🚀 This year, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the EU! As the year draws to a close, prominent European leaders and thinkers have been visiting China to chart the roadmap for the next half-century. Here's the lowdown:
Romano Prodi, former Italian premier, reminds us that "China and Europe have never been enemies, but we have never been brothers. And this is the moment in which history obliges us to change." He says Europe needs to get that China's rise isn't going anywhere – it's a game-changer for global affairs.
Wolfgang Schüssel, ex-Chancellor of Austria, flags the challenges in global governance. He points to US-led tariff wars shaking up trade and believes a China-Europe tag team can keep the world stable and peaceful.
Peter Jungen, head of Peter Jungen Holding in Germany, gives entrepreneurs a wake-up call: the Chinese market is now a hotbed for innovation. It's not just a place to sell stuff, it's where ideas, tech, and industry keep leveling up.
Iván Kovácsics from Magyar Nemzeti Bank sums it up: Europe's edge depends on teaming up with fast-growing Asian economies. With China's massive industrial base and cutting-edge tech, the duo can supercharge innovation global-wide.
The next 50 years are yours to watch unfold. For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, this means more cross-border gigs, fresh collabs in tech, and a chance to ride the wave of a multipolar world. Ready to join the conversation? 🌏🔥
Reference(s):
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