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Indo-Pacific to Shape America’s Future, Kevin Rudd Says

Published: Sep. 12, 2025 5:10 p.m. GMT+8

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Former Australian Prime Minister and current Australian Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, held a virtual dialogue with X. Rick Niu, founder and CEO of Nexus Worldwide, on September 12 at the Asia New Vision Forum 2025 hosted by Caixin Media. Photo: Caixin

The development of the Indo-Pacific will fundamentally shape the future strategic and economic environment of the U.S., making the region Washington's top foreign policy priority, said Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the United States.

Speaking Friday at the Asia New Vision Forum 2025, an event organized by Caixin Media, the former Australian prime minister analyzed global geopolitical trends in a virtual conversation with Niu Xiaopeng, founder and CEO of Nexus Worldwide.

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Kevin Rudd emphasized the Indo-Pacific as the U.S.’s top foreign policy priority, shaping future strategic and economic dynamics.
Rudd described China’s “dual circulation economy,” highlighted U.S.-China tensions, and outlined steps to avoid conflict, including communication, deterrence, and managed competition.
He discussed regional complexities, India’s growing role, potential G7 expansion, and the need for U.S.-China collaboration on global challenges despite ongoing competition.

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Caixin Media: Caixin Media organized the Asia New Vision Forum 2025, an event where Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister, spoke. During this forum, Rudd discussed global geopolitical trends and U.S.-China relations in a virtual conversation with Niu Xiaopeng, founder and CEO of Nexus Worldwide.

Caixin Weekly: Caixin Media organized the "Asia New Vision Forum 2025," where Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U.S., spoke about global geopolitical trends. He discussed U.S. foreign policy priorities and economic challenges facing China.

Nexus Worldwide: Nexus Worldwide is an organization founded and led by Niu Xiaopeng. Niu Xiaopeng, the founder and CEO of Nexus Worldwide, virtually conversed with Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U.S., during the Asia New Vision Forum 2025.

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