A Delegation of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences discusses geopolitical challenges

07 May 2019

The GCSP welcomed, on 6 May 2019, a Delegation from the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS), led by Prof. Liu Ming, to discuss recent geopolitical developments at global level. In a first part, the meeting focused on the triangular relationships between China, the US and Europe and the evolving posture of these actors in the light of increasing power competition.

The participants examined the new opportunities and constraints presented to each of them by the new geopolitical landscape. In a second part, at the Confucius Institute, the participants discussed the challenges facing the World Trade Organization in the context of increasing protectionist pressures and the future prospects of international trade relationships, with Dr. Nicholas Niggli, a Swiss WTO expert.

Related Course

Related Event

Priorities, opportunities and challenges for NATO in the aftermath of The Hague Summit
23 October 2025 12h30-14h00
GPW - Theater Play: Big Bang!
13 October 2025 15h00-16h30