The development of BRICS organisation in the changing global economic landscape. What roles do China and Russia play in shaping the bloc’s future, and how might BRICS influence global economic cooperation? Join us for a lecture by Professor Li Bo from Fudan University exploring the development and expansion of BRICS, its aims and goals, and the strategic positions of its members.

The discussion will also focus on Sino-Russian cooperation within BRICS and the broader implications for international trade, finance, and geopolitics of two countries.

About the speaker
Prof. Li Bo (李波) is a researcher at the China Institute of Fudan University and Deputy Director of the Digital Belt and Road Center. He has held senior positions in both academia and industry, including roles at Capgemini Greater China and other strategic advisory institutions. His research focuses on global economic governance, China’s development strategy, and international cooperation frameworks such as BRICS and the Belt and Road Initiative. He holds a PhD in economics from Kiel University in Germany and has published widely on economic strategy and global development