“让国际了解中国，也让中国讲好自身发展故事”｜聚焦世界中国学大会

Group 1 - The second World Sinology Conference was held in Shanghai from October 13 to 15, focusing on the theme "Historical China and Contemporary China from a Global Perspective" with five parallel forums addressing various topics related to China's development and its global narrative [1] - Chen Bo, a senior researcher from the National University of Singapore, emphasized the importance of constructing a narrative logic and space for Sinology to effectively respond to global criticisms such as "China's impact" and "overcapacity" [3][4] - Chen highlighted that the narrative surrounding China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is often misrepresented in the West, where claims of overcapacity are intertwined with strategic anxieties and economic interests, lacking a comprehensive perspective [3][4] Group 2 - Chen pointed out that the NEV industry in China is a burgeoning sector with significant potential, and while challenges exist, they are not solely due to subsidies or policies as perceived by Western countries [4] - The Chinese market has a natural alignment with NEVs due to the urgent need for pollution control and China's proactive stance on green emissions reduction [4] - Chen argued that the so-called "major overcapacity" is a result of trade protectionism distorting demand rather than an inherent issue with China's production capabilities [4] Group 3 - The narrative of Sinology is evolving from merely informing the world about China to convincing the international community of China's development story, with economics playing a crucial role in this process [5][6] - Chen shared his academic journey, noting that the early skepticism regarding data availability and reliability in Chinese studies has shifted, particularly in the field of international trade, which has achieved a high level of internationalization [5][6] - The necessity for China's narrative to be grounded in solid arguments that comply with international norms and can withstand cross-validation is emphasized as a macro truth [6] Group 4 - Following the US-China trade war, trade with regions outside the US has increased for China, indicating a shift in trade dynamics where indirect trade through third parties like ASEAN has become significant [7] - The rise in exports from China to ASEAN and the corresponding increase in ASEAN's exports to the US suggest that regional cooperation in East Asia is acting as a stabilizer for US-China trade relations [7] - Historical patterns validate that regional cooperation can be a viable path during periods of globalization setbacks, as long as it meets the criteria of openness and non-discrimination [7][8] Group 5 - In the face of pessimistic views on globalization, China is actively engaging in pragmatic regional actions to prepare for a healthier and more inclusive future of globalization, which is a key narrative goal of contemporary Sinology [8]