This year, Asia has continued to power the global economy. The Chinese mainland advanced high-quality development, while playing a stabilizing role in international affairs.
In a year marked by high-level exchanges, Professor Kishore Mahbubani explores the shifting currents in China-US relations. Looking ahead, he argues that cooperation—rather than competition—will define the next phase of this crucial partnership.
Mahbubani underscores the global implications of the Chinese mainland’s development path. He believes that Asia’s rise presents an opportunity to build shared prosperity, provided major powers work together on climate, technology and trade.
“We are at a crossroads,” Mahbubani says. “The choices made by the Chinese mainland and the United States will shape global governance for decades. Collaboration on sustainable growth and security is our best path forward.”
As 2025 draws to a close, his message is clear: in an interconnected world, embracing cooperation over rivalry is essential to navigating the currents ahead.
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