As Western Economies Erect Barriers, China Deepens Its Openness
While tariffs are raised to guard against perceived unfairness, China is lowering barriers through codified, rules-based systems designed to endure.
Jan 19, 2026
RCEP—An Engine of Integration
All RCEP participating countries should uphold multilateralism, fully consolidate the momentum of Asia-Pacific economic cooperation, adhere to openness and inclusiveness, actively build a stable and diversified cooperation platform, and continuously explore the potential of regional free trade cooperation.
Nov 4, 2025
A Significant Contribution to the Global Multilateral Trading System
The world multilateral trading system will receive fresh, strong support, and will prevail over unilateralism and protectionism over time.
Sep 28, 2025
China Is Not Our Enemy
China is not the U.S.’ enemy. It is a rising nation pursuing its own development, security and prosperity—just as any country would.
Jul 14, 2025
Europe’s Strategic Choices and the Future of China-EU Relations
At present, Europe is at a ‘crossroads in history.’ Sustained strengthening of cooperation with China should serve as a rational choice for Europe to enhance its international influence and hedge against trade war risks.
Jun 5, 2025
The 90-Day Countdown
With the news of the tariff rollback came what many in the industry have referred to as a 90-day ‘golden window’—a narrow but decisive period in which foreign trade companies can rush to fulfill delayed demand and increase inventory.
May 29, 2025
Seeking Balance Amid Calls for De-Escalation
In an era of great economic upheavals, we need a framework that promotes dialogue instead of confrontation, and talks instead of tariffs.
May 20, 2025
Fifty Years On: Recommitting to EU-China Cooperation in an Age of Economic Uncertainty
EU-China relations, despite their complexity, remain indispensable. In this anniversary year, the focus must not be on nostalgia, but on renewal and possibility.
May 7, 2025
The Magic Beans
With their deeply integrated supply chains and highly complementary economies, China and the U.S. stand to lose from any forced decoupling—an approach that is neither practical nor beneficial to either side.
Apr 29, 2025
U.S. Needs to Look at Itself to Find Causes for Fentanyl Crisis
Fentanyl abuse and the thousands upon thousands of deaths resulting from it are an American problem created by American doctors, the American public, American pharmaceutical companies and unscrupulous individuals.
Apr 29, 2025
Turning Vision Into Reality
We need to work with partners, and in this particular case, China is very important, because the areas of bilateral cooperation with China are very critical and actually aligned with Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation.
Apr 27, 2025
Trump’s Protectionism Can Drive China and Africa Closer
The ‘America first’ approach of the U.S. president risks giving rise to a ‘global first’ trend under which countries will look for alternative markets.
Apr 24, 2025