Interview: On AI with CGTN
CGTN reporter Chen Lanyou interviews Yang Fan, founder of Providence Academy, and Symington Smith, executive director of BIMI Holdings Inc on AI.
National Interest: What History, China, and Culture Tell Us About Ending the Ukraine War
Chinese and Russian foreign policy springs from deep historical contexts. Understanding this, Symington argues, helps us chart an end to the war in Ukraine.
Symington graduates from Tsinghua University as a Tsinghua Scholar
Symington successfully completes his academic journey at Tsinghua University, obtaining a distinguished Master of Laws degree specializing in Chinese Politics & Foreign Policy.
Interview: Voice of America
Symington joined Voice of America journalist Wenhao Chen for an interview discussing perspectives on foreign experts living in China during the height of COVID, his complicated background as a British-Chinese American, and the post-pandemic state of both city and country.
Symington hosts 26th Harvard China Forum
In April 2023, Symington hosted the opening ceremony of the 26th Harvard College China Forum at Harvard University, and led its $4B AUM panel on venture capital.
Symington visits Chinese Consulate in New York
Symington visited the Chinese Consulate in New York, celebrating US-China relations and the consulate’s annual photography contest.
Symington elected to the National Committee on U.S. China Relations
Symington has been elected a member of the esteemed National Committee on U.S. China Relations. This appointment recognizes Symington’s exceptional expertise and dedication to fostering a deeper understanding of China, U.S.-China relations, and sustainable development in Asia.
Symington competes in the Spartan Stadion, Citi Field
Symington finishes the Spartan Stadion 3K, 20 obstacle course in the top 36% of his age group at Citi Field, New York City.
The Skeptic: Debunking ‘Doctor’ Michael McDowell’s COVID-19 Claims
Symington debunks a self-claimed doctor's pseudoscientific claims regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
CGTN Interview: Youth Perspectives on Pelosi and Taiwan
In a short interview for CGTN which has already hit 20K views, Symington joined Chen Lanyou from Beijing and Mira, a law student from Taipei for an exclusive discussion regarding youth perspectives on Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
London: Symington elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine; Public Health
Symington is elected to the Royal Societies of Medicine and Public Health for services to public health and medicine.
The National Interest: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Little to Do With Taiwan
Comparisons that claim Vladimir Putin’s invasion is a turning point for Taiwan are simply not based on evidence.
On Purpose and Meaning: Symington lectures at Tsinghua University
For Tsinghua University’s 111th anniversary, Symington was invited to speak for its 45th iTalk. His lecture, inspired deeply by the life lessons of the late Professor Richard Feynman, was themed Character, Life and Happiness.
Modern Diplomacy: Romney’s Folly: The American Olympic Boycott Disaster
This article examines the hypocrisy surrounding Romney's boycott of the Beijing Olympics, his allegations, investigate his motives, the confusion from the U.S. State Department, and argues against the politicization of the Olympics. Romney's boycott is a disastrous idea.
The UK’s Security and Trade Relationship with China
Evidence published by the UK Parliament for their inquiry on the UK’s security and trade relationship with China.
Why the U.S. and its Allies Must Stop Military Exercises in the South China Sea
To enable truly productive dialogue between nations like France, the United States, and China, the expansion of military exercises in the South China Sea must stop.
Interview: Hues of Red and Blue
Interviewed by Tabitha Boyton, Smith disenchants our western-centric approach towards the relationship with China. This thought-provoking and frank interview debunks many unjustified assumptions we may hold about East Asian politics. Directed especially at people who wish to engage in relations with China, Smith emphasizes the significance of the experience in the country if we want to understand it.
A Closer Look at the American Tech Ban and its Consequences
The increasing U.S. ban on Chinese tech will most likely fall on deaf ears as watchers of global affairs see this for what it is: posturing to whip American voters into a patriotic frenzy, something ridiculously commonplace in the U.S. during election season.
The U.S. Presidential Debates Have Become a Reality Show
The Trump-Biden “presidential” debate, if one can call it that, cost American taxpayers something much more valuable than money: their time. Running an hour and a half long, the average citizen would be better off spending that time learning about whales.
Book Review: Has China Won?
A seasoned Singaporean diplomat’s latest book injects much-needed realpolitik back into the U.S.-China relationship and asks painful questions about the state of America.