Ann Derwin: China and Ireland Economic and Finance Cooperation

“Outside of trade flows, there are also many compatibilities between Chinese and Irish economies. Many of the highest priority areas contained in the recently announced 14th Five-Year Plan such as sustainable urbanisation, innovation, research and development, green development and regional development are areas, in which key Irish policy makers have a keen interest. Furthermore, in many of these areas, Ireland is highly ranked in global rankings.”——H. E. Ms. Ann Derwin, Ambassador of Ireland to the People’s Republic of ChinaBefore my arrival in China as Ambassador of Ireland, like anyone else embarking on a posting to the Middle Kingdom, I spent a lot of time becoming acquainted with the different aspects of the bilateral relations between Ireland and China.

Mario Cavolo: West playing old political game in Ukraine

If the US and its NATO allies were truly interested in resolving the Ukraine crisis, they would be doing far more than punishing innocent Ukraine civilians and encouraging people in the US and other Western countries to boycott Russian products, services and artists.

Ambassador of Ethiopia to China: China–Africa Cooperation

“The China-Africa Partnership is a mutually beneficiary endeavor. It is a work in progress and with strong commitment and determination, I have no doubt that it will be a model of success for South-South Cooperation.

Shaukat Aziz：COVID-19 as a Catalyst in the Transition to a Future of Multipolar Global Cooperation

H. E. Shaukat Aziz was elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan and served from 2004–2007, following five years as Finance Minister from 1999. 

Georgian Ambassador: Bilateral Relations Between Georgia & China

[CGTN] Wang huiyao: The positive role of trade in world peace, stability and prosperity

The world is becoming increasingly unstable, uncertain and insecure. Throughout history, military alliances and confrontations have brought unrest and humanitarian disasters, while economic cooperation and alliances have been proven to bring integration, development, mutual trust and goodwill.

Ambassador of Mexico to China: Mexico and China Continuously Renovate Their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Mutual Benefit

// Editor's noteChina and the World in a Changing Context: Perspectives from Ambassadors to China is the fourth book in the “China and Globalization” series, and was published in partnership with Springer Nature. With a total of 23 essays and 10 speeches from 27 Beijing-based ambassadors representing Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, this volume examines a complex and changing world from the perspective of ambassadors, who are frontline participants of globalization and poised to champion more inclusive and more effective global governance. Their insights on China and the world in this book provide a unique and poignant view for anyone trying to make sense of the rapidly evolving global context. “The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has given a great boost to bilateral trade, reciprocal investments, tourism, and technological and scientific cooperation.”——H.E. Mr. José Luis Bernal, Ambassador of the United Mexican States to the People’s Republic of China