Hong Kong’s M+ has become one of the most popular art museums in Asia. This wouldn't have been possible without Uli Sigg. The Swiss art collector, former diplomat and businessman donated the bulk of his Chinese contemporary art collection to the museum. The M+ Sigg Collection includes among other artists works by Fang Lijun, Song […]
The Chinese economic policymaking process has finally emerged in the last couple of months. While policymaking is more coherent and better coordinated, it still seems torn between conflicting objectives. In particular, policymakers are no longer focused on economic growth. Rather, the drive to build industrial resilience in the face of American technology challenges has led […]
Scott Kennedy, a veteran China expert from the Center for Strategic & International Studies, a DC think tank, will analyze the reasons for the current stability in U.S.-China relations and the potential sources of instability going forward. About our speaker: Scott Kennedy is Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the […]
China has grown at a remarkable rate for the past four decades. The long-run plan for the nation is to continue steady growth over the next 15 years and achieve a level of high income. China’s leaders know, however, that they face a challenge in keeping growth moving. It is no secret that China’s inequality […]
What happens when China becomes the established, stable, dominant power in Eurasia? Australia's former ambassador to China Geoff Raby takes the reader on a journey across Eurasia to understand the forces shaping its geopolitics. The analysis is enriched by Raby's own travel stories, experiences and adventures into the fabric of his narrative. Great Game On is the […]
Guitarist from legendary band Tang Dynasty and cultural observer, Kaiser Kuo unpacks the impact of music on China’s youth. How did Beijing become a rock city? How has guitar music become the soundtrack of a culture in transition? And what is going on with the rock scene today? Known for his writing on all things […]
US-China relations have gone from bad to worse over the past few years. The American government introduced ever new tech sanctions and tariffs. Now everybody is asking if under the new administration things might get even worse or if we could be in for a slow normalization of bilateral relations. Scott Kennedy will help to […]
China is struggling to sustain economic growth amid a property market collapse, burgeoning local government debt, and weak consumer demand. Stimulus policies put in place since September may stabilize the economy but are unlikely to re-ignite growth. At the same time, China's technology industries are poised to dominate more global markets, and the trade surplus […]
Being a correspondent in China means working under state surveillance, most of which happens digitally these days. To protect your information and most importantly, your sources, it’s paramount to pay attention to cybersecurity and harden your devices. Fellow FCCC member and cybersecurity buff Marc Hofer will educate us how to do just that. In this […]
The EU has increased import tariffs on Chinese EVs, the US has put a 100% increase on them and is considering a full-blown ban on Chinese car technology over fear of espionage. Meanwhile, Volkswagen is shutting down factories in Germany, suffering heavily from Chinese competition and declining sales there, while Chinese brands are opening factories […]
Being a correspondent in China means working under state surveillance, and much of it is digital these days. To protect your information and especially your sources, it’s vital to pay attention to cybersecurity and harden your devices. After great interest in the first cybersecurity workshop with fellow FCCC member and cybersecurity buff Marc Hofer, we […]
Join us for an exclusive networking event of the kind you’ll only get here: All 27 ambassadors of the EU countries have been invited for an informal mixer with the FCCC Correspondent members. Rub shoulders, build your network, and exchange views on events in China and the geopolitical moment! There will be cocktails and a […]
