We'll also look at the relationship between the United States and China: Two global giants, deeply intertwined yet increasingly at odds, facing a world of shifting alliances, economic ties, and growing mistrust. What do they really want, and can their rivalry remain peaceful? Professor Wang offers a broader view, informed by history, diplomacy and long-term thinking. Whether you're a student of international affairs, a follower of global politics, or simply curious about the future of China's foreign policy, this lecture offers a rare perspective from one of China's leading strategic thinkers.

Language: English

Program:

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM          Moderated discussion

  • Wang Jisi, Chair Professor Emeritus at Peking University and founding president of the Institute of International and Strategic Studies
  • Moderator: Csaba Moldicz, Head of the School of International Relations at MCC

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM           Q&A

Wang Jisi is a prominent figure in Chinese foreign policy and the founding president of the Institute of International and Strategic Studies (IISS) at Peking University, where he served from 2013 to 2022. He is a Boya Chair Professor Emeritus at Peking University and previously taught at the University’s School of International Studies. Wang is also the honorary president of the Chinese Association for American Studies. After working as a laborer in rural China (1968–78), he earned an MA from Peking University in 1983. Wang has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions, including Oxford, the University of California at Berkeley, and Princeton University, where he was a Global Scholar. He served as the director of the Institute of American Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and was the dean of the School of International Studies at Peking University from 2005 to 2013. Additionally, Wang held leadership roles at the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China and was a member of the Foreign Policy Advisory Committee of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His research focuses on U.S. foreign policy, China’s international relations, and Asian security.