Chu Zhaogen
Director, Center for Belt and Road & Non-Traditional Security Studies, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University; Distinguished Professor, Research Center for the Belt and Road, Lanzhou UniversityArticles by Chu Zhaogen
Economy
China's status in the global economy is stable, for now
Chinese academic Chu Zhaogen notes that while China is well poised to make its mark on the global economy, it needs to keep its eyes open and wits about it, so that it can seize on opportunities, not least in the field of technological innovation.
Chu Zhaogen
25 Mar 2024
Politics
Will Russia act on its threat to use nuclear weapons?
Chinese academic Chu Zhaogen notes that while Russia tends to threaten the use of nuclear weapons, especially amid the current war in Ukraine, chances are that it is well aware that doing so would invite unwelcome and devastating consequences. This makes it unlikely that it will actually act on its rhetoric.
Chu Zhaogen
13 Sep 2023
Politics
Emperor Putin's missed opportunities and delusions
Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambition and is seen as part of his grand strategy for restoring the nation's past glory. However, Chinese academic Chu Zhaogen notes that since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia has missed opportunities for technological advancement and societal reform. Also, Putin's inner circle seems to perpetuate his delusion of Russia's situation and military capabilities. China has lessons to take from all of this.
Chu Zhaogen
30 Mar 2022