On February 25, Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance (Huayang Center) held a seminar on “Reflections on the 2025 Munich Security Conference” in Haikou. Dr. Wu Shicun, Chairman of Huayang Center and Chairman of the Academic Committee of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS), shared his reflection and insights on the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) which he attended ten days ago in Germany.
Dr. Wu introduced the historical background of the MSC’s establishment, China’s participation in MSC, and the distinctive features of the event this year. Drawing upon his experience of having attended the MSC for six times, Dr. Wu encouraged the young scholars to step up to the international stage and share points of view from a Chinese perspective in the global discourse.
Dr. Wu also discussed the evolution of US-EU relations following the outbreak of Ukraine crisis, China’s responsibilities and stance in resolving the conflict, and the prospects of South China Sea disputes against the backdrop of US-China relations.
Chi Fulin, President of the China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD) attended the seminar and participated in the discussion.
This seminar was the fourth session of “Huayang Talks” this year. Over 40 representatives from Huayang Center, NISCSS, CIRD, the Foreign Affairs Office of Hainan Province, and the Party School of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee attended the event.
