Xi Jinping: Marxism is full of vitality in 21st century China

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said that Marxism is full of vitality in 21st century China and called for developing the doctrine to make it shine brighter.

A Better Xinjiang: China Public Diplomacy Association holds online forum to discuss life in autonomous region

Xinjiang is rarely out of the news these days, as many international media continue to allege rights abuses in the Chinese autonomous region. But after visiting Xinjiang, experts and officials from both China and across the world say they are stunned by its rapid socio-economic development. Officials and experts have shared their views on the latest developments in Xinjiang, at a forum held by the China Public Diplomacy Association. The gathering, held in Kashgar, comes after participants wrapped up a week-long tour of Xinjiang. They acknowledged the effectiveness of measures to tackle extremism and end poverty in the region. They also called for the global community to develop a clearer understanding of how Uyghurs are treated there.

Development and people-oriented approaches are key to China's success

William Kirby, T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University, sits down with CGTN anchor Wang Guan. Prof. Kirby says focusing on development and people-oriented approaches are key to China's success. Communism doesn't have to mean poverty. It is not something that one should fear, but anti-communism remains a rhetorical tool used by those who fear the rise of a powerful China. Views expressed in the video are his and do not necessarily represent those of CGTN.

【2021-5-15】International webinar: China, USA and Brazil’s quest for an independent foreign policy

No Cold War and the Tricontinental Institute invites you to join our international webinar discussing ‘China, USA and Brazil’s quest for an independent foreign policy. The event is taking place on Saturday 15 May 2021 at 9AM EDT / 10AM BRT / 2PM BST / 9PM CT.

【2021-5-10】Seminar on “The 14th Five-Year Plan and the Youth in China”

China has entered the “14th Five-Year Plan”. In the next five years, a century of changes will accelerate. According to the paper “The Post-90s and China’s Reform in the Perspective of the 14th Five-Year Plan” published in the first issue of China Youth Social Science in 2021, about 210 million people born in the 1990s will enter the employment period and become the main force of national development and social construction. In order to take advantage of the young talents in China and accelerate the growth of China’s younger generation, Renmin University of China organized the “14th Five-Year Plan and the Youth in China” seminar. The schedule is as follows:

【2021-5-10】Chongyang Forum No. 48: "The Road to Growth: Mr. Kevin Rudd's Dialogue with the Youth of Renmin University of China"

"China has always been one of the main lines of my life" said by the former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in the recently released Chinese edition of his biography Not For The Faint-hearted. The book not only recounts his journey from a cattle rancher with no background to the Prime Minister of Australia, but also recalls his inseparable relationship with China. Renmin University of China has organized a dialogue between outstanding young students and Mr. Kevin Rudd, so that through understanding the growth experience of international leaders, young people can better understand themselves, achieve themselves, and contribute their own strength to promote world peace and development.

【2021-4-30】“Assessment of Biden's China Policy in 100 Days of Administration: A Comparison with Trump" Report Released and Seminar

RDCY was invited to participate in a video conference with the National Research University Higher School of Economics

Sustainable Recovery for a Green Future

Climate change, energy transition and sustainable growth are long-standing global challenges. Today they are made even more crucial by the Covid-induced crisis which is urging to find the right balance between the much-needed global recovery and environmental targets. What are the key ingredients of a truly sustainable recovery? How to make this recovery even more consistent with the Paris Agreement objectives? What contribution can be expected from key countries? And what to expect from multilateral efforts and in particular from the Italian G20 in 2021?

Decarbonization transition should leave no one behind, say experts at Rome meeting

Themed as "Sustainable Recovery for a Green Future," the event was organized by the Institute for International Political Studies -- Italy's national coordinator of the Think20, the G20 body bringing together major think tanks -- and the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China. A panel of experts addressed climate change, energy transition and sustainable growth.

Wang Wen RT Interview: A waste of American taxpayers' money to investigate China

Wang Wen: China-US game shifts into long stalemate

China and the US issued a joint statement on climate change on Sunday following US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's visit to Shanghai and meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua.

China's economy: The past and future 20 years

In 2001, China joined the WTO. In the same year, Boao Forum for Asia was also founded. The past 20 years have seen China's miraculous economic growth. What's China's secrets to keep its economy booming, even with the epidemic hit? John Ross, a senior fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China shares his views with CGTN.

Ambassador of Slovenia to China met with RDCY

On the morning of April 14th 2021 , Alenka Suhadolnik, Ambassador of Slovenia to China, had a cordial meeting with Prof. Wang Wen, Executive Dean of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY), at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in China. The two sides had an in-depth discussion on China-Europe relations, people-to-people exchanges and educational cooperation.

RDCY was invited to give a lecture at TaiHe Institute

Wang Wen: Low-carbon economy war new power games

US President Joe Biden has invited 40 heads of state to the Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22 and 23. This has heated up the global competition over the low-carbon economy. This new competition could even be called "a new global green and low-carbon economy war."

【2021-4-22】T20 SPRING ROUNDTABLES: Sustainable Recovery for a Green Future

ISPI, the T20 National Coordinator and Chair, and the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China (RDCY) are co-promoting the T20 Associated-event “Sustainable Recovery for a Green Future”, in cooperation with CSIS, Ecologic Institute, ERIA, KIEP, OECD and SIIS. This Public Event is preceded by a closed-door Workshop by invitation only (see the programme), intended as an occasion to broaden participation in the Task Force (TF) “Climate Change, Sustainable Energy and Environment”.

Liu Zhiqin: Insights on IMF Forecast on World Economy

Liu Zhiqin was interviewed on Mar 25 by Global Business on CGTN, shared his opinions on IMF on World Economy, giving future framework for regional cooperation, outlook for BRI as governments focus on infrastructure and foreign businesses tapping into China's market.

Wang Wen: Yiwu points to acceleration of financial opening-up

Can foreigners in China enjoy sufficient financial services? Yiwu, an export-oriented city in East China's Zhejiang Province, has made the country's first move to issue foreign merchant cards that provide foreigners with financial services to facilitate their online shopping, consumption as well as finance and investment needs.

International Seminar on “Green Recovery” in Post-Pandemic Era was successfully held on 30Mar

On March 30, 2021 International Seminar on "Green Recovery in Post-Pandemic Era" was successfully held by the United Nations Association of China in Beijing. More than 120 people including United Nations officials, well-known Chinese and foreign experts and scholars, representatives of universities, research institutions and social organizations participated in the meeting through on-site participation and video connection. Wang Chao, President of Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) and United Nations Association of China (UNA-China), presided over the meeting and delivered a speech. Wang Wen, Executive Dean of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China(RDCY), was invited to attend and deliver a keynote speech.