While Mr. Cameron opposed Brexit, he does feel that there can be a bright future for Britain’s relationship with the European Union. He described that future as Britain being a “happy” and “close” neighbor and warned against increasing the distance between Britain and the European continent.
What makes a great nation?
Mr. Cameron believes that you cannot define a nation’s greatness by simply evaluating its economic strength. “The greatness,” he said, “comes from what you do with the strength.”
Mr. Cameron discussed the responsibility of great nations in handling the world’s pressing issues, such as climate change and the environment, sustainability, etc. He also talked about inclusive development, so that more people can grow with the nation, rather than being left behind.
In his concluding remarks on great nations, he emphasized the relationship between collaboration and greatness:
“I think greatness will be defined by whether the major powers in this century tackle the problems that have been left behind by the last century, and I think that’s what it’s all about.”
RMB internationalization: Mr. Cameron’s Perspective
Mr. Cameron takes a positive view on the move to internationalize the RMB. He noted that the more involved that China is in international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, the better the country will do economically. Further, while holding the currency below its true level helps to deliver a good export model, it creates instabilities. He sees moves, such as the shift in China’s economy from export-driven to consumption-driven and the “One Belt, One Road” initiative as key signals that China is one the right track.
Do you believe that the world will be a better place?
Mr. Cameron is an optimist. He pointed out that no matter how bleak the situation looks now, if you look back in time, the situation was much worse. He gave examples of extreme poverty and disease as two challenges that the world has become better equipped to handle in modern times. His view of the future is bright, saying “I think that we’re able, through our own inventiveness, to either create or destroy. If we’re optimistic and if we use our abilities, then I don’t think there’s a problem we can’t solve in the world.”
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Edited by: Zhang Jiang
Source: Guanghua School of Management