Mr. Victor GAO is Chair Professor of Soochow University, Chairman of China Energy Security Institute; Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization; Vice Chairman of China Beidou Industrial Promotion Organization, a member of the Beijing Energy Club, a Member of the Global Counsel of Asia Society in New York City, a member of the International Advisory Board of the Energy Intelligence Group in London; an advisor to Saudi Aramco and a member of the Board of Directors of several listed companies in Hong Kong.
Victor Gao has extensive experience in government, diplomacy, securities regulation, legal, investment banking, PE, corporate management and media. Victor was Deng Xiaoping’s English interpreter in the 1980s. Victor served as the China Policy Advisor at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission in 1999 and 2000.

Ms. Zhang Yanqiu is a professor of Communication and the Deputy Dean of the Institute for a Community with a Shared Future at Communication University of China (CUC), Beijing, China. She also serves as the Director of Africa Communication Research Center at CUC. She won her PhD at Renmin University of China (2005), MA and BA at Communication University of China. She has dedicated much of her research to international communication, African media studies, constructive journalism, public diplomacy and media literacy. She won the Special Award for Canadian Studies (2003), and was a visiting scholar at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia (2004), and a visiting fellow at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK (2008). She has written or edited 5 books and 30+ academic articles and chapters. Her books include “International Communication Planning”(2011), “Understanding Media Literacy: Origins, Paradigms and Approaches”(2012). She has Chaired over 10 funded projects, such as Chinese National Image Study in Africa, the Chinese National Social Science Fund Project. Since 2011, as program director, she has been in charge of the International Master of International Communication program to Developing Countries (at CUC), an MA program taught in English, sponsored by Chinese Government.

Prof. Deqiang Ji is Professor and Vice Dean of the Institute for A Community with Shared Future at Communication University of China in Beijing. He has been serving as the Vice Chair of the International Communication Section of International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) since 2016, Program Council Member of Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute (Berlin) since 2020, Commissioning Editor of Global Media and China (Sage) since 2016, and Editorial Board Member of Annals of the International Communication Association (Routledge) since 2020, etc. His research covers several interrelated fields including media and digitization, political economy of communication, and international communication. Recently, his research centers on the platformization of Chinese society driven by the complex power formation by internet giants, state agencies, and the public. His publications can be found in Chinese Journal of Communication, Media, Culture & Society, Javnost-the Public, Global Media and China, etc. He authored a monograph Digitizing China: The Political Economy of China’s Digital Switchover (2016), two edited volumes entitled Communication and Global Power Shifts (with Prof. Yuezhi Zhao, 2019), and Anti-Corruption Communication: International Perspectives (2019), and many book chapters such as the China chapter in The International History of Communication Studies (Routledge, 2016), the China Central Television chapter in China’s Media Go Global (Routledge, 2018), the ethics chapter in Contemporary BRICS Journalism: Non-Western Media in Transition (Routledge, 2017), and the China-Africa communication chapter in China and the Global Media Landscape (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019), the China chapter in Reshaping the Global Communication Order? Reshaping the Global Communication Order? (Routledge, 2020). He has been since 2010 the editor-in-chief of ChinaMediaResearch, a leading online academic platform for Chinese media and communication studies. He was a visiting researcher at Simon Fraser University (2010-2011) and City University of Hong Kong (2009).

His Excellency Mohamed Saeed is the Parliament Member of People's Majilis of the Republic of Maldives. Currently, he is also the Member of National Security & Foreign Relations Committee. Previously, he served as the Minister of Economics Development of Maldives from 2013 – 2018.
He also remained Alternate Director of Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank AIIB, China in January 2016. He also served as the International Advisory Member of the Expert Advisory Committee of China Association for Small and Medium Commercial Enterprises. He is also a Geo-Strategic expert on the regional issues

Mr. Wang Sixin, Professor, Deputy Dean of the Institute for a Community with Shared Future at the Communication University of China. He is a member of the Council of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, and member of the International Advisory Committee of the Kathmandu School of Law, University of Purbanchal.
He currently concentrates his academic study on Internet Governance and Basic theories of Mass Communication Law. He was an author of two monographs under the titles of Freedom of Expression in Cyberspace and Freedom of Expression, Principles and Their Many Uses, and the author of over 100 published academic articles in different journals.

Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram Khalid Taimur Akram (Retd) is the Executive Director of Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) & Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future, Islamabad where he is responsible for implementing and developing plans, leading projects, and working with collaborators to achieve mission of CGSS of finding solutions for sustainable objective policies for regional, extra-regional and beyond.
He continues to contribute his influential expertise to regional connectivity. He is an eminent expert on geo-strategic affairs with special emphasis on the Central Asian and Euro Asian region amid to enhance the prospects for regional connectivity and socio-economic linkages among the regional players.
He continues to contribute his influential expertise to regional connectivity in public forums around the globe; engaged in different activities, seminars, conferences in the region including SCO, China and Eurasian Countries.
He is an independent media and business consultant and a frequent commentator and guest analyst on various international radio and television broadcasts.
He is also a prominent business/marketing specialist who is actively involved with various business ventures in Eurasian Region.
At present, he is also holding the following portfolios:
a. Director, Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future, Communication University of China, Beijing, China (www.cuc.edu.cn)
b. Senior Executive Editor, National Herald Tribune, A leading English Newspaper in Pakistan (www.dailynht.com)
c. Senior Vice President, Uzbekistan-Pakistan Business Council
d. Director (Operations), Regional Integration Center, University of the Punjab, Lahore (www.pu.edu.pk)
e. Member, Global Advisory Board, The National Academy of Belt & Road, Green Development, China International, Culture Exchange Center, Beijing, China
He also has the honor of being international election observer in the following countries:

1. Uzbekistan
2. Azerbaijan

He is also the Member of think tank platform network of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Prof. Dr. Iram Khalid is Professor of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, Lahore from where she also obtained her Ph.D. on “Crisis Decision Making: A Case Study of Pakistan-India Conflicts (1950-1999)” with having an experience 23years.
She did M.Phil in International Relations (Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, 1994) and an M.A. in Political Science (University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1989).
She has published almost 70 research papers in reputed national and international journals. She is the author of 3 books, and 4 edited books. The most recent books are “Revisiting Pakistan’s National Security Dilemma” and “Insurgency-Counter Insurgency Challenge to State Security Stability Prosperity”.
She has completed projects titled on “Impact of River Diversions; People’s Perception and Water Management” Funded by International Organization Action Aid, Islamabad and “Urban Security: A case study of 8 Lahore, Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur” funded by HEC Govt. of Pakistan. Her area of interest includes.

Prof. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Khan is the Director of Area Study Centre, (Russia, China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. He has various research publications in HEC recognized Journals to his credit. He also translated Noor Sultan Nazarbayov, Kazakh President’s Book “ V Patok-e- Istoriie” Almaati 1999, from Russian into Urdu “Kazakhstan Tareekh k Ayenai Main” published by Lok Virsa Islamabad in 2002. He has taught various courses to M.Phil and Ph.D students. He has participated and organized several national and international Conference and Seminars.

Ms. Maryam Raza is an International Relations expert with special focus on regional and international political affairs. She holds an MPhil Degree in International Relations from National Defense University (NDU) Islamabad, Pakistan. She has wide research publications on national and international affairs. Her area of expertise include China, BRI, Eurasian region and Nontraditional Security Challenges. Her articles are published in many international platforms and is a regular contributor in various national and international newspapers and magazines. She has also appeared in various radio programs and interviews. Ms. Maryam also has experience of moderating and hosting conferences, seminars and webinars. Ms. Maryam is currently working as Research Associate at the Center for Global & Strategic Studies, Islamabad.

Mr. Asad Ur Rehman is an adept when it comes to IT Operations, Web Development and Management. His extensive experience in IT has led him to become proficient in solving even the most complex & technical tasks. He has expertise in Applications & Programming and Database Administration

Ms. Laraib Fatima Hassan is responsible for liaison, coordination, and communication of CGSS for the efficient and smooth functioning of CGSS

