The 2023 Tongzhou Global Development Forum, recently held in Beijing under the theme \"Working Together for Global Development and a Common Future,\" brought together policymakers, representatives of international agencies, and academics from the Chinese mainland and abroad. The forum focused on identifying current challenges hindering global development and proposing innovative solutions and approaches to address them.
In an exclusive interview with Wang Guan, Li Cheng, professor of political science and founding director of the Center on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong, shared his insights on the recent meeting between General Secretary Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden. Former director of the Brookings Institution's John L. Thornton China Center, Li Cheng provided a comprehensive analysis of the discussions.
\"The Xi-Biden meeting represents a crucial step toward stabilizing China-U.S. relations,\" Li Cheng emphasized. He discussed the potential impacts of the \"San Francisco Vision,\" a strategic framework aimed at fostering cooperation between the two nations.
Furthermore, Li Cheng stressed the importance of Beijing and Washington making concerted efforts to prevent challenges related to the Taiwan question from escalating into significant flashpoints in their bilateral relationship. \"Maintaining dialogue and managing differences are key to avoiding misunderstandings that could lead to tensions,\" he stated.
As global dynamics continue to evolve, the perspectives shared by Li Cheng highlight the essential role of diplomacy and collaboration in achieving sustainable development and peace.
Reference(s):
The Hub: Interview with HKU's Professor of Political Science
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