Dr Kevin Rudd AC is the President and CEO of Asia Society and a leading international authority on China and the Asia-Pacific region. He served as Australia’s 26th Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010 and again briefly in 2013, and was Australia’s Foreign Minister from 2010 to 2012. A former diplomat and China scholar, Rudd has played a prominent role in international diplomacy, including efforts to strengthen Asia-Pacific cooperation and the global response to the 2008 financial crisis. He served as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States from 2023 to 2026 before returning to lead Asia Society.
Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
The Chinese Embassy in the Maldives hosted a grand reception on September 30 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The event brought together nearly 250 distinguished guests, including
Sri Lanka was struck by severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, leading to road blockages, destruction of homes and loss of life.
China and Sri Lanka first became connected through Buddhism and later through the Maritime Silk Road. The friendship between the two peoples has transcended
Those of you who have seen the topic for this evening’s lecture may have died of fright. It’s meant to be a genuine rib-tickler: “The Evolution of Chinese Economic Strategy Under Xi
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