A key theme of this discussion is whether countries can gradually return to normal life if vaccines are not available on a large scale in the short term, and how to balance the interests of vulnerable groups, especially older people, with younger generations in the process.

On September 28, the Lanting forum, sponsored by the China Public Diplomacy Association and Nizami Ganjavi International Center, and co-sponsored by the Center for Strategic and Security Studies of Tsinghua University, the research base for Sino foreign cultural exchanges of Peking University, the Chongyang Institute for financial studies, Renmin University of China and the huanqiu.com, was successfully held in Beijing. The theme of the Lanting forum is “International order and global governance in the post epidemic era". Chen Xiaogong, a special expert of the China Forum and former Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Central Commission of CPC, attended the meeting and spoke on the shortcomings of global governance, the challenges faced by global multilateralism and multilateralism under the impact of pandemic.

On September 16, 2020, Gong Jiong, a China Forum expert and Professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics, participated in the online dialogue on the theme of "Sino British cooperation and development of service trade". He expressed his views on the development of China's service trade, the prospect of British service trade in China, the possibility of decoupling in service trade and the development opportunities of foreign enterprises in China.

On September 28, 2020, The Lanting Forum themed “International Order and Global Governance in the Post-COVID-19 Era” was held in Beijing. The event was organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association and Nizami Ganjavi International Center with sponsors including the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University (CISS), Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding at Peking University, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, and Huanqiu.com. Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University,

On September 28, 2020, The Lanting Forum themed “International Order and Global Governance in the Post-COVID-19 Era” was held in Beijing. The event was organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association and Nizami Ganjavi International Center with sponsors including the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University (CISS), Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding at Peking University, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, and Huanqiu.com. H.E. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony. Around 100 Chinese and foreign experts and scholars attended the event, including Dr. Margaret Chan, former WHO Director-General and Dean of the Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University, and Mme. Fu Ying, Chair of China Public Diplomacy Association.

As the United Nations General Assembly celebrates its 75th anniversary on September 21, the question for the septuagenarian is not how to survive, but how to thrive. The UN’s importance is firstly psychological. It is older than many people and mostly taken for granted. The largest intergovernmental organisation born out of the ashes of World War II looks like a big family where things are discussed peacefully among its 193 members. This gives a feeling of assurance and protection.

As the United Nations General Assembly celebrates its 75th anniversary on September 21, the question for the septuagenarian is not how to survive, but how to thrive. The UN’s importance is firstly psychological. It is older than many people and mostly taken for granted. The largest intergovernmental organisation born out of the ashes of World War II looks like a big family where things are discussed peacefully among its 193 members. This gives a feeling of assurance and protection.

Recently, senior Chinese diplomats have sent very positive signals to Europe. China and the EU will work together to fight against the pandemic, oppose separation and decoupling, deepen partnership and manage differences. What are the differences between China and Europe? How to improve public opinions towards China? How will China and EU cooperate in the second half of this year? Where will China-EU relations go in the post-Merkel era? Han Hua had a dialogue with Amb.Shi Mingde, President of China Germany Friendship Association, Former ambassador to Germany.

Since the outbreak of 2008 world financial crisis, issues such as lackluster economic growth around the world and lack of progress in regional cooperation have not been resolved. Conservatism, isolationism, racism, populism, and unilateralism are on the march; political and social movements based on opposition to economic globalization are in vogue; and policymakers as much as ordinary people are expressing concern about the future of the world. Based on his observations and thoughts with regards to modern international relations, as well as his commitment towards a common destiny for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the launch of the Silk Road Economic Belt and Twenty‑first Century Maritime Silk Road, which together form the globally influential Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The relationship between China and the US is in freefall. That is dangerous. US defense secretary Mark Esper has said he wants to visit China this year, which shows the Pentagon is worried. That Wei Fenghe, China’s defense minister, spokeat length with Mr. Esper in August shows that Beijing is worried too. Both men have agreed to keep communications open and to work to reduce risks as they arise.

The relationship between China and the US is in freefall. That is dangerous. US defense secretary Mark Esper has said he wants to visit China this year, which shows the Pentagon is worried. That Wei Fenghe, China’s defense minister, spokeat length with Mr. Esper in August shows that Beijing is worried too. Both men have agreed to keep communications open and to work to reduce risks as they arise.

How should China view and respond to the high-profile anti-China behavior of the U.S. government? Why do we still insist on “no confrontation, no conflict and win-win cooperation?” What kind of unexpected move is the Trump administration likely to make before the U.S. election? Why is it so important to share China's development opportunities with the world? Ms. HAN Hua, member of executive committee of China Forum, interviewed Prof. HUANG Renwei, a China Forum expert and the executive director-general of Fudan Institute for Belt and Road and Global Governance.