Yan Liang

Zhou Bo, a senior fellow in international relations, and Jeffrey Sachs, director at Columbia, lead a discussion on the 'no limits' partnership between China and Russia. They explore its strategic implications amid geopolitical tensions. Insights on China's booming tech innovation, especially in Hangzhou, highlight its emerging AI dominance, drawing significant foreign investment. Sachs praises China's economic resilience, dismissing crisis narratives while examining its global influence and challenges in the current landscape.

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.

Joining the discussion are Ko Gang, an expert in AI from Southwestern University, and You Tianlong, an international trade specialist at Yunnan University, among others. They dive into Austria's unprecedented coalition government formed after a political deadlock, discussing its potential hurdles and implications for social and economic policies. The panel also examines the escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, including retaliatory tariffs and their global impact. Additionally, they explore China's ambitious plans for AI development and data protection.