Harvard Professor Joseph Nye discusses the need for the U.S. to adjust its foreign poicy attitudes. “We can’t think just of power ‘over’ other countries, we have to think of power ‘with other countries,” he asserts.
“ Whether it be transnational terrorism or whether it be cyber-relations, whether it be global pandemics, these are issues where nobody is going to be able to accomplish it by themselves, so we're going to have to develop these networks of cooperation if we're going to govern and manage these types of processes,” he says during an interview with James Chau, Editor-at-Large of China-US Focus.
And that means that “we're condemned to cooperate, because if we don't, we are really just condemned,” he says.
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Joseph Nye: Condemned to Cooperate, or Be Condemned
Apr 09 , 2019
Solve the North Korea Puzzle
Jul 28 , 2017He Yafei discusses the three dimensions of the North Korea issue – nuclear, regional security and major power strategic balance.
OBOR: Innovation for Global Governance
May 10 , 2017Looking at some hallmarks the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, former top Chinese diplomat He Yafei explains why the initiative offers innovative solutions to global governance woes and challenges in recent years.
About "He Talks"
Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China's Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China's teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China's diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.
OBOR: Real Benefits for Real People
May 09 , 2017Reaching consensus, respecting differences and creating real benefits to real people are key to ensuring the success of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, according to former vice foreign minister He Yafei as he discusses obstacles and challenges to the ambitious China-led international platform of economic collaboration.
About "He Talks"
Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China's Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China's teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China's diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.
OBOR & 'America First'
May 08 , 2017In a "He Talks" interview, former vice minister of foreign affair Mr. He Yafei critiques President Trump's "America First' policy, stating that cooperation in infrastructure offers the most promise in bilateral ties in the context of China's OBOR initiative. China plays host to around 1,200 individuals, national leaders, businessmen, academics and community activists alike, at an international conference in Beijing May 14-15.
About "He Talks"
Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China's Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China's teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China's diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.
Is China's OBOR a Threat to the U.S.?
May 08 , 2017"One Belt, One Road" initiative is not designed as a power play of geopolitics to rob the United States of its global leadership, rather, the U.S. can benefit from its participation in OBOR, said He Yafei in an interview with China-US Focus special advisor and "He Talks" host Zhu Yinghuang on the eve of the international conference on "One Belt, One Road" China hosts May 14 in Beijing.
About "He Talks"Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China's Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China's teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China's diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.
Four-Pillared Comprehensive Dialogue
May 06 , 2017He Yafei discusses 'four-pillared comprehensive dialogue'
About "He Talks"
Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China's Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China's teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China's diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.
Taiwan, South China Sea & Mar-a-Lago
May 02 , 2017Former Vice Foreign Minister Mr. He Yafei touches upon the issues of Taiwan and South China Sea in the third part of "He Talks", claiming that Taiwan is "the core of the core interests of China". On the future of China-U.S. relations, Mr. He says frictions and confrontations might pop up in the short term, but the two countries are wise enough to manage their differences.About "He Talks"Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China's Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China's teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China's diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.Related articles:
'2+1 Plan' & Trade Imbalance
Apr 26 , 2017In this second installment of "He Talks", former Vice Foreign Minister of China Mr. He Yafei discusses the “100-day Plan” that came out of the Xi-Trump summit at Mar-a-Lago to address the trade imbalance between the two countries. For what's on China’s list in negotiations with the U.S., Mr. He proposes a "2+1 Plan" – infrastructure and energy cooperation, as well as the U.S. lifting the export ban on dual-use technologies to reduce U.S. trade deficit with China.
About "He Talks"Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China’s Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China’s teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with the U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China’s diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With "He Talks", we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.
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China Won't Allow War at its Doorstep
Apr 21 , 2017In this inaugural episode of "He Talks", former Vice Foreign Minister of China Mr. He Yafei sits down with China-US Focus special advisor Mr. Zhu Yinghuang for a conversation on the outcomes of the Mar-a-Lago summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in early April. Mr. He notes that Xi, during the meeting and in a follow-up phone call with Trump, made clear China’s position on the Korean Peninsula crisis – no nuclear weapons, no war and yes to political solutions. Mr. He asserts: “China will not allow war at its doorstep.”
About "He Talks"
Mr. He Yafei has always been a person in the know. As one of the top diplomats with China’s Foreign Ministry during the first decade of the 21st century, Mr. He directed China’s teams in multilateral international negotiations, including the climate change talks, and dealt directly with U.S. State Department at key junctures in bilateral ties. After his retirement from the public service, he became a sought-after public speaker, an academic on globalization and China’s diplomacy, and a strong advocate for a robust China-US relationship. With “He Talks”, we are tapping into this veteran Chinese diplomat-turned academic for his take on issues pertinent to China-US relations.