Eric Li S. M., Chairman of Chengwei Capital, is a distinguished thought leader and venture capitalist shaping China’s investment and governance discourse. As the founder of Guancha.cn and a trustee of Fudan University’s China Institute, he champions innovative perspectives on governance and policy. Holding degrees from Berkeley, Stanford, and Fudan, Eric has authored influential works, including Party Life: Chinese Governance and the World Beyond Liberalism. As a frequent contributor to outlets like Foreign Affairs and The Economist, he brings unparalleled insight into global economics, technology, and policy.