China’s Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, took center stage at the Sino-UK Financial Education Symposium in London this week, emphasizing collaboration amid global economic turbulence. With over 200 leaders from finance, education, and think tanks in attendance, the event spotlighted opportunities to bridge East and West. 💼✨
Global Challenges, Shared Solutions
Ambassador Zheng called out rising instability in the world economy, criticizing U.S.-led trade wars for disrupting global supply chains and WTO rules. 🔄🌍 He stressed the need for unity, urging nations to reject protectionism and uphold multilateral systems. “The international community must safeguard the UN and WTO frameworks,” he said, referencing the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War.
China’s Economic Resilience
Despite external pressures, Zheng highlighted China’s “strong resilience” under its 14th Five-Year Plan. 💪📈 Bilateral trade with the UK has topped £110 billion annually, while green finance initiatives—like China’s £6 billion sovereign bond launch in London—are accelerating sustainability goals. 🌱💷
Students Powering Collaboration
Education emerged as a key theme: over 200,000 Chinese students study in the UK, while 1,200 UK teens are currently in China for exchanges. 🎒🇨🇳 “We welcome more British students to explore China,” Zheng said, noting plans to expand academic partnerships.
What’s Next?
Both nations aim to deepen ties by aligning leadership goals and fostering innovation. 🔮🤝 As Zheng put it: “Mutual respect and focus on cooperation will unlock greater benefits for all.”
