If the U.S. only insists on its own way focusing on short-term "America First" goals, it is almost suicidal as its global leadership will be undercut.

Former senior diplomat He Yafei believes that Trump's rhetoric contradicts the action he takes. "There is still room for negotiation" when it comes to solving trade frictions, but viewing China as a strategic competitor or adversary is a sign of danger.

China is exemplary in fulfilling its commitments to WTO, while one major violation of the rules has been the refusal by the U.S. and the European Union to recognize China as a full market economy

In this “He Talks” interview, Mr. He Yafei discusses the just concluded the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. “That’s the beginning of a new era – The New Era under President Xi Jinping,” he said.

What characterizes the "New Era under Xi"? What does "Xi Thought" means for China and the world?

The 9th Annual BRICS Summit kicked off in Xiamen with President Xi’s keynote speech. He Yafei shares his impressions on the keynote address as well as the important messages conveyed through President Xi’s rhetoric.

He Yafei delineates the achievements of BRICS members, in particular their contribution to the global economy and their ability to transform global governance.

Throughout Xi’s speech, he consistently emphasized cooperation as a means to implement the interests of BRICS, to promote ideas they all share, and to collectively cope with difficulties.

He Yafei dissects President Xi’s speech on BRICS having encountered “headwinds of varying intensity” and what it means both internally and externally for these countries moving forward.

“The world is entering a post-America era,” says He Yafei. With BRICS changing the global governance landscape, He Yafei delves into this new concept and explains the characteristics of such an era.