The 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday, discussing the future course of the China-U.S. relationship.
Participants said that China has already established different forms of a community with a shared future with dozens of countries and regions in recent years.
Although there may be uncertainties in the future of China-U.S. relationship, both sides value the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. China is exploring the right way to get along with the United States under the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.
"We always believe major-country competition is not the defining color of our times. Solidarity and cooperation is the right way forward for humanity. Decoupling and disruption of industrial and supply chains is not the solution. Mutually beneficial cooperation is the way to achieve common development. Building 'small yards with high fences' is not what a major power should do. Open and shared development will benefit the whole world," said Yang Wanming, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
In addition, participants also said that with the conclusion of the U.S. presidential election, China and the United States have entered a new era of development.
"We used to have discussions with Trump about the 1.0 version of the China-U.S. trade agreement. We can negotiate 2.0 version and 3.0 version, including an agreement of BRICS. BRICS countries are very attractive now, with dozens of countries lining up to join. So I think China plays a leading role in this aspect. I believe there are many things we can discuss when engaging with the United States," said Wang Huiyao, founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) and former counselor to the State Council of China.
The annual forum will next discuss topics including global governance, China-EU cooperation, and artificial intelligence.
As a global think tank forum held in China, the annual forum has been successfully held for eight consecutive years. Dozens of countries, international organizations, hundreds of think tanks and representatives from Chinese and overseas research institutions and organizations in the fields of strategy, economics and business have participated in the past events. The forum focuses on the challenges and responses of global think tanks amidst new changes, aiming to help global think tanks innovate and strengthen cooperation.
9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum opens in Beijing
9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum opens in Beijing
