(My quarterly Newsletters go out to some 8,000 professional contacts worldwide. The following is my July 2023 issue. Back numbers may be accessed under What is New on my website.)
Greetings!
The protracted Ukraine war drags on regardless of recent Wagner Group shenanigans. Meanwhile, the world order remains in an epochal flux defined by intensifying US-China rivalry on all fronts. Countries in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and the rest of the developing world are adjusting their gaits as best they could. In all theatres, China has been in diplomatic overdrive. To make sense of what is happening around the world, a much better understanding of where China is coming from becomes even more critical. Hopefully the following may offer some fresh perspectives.
China
US-China Relations
Biden's Olive Branch (Op-ed in South China Morning Post) (Republished by World Geostrategic Insights in English, French, Spanish, and Russian.)
America should rebuild mutual trust with China as partners in world peace (China Daily Op-ed). Republished by World Geostrategic Insights in French, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. A Chinese version is here.
“US and China standing on the edge of a cliff” (Live interview with Press TV)
Shangri-La Security Summit 2023 in Singapore - US-China standoff (Live interview on Aljazeera English Channel)
‘US aims to provoke china into Ukraine-like war’ (Live interview on Press TV)
"Uniting the West, America alienates the rest" - The Economist (An in-depth analysis)
Relations with other key countries
Russia and China joint to oppose US global hegemony (Exclusive TV interview on RT)
Trudeau says Canada ready to partner with S Korea against North - an anti-China plot? (Live interview on Press TV)
Has the EU visit shown a ‘united European front’ or emboldened China's stance on Ukraine and Taiwan? (TRT World TV panel discussion)
Is Britain pro-China now? (TRT World TV panel discussion)
Money & Currency
Is the mighty dollar facing a worthy challenger? (TRT World - The Newsmakers show)
Can cryptocurrency be tamed? (TRT World - The Newsmakers show)
The Beginning of the End of Dollar Supremacy and the Looming Financial Turmoil (A PowerPoint presentation)
World economy
World Bank Report 2023 - Falling Long-Term Growth Prospects: Trends, Expectations and Policies (Op-ed in World Geostrategic Insights republished in French, Spanish, and Russian.
Taiwan conflict
Chinese aircraft carriers pass through Taiwan Strait: wider implications (Live interview on Press TV)
Significance of Beijing's military exercises around Taiwan following the Tsai-McCarthy meeting (Live exclusive TV interview on BBC World)
China warns of retaliation if Taiwan president meets US speaker (Live interview on Press TV)
Middle East
Is China filling a US-shaped void in the Middle East? (Commentary on Anadolu Agency)
Ukraine
President Xi Jinping's telephone call with Zelensky; China-Russian relations; Shanghai Cooperation Organization (CBC TV Azerbaijan- interview dubbed in Russian)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's revamped district councils (Backchat on RTHK)
Cheer up and chill out
I have added a new entry "A Flash of Inspiration" and some other translations to a repertoire of inspirational music, videos, songs and words.
My coming London sojourn mid-July through August
I will be staying in London from 17 July to 31 August, where I remain open to business meetings, interviews, speaking engagements, lectures, social get-togethers etc.
International investment opportunities
I have joined the International Advisory Board of Silk Road Partners, an international investment firm. See its corporate profile. Mr Yves Leterme, ex-Prime Minister of Belgium (November 2009 to December 2011) has joined the International Advisory Board. If you are interested in getting in touch with us, please give me a shout.
Consultation services
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Best personal regards,
Andrew K. P. Leung, SBS, FRSA
International and Independent China Strategist
Andrew Leung International Consultants and Investments Company Limited
Positions
Chairman and CEO, Andrew Leung International Consultants and Investments Limited
(Founded in London, now re-incorporated in Hong Kong; name changed from Andrew Leung International Consultants Limited as from 10 July, 2017)
China Futures Fellow, Berkshire Publishing Group, Massachusetts, USA (2011-13)
Brain Trust member, The Evian Group (global think-tank), Lausanne, Switzerland
Brain Trust member, The Evian Group (global think-tank), Lausanne, Switzerland
Gerson Lehrman Group (Global Experts) Council Member
International Expert, Reuters Insight Community of Experts, Thomson Reuters
International Expert, Reuters Insight Community of Experts, Thomson Reuters
Senior Analyst, Wikistrat , a cloud-sourced global strategic consultancy based in Washington D.C.
Senior Consultant, MEC International (a UK-based global strategic energy consultancy)
Distinguished Contributor, Asymmetric Threats Contingency Alliance (ATCA) (global think-tank)
Professor of Practice, Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development (2018-20)
Certified Sustainable Development Planner, World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners
Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA)
Elected Member, Royal Society for Asian AffairsThink-tank Research Fellow, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai Campus, PRC (14.4.2017-13.4.2020)
International Advisory Board Member, Silk Road Partners
Advisory Board member, The e-Centre , European Centre for e-Commerce and Internet Law, Vienna
Honorary Adviser, International Institute of Management (IIM)
Advisory Board member, The Global Analyst, India
Honorary President, China Hong Kong Economic and Trading International Association (from 28 March, 2016)
Global Commercial Agent, Changsha City, China
Hong Kong Advisory Board member, Denmark-based Executive Global Network (EGN)
Visiting Professor, London Metropolitan University Business School
Governing Council Member, King’s College London, UK (2004-2010)
Advisory Board member, China Policy Institute, Nottingham University, UK (2005 -2010)
Advisory Board member, China Policy Institute, Nottingham University, UK (2005 -2010)
Visiting Professor, Sun Yat-sen University Business School, China (2005-10)
Founding Chairman, China Group, Institute of Directors City Branch, Londonst , UK (2006-2010)
Founding Chairman, China Group, Institute of Directors City Branch, Londonst , UK (2006-2010)
Vice Chairman, 48 Group Club, UK (2008-2010)
Committee Member of RSA, London Region, UK (2006-2010)
Included in UK's Who's Who since 2002
Committee Member of RSA, London Region, UK (2006-2010)
Included in UK's Who's Who since 2002
Awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) in the July 2005 Hong Kong Honours List
