On March 29, 2023, the Institute of International and Strategic Studies (IISS), Peking University (PKU) held the symposium entitled “The First Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Prospects and Implications for China” and the 10th “North Pavilion Salon”. 

Experts and scholars from various universities and research institutions, such as the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the China Institute of International Studies, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Tsinghua University, and the China Foreign Affairs University were invited to the symposium for profound discussions. Prof. Wang Jisi, Founding President of IISS, PKU, attended the symposium, and Prof. Yu Tiejun, President of IISS, PKU, and Assoc. Prof. Guan Guihai, Executive Vice President of IISS, PKU, attended the symposium and delivered speeches. The salon was presided over by Assistant Prof. Dai Weijing from the School of International Studies (SIS), PKU.

The “North Pavilion Salon” aims at promoting deepened dialogue between theoretical and policy research, providing a platform for exchange of ideas among young and middle-aged scholars. Focusing on the future direction of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its implications for China, the participating experts discussed issues such as changes in the international order, crisis management, security risks in Central Asia, and China-Russia cooperation. They pointed out that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to last for a long time, and it is difficult to achieve substantive results in dialogue and negotiation at this stage. Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the strategic competition between China and the U.S., China is facing rising political and security pressure, and should adopt a pragmatic competitive strategy while maintaining strategic composure.

Editor: Li Fangqi   Photographer: Wang Runtan