2003, 2008, 2009 and 2016 mark the milestones that saw China moving from the perimeter to the center in G-20 as China was becoming more interested and astute in participating in global governance.
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
For the Chinese, peace and harmony are the core elements in managing family affairs, as well as national and global affairs, underscoring why China has been pursuing a path of peaceful development.
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
From the First Opium War of 1840 to the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, China has suffered injustice, humiliation and wars waged by foreign powers in what is commonly known as the "century of humiliation."
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Instead of pursuing military alliances, a legacy of the post- World War II, China chooses to knit a web of global partners, 97 to be exact by the end of 2016. Equality, peace, inclusiveness and tolerance of hallmarks of this cooperative partnership.
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
The problem is NOT with globalization. Globalization is in the DNA of human society and a key lifeline for mankind.
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Expectations are on the rise as to what should and could China do to "make globalization work and great again." But this will not only be an onerous task for China.
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Former top Chinese diplomat He Yafei on how to manage China-US relations under Trump, suggesting ways to deal with trade deficit and expand on areas where the two governments can work together.
He Yafei
Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs