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Wang Huiyao: Returnees help voice of China to be heard
In the new era of globalization, the concept of innovation-driven development has been embraced by China and its people. As a leading force of innovation, generations of Chinese overseas returnees have played a major role in China's globalization in the past 70 years.
October 10 , 2019 -
Harvey Dzodin: 70th anniversary parade reflects China’s great progress
The magnificent 70th anniversary parade celebrating New China had many notable highlights, especially President Xi Jinping's address. William Shakespeare wrote that "brevity is the soul of wit". Today we'd say it differently: "less is more". In less than 10 minutes, President Xi managed to highlight and emphasize a number of the most important themes, elements of which were graphically and dramatically demonstrated in the parade that followed. The magnificent 70th anniversary parade celebrating New China had many notable highlights, especially President Xi Jinping's address. William Shakespeare wrote that "brevity is the soul of wit". Today we'd say it differently: "less is more". In less than 10 minutes, President Xi managed to highlight and emphasize a number of the most important themes, elements of which were graphically and dramatically demonstrated in the parade that followed.
October 04 , 2019 -
Laurence Brahm: Nothing will stop China’s progress
Personally participating in the October 1 National Day 70thAnniversary celebrations, there are some observations that I wish to share. The scale of the celebration was unprecedented to my knowledge. The messages that can be decoded from the symbolism that unfolded from two days of events beginning on September 30 were crystal clear.
October 02 , 2019 -
Wang Huiyao: China is ready to play a bigger role in world affairs
The 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1 is an occasion to look back on the nation's momentous progress and consider what role it will play in the world over the next seven decades. China has benefited greatly from embracing globalization and its institutions such as the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. As China's economy continues to expand, Beijing's role in the future will be to safeguard and enhance the international liberal order.
October 01 , 2019 -
Andrew Moody: New era, shared future
China in its New Era has an increasingly significant role on the world stage as it marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. Its landmark initiatives such as Belt and Road and the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are set to have a profound effect on global infrastructure.
September 30 , 2019 -
Wang Huiyao: China’s window of opportunity to join the CPTPP
With globalisation under fire from populism and protectionism, regional economic integration has become a major path for international cooperation. Following positive progress in talks towards the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), China now has an important window of opportunity to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for a Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
September 25 , 2019 -
Zhang Yichen: Chinese cities cannot replace HK as a financial hub
If Hong Kong loses its status as one of Asia’s top financial centers, it would be disastrous for the Asian financial hub, said the founder and chief executive officer of Citic Capital. There is “no lack of competition for financial centers,” said Zhang Yichen, who is also chairman at the investment firm — a Hong Kong-based alternative investment arm of the Chinese financial conglomerate Citic Group.
September 22 , 2019