Recent CCG voices in English-language media
Recent appearances, interviews, and op-eds by CCG fellows and researchers across English-language media platforms.
Below is a roundup of CCG’s recent media appearances, interviews, and op-eds in English-language outlets.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s appearance on CNA, 8 Mar 2026
Henry Huiyao Wang, Founder and President of CCG appeared in CNA’s special coverage of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s annual press conference.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s quote on Beritaja, 5 Mar 2026
“I haven’t heard immoderate scheme to hold aliases derail that visit,” Wang Huiyao, laminitis and president of the Center for China and Globalization, a nongovernmental deliberation vessel successful Beijing, told Beritaja successful an question and reply Wednesday.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s quote on NBC News, 5 Mar 2026
“I haven’t heard any plan to delay or derail that visit,” Wang Huiyao, founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization, a nongovernmental think tank in Beijing, told NBC News in an interview Wednesday.
If anything, he said, the Iran conflict gives even greater urgency to a meeting between China, the Middle East’s largest trading partner, and the U.S., the region’s largest security partner.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s appearance on CGTN, 5 Mar 2026
On morning 5 March, Henry Huiyao Wang took part throughout CGTN’s live coverage of the opening of the National People’s Congress.
On the evening, Wang appeared on CGTN again to provide commentary on the Government Work Report. He noted that China’s development philosophy is shifting from “high-speed growth” to “high-quality development”. Rather than relying solely on GDP growth as the only yardstick, greater attention should be paid to “soft GDP” indicators such as public well-being, social security, the healthcare system, and the pension system.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s quote on CBS News, 3 Mar 2026
Henry Wang, president of the Centre for China & Globalization, told CBS News Tuesday that China’s supply line will be seriously impacted by what he calls a “manmade crisis.”
“I think this will certainly hurt China, but not just limited to China, I think the whole world will be hurt. The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked and it’s going to impact not only China, but also Asia, Europe, Latin America, even the U.S.,” Wang said.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s quote on CBC, 3 Mar 2026
“[Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz] ... will hurt not only China but other countries as well,” said Huiyao Wang, founder of the Center for China and Globalization, a Beijing-based think-tank.
Wang said China has been resilient in the near term, but “long term it could be a problem.”
Henry Huiyao Wang’s appearance on Bloomberg Television, 2 Mar 2026
Wang says the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have pushed the world into a “law of the jungle” era. He argues that the attack has opened a Pandora’s box that exposes all countries to new risks and uncertainty. Wang also warns that Beijing will not limit itself to verbal responses if the conflict escalates and threatens China’s national interests.
The transcript of the interview has been published on CCG Update.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s interview with Table.Briefings, 15 Feb 2026
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Henry Huiyao Wang explained what China hopes to gain from the German chancellor’s visit to China, and how Chinese factories could soon be operating around the world.
Henry Huiyao Wang’s appearance on CGTN, 16 Feb 2026
WANG HUIYAO President, Center of China and Globalization “China’s economy is doing well, and China’s new Five-Year Plan is doing well. China is in dialogue with every party. There’s high hope that China can be a new big anchor to stabilize the world, at least to complement the fall of this multilateral system, and a strong defender of the UN system.”
Henry Huiyao Wang’s quote on AnewZ, 5 Mar 2026
The Munich Security Conference panel on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route featured President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Eastern Partnership Marta Kos, Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization and former State Counselor of the People’s Republic of China Wang Huiyao.
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Wang Huiyao described the Middle Corridor as complementary to existing Eurasian routes, including northern corridors through Russia.
Zichen Wang’s op-ed on Foreign Policy, 6 Mar 2026
Zichen Wang, CCG Deputy Secretary-General, wrote on Foreign Policy, “China Won’t Play Security Patron for Iran“:
Iran illustrates the distinction between interest and obligation. China is the largest buyer of Iranian crude, and it has obvious reasons to care about stability in the Gulf, the safety of shipping lanes, and the broader regional balance. But those interests do not amount to an alliance commitment. Much of the Iranian oil flowing into China is purchased not by its largest state-owned energy champions but by smaller independent refiners attracted by discounted barrels. Iran matters to China, but not in the way that treaty allies or core security theaters matter to the United States. Importance is not the same as obligation.
Zichen Wang’s quote on CNN, 4 Mar 2026
“It gives China greater flexibility, reduces the risk of strategic overstretch, and avoids the costs that come with underwriting allies’ security,” said Zichen Wang, deputy secretary general at the Center for China and Globalization, a non-government think tank in Beijing.
“But it also constrains Beijing’s ability to shape hard security outcomes once a crisis turns violent,” he added, warning that China’s inaction could further embolden Trump’s risky moves.
Zichen Wang’s op-ed on Financial Times, 26 Feb, 2026
Zichen Wang wrote on Financial Times Policy, “Let Chinese mainland tourists return to Taiwan“:
Today, the immediate issue is not overcrowding but the near-total absence of mainland tourists. The idea of balance is difficult to apply meaningfully when Taiwanese travellers to the mainland already outnumber mainland visitors by a wide margin. Easing restrictions is the only practical means of moving towards balance.
The op-ed was mentioned on March 5 during the first weekly press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office after the Lunar New Year.
Andy Mok’s appearance on CGTN, 4 Mar 2026
On 4 March, Professor Andy Mok of Beijing Foreign Studies University, who’s also a Senior Research Fellow at CCG, was invited to appear on CGTN. He said that China’s goal is to achieve high-quality growth, with an emphasis on quality over quantity, driven by greater technological self-reliance and the development of new productive forces.
Andy Mok’s appearance on CGTN Podcast, 20 Feb 2026
On CGTN’s Podcast Chat Lounge, hosted by Tu Yun, Andy Mok joined Professor Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, and John Gong, Professor of Economics, at the University of International Business and Economics to unpack the high-stakes battle over minerals, markets, and geopolitical leverage.
Zoon Ahmed Khan’s appearance on Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), 3 Mar 2026
Zoon Ahmed Khan, CCG Research Fellow, said she believes the nation is going to coordinate policies to withstand uncertainties.
Zoon Ahmed Khan’s appearance on CGTN America, 20 Feb 2026
Zoon Ahmed Khan appeared on CGTN America to explain how China’s expanded energy cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative is helping Pakistan fast‑track its renewable energy transition.
Zoon Ahmed Khan’s appearance on CGTN, 22 Feb 2026
Zoon Ahmed Khan joined Karim Alwadi, entrepreneur and international relations scholar, and Mario Cavolo, author, founder and CEO of M Communications Group on CGTN Dialogue “How is Chinese New Year celebrated in the modern age?”
He Weiwen’s quote on Global Times, 26 Feb 2026
He Weiwen, a senior fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, told the Global Times on Thursday that after the US Supreme Court struck down most of the Trump administration’s tariffs, a period of turmoil in US tariff policy is highly likely.
He Weiwen’s op-ed on CGTN, 23 Feb 2026
He Weiwen wrote on CGTN, “Will Section 122 tariffs succeed where IEEPA failed?“:
The prospect in the coming months is almost clear. On the one hand, Trump and his team will continue to push on their unilateral tariff and trade restriction agenda vehemently, despite the US Supreme Court ruling. The world economy and trade will continue to suffer strong headwinds. On the other hand, and equally sure, the Section 122 tariff and other headwinds will get nowhere as well. Washington is no longer in a far dominant position in world trade, IEEPA tariff yielded little result in 2025, so will Section 122 tariff in 2026.
He Weiwen’s quote on Global Times, 21 Feb 2026
He Weiwen, a senior fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, told the Global Times on Saturday that the ruling could be considered as a win for the US legal system as the US Supreme Court upheld the US Constitution, which maintains that the right of imposing tariffs lies within the Congress.
He Weiwen’s quote on Global Times, 13 Feb 2026
He Weiwen, a senior fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, said the suspension of some US restrictions can be seen as a pragmatic step toward stabilizing and normalizing bilateral economic ties and easing tensions, provided the US follows through with concrete actions toward rules-based, mutually beneficial engagement.
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