Institute of International Relations, THU

Institute for International Relations, Tsinghua University (TUIIR), which forms a comprehensive institution that combines research and teaching.

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Professor Yan Xuetong, a renowned #Chinese political scientist, emphasized the need for middle powers to advance subregional integration as major powers retreat from #global leadership roles.

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At the Jeju Forum, Prof. Sun joined panelists Mubarak Ajlan Al-Kuwari, Peter Grk, and Han Intaek, moderated by Kim Bong-hyun, to discuss the critical role of global forums in addressing geopolitical tensions, climate crises, economic instability, and emerging tech challenges.

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🌍🎤 Professor Sun Xuefeng (Dean, Tsinghua Inst. of Int'l Relations) spoke at the 20th Jeju Forum’s special session on “Connecting Minds for Peace & Prosperity: The Role of Global Forums.” He highlighted the World Peace Forum’s role in fostering dialogue amid global challenges.

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📢 Prof. Yan Xuetong’s Europe tour made waves! Interviews with @Corriere (Italy) & @SkyNews (UK) on global order shifts. Stay tuned for his take on deglobalization & the future of leadership.
#IR #Media

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🎤 “When no single country can provide the global leadership needed to reverse deglobalization trends, the world requires collective global leadership mechanisms to deliver the public goods necessary to restart globalization.” - Professor Yan Xuetong

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🎓 From Confucius to contemporary IR: At @univevenezia, Prof. Yan & Sinologist Rector Tiziana Lippiello explored how classical Chinese thought can inform China-Europe and China-Italian ties. Bridging ancient wisdom & modern diplomacy! #CulturalExchange

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🇮🇹 In Milan, Prof. Yan @Tsinghua_IIR spoke at @ISPI on deglobalization & the crisis of international order: "Without collective leadership, reversing fragmentation is impossible." He also engaged in discussions with ISPI’s President: Franco Bruni.
#Deglobalization #ChinaItaly

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At #StGallenSymposium, Prof. Yan Xuetong discussed "Rivalry Without Ruin: How to Reimagine Security for a Turbulent World " with ex-US Army Europe Cmd. Ben Hodges & Christoph Heusgen, former Chairman of the Munich Security Conference.

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🤝 Professor Yan Xuetong met with Deng Li, Chinese Ambassador to France and Monaco, to exchange views on the current international landscape, China-Europe relations, and Sino-French ties. #ChinaEurope #Diplomacy

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💬 "How can China & Europe shape global leadership?" At @SciPo, Prof. Yan Xuetong debated with ex-WTO chief Pascal Lamy & Dean @AranchaGlezLaya before 100+ scholars. A call to rethink political leadership in a fragmented world!
#IR #Geopolitics

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🌍Prof. Yan Xuetong @Tsinghua_IIR joined top diplomats & scholars at @DelorsInstitute Paris to discuss US-China relations, EU-China cooperation & global leadership. Key insights on navigating a turbulent world order!
#ChinaEurope #ChinaUS #GlobalLeadership

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In May, Professor Yan Xuetong, Honorary Dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University, was invited to visit Paris (France), St. Gallen (Switzerland), as well as Milan and Venice (Italy), where he participated in a series of academic exchange activities.

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💡 Danube Institute Lecture
“Trump’s Tariff Wars Won’t Trigger a Cold War 2.0”
• US-China competition = digital economy battleground
• No ideological bloc divisions like 20th century
Chaired by @DanubeInst’s Eric Hendriks.
#TradeWars

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🎤 Keynote at NUPS: “China & Major Powers”
Drawing on Tsinghua’s Major Power Relations Index, Prof. Yan analyzed:
• China-US tensions
• China-UK/Japan dynamics
300+ attendees, inc. scholars & policymakers.
#IRTheory #China

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Former Australian PM Tony Abbott & Professor Yan exchanged views on:
• World Peace Forum
• China-Australia relations
• Shifts in the international order

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🤝 Meeting at Prime Minister's Office
Professor Yan held talks with PM Viktor Orbán at the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office. The meeting was also attended by Balázs Orbán, Political Director of the PM's Office.

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🇭🇺 Prof. Yan Xuetong in Hungary
In May 2025, Tsinghua’s Prof. Yan visited Budapest at the invitation of @NUPS_Hungary & @DanubeInst. High-level talks on China-EU/US relations, digital economy & global security. #ChinaHungary #Geopolitics

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At @IWM_Vienna, Prof. Yan discussed:
�� Global leadership shifts
• China-EU tech cooperation
• Russia-Ukraine war
With Ivan Vejvoda, Niccolò Milanese & ex-US Ambassador William Eacho. #ForeignPolicy

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Prof. Yan joined @JamilAnderlini (Politico Europe Editor) to debate:
• Europe’s global role
• Trump’s tariffs & impact on EU
• The future of deglobalization
#Geopolitics

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At the Chinese Mission to the EU, Prof. Yan & Ambassador Cai Run discussed Trump’s re-election as a strategic opportunity for China-EU relations. Both see huge potential for deeper cooperation. #ChinaEurope