Brian Wong
Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Fellow at Centre on Contemporary China and the World, HKU and Rhodes Scholar
May 30, 2024
For a robust Sino-European partnership, Beijing must recognize European interests, particularly the EU's strategic autonomy and security concerns, and address economic competition while fostering collaborative ventures to repair and enhance bilateral relations.
May 07, 2024
There is an urgent need for China and India to prioritize dialogue, establish baseline agreements, and avoid inflammatory rhetoric to prevent further deterioration in bilateral relations.
Apr 19, 2024
ASEAN’s future seems bright, and both the U.S. and China want to court the region’s nations into partnerships. Neither side holds a clear advantage, though that may change after the U.S. election this year.
Apr 05, 2024
High-level diplomatic exchanges bring images of boardrooms and podiums to mind, but why not concert halls and galleries? Cultural interactions can do as much, if not more, in the realm of bringing common understanding to the mainstream.
Mar 22, 2024
Academic pursuits have been a primary arena of culture battles and political grandstanding to the detriment of society and students alike. The U.S. and China’s history of exchanging learners has led to opportunities for both sides to grow - but today’s students may not even get the chance.
Feb 21, 2024
Sino-American AI cooperation is vital and feasible across most areas. And as a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong is uniquely capable of serving as the forum and location for in-depth engagement between China and the U.S, including inter-governmental and government-to-citizen dialogues.
Feb 05, 2024
Economic rejuvenation requires Beijing to pragmatically re-engage with the West, establishing clear commitment to China being a stable, certain, and transparent environment for foreign businesses. What would this re-engagement look like?
Jan 02, 2024
The recent EU-China Summit marked a cautious step forward in their relationship, underlining a growing willingness to constructively engage. While substantive policy changes remain elusive, both sides acknowledged concerns and showed openness to dialogue, hinting at a potential path for future negotiations and trust-building.
Dec 21, 2023
One month out from the Xi-Biden talks in San Francisco, the world may have witnessed a major turning point in China’s international affairs - if the U.S. plays along.
Dec 09, 2023
The global electric vehicle industry, dominated by China's rapid growth, has intensified competition, prompting the EU to investigate Chinese EVs and risking strained Sino-EU trade ties. The EU must balance climate aspirations and domestic interests while bolstering its EV industry for a sustainable and competitive future.