One Belt, One Road: Global Challenges and Opportunities

In the fall of 2013, China’s President Xi Jinping proposed a global effort known as “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR), which focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily between the People’s Republic of China and the rest of Eurasia. The OBOR initiative seeks to link countries along the Ancient Silk Routes to advance cultural understanding, economic development, and diplomatic ties. It places unprecedented demand on China to profoundly reach out to and understand other cultures and civilizations. Professor Feng will discuss the implications of this massive initiative both for its direct neighbors (such as India) as well as for the West.

Moderated by DR. VOLKAN TOPALLI, acting associate provost for International Initiatives at Georgia State University.
Delegation led by DR. WEI ZHAO, rector of the University of Macao.