Shanghai-Nanjing Plus 2024: Exploring Perspectives on China-US Relations: Closing

2024/09/26

On September 24, 2024, the Shanghai Nanjing Plus 2024 delegation visited the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) and had Roundtable discussions with SIIS scholars.

SIIS President Prof. Chen Dongxiao delivered the opening remarks. He welcomed the delegation and stated that the relationship between China and the U.S. is complex and diverse. He emphasized that enhancing communication and exchanges between the two countries is beneficial for improving understanding and maintaining regional security. The Shanghai Nanjing Plus 2024 program provides a platform for scholars from both countries to exchange ideas, observe, reflect, and delve into the multifaceted perspectives of China-U.S. relations. He hoped that young scholars from the U.S. will gain a deeper understanding of China through a week of visits and provide constructive opinions or suggestions for fostering more cooperation between China and the U.S.

The Roundtable was moderated by Dr. Shao Yuqun, Director of the Institute for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Studies. Keynote speakers included Dr. Wu Chunsi, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Institute of International Strategic and Security Studies; Dr. Zhao Long, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Institute for Global Governance Studies; Dr. Cao Jiahan, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Public Policy and Innovation; Dr. Li Yanliang, Research fellow at Institute for Foreign Policy Studies; Dr. Zhang Qiyue, Research fellow at Institute for Global Governance Studies; Dr. Yang Li, Deputy editor-in-chief of the China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies; and Dr. Wang Tianchan, Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Policy and Innovation. Experts and scholars exchanged views on topics such as management and cooperation in China-US relations in an era of competition, climate change and environmental governance, opportunities and challenges in China-U.S. AI cooperation, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China-Russia relations.

Delegation members Tyler Harlan, Richard Zhen Tang, Chelsea Toczauer, Savannah Billman, and Aaron Glasserman shared their thoughts on the event. They noted that through nearly a week of visits and deep exchanges with people from various sectors, they had a deeper understanding of China and hoped to contribute to the development of China-U.S. relations in the future.

Finally, Prof. Adam Webb, American Co-Director of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center (HNC) delivered closing remarks.