Zheng Yongnian

Zheng Yongnian is a prominent Chinese political scientist, currently serving as the dean of the School of Public Policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. He is also an advisor to the Chinese government. He is newsworthy due to his commentary on current geopolitical issues and their implications for China. Recently, he has been vocal about the need for China to adapt its foreign policy in response to global instability, specifically regarding the Iran crisis. He has argued that China should move beyond its traditional non-interventionist stance to protect its interests abroad. Furthermore, he has emphasized the importance of China accelerating the development and application of military AI to close the strategic gap with the United States, particularly after observing US military actions in the Middle East. He also cautions ASEAN countries against exploiting US-China tensions. His views are significant as they reflect potential shifts in Chinese strategic thinking and foreign policy approaches.