Karim Alwadi

An entrepreneur, scholar and author based in Beijing since 2001. Started up and founded several companies in China spanning sectors from machinery manufacturing, infrastructure investment, and development to the Merchant Banking industry.

He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in International Relations, focusing on Sino-Arab Relations, at China Renmin University. Obtained his Ph.D. degree in International Politics from China Foreign Affairs University. An active member of the Chinese Business and Academic Society.

Karim currently holds the following positions:

• China-Arab States Expo Advisory Board Member
• Senior Fellow at the Institute of Global Governance and Development at Renmin University of China.
• Visiting Professor at Ningxia University.
• Co-founder of the War Zone Saving Children Program, a charity program initiated in 2017, with a focus on providing aid to families affected by war.
• Fellow of the Aspen Institute -Global Leaders Program.
• YPO (Young President Organization) member.
• Author of the book ChinaPhobia – A Wasted Opportunity by Penguin Publishing Group
• Recipient of the 2019 McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund (Aspen Institute).