Jean-Francois Di Meglio
President, Asia Centre in Paris
An alumni of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (Paris) and Beijing University, Jean-François Di Meglio has over 25 years of experience with a major French financial institution, mostly abroad and especially in Asia. Most recently he headed the energy and commodities program in China for BNP Paribas. Jean-François Di Meglio joined Asia Centre in May 2008 and became its president in 2009. He also teaches at SciencesPo Paris and Dauphine University.
Jean-François Di Meglio's publications include"China and the global Financial crisis : a comparison with Europe", Routledge, 2012, co-edited with Pr Jean-Pierre Cabestan, "China's energy sécurity : a multidimensionnel approach" co-edited with Dr Giulio Romano (Routledge, 2016). He is chief editor of Asia Trends, the half-yearly review by Asia Centre and will publish "La diplomatie de jade" at François Bourin, Paris, in 2019.
Featured work
Shifts in China's foreign policy: a closer look at its role in the United Nations
Exploring China's growing influence and its changing role within the United Nations
How big is China’s global economic footprint? Takeaways for the European Union
The transformation of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: What is in it for Europe?
Closed-door event discussing China's BRI project.
China’s medium term outlook: Will innovation save China from becoming old before it becomes rich?
What can China do to stop the deceleration of its economy. Is innovation the solution?