyzes the geopolitical shifts with Trump's potential return. Wang Jin provides a historical lens on the Panama Canal's significance amidst shifting U.S.-China relations. Also highlighted is Microsoft's initiative in restoring the Amazon rainforest, weighed against the environmental impacts of AI growth.