AIIB President on Green Bonds, Chinese Economy

The transcript discusses the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and its significance, particularly focusing on the UK's membership, which was a turning point. The speaker explains the strategy to invite the UK and other Western countries to join AIIB, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between Asia and Europe. The conceptualization of AIIB is detailed, highlighting its vision and governance structure. The impact of AIIB over the past three years is examined, noting the challenges in development banking and the importance of environmental assessments and project quality.

What was the significance of the UK's membership in the context of the ID?

What were the reasons given for inviting European countries to join the bank?

How did the speaker describe the relationship between Asia and Europe in terms of economic cooperation?

What impact does the speaker believe the AI IB has made over the past three years?

How does the speaker differentiate between development banking and commercial banking?

What does the speaker imply about the importance of understanding local conditions in development banking?

What challenges does the speaker mention regarding the disbursement of loans?