China Q&A | How does China maintain stability in its neighborhood?

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In this episode of China Q&A, Zhang Yongle, dean of the Institute of Studies on Law and Strategy at Peking University, explains how China approaches peace and stability in its neighborhood—through layered, multi-dimensional cooperation and the provision of shared public goods.

He highlights three main pillars: deeper economic integration through frameworks like RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area; security coordination via platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism; and financial as well as capacity-building support from institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Alongside strong people-to-people and cultural exchanges, these efforts have helped build a sense of shared future with 17 neighboring countries by showing how regional stability can be shaped through cooperation rather than zero-sum thinking.

Production Supervisor: Zhang Yunxing

Producer: Xuan Xuan

Chief Editor: Yang Yuewei

Executive Editor: Jin Chunxi

Editor: Chen Yuehan, Wei Jia

Videographer: Niu Fanbing 

A Production of China.org.cn Social Media Department

Acknowledgments 

News and Media Center, Peking University

Institute of Studies on Law and Strategy, Peking University

Chen Mo, Associate Researcher of Center for Surrounding Communication Studies, Peking University

Li Youqing, Surrounding Communication Studies Co., Ltd.