Elaine La Roche

China, Architect of a New Global Order?

Haslinda Amin, Lawrence Ho, Elaine La Roche, Mike Perlis, Qi Bin

China has shifted from urging global participation to actively guiding economic integration through major initiatives like the Belt and Road, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, challenging U.S. influence without explicitly seeking hegemony. While panelists such as Lawrence Ho and Elaine LaRoche emphasize China's internal focus on stability and societal modernization rather than a masterminded power takeover, Beijing's opaque leadership transition creates uncertainty regarding future policy continuity. Looking ahead, experts project sustained economic growth driven by market liberalization and a strategic shift toward rational investments, proposing joint ventures in U.S. infrastructure and agriculture to bridge the existing knowledge gap between Washington and Beijing.