Part I
China and the World in the New Era
China’s significant contribution to the achievement of the 2030 SDGs /2
Central Asia looks to open trade routes with China as soon as possible /6
Maintaining a reasonable balance between cooperation and competition is the best approach to international relations /11
A joint force with a competitive mindset – the future is Asian /16
China, a middle state /21
Promoting “dialogue between civilizations” as a way to navigate the complex
international landscape /25
Outlook of China-Africa trade relations /29
China-Arab cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative /34
Mutual benefits through trade liberalization and multilateral trade reform /37
Part II
A Responsible Major Force: China and Global
Governance
Mankind at an unprecedented crossroads /46
WTO reform: an urgent need /50
What actions should WTO members take? /53
Globalization at a crossroads and China’s wisdom /58
It is time for China to join the CPTPP /62
AIIB, an example for economic integration in Asia /66
Promoting BRI: experience from international humanitarian agency /72
Global governance is undergoing “creative destruction” /75
Further systematizing cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative /79
China: a leader in globalized international trade /81
Part III
Deepening Opening-up and Extensively Participating
in Globalization
Reform and opening-up: four decades of China’s integration in and influence on global
value chain /88
Accurately grasping international rules and trends necessary for future reform and
opening-up /97
Repositioning reform and opening-up in the new international landscape /101
The future of Hong Kong lies in its ability to attract talents and investment /107
China needs to continue hiding its light /120
Understanding China’s future from the perspective of civilization /125
The innovation and future of think tanks /132
Part IV
Promoting Entrepreneurship: Going Global
In going global, businesses should understand local culture /142
Creating the future by integrating innovation of technology and business model /145
Social innovation spearheads the era of entrepreneurship /148
“Wangdao” thinking – the most suitable way to sustainable business development for
Chinese-funded businesses /159
In globalization, Chinese businesses are competitive /166
Developing Chinese multinational companies with the help of “the Triple Package” /169
Part V
Talent Globalization: Winning the Future
Population, innovation and urban planning /174
Personnel competitiveness central to metropolis construction /178
The best education in the future comes from AI /184
University innovation amid globalization /188
Entrepreneurship can and should be taught /194
Postscript /200