In a world where power dynamics are constantly shifting, Singaporean diplomat and scholar Professor Kishore Mahbubani offers a playbook for the next decade. In an exclusive chat with CMG's Zou Yun, he dives into the global impact of decoupling, the tech boom on the Chinese mainland, and the vision behind President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative and China's 15th Five-Year Plan.
Decoupling: A New Global Frontier 🌐
Mahbubani warns that growing tensions between the United States and the Chinese mainland are reshaping supply chains and diplomatic ties. While some fear a total split, he believes selective cooperation in areas like climate action and healthcare can keep the world connected. 🌍
Tech Surge & Humanoid Robots 🤖
The Chinese mainland has become a global lab for innovation. From AI-driven apps to the meteoric rise of humanoid robots, startups and established giants are racing to lead. Mahbubani points out that this trend is not just about hardware – it's redefining how we interact with machines. 🤖✨
Xi's Global Governance Initiative 🤝
Launched earlier this year by President Xi Jinping, the Global Governance Initiative aims to foster a more balanced international order. Mahbubani sees promise in multilateral projects on health, trade and digital policy, but stresses that trust remains the key currency.
15th Five-Year Plan: The Long Game 🚀
China's 15th Five-Year Plan, concluding in 2025, has focused on sustainable growth, tech self-reliance and green energy. Looking ahead, Mahbubani says the real test will be how plans for the next cycle take shape – will the momentum toward innovation accelerate or plateau?
As we head into late 2025, these insights from Mahbubani offer a roadmap for understanding Asia's expanding role on the global stage. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
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