A big part of Bill Gates' post-Microsoft life has been running a foundation to promote health and welfare in parts of the world that need it most. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was launched in 2000. Gates often gives talks on world affairs, discussing the work of the foundation as well as offering opinions about other current events. Read More...
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Bill Gates says China’s rise is a ‘huge win for the world’
In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he views China’s global ascent as a “huge win for the world.” As the East Asian nation’s economy has seen major growth in recent years, the billionaire commented positively on China when he was asked by Michael Fullilove, executive director of Australia-based think tank the Lowy Institute, at an in-person event on Monday how “bullish” he was on the country. You know, I do think the current mentality of the U.S. to China — and which is reciprocated — is kind of a lose-lose mentality.