William Suen on Hainan's Future

William Suen on Hainan's Future

Author: Belt and Road Advisory June 24, 2018 Duration: 34:47

William Suen is a Chinese citizen who speaks fluent English. He has an in-depth understanding of the Chinese Economy and large project management. William worked in the energy industry for more than 10 years including stints at major Chinese oil companies, an Energy Policy Adviser for a European Governmental Organization and Regional Chief Executive of an international Oil Gas Technical Service Company. His experiences have given him a good understanding of the Western way of thinking and he excels in managing projects involving cooperation between the West and China. 

Concerned about the smog in Beijing and adverse health effects it was having on his family, in 2014, William Suen relocated to Hainan and started his new business in driving worldwide partnership in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community. After five years working closely with the Hainan Provincial Government, worldwide entrepreneurs, and startups; William Suen is one of the most well-connected and active proponents for Hainan Free Trade Zone and its ever-improving environment for both Chinese and international businesses. 

Currently based in Hainan, William Suen is married with two sons. He is frequently invited to be a keynote speaker in many events worldwide (he has traveled to over 50 countries to date) and also acts as coach and advisor for Chinese and international organizations.


Behind the headlines and vast investment figures of China's Belt and Road Initiative, there are countless human experiences shaping its real-world impact. Voices of the Belt and Road Podcast: Understand the Impact of China on the World moves beyond the macroeconomic data to ground this global project in personal narratives. Produced by the Belt and Road Advisory, this series connects you directly with the diverse individuals living within the initiative's footprint. Episodes feature conversations with analysts and officials who help demystify the BRI's strategic goals, but the focus remains firmly on the engineers, local business owners, community leaders, and residents whose daily lives are intertwined with these projects. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the opportunities created and the challenges faced, offering a nuanced perspective often missing from broader discussions. This podcast serves as an essential resource for anyone in business or investing who seeks a deeper, more textured understanding of how China's ambitions are unfolding on the ground across continents. It’s through these specific stories that the abstract becomes tangible, providing listeners with context that numbers alone cannot convey. Tune in for a compelling and human-centered exploration of one of the most significant geopolitical and economic undertakings of our time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 84

Voices of the Belt and Road Podcast: Understand the Impact of China on the World
Podcast Episodes
安然: 探索中俄边境的一带一路项目 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
On this podcast, Ankur Shah shares his observations from driving a 4,300 km land border between China and Russia. He also gives an accurate analysis of the state of Belt and Road initiative on the ground and the nature o…
The Backstory Behind Greece's Piraeus Port [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:38
A frank and revealing interview with Grigoris Konstantellos, Mayor of Athens Riviera, Greece. According to Grigoris, because the port is expanding with Chinese BRI investment, Athens has more jobs and more trade flows th…
布鲁金斯学会:衡量中美脱离接触的风险 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:59
The Belt and Road Advisory created a 25-minute podcast from the 12-page research paper from The Brookings Institute. For those that prefer listening versus reading in both English or Mandarin Chinese, we bring this highl…
The Brookings Institute: Weighing the risks of US-China disengagement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:42
The Belt and Road Advisory created a 25 minute podcast from the 12-page research paper from The Brookings Institute. For those that prefer listening versus reading in both English or Mandarin Chinese we bring this highly…
Parag Khanna - 亚洲世纪:世界即将亚洲化。 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:07
Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Parag's newest book is The Fut…
Parag Khanna - The Future Is Asian - Interactive Book Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:07
Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Parag's newest book is The Fut…
Parag Khanna - The Future Is Asian - Interactive Book Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Parag's newest book is The Fut…
Parag Khanna - The Future Is Asian - Interactive Book Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Parag's newest book is The Fut…