Ambassador Zheng Zeguang Highlights Cooperation Potential Amid Global Challenges
Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang emphasized growing opportunities in Sino-UK collaboration during Thursday's Sino-UK Financial Education Symposium in London. The event brought together over 200 representatives from financial institutions, academic circles, and think tanks from both countries.
Ambassador Zheng addressed global economic challenges, stating: "The tariff war and trade war initiated by the United States have disrupted WTO rules and global supply chains." He called for strengthened multilateral cooperation ahead of the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victory, advocating for "true multilateralism" in international systems.
Economic Resilience and Partnership
Despite global uncertainties, Zheng highlighted China's economic stability with bilateral trade exceeding £110 billion annually and two-way investment stock surpassing £130 billion. Notable progress includes China's £6 billion green sovereign bond issuance on the London Stock Exchange in April.
Education Bridges Nations
With over 200,000 Chinese students in the UK and nearly 1,200 British secondary students currently in China, educational exchanges form a key pillar of relations. The ambassador welcomed more UK students to participate in exchange programs, building on 50,000 British students who studied in China since 2013.
The symposium concluded with calls to implement leadership agreements and focus on practical cooperation in finance and education. Asia House CEO Michael Lawrence joined WRSA Secretary General Li Min in endorsing enhanced cross-sector collaboration.