Mr. Jean-Christophe Bas is the Founder and CEO of The Global Compass www.theglobalcompass.net , an advisory firm that provides assistance and expertise to Governments, international organizations, corporate leaders, cultural and non profit sector in strategic partnership, international development, policy dialogue, international events content and design.
He is also the Founder and CEO of Connecters for Peace Initiative http://connectersforpeace.org, an international organization aimed at combating polarization, promoting pluralism and inclusive society.
From 2018 to 2020, he served as CEO and chairman of the executive Board of the Dialogue of the Dialogue of Civilizations Institute in Berlin, one of the leading international think tanks dedicated to promote shared worldviews in the remaking of the world order.
Prior to this, he was the Director of Democratic Citizenship and Participation at the Council of Europe, running a team of 160 staff dedicated to foster democratic participation and citizenship, intercultural understanding and cooperation.
From 2008 to 2014, he served at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in New York as deputy Director, Strategic Development and Partnerships. In that capacity, he has designed and developed innovative public-private partnership solutions to promote intercultural understanding and inclusive societies, particularly the Intercultural Innovation Award with the BMW Group, and the World campaign “Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion” with the main IT companies in the Silicon Valley and 150 Organizations around the world. He also spearheaded the development of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Asia and the Pacific.
From 1999 to 2008, he was the Head of Development Policy Dialogue at the World Bank, in charge of strategic engagement with key stakeholders, policy makers, academics and influencers, youth….He created and developed the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the IMF , a world Organization of more than 1000 legislators around the world champions in international development and good governance and was the engineer of the flagship event of the World Bank, the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics ( ABCDE) working with chief economists Joe Stiglitz, Nick Stern and François Bourguignon.
Jean-Christophe was the first Executive Director of the Aspen Institute France (1994-1999), chaired by former French Prime Minister Raymond Barre. He is currently a member of the executive board of the Aspen Institute in France. He has published EUROPE A LA CARTE ( Editions du Cherche Midi ) a book of reflection on European identity, and ME WE US ( Chic Media Editions) with a foreword by Ban Ki moon on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of then publication of the Clash of Civilizations by Pr. Samuel Huntington.
Jean-Christophe has been traveling and working in approximately 100 countries around the world and is regularly invited to give speeches and to participate in Forum on issues related to multiculturalism and pluralism ; democracy and governance; cultural diversity and inclusion ; responsible leadership and global affairs…
He is regularly contributing comments to major media outlets, Euronews, EUReporter, Valeurs Actuelles…He is also serving in the Board of several organizations around the world , the Global Dialogue Foundation ; Goldcrest; COEXISTER…
He is 62 and the proud father of two daughters: Zelda and Apolline who are Franco Americans, working in the field on collective intelligence and in the film industry. He is passionate in contemporary art, books collection, architecture, contemporary dance.

Dr. Vladimir Kozin is the Leading Expert, Center for Military Political Studies, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Russian Foreign Ministry, Russia. Dr. Kozin holds the title of “Honorary Staff Member of the Russian Foreign Ministry” and served at various ranks at the Russian Foreign Ministry including Deputy Director at the Information and Press Department, and the Head of the Analytical Division. He was also a member of the Expert Team of the Inter-agency Working Group on the Ballistic Missile Defense talks with NATO, Russian President Administration. He was also awarded the title of “Global Senior Fellow”, from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. He also published 11 monographs on Arms Control.

Dr. Khudoberdi Kholiqnazar, is the former Director of Centre for Strategic Studies under the President of Tajikistan. He is presently Director of Center for Central Asia and China Research. Mr. Khudoberdi has graduated from Oriental faculty, Dushanbe University in 1975 and got his PHD Diploma in the field of oriental history from Moscow University in 1988. In 2015, he got his PHD degree in the field of history from Tajik National University. Now he is professor of Tajik National University and is the author of 200 articles, 8 monographs and 2 collections of articles.

Dr. Leonid Savin, is a Geopolitical analyst, Chief editor of Geopolitica.ru, founder and chief editor of Journal of Eurasian Affairs

His Excellency Mohamed Saeed is the Parliament Member of People's Majilis of the Republic of Maldives. Currently, he is also the Member of National Security & Foreign Relations Committee. Previously, he served as the Minister of Economics Development of Maldives from 2013 – 2018.
He also remained Alternate Director of Asia Infrastructure and Investment Bank AIIB, China in January 2016. He also served as the International Advisory Member of the Expert Advisory Committee of China Association for Small and Medium Commercial Enterprises. He is also a Geo-Strategic expert on the regional issues

Mr. Qinduo Xu is fluent in both English and Chinese, researcher on Chinese foreign policy. Talk show host on CGTN. Frequent contributor to international media outlets including New York Times, BBC, NPR, RT, Press TV, TRT, etc.

EXPERIENCE

Senior follow: 2017. 4- Present Pangoal Institution, research on Chinse foreign policy;
Host of Dialogue Weekend on CGTN: 2018-Present China Media Group:
Producer/host: 2009 – 2018, flagship talk show Today on China Radio International;
Visiting scholar: 2015.3-2016.3 University of Melbourne;
Adjunct professor: 2014 - Present School of Journalism, Renmin University of China;
Chief correspondent: 2005 - 2009 Washington office, CRI.

EDUCATION

China Foreign Affairs University — Diplomacy; Bachelor of Law 1994-1996
Shandong Ludong University — English; Bachelor of Arts 1990-1994