You are kindly invited to join us for the following hybrid presentation (in person participation or online via Zoom). The presentation will be given in Chinese (slides will contain some English terms). For advanced students of Chinese this might be an excellent opportunity to test their language skills!
Prof. Yuan Li (Institute of International Studies, Shandong University)
“The Belt and Road Initiative: Retrospect and Prospect” (共建“一带一路”：回顾与展望)
13 July 2026, 1–2.30 pm CET
Venue:
AREA Ruhr @ UDE, Duisburg Campus, Geibelstr. 41, SG 183 (map)
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The Belt and Road Initiative: Retrospect and Prospect
The Belt and Road Initiative, guided by the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, has become a major platform for international cooperation over the past decade. Notable progress has been made in infrastructure connectivity and trade. Looking ahead, it will focus on high-quality development by implementing eight key actions, including building a multidimensional connectivity network, supporting an open world economy, and promoting green development.
共建“一带一路”：回顾与展望
中文摘要：共建“一带一路”倡议秉持共商共建共享原则，十多年来成为重要国际合作平台，在设施联通、贸易畅通等方面成效显著。未来将聚焦高质量发展，推进立体互联互通、开放型世界经济、绿色发展等八项行动，深化互利合作。
About the speaker
Prof. Yuan Li is the Executive Dean of the Institute of International Studies, Shandong University. His main research focus includes political economy, institutional economics, and area studies. In recent years, he has conducted extensive research on the Belt and Road Initiative. He got his PhD in Economics from DEFAP, Catholic University of Milan. From 2014–2020, he was a professor at the Institute of East Asian Studies (IN-EAST), University of Duisburg-Essen. From 2012–2013, he was an Assistant Professor at Stockholm School of Economics. He held various visiting positions at the University of California, San Diego, University of Milan-Bicocca, and Fudan University. He had been the President of the Chinese Economic Association, Europe/UK (2016–2017).