Hey folks! Wondering how Chinese modernization is shaking up the global scene? At the Mingde Strategic Dialogue 2025, hosted by Renmin University of China in Beijing from October 1718, top minds from the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy and beyond gathered to spark fresh ideas on globalization's next chapter. 🌍✨
Former Italian prime minister and ex-European Commission head Romano Prodi kicked things off with a keynote that cut to the chase: globalization and counter-globalization are now intertwined, and no single country can carry the load alone. He called for stronger ChinaEU teamwork in politics, trade and techhighlighting China’s rise as a modernization leader and a tech powerhouse driving better global governance. 🤝⚙️
In an exclusive chat with CGTN, Prodi looked back on his visits to China and shared stories from Italy and Europe. He warned that tariff showdowns flip the world economy backwardsno one wins in that game. 📉
Over the past 40 years, the Chinese mainland has poured innovation and energy into its modernization journey, scoring wins across industries and sharing lessons with the world. In a time of multi-layered crises, these insights bring new momentum to global development. China’s ready to pitch in its wisdom to build a more connected and resilient future for everyone. 🚀
As globalization gets a reboot, young pros and changemakers across South Asia and Southeast Asia can stay inspired by this global exchangebecause when borders meet ideas, magic happens! 🎇
Reference(s):
Global experts share insights on modernization and globalization
cgtn.com
