In early 2025, the United States imposed a sweeping series of "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese goods, raising duties on a wide range of imports to as much as 245 percent. In Washington, the move was presented as a way to address trade imbalances and protect American industry.

IN an era marked by rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions, the world faces a stark choice: embrace multilateral cooperation or succumb to unilateral hegemony. The United States’ punitive tariff policies have exposed the negative effect of economic coercion and isolation. Meanwhile, China’s commitment to openness, innovation, and shared prosperity offers a stark contrast, a testament to the enduring vitality of multilateralism and global integration.

The Think Asia Forum 2025, themed on “Contributing Asian Wisdom to Global Governance,” convened in Singapore on April 15, bringing together distinguished scholars, policymakers, think tanks, and leaders from several Asian countries.

The ultimate irony of Trump's tariff strategy may be that it's achieving the opposite of its intended effect.

China can serve as a reliable partner for Europe as it explores new pathways for development.

It can be anticipated that the "reciprocal tariff", under strong worldwide opposition, effective retaliation from various trading partners, and fast worsening economic situation in the U.S., is doomed to failure.

There are a lot of opportunities for European companies in these quite new industries, as well as in more traditional industries such as automotive, energy, hospitality, and healthcare.

Du Zhanyuan, Standing Committee member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and CICG president, on how to tell engaging stories about China.

It is another international public good from China to enhance dialogue and exchanges among civilizations.

Unless the continent reaches a political union, it is unlikely to become a true major geopolitical actor.

From manufacturing, finance to services, the international business community leaders and new forces have gathered in Beijing.

Those who navigate changes strategically stand to benefit from China's economic dynamism, tapping into one of the world's largest consumer markets and innovation hubs.

As global institutions upgrade their projections of China's growth and foreign capital floods into the country's tech stocks, China's economic growth is not just stable but accelerating, increasingly driven by mastery of emerging technologies.

Two years since its inception, the Global Civilization Initiative has gained heightened relevance amid an increasingly volatile global landscape marked by rising protectionism, regional conflicts, and escalating geopolitical tensions.