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Will Geopolitics Split the World Economy?
As tensions rise and climate challenges loom, the future of global trade hangs in the balance. At this week's Hongqiao International Economic Forum, top voices like former WTO leaders and international policymakers tackled the trillion-dollar question: Can the rules-based trading system survive today’s storms?
Key discussion points:
Geopolitical rivalries complicating supply chains
Green tech's role in bridging economic divides
Rebuilding trust in multilateral institutions like the WTO
Spanish ex-Foreign Minister Arancha González stressed: \"Cooperation isn’t optional—it’s survival.\" Meanwhile, China’s Export-Import Bank chair Wu Fulin highlighted financing tools to keep trade flowing.
With young professionals and students shaping tomorrow's economy, these debates matter more than ever. As Tim Yeend from Australia’s trade department put it: \"The next generation deserves a system that works for all, not just the powerful.\"
Key discussion points:
Spanish ex-Foreign Minister Arancha González stressed: \"Cooperation isn’t optional—it’s survival.\" Meanwhile, China’s Export-Import Bank chair Wu Fulin highlighted financing tools to keep trade flowing.
Geopolitics & Climate Shift Global Trade, Says WTO
