Economic Globalization 3.0 and the Concept of Interconnection under the Belt and Road Initiative

Jin Bei (金碚)  
Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (IIE, CASS), Beijing, China  
Abstract: At present, the third wave of economic globalization is emerging. After the  
setbacks in Economic Globalization 1.0 and rejuvenation in Economic Globalization  
 
.0, China’s economy is bound to occupy an important international position in the  
new chapter of Economic Globalization 3.0 and exert profound influence globally. The  
benefits of globalization cannot be realized without a number of realistic conditions,  
including the level of technology and infrastructure, geopolitical pattern and market  
power structure, international institutional arrangements (global governance structure),  
among others. Under Economic Globalization 3.0, the nature of international competition  
is good governance, rather than brutal force and hegemony. What matters for China is  
for it to become an innovative and vibrant country and demonstrate its economic vitality,  
competitiveness and creativity. Therefore, China’s position under Economic Globalization 3.0  
depends on its transition from a “world leader of high growth” into a future “world leader  
of good governance and vibrancy.” In the new chapter of Economic Globalization 3.0, the  
interests of world economies become interwoven and interdependent. Despite unavoidable  
frictions and disputes, more inclusive and balanced development serves the interests of  
most countries in the world. For major countries with global interests, maintaining the new  
balance of power for economic globalization is consistent with their respective national  
interests. The shared interests of countries promise a more peaceful and interconnected  
world than ever before.  
Kgoevyerwnoanrcdes: economic globalization, industrial revolution, Belt and Road Initiative, global  
JEL Classification Code: O19, F63, N70
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