China’s Role in a Rising Global South: Redefining the Future World Order

The rise of China and its deepening ties with the global South have catalyzed a reimagining of international relations. With BRICS expansion as a key driver, this session explores how China’s economic and political leadership is influencing alliances, transforming global trade networks, and challenging the dominance of traditional Western-led institutions in a multipolar world. Leaders from across the globe will look at critical questions shaping this transformation. How does China’s growing influence in the global South impact the balance of power in international governance, and what opportunities and challenges does BRICS expansion bring for emerging economies? Panelists will also examine how traditional institutions are adapting to these shifts and discuss the role smaller nations can play in a multipolar world dominated by new power blocs. The session will highlight how South-South diplomacy can foster inclusive growth and equitable representation in the evolving structures of global governance. In partnership with: Center for China and Globalization #DohaForum Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang: Founder and President of Center for China and Globalization; Former Counselor to China State Council H.E. Nangolo Mbumba: President, Republic Namibia H.E. Paul Kagame: President, Republic of Rwanda H.E. Mia Mottley: Prime Minister, Barbados H.E. Dr. Eduardo Enrique Reina García: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Republic of Honduras Adnan Nawaz: News Anchor, TRT World (Moderator)