China and the Next Global Order

This open-access book presents a curated and latest writings by Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang concerning the changing world order widely characterized as one of “world disorder” as the 21st century is witnessing the definitive end of the post-Cold War unipolar moment and the turbulent emergence of a multipolar world.

Together, these writings explore the key questions facing the global community: How will the world navigate this structural shift defined not by a single hegemon, but by a complex web of competing power centers? How will major powers such the US and China coexist in an era defined by both competition and cooperation? What role can China play as a new pole of influence emerge? And how can the international system adapt to reflect shifting economic weight, geopolitical realities, and the aspirations of global south countries?

Throughout, Dr. Wang offers forward-looking insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners. Equally, he highlights the indispensable role of international institutions—especially the revitalization and reform of the United Nations in shaping a new era of globalization and multilateral systems, as the world moves toward the next global order and a new equilibrium where we must coexist, cooperate and compete at the same time.

Providing a panoramic view of today’s fragmented yet interconnected world and presenting insightful policy ideas from a Chinese perspective, this book calls on readers to reflect on how the next global order can serve all nations—large or small, North or South.