专访英国经济学家罗思义：贸易战和关税战不会对中国造成巨大影响

Core Insights - China has demonstrated significant development achievements during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, particularly in research and development, positioning itself as a technology leader among developing countries [1][6] - Investment levels in China currently surpass those in the United States, allowing for faster conversion of research and innovation into products across various sectors such as telecommunications, electric vehicles, and renewable energy [1][4] - Despite these advancements, China still lags behind G7 countries in R&D spending as a percentage of GDP and needs to cultivate more engineering talent to maintain its competitive edge [1][6] Investment and Economic Impact - The trade and tariff wars initiated by the U.S. are not expected to have a significant impact on China, as the U.S. share in China's foreign trade has decreased and now accounts for less than 20% of global trade [4][5] - The global economy is becoming divided into two segments: the "Global South," which includes rapidly growing economies like China and India that oppose de-globalization, and the U.S., which is leaning towards protectionism and slow economic growth [5][6] Global Governance and China's Role - China's modernization and global governance initiatives highlight the need for a collaborative international system, with China positioned as a key supporter of globalization and a proponent of a "community with a shared future for mankind" [6][7] - Many developing countries are eager to learn from China's development model, which has transitioned from being one of the poorest nations to a technology leader in various industries, a feat unprecedented among developing nations [6][7]