Biz Talk

In this episode, we spoke to two distinguished guests who have closely witnessed China's ongoing journey of deepening reform and opening up. They share their insights into China's dedicated efforts and strong commitments.

Experts share their perspectives on how the Belt and Road Initiative has helped boost infrastructure connectivity across different continents over the past decade and how the initiative can contribute to global governance.

The CEO of the United Nations Global Compact shares her perspectives on how businesses involved in the Belt and Road Initiative can drive innovation, stimulate economic growth and facilitate the development of sustainable infrastructure.

Exploring the impact and potential of financial collaboration in the Belt and Road Initiative. Role of bank loans from China in supporting developing countries. Growth of trade and investment, finance, and the role of FinTech. Enhancing economic resilience through BRI financial cooperation. Impact of inflation and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar on Belt and Road companies.

Over 12,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions are participating in the 481 events of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. The Hangzhou Asian Games have also helped to create massive economic opportunities for the involvement of China’s sports industry.

The Bund Summit takes center stage in the global financial hub of Shanghai, underscoring China's growing influence in international finance. Amid challenges faced in a year of global economic slowdown, how can we reinvigorate international cooperation and multilateralism in the face of mounting economic fragmentation?

Climate change, poverty alleviation, food security, with so many pressing issues, the world faces an urgent need for decisive action. The G20 Summit arrived at the crucial juncture for international cooperation with leaders gathering under the theme "One Earth, One Family, One Future". How can G20 leaders work through their differences to take decisive action on shared global priorities? Can the G20 adapt to give greater voice to developing countries most impacted by global crisis?

Tom Simpson, China-Britain Business Council's Managing Director in China shared his views on trade relations, particularly in services, between China and the U.K. in an exclusive interview. Simpson said UK companies are getting back to China. He also said China's International Fair for Trade in Services provides an ideal platform for China-UK cooperation in services trade.

Over the past twenty years, the coordination and cooperation between China and ASEAN in various fields have accelerated the construction of a closer global community with a shared future. China and ASEAN have become each other's largest trading partner with trade expected to exceed one trillion U.S. dollars of this year.

The BRICS grouping of developing economy giants are adding six new members, sparking a renewed surge of dynamism. As BRICS expansion unveils a new chapter in global cooperation, a multi-polar world is in the making, with enhanced global governance, shared prosperity, a stronger voice for emerging economies, and robust South-South cooperation.