On December 5, the Global Economic Governance 50 Forum held a significant seminar titled "Sino-US Relations after Xi-Biden Summit." The event, held in a closed-door setting, featured a keynote speech by Robert Hormats, Former United States Deputy Secretary of State, Former Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs (International), Vice-Chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc. The seminar, chaired by Min Zhu, the Former Deputy Managing Director of IMF and Former Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China, also included distinguished participants like Wang Yiming, Vice Chairman of China Center for International Economic Exchanges, Lu Mai, the Secretary-General of Secretariat of China Development Forum, Zhang Xiaoyan, Chair Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Tsinghua PBCSF, Ju Jiandong, Chair Professor of Finance of Tsinghua PBCSF, Zhang Liqing, Director of Center for International Finance Studies in Central University of Finance and Economics and Sheng Xitai, Chairman of Angelplus Accelerator Investment and Management Co., Ltd. Over thirty guests from various sectors, including government, academia, and industry, were in attendance, reflecting the importance and breadth of the seminar's subject matter.
Hormats talking with Min Zhu
During the seminar, Robert Hormats shared his insights on the current state of Sino-US relations. He outlined three potential development models for global interactions and suggested pathways for future Sino-US collaboration. Hormats emphasized the importance of building mutual trust and enhancing exchanges between China and the US. He advocated for cooperation in critical areas such as gene sequencing, medical care, environmental protection, climate change, and technology. He also underscored the need for both nations to collaboratively establish standards and regulations for emerging technologies.
The seminar led to a dynamic discussion, facilitated by Robert Hormats, focusing on ways to enhance mutual trust and cooperation between China and the US. Key topics included the impact of US elections on Sino-US relations, collaborative efforts in regulating artificial intelligence, and ensuring investment security, among other significant aspects. This dialogue reflects the ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
The seminar is hosted by the Global Economic Governance 50 Forum and organized by Tsinghua PBCSF.
The Global Economic Governance 50 Forum is committed to conducting independent, forward-looking and academically supported policy research on the improvement and reform of the global economic governance system, and providing solutions on how China better engages in global economic governance.