US – China Relations: Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of a Changing Global Order

H.E. Hina Rabbani Khar: Chairperson Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Foreign Affairs, National Assembly of Pakistan

Dr. Saeed Khatibzadeh: Deputy Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Iran; President, Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS)

Mohammed Baharoon: Director General, Dubai Public Policy Research Center

H.E. Damjan Jovic: State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Serbia

Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang: Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization; Former Counselor of China State Council (Moderator)

The evolving relationship between the United States and China has become one of the most consequential dynamics shaping the global order, influencing economic relations, political alignments, and the security environment worldwide. As the tensions between these two powers grow, nations across the Global South and Europe increasingly find themselves balancing engagement with both sides, seeking to safeguard their economic and strategic interests. The panelists will discuss how the fallout of U.S.–China competition is transforming trade patterns and diplomatic partnerships. This discussion will explore whether these tensions are creating a more multipolar order or deepening divisions that strain global cooperation. Speakers will examine the strategies countries can pursue to navigate the risks and opportunities of this shifting geopolitical landscape.

In partnership with: Center for China and Globalization (CCG)