Professor Wang Yiwei is Jean Monnet Chair Professor, Director of the Institute of International Affairs at Renmin University of China. He was formerly a diplomat at the Chinese Mission to the European Union (2008-2011) and distinguished professor at Tongji University (2011-2013), professor of Center for American Studies at Fudan University (2001-2008), visiting professor of Yonsei University (2005) and Fox Fellow of Yale University (2000-2001).
His recent books include Comparative Studies on China’s and EU’s Multilateralism: From Diplomatic Practice to Diplomatic Philosophy, Global Meanings of Chinese Modernisation, China’s Answer to the Question of the Time: Building a Global Community of Shared Future, China Connects the World: What Behind the Belt & Road Initiative, Haishang: Revelations of European Civilisation, and China NATO Studies Series. He delivered keynote speeches on BRI at the UNESCO headquarter and side events of UN General Assembly.