To tell China's stories to better effect beyond its borders and strive for greater exchanges and mutual learning between the Chinese and foreign civilizations, CIIDS has produced a public speaking event dubbed the “Understanding China Talks”.

"In 20 years' time, China is going to be so different from what it is now." Martin Jacques, former senior fellow at the Department of Politics and International Studies of Cambridge University, has borne witness to China's evolution over the past 30 years. How does one understand Chinese modernization, and what sets it apart from Western models? Renowned as a writer and politic

Centuries ago, a Belgian erudite journeyed to China and was given a high position in the court of Emperor Kangxi (r. 1661–1722) of the Qing Dynasty for his contributions to China's development. He is Nan Huairen, a renowned figure in Chinese history. What can his story teach us today? As two vital forces for the world's peace and prosperity, how can China and Europe keep learning from ea

“My son’s developed a passion for China, and my six-year-old grandson is learning Chinese,” says Senator Mushahid Hussain, chairman of Pakistan's Senate Defence Committee, reflecting on his enduring affinity with China over five decades. He stresses that connecting hearts and minds is key to form an enduring bond between China and Pakistan. Why is China calling for increased interpersonal bon

The world has witnessed China's dramatic changes for over 40 years since its reform and opening up. In the eye of Moon Chung-in, former special advisor to South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in for national security and foreign affairs, China has achieved economic and social development while maintaining a peaceful relationship with other countries. As its neighbor, how does South Ko

"These two strawmen are the symbols of the Scholar-Farmer Culture, also known as Gengdu Wenhua, which is the source code of the Chinese culture," explains Vikram Channa, vice president of Production and Development at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Through a deep dive into China's cultural DNA, he uncovers the ancient wisdom that underpins the country's journey towards a gree